The Australian, Saturday 13 May, Travel Section

[oz_mark]

Yeah a good article bar the obvious journo misinterpretation of the cost of FF points.

Tried to look for an online version, but it doesn't seem to exist.

Oh well.

For whatever reason, the articles that do get posted online are generally done so a week after the paper was published. Best to look back next weekend to see if the article is one that gets published online.

 

[tuapekastar]

A very good summing up of the situation, the most accurate I've read. No doubt due to the involvement of clifford, and that guy Lindsay Wilson they interviewed. Now where have I heard that name before?

 

[Reggie]

Hey Lindsay, can I have your autograph, possibly on a photograph of yourself. I want to sell it on ebay with my QP and SG tags, and the cardboard tags I picked up at the checkin counter the other day.

Anyone want to start the bidding (cheaper for cash)

 

[QF WP]

Well Mal, you were close ...it certainly started about AA, but only the fact that it is their 25th anniversary...and that I'm now an AA convert (but everybody here knows that anyway). You were spot on about the misinterpretation on the FF points cost, admin and I discussed that this afternoon.

markis10, I don't know how to react to your first comment :? but you are correct, most of the facts (and quotes) were spot on. The only disappointment was information that I had given not making the article - but space would have played a part in that. I get that seat allocation now anyway, given that I (still) have the base AA level (eqiuvalent to QF Bronze), but I'll try and use point upgrades as much as I can to get decent seat in J until I get AA Plat status. But even that doesn't really help under the QF computerised seating plan. You're right, maybe I should send a copy to AA Marketing.

serfty, I think it had more to do with lack of space - I was surprised with how much we actually got.

tuapekastar, agree with the accuracy. Steven admitted that he didn't have a huge knowledge of FF programs, but took the time to talk to Clifford Reichlin and me at length. I also have him the name of my contact in Virgin Blue and I know he spoke to them as well (I checked with my contact this afternoon...)

Autographs..I think it's a little too early for that, reggie.

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

You might be able to get it online, KiwiFlyer. Saturday's Australian would be brought across by the 3 LAX-bound flights and eventually get up to the AC & FL.

There were NO Australian papers (The Australian or any other) in either lounge, even no old copies. Oh well, I tried.

Hmmm now only a few terminals in LAX I haven't sampled - 1, 3 & 5.

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Is there a link anywhere, or can someone scan it and email?

 

[Damien]

Is there a link anywhere, or can someone scan it and email?

If it does appear online, it will be here. I wouldn't expect to see it for a few days though - the stories showing currently are from the May 6 edition.

I didn't get to see it either, so would also appreciate a scanned copy if anybody has one.

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Thanks. Now am I going to remember to check back in approx 1 week's time?

 

[StevePER]

I've scanned it and can email it if anyone wants it. PM me with your email address if you're interested.

Steve

 

[QF WP]

I've cut it out and going to frame it

 

[Mal]

And it's been posted online now:

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19106582-5002031,00.html

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

I've scanned it and can email it if anyone wants it. PM me with your email address if you're interested.

Steve

thanks - ygpm

 

[NM]

I see this story has made the home page of news.com.au this morning.