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The answer is simple. Just don't fly into MEL at stupid time (and yes, I have lived there, but not now thankfully).

Dream? And when you say Brit do you include Australian citizens that were born here? What an odd (even offensive) statement.

Of course, this all on your own dime.

No, snuff the candle out! Bain might have "rescued" VA, but their American approach wasn't what was needed for Australia (well apart from the money). My view, based on how VA2 has developed, is that it might have been better if Rex had won the argument (not the cheap American takover of REX...

I imagine that your travel may be funded by your employer. If so, that's fine, as I've been in a similar situation in the past too, and then lost everything (almost) with Ansett. But from the perspective of people like me (self-funded travellers), things may look a little different. Just an...

Yes, indeed, but I think the issue is that what works for you now may not after your FFP's upcoming changes (whatever they may be). A bit of a coughshoot generally. Just a generic comment....

Ok that's your approach. Others may have a different point of view, which are no less valid in the overall scheme of things. Just sayin'

Well, I've just requalified for PC+ until Sep 2027. Seems that it's down the gurgler now. Thanks Qantas. Talk about stringing people along.

So which one would you go for?

Very much a flight attendant attitude thing IMO. I've found that in business on Qantas international flights they tend to err on the side of trying to give you too much rather than too little. I've never been refused a drink on a plane, but some airlines (eg some of those from Islamic...

Interesting that they do this for CBR-OOL, but not CBR-MCY. I guess it's because the CBR-SYD-OOL route used to be a sweet spot for spending points and earning SC's, and they've put a stop to it. Just like you can't book a reward CBR-SYD-CGK these days. It forces CBR-MEL-SYD-CGK (at a higher...

OK, how about CBR-MEL-OOL? Normally 29,000 pts in J, but now only available for 43,800. CBR-SYD-MCY is available for 29,000 pts, but I don't want to go there. What Qantas has done in this case is to treat the 2 sectors as separate bookings, rather than one through one. The website is rife with...

It will recur, well it does for me in unpredictable ways and it also happens when I try and make a booking with CX. This leads me to believe it's an Amadeus issue, and yes, it does seem to come and go. It also doesn't seem to like VPN's. I can generally get around it, but I'm still not sure...

That was my experience last week.

I wouldn't place too much hope on it, even if they start earthworks and demolishing houses, etc. Perhaps just go for high speed rail to WSI... Just look at HS2 in the UK. Oh, and in a similar vein, I'm not expecting Heathrow's 3rd runway to come along any time soon. Now, Gatwick's 2nd runway...

I've been in that situation myself at AKL and have just got a room at the Ibis Budget (it's walkable).

I was looking to use some points for domestic flights (PointsClub+ member), but couldn't find anything worthwhile. Qantas have done their homework this year and have nailed things down quite tight. So I'll pass on that. Why waste your money/points on going somewhere you wouldn't otherwise, for...

And at CGK a few days ago. Even looked in my laptop bag (which isn't very big).

Won't happen. Might be a rather downgraded version possibly. Hey, this is Australia. We don't do HST. In any case, I won't be around to not see it.

Perhaps not exactly the same. Previously only new bookings from the announcement date would be eligible. So a hint of desperation?