AFF Gathering #3, Sydney, October 23-25, 2009

[anat0l]

Still too early to call as I have not seen the specials for October-December from Qantas yet....

Doesn't the current sale (until 25 June) cover these dates?


Hmmm....JQ30 dep MEL T2 1200h arr SYD T1 1325h. Check-in opens at 0900h which means technically to make check-in and have a reasonable chance of being first-ish in line as well as maximum FL time, I need to catch QF601 from BNE, which departs at.....*sarcastic muted trumpet fanfare*......0500h :shock::shock::shock:


There is a reasonable chance that the next sale may cover the DO dates.

 

[oz_mark]

Still too early to call as I have not seen the specials for October-December from Qantas yet....

You could go to the Qantas site and check them out now!

 

[JohnK]

You could go to the Qantas site and check them out now!

Hmm.... I saw the sale dates as 28 Jul 09 - 17 Sep 09 and did not notice that 20 Oct 09 - 10 Dec 09 was also available.

Since the sale period starts 20 Oct 09 there is a very good chance I will be in Sydney that weekend. Not quite ready to commit to flights just yet!

 

[serfty]

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Since the sale period starts 20 Oct 09 there is a very good chance I will be in Sydney that weekend. Not quite ready to commit to flights just yet!

Well, you have 49¼ hours ...

Personally, I can't see QF flights being much cheaper for the remainder of the year than the current sale.

Of COurse 18 September - 19 October covers the Spring School Holidays nicely ...

 

[penegal]

I'm interested. I will need to check out the work situation in the morning before going PLAT (booking).

Just out of interest which flights/times are people heading back to Melbourne/wherever on Sunday evening?

 

[samh004]

Just out of interest which flights/times are people heading back to Melbourne/wherever on Sunday evening?

Currently leaving SYD at 1805 on Sunday. QF544.

 

[tuapekastar]

I'm interested. I will need to check out the work situation in the morning before going PLAT (booking).

Just out of interest which flights/times are people heading back to Melbourne/wherever on Sunday evening?

Haven't booked yet (will do later today) but planning a 5-ish departure to MEL.

 

[Keith009]

I'm interested. I will need to check out the work situation in the morning before going PLAT (booking).

Just out of interest which flights/times are people heading back to Melbourne/wherever on Sunday evening?

Departing SYD at 1830 on QF463.

 

[tuapekastar]

Can I be moved to Platinum please.

23/10 QF440 MEL-SYD 1430 - 1555
25/10 QF455 SYD-MEL 1730 - 1900

Accommodation not yet booked.

 

[Hvr]

23 Oct QF878 1600-1650 CBR-SYD
25 Oct QF805 1755-1850 SYD-CBR

$69 each way.

 

[serfty]

Jenny and I will be there from around 10am Saturday - heading home Sunday on QF463 @18:30.

 

[serfty]

I've updated post #1 with attendees ...

 

[Keith009]

Jenny and I will be there from around 10am Saturday - heading home on QF463 @18:30.

On which day would you be heading home?

 

[oz_mark]

A sightseeing lunch cruise has been suggested (Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Tour & Cruises, Sydney Harbour Events & Cruises, Things to do | Vagabond Cruises)

Any other suggestions welcome (so some sort ot itinerary can be knocked together

 

[oz_mark]

I've updated post #1 with attendees ...

Thanks serfty, I believe Flashware and BiziBB have also confirmed (on other threads!)

 

[moa999]

As a Sydney resident I would suggest the Bavarian Bier Cafe (two locations) or Belgian Biere Cafe (one locations). The beer in the Belgian is better for connoiseurs of beer and the food in both locations is much better than the Lowenbrau (also the waitresses outfits in the Bavarian are a lot more perky )

Bavarian likely to be problematic given it is on the QFF Restaurant List. I can see 30 cards down on the plate already !

 

[anat0l]

Bavarian likely to be problematic given it is on the QFF Restaurant List. I can see 30 cards down on the plate already !

No more problematic (or doubly problematic!) as whose Amex card will be used to pick up the tab. :mrgreen:

I remember AFF Gather #2 when the infamous Amex "x transactions for y bonus points" promotion was on....

 

[samh004]

No more problematic (or doubly problematic!) as whose Amex card will be used to pick up the tab. :mrgreen:

I remember AFF Gather #2 when the infamous Amex "x transactions for y bonus points" promotion was on....

If anyone wants to collect my tab I'll be more than happy to let them

 

[serfty]

Thanks serfty, I believe Flashware and BiziBB have also confirmed (on other threads!)

5w337t!

Good for me too as I've booked a party of four to CNS once again, the weekend after. So count me (plus mascot) in.

... Anyway, just confirming my attendance for AFF#3.
...
Taking the midnight special.... you can't say I'm not dedicated!

Done n updated!

 

[SeaWolf]

Put me down as Silver - Possible please.
Haven't been to any of the gatherings before, but I'd like to, just gotta see what work is going to do over the next few weeks.