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Looks like rates are lower than LQS during off peak periods but during events it is a bit more expensive. Was going to use the FNCs for the Australian Open but it's all sold out...

Free night + 20 night rollover + 1000 status points each month... imagine lol

There are Fairmonts in the US with a few Sofitels and Novotels here and there. The US-based hotel chains obviously dominate the market over there, which is to be expected.

Probably the strategy is to have HIX stays with 5000 points per nights rates that counts towards EQP throughout the year. Need to do it for at least 15-20 nights throughout the year (on top of the base points) to get Diamond. HIXs are more likely to have the 5000 points package. Have found a few...

Saw offers like that especially for HIX hotels where they have 5000 extra points per night and it does contribute towards status by points. Could be worth it if chasing Diamond but YMMV. 120k is a lot though.

I think VA is going to let go of HA eventually as NZ (albeit still pending) will be its partner for flights to the Pacific Islands and earn VA SCs and points on those flights. Or it could be like QR with VA and QF...

AS flying 787s and A330s ex-SYD? That would be something...

Tbh it is funny seeing the reaction to this on the US blogs and FT being so different compared to here lol, Oneworld flyers like it though no doubt.

Will be interesting how the fare rules for SCs and points turn out for HA flights if they do go into oneworld. Simpler and fairer rules might apply for HA ex-SYD (earn is halved) but probably the AS rate for CONUS flights from HNL (which is still pretty good)

The IHG partnership exit is official and it looks like Mr & Mrs Smith has moved to Hyatt. No official launch date yet but currently there is a MMS gift card promo on the Hyatt Website. For every $300 USD spent you get 1 elite night credit which counts towards this years status. 5 WoH Base Points...

Would note that the Business Light fares on Finnair are classified as I, which means you should still receive Business-level SCs on routes like BKK-HEL-LHR. $3.6k is pretty good. Noting that on Business Light, only 1 checked baggage comes free of charge for oneworld Sapphire/Emerald members...

Waiting for the Next Hotel Melbourne bookings to show up on Hilton, would be interesting to see the experience.

- It is the case of booking partner flights with classic rewards. Since QF-EK have their partnership, lounge access + baggage allocation is no problem but no status credits on partner reward flights. Only a few exceptions like Aircalin where the QF code remains after the reward flight selection.

The $1400 return sale deals on AA ex-SYD looked interesting earlier this year but it looks like there is a reason. Anything about the onboard wifi speeds? Based on other sites it is good enough for surfing the internet but not fast enough to stream. Might come in handy for a 13 hour flight.

Putting myself through this application now. Still in the 12 month/18 month lockout for the other banks and Im left with this for Qantas cards. Automatic conditional approval with no human intervention so far, uploaded the docs. Will report back later.

Basically at the minimum, go into the room during a mattress run every now and then and use the hotel's facilities and restaurants. Didn't need to sleep there. Has worked for me. Not many midscale options here (lowest I have seen is around $250 per night for the West Hotel in Sydney or $169 for...

Return, found some dates in June (off-peak in winter ofc).

80 SC for $398 right now for the Sydney - Busselton route with the max fare... hmm

No room bookings possible yet but it says it will be part of Hilton on the 13th December. That was quick! The hotel already exists but it will be interesting to see the Diamond recognition. Dining already set-up with La Madonna but no buffet menu yet. An executive lounge at a Curio... interesting.

Since about August 2022 it is in the online booking system. Only shows up if it is a FHR or THC booking. It is now an automated process, which is neat.