Short Platinum status run from Melbourne....

[pandaflyer]

hi all
im a long time lurker and today hit gold (just lots of domestic flying,
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif]690 points to get to Plat and thought I would pose the question what is quickest way I could get these IE. shortest time actually flying ?
I have a few trips to Europe but all of these fall outside my renewal period, and unsure im going to get to gold again, ohh and I have the accelerate Status credits at the moment so

thanks for any help[/FONT]

 

[nlagalle]

Hi Pandaflyer,

Are you using points or cash for flights?

hi all
im a long time lurker and today hit gold (just lots of domestic flying,
690 points to get to Plat and thought I would pose the question what is quickest way I could get these IE. shortest time actually flying ?
I have a few trips to Europe but all of these fall outside my renewal period, and unsure im going to get to gold again, ohh and I have the accelerate Status credits at the moment so

thanks for any help

 

[pandaflyer]

Happy to use whatever gets me over line

 

[opusman]

A JASA TSV-xBNE-DRW earns 140 SC each way for 24000 pts and about $150 cash - so 280 for a return, 560 with double SCs. Depending on where you are in aust a JASA return for the positioning flight to TSV may get you over the line.

 

[markis10]

A JASA TSV-xBNE-DRW earns 140 SC each way for 24000 pts and about $150 cash - so 280 for a return, 560 with double SCs. Depending on where you are in aust a JASA return for the positioning flight to TSV may get you over the line.

As per the title, ex MEL, in which case ADL TSV would make for a good run in itself, earning 240 SC under the double offer.

 

[nlagalle]

Happy to use whatever gets new over line

with a double SC offer MEL-SYD-ASP will net you 480sc in J for around 50k in points and $300 odd in cash. can be done in a day too

 

[LadyC]

with a double SC offer MEL-SYD-ASP will net you 480sc in J for around 50k in points and $300 odd in cash. can be done in a day too

I just did this run on Sunday. It is a long day but was fairly relaxing as the flights weren't full.

 

[nlagalle]

I just did this run on Sunday. It is a long day but was fairly relaxing as the flights weren't full.

I did it on Boxing day and I am surprised i wasn't wheeled off the plane in an alcoholic coma in MEL!

 

[LadyC]

I did it on Boxing day and I am surprised i wasn't wheeled off the plane in an alcoholic coma in MEL!

I know the flight is a bit boring but is it really that bad!?!

 

[nlagalle]

I know the flight is a bit boring but is it really that bad!?!

Oh I was anything but bored! But the FA's kept plying me with alcohol!! And who was I to say no?

 

[madrooster]

And who was I to say no?

What happened to the responsible service of alcohol?

 

[nlagalle]

What happened to the responsible service of alcohol?

They were responsible! They kept my drink topped!! In all seriousness I was not rolling drunk.. And on the return ASP leg I was one of two people in J.

 

[pandaflyer]

thanks so far, any ideas on anything shorter? im happy to do 2 trips if needed?
is there a way I can efficiently book something like
melb syd bris Auk return same in J?

 

[nlagalle]

thanks so far, any ideas on anything shorter? im happy to do 2 trips if needed?
is there a way I can efficiently book something like
melb syd bris Auk return same in J?

The best way to maximize the earning is flying to a destination that isn't served directly, hence the asp option, which can be done in 12 hours.

 

[pandaflyer]

ahh, so is there anywhere like NZ that I can get to indirectly ?
I have a 2yo and wife who would like short beach like holiday...
I know should be a question for travel agent but unfortunatly I did try that and got blank look re SC's

 

[nlagalle]

ahh, so is there anywhere like NZ that I can get to indirectly ?
I have a 2yo and wife who would like short beach like holiday...
I know should be a question for travel agent but unfortunatly I did try that and got blank look re SC's

You used to be able to go indirectly to Fiji for a reasonable price, but I think they are no longer around.

 

[pandaflyer]

new ad for Travel agency "We take you to your destination, however the longest most indirect way possible on one ticket "

 

[nlagalle]

new add for Travel agency "We take you to your destination, however the longest most indirect way possible on one ticket "

Why fly direct when you can connect....

 

[pandaflyer]

with a double SC offer MEL-SYD-ASP will net you 480sc in J for around 50k in points and $300 odd in cash. can be done in a day too

am I missing somthing ? when I look at points +pay its about $1400 +50000 points
:shock:

 

[tuapekastar]

am I missing somthing ? when I look at points +pay its about $1400 +50000 points
:shock:

Not sure about 'points plus pay' as an option but if you check a 'Qantas and Jetstar Anyseat Award' and select MEL as departure city and ASP as destination (and return), a same day via SYD should be displayed amongst the options and cost (once you wind back the points to the minimum 48K required) 48K points and around $300. Depends on date selected of course, may not be available at that 'price' every day.