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I did my quarantine at the Sofitel. I believe it's only the lower 3 floors that actually have balconies, the rest are SOL as no balcony or opening window. I was on the 8th floor and I was way above the balcony area. I wouldn't be getting panicky about doors opening and spreading virus as the...

Thanks for that tip about overlapping offers as it made me recheck my account and I had a second offer today of spend $70 and get 2800. So I can combine the two offers for the first week and get 3800.

I don't think there has been any adjustment to the expected dates taking into account the slippage at these early stages as I recall checking when the site was first available and again this week and it indicates the same date which I find hard to believe. I have to agree that it is likely...

1 x spend $60 in one shop each week for 3 weeks = 6,000 points. Think I'll pass as it's an obvious effort to up my spending.

I'm a maybe at this stage as have not yet booked. I need to get onto it as was trying to combine it with a KI trip.

Sounds like CBR is a hotbed for shy introverts as I fall into the same category. I can switch to being an extrovert when placed in a social situation but in everyday life I'm very much a keep to myself person.

After reading the article I believe it's just a method the government is using to be able to bring in foreign students without the locals being able to complain. Australians can only go if we have had the vaccination, and given the snail's pace at which that is proceeding, by implementation time...

I finally got an offer. 2800 points for week 1 and 2 after spending $155. Once done, week 3 collect a 3700 bonus.

Well it's all a bit useless because unless you've had the jab it's a no go. Given the rate of vaccination in Oz most of us are going to be waiting a long time for that to happen.

My first round of expiring points that were extended for 6 months appear to be coming up for expiration again in June 2021 (see the below chart from my account). However it appears unless they say otherwise that this time around they will be expiring. Month Total miles expiring Miles...

I agree totally with what you are saying, but based on my observations I believe the general Australian population to be so apathetic that they wouldn't notice. They can read the media headlines which constantly tout the Govt BS on vax deadlines without reading any further and pat themselves on...

@Mattg I might be interested if the dates work. I am supposed to be in Qld for the middle part of April. Even if it's only an overnighter to meet up for dinner that might work. Can't believe I'm volunteering to flying economy.

Given the mysterious supplies magically appearing one would have to figure there is something going on that us peasants are not going to be privy to because you know we are just not capable of processing deep thoughts. If there is now a 12 week gap on the AZ shouldn't that mean more first doses...

It's pretty bad when the UK prime minister can outshine us. Oh well, good on the UK, it's good to see that with the vaccination program they have really shone as you've all been through far too much the past year.

Personally I think a wide front door is a fabulous idea for getting all the furniture through without having to play tetris. It's looking great.

So finally the government have admitted that they were misleading over when vaccinations would be completed though Blind Freddy could see the original deadline would not be met. Oh well not to worry, just throw on another sporting event and it will all be right. I guess their only motivation to...

Hmm maybe status chasing might rev up the excitement level. I've never had status with any airline and have to admit I know nothing about achieving it on QF. It might relieve the boredom of being limited to Oz travel only.

The usual QF BS of cheap flights only if you are prepared to take connections. Why would one bother turning a 2 hour journey CBR to ADL into a 4.5 hour minimum trip with a connection?

Just because one was not resident in Oz and never filed a tax return did not mean no payment of tax. We were gone for 22 years but the Oz government was taking 10% withholding tax on any interest or dividends coming our way and we were not using any tax payer funded facilities. No use of...