AFF Gathering #3 - Where/When

[DJ737]

Oops, I feel a bit of a dill

Maybe next year

Cheers
DJ737

 

[oz_mark]

Where : Thinking outside the square here, How about Auckland?, Easy and cheap to get to from the eastern cities (EK, DJ, JQ, LA, QF), meet up with our kiwi friends, they can come to AUS next time round.

While the next gathering has been decided, a few of us have talked about an international version of the gatherings. It would be interesting to know how much support there would be for such a thing.

 

[straitman]

While the next gathering has been decided, a few of us have talked about an international version of the gatherings. It would be interesting to know how much support there would be for such a thing.

Do you class NZ as International :?:

 

[notzac]

Do you class NZ as International :?:

It's international enough that you get FLounge time and duty free .. so it counts!

 

[penegal]

Do you class NZ as International :?:

I'm with notzac. It is International at this stage, although there is some talk that trans-tasman flights may be classed as domestic in the coming years.

Personally I think an AFF meetup in a major asian city, such as SIN, BKK or HKG could work quite well, as well as NZ of course.http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/community/members/notzac.html

 

[straitman]

I'm with notzac. It is International at this stage, although there is some talk that trans-tasman flights may be classed as domestic in the coming years.

Personally I think an AFF meetup in a major asian city, such as SIN, BKK or HKG could work quite well, as well as NZ of course.

My vote is for HKG.

 

[Keith009]

My vote is for HKG.

+1. Nice W city.

 

[anat0l]

My vote is for HKG.

:shock: Do you realise what you've done??!!! :mrgreen:

+1. Nice W city.

 

[straitman]

:shock: Do you realise what you've done??!!! :mrgreen:

I sure do :!:

 

[tuapekastar]

An offshore AFF gathering would certainly have my support, and attendance assuming all the factors affecting my availability fell into place.

The Asian cities mentioned all have their appeal.

NZ is also a good option.

 

[serfty]

Certainly on a cost bases, NZ is comparable with CNS, DRW or PER (unless you live near CNS, DRW or PER).

Currently ~$420 return to AKL ex MEL/SYD/BNE.

 

[JohnK]

While the next gathering has been decided, a few of us have talked about an international version of the gatherings. It would be interesting to know how much support there would be for such a thing.

Not sure why we would need to organise a specific AFF gathering overseas. Why not tack on to an already organised FT DO?

Anyway I would possibly consider a not too distant overseas destination, read the eastern islands, that is serviced by a variety of full service carriers....

 

[anat0l]

Not sure why we would need to organise a specific AFF gathering overseas. Why not tack on to an already organised FT DO?

1. Not everyone here on AFF is also on FT
2. The same reason why we still have unique AFF DOs rather than tacking all on other FT DOs, or going to FT and creating new DOs there (rather than keeping them here)

 

[Ric]

+1. Nice W city.

+2 ......at the Wing/Pier???:mrgreen:

 

[oz_mark]

+1. Nice W city.

Good grief, who writes this stuff

In this eastern Manhattan, energy streams like hot tea at dim sum where W Hong Kong sits among modern splendour, oriental markets and colonial cool.

W Hotels Hong Kong: W Hong Kong - Hotel Rooms at WHotels.com

 

[Keith009]

Good grief, who writes this stuff



W Hotels Hong Kong: W Hong Kong - Hotel Rooms at WHotels.com

Sounds.... Whimsical. :mrgreen:

 

[samh004]

Weighing in, NZ would be a good option, with LAN servicing AKL for cheap.

 

[Evan]

Weighing in, NZ would be a good option, with LAN servicing AKL for cheap.

Enjoying some time in AKL right now Seems like somewhere i could come back to again soon.

 

[notzac]

I'd be up for a weekend trup to AKL There are a couple really decent bars over there..

 

[Flashback]

I'd be up for a weekend trup to AKL There are a couple really decent bars over there..

And I have a business class redemption waiting to be used to AKL........

Anyway, just confirming my attendance for AFF#3.

Oct 22 QF648 PER-MEL 23:45-06:10
Oct 23 JQ30 MEL-SYD 12:00-13:20
Oct 25 QF571 17:50-19:45

Taking the midnight special.... you can't say I'm not dedicated!