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I had a pretty thorough look into this around the time I started this thread - the only viable option I found was importing via Amazon. Was why I didn’t go the TravelPro route in the end - comparatively more expensive than overseas, and no local support in case of any repairs/etc being required.

Thanks, will have a look at it. 1694352052 Thanks for the links, will have a browse. What brand / model is your two-wheeler?

After 15 years of use - and a complete drenching in salt water earlier this year (don't ask :rolleyes:) - my trusty Samsonite suitcase needs to be replaced. I've always preferred soft shell, and after a bit of research on current mid-market offerings, think I've narrowed it down to the...

Right, that's a little embarrassing. Did find that page previously, but missed the fact it specifically says VA operated flights are eligible. Apologies (and thanks)! That probably answers my question - probably should just credit to VA - but still happy to hear opinions if anyone thinks...

Later this month I am flying AKL-xBNE-xLAX-SEA / OAK-xLAX-xSYD-AKL (although likely to ditch the final SYD-AKL) in J (/F for US dom flights), on a combination of DL and VA metal. Ticket was sold by DL and all flights are DL-coded, although everything except the LAX-SEA and OAK-LAX is on VA...

Great - thanks tinkybelle.

Was there a resolution to this? I'm also looking to sign-up for the Amex Business Accelerator card shortly. Thanks...

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options Who is your question directed at? Me?

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options I'm going to comprehensively answer my own question, for the benefit of anyone else searching for the same info in the future: - The same plane turned around to fly the return leg, although based on some checking I did on FlightRadar24 this...

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options Kinda, cove - I still lurk from time-to-time (and pop up to ask the odd question), but I just don't seem to be able to find the time anymore to be an "active" participant on AFF :-| Correct. Hah, really? I was in F too. IIRC there were only...

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options So, today's MEL-AKL-MEL SC run on EK406/EK407 has not gotten off to the best start - EK406 (DXB-MEL segment) diverted to ADL due to weather, and now scheduled to leave MEL five hours late! I'm assuming it's highly likely they'll turn the same...

Re: Best QF Status Run Options - Questions and General Discussion That sucks :-( Hope your DVT heals quick - how long till you can fly again?

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options Thanks to those who replied to my question about a SC run - ended up booking a same-day MEL-AKL-MEL in EK F (mostly using points in a points+pay). Not the most cost-effective run, but time-efficient, and I'll get plenty of actual enjoyment out of...

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options Thanks, will check it out. For $3200 cash, no, definitely not. But if I move quickly it'll be 215 SCs rather than 320, and I have a lot of QF points so I'm willing to (inefficiently) burn some via a points + pay booking, at least to a point...

re: Discussion/Q&A on Best QF Status Run Options For the first time in a long time I need to do a status run to retain WP, so looking for some advice please. I need 320 SCs, which becomes 215 if I book something today or tomorrow and take advantage of the 50% bonus SC offer through Aquire (I...

I don't doubt the majority opinion is with you, based on other posts / post likes. I do still stand by my logic though, and I've thought it through several times - as I've said from the start, even though the majority may not agree with me (or perhaps, believe me), I wouldn't do this if I felt...

I'm not sure I agree with the term "rorting" (except in the context of deliberate overpayment), but this is essentially the point I was making - that it's the total volume of large ATO payments going through CCs (and the associated cost) that is leading to CC companies shutting it down, not what...

That's not even close to the point I was making - go back and re-read my last couple of posts if you want to understand. Anyway, I doubt this is going to go anywhere from here except downhill / further off-topic, so I'll leave it at that.

It's not justification, it's a logical thought process about the way this sort of thing is viewed by the CC industry. If that logical thought process lead to a different conclusion then I'd go with that conclusion, even if it didn't "suit" me. I'll also add that my view here is not just...

Thanks cove, VAG newbie, appreciate the advice. Seems ANZ Black, CBA Diamond and the two HSBC cards might work for me - I'll investigate further. Good point re the bonus VAG newbie - doubt I would've thought of that on my own (at least not channeling to SQ via VA) - but unfortunately I doubt I'd...