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just a further update had a chat with the CSM on the flight. full 737 flight but also at least a dozen WP on the flight. It does in some ways I think confirm some seats are likely gated behind PCV. my return to AKL this weekend has row 4 available at T-24, probably has less WPs

just to revisit this, flying ex-AKL TT today row 4 was system blocked since T-48 actually. normally at OLCI seats will unlock at T-24. however, they still show as blocked on my seat map, but there are people slowly filling them up 4a/b/c and 4d showing occupied (from blocked) last 6 hours, yet...

of the Melbourne IHGs, the voco is the one I constantly return to. The IC is ancient with rooms that really need a decent upgrade and reno. I'm a sucker for the free sparkling water at the voco .... and the location

this isn't entirely true. The reality is that there are potential options, moreso at the airport, if you speak to the right people. During an IRROPS situation the rebooking rules become slightly more flexible. This does need to be on day of departure, or it would otherwise be captured in the...

Kimpton Da An When: December 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: Visa Preferred 20% off (~ 500 NZD) Booked: 1 King Classic Received: 1 King Premium Walk In Bath and Shower (2 category upgrade) 1 night stay in Taipei on the way back from Japan. This is an exceptionally impressive hotel. The...

Right the final two parts of December’s vacation Intercontinental Tokyo Bay When: December 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: Ambassador Free Night Booked: 2 Classic Twin Bay View Received: 2 Classic Twin River View, High Floor - initially then further upgraded at lounge to 2 premium twice...

totally agree..... slightly less enamoring in winter but still a great 2 nights

So continuing my IHG adventures in far flung corners of Japan… ANA Crowne Plaza Akita When: December 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: Visa Preferred 20% off (~ 120 NZD a night) Booked: 2 Twin Premium Received: 2 Twin Premium Club Access (in reality no upgrade since I had no lounge pass)...

ANA Intercontinental Tokyo When: December 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: 73,000 points Booked: Classic Room Received: 1 king classic high floor, walk in shower, separate tub. Amenity: took points as I had lounge pass which covered breakfast Experience left a little bit of a sour taste...

Conrad Tokyo Booked: 1 king city view Cost: 190,000 HHonors points for 2 nights Got: 1 kind city view Status: Gold Arrived at check in, no upgrade available. Mentioned that it was ‘full’ but could upgrade room the second night. Interestingly there was availability the next room up on the app...

I also wonder with PCV in play, how individual values are actually impacted given the numbers who are WP by virtue of DSC offers etc.

I was thinking of paying half the rate in ALL points and half in cash over 4 nights, that should count right?

really dumb question and I think it's answered in the T&Cs, if I partially pay a night using ALL reward points it no longer counts towards the 3 nights for the accelerator correct?

generally on TT I find I have to checkin, then on the boarding pass click change seat post check in to get row 4 at T-24 but there are some quirks I got 4A and 4F this week for akl-mel and vv there was a couple in 4A/4B, which resulted in 4C being shadowed/blocked out in the QF system even...

I don’t know if people are aware - but ex-NZ sale started yesterday if you want to try for long haul to get DSC $1419 NZD AKL-SYD/MEL/BNE return $2519 NZD AKL-SYD/MEL/BNE - PER return (~ 640 SC with DSC) $6499 NZD AKL-SYD/MEL/BNE - LAX/SFO return (~1040 SC with DSC) There is $8399 AKL-JFK as...

Ah that would be where I got myself tied up - I forgot that the structure was different for premium cabins and economy cabins

Business Light, Standard and Flex are internal for CX bookings. You can get these 3 options if I recall with all booking classes. Currently any CX revenue business fare (JCDPI) will earn as per business regardless of the name its presented as.

Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island When: September 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: reward night Booked Room: 1 King standard Got: 1 King Premium I think? it was a corner room very interesting hotel in wanchai. I know HK well (being from hong Kong) and wanchai wouldn't usually be my choice of...

Kimpton Maa-Lai bangkok When: October 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: Rewards Night (36,000 points per night) Booked Room: 1 King standard Got: 1 King Premium green lung view 72 hours up, then junior suite 24 hours out. where do I even begin ... this is possibly one of the best city...

Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto When: September 2024 Status: Diamond Ambassador Rate: Flexible - corporate rate Booked Room: 1 King Classic Got: 1 King Premium Club Lounge Separate Access Bath I thought I’d give the IC another go. In Melbourne for work and normally stay at the Voco which...