Hello from the Koru lounge at Sydney.
Check in was smooth via the priority check in desk and Amy checked us through to RAR, no questions asked or comments regarding fares.
To those who are doing the turnaround unfortunately they cannot issue return boarding passes.
Express cards were given out and immigration and customs were delightful, not a question asked or a eyebrow raised.
Do people actually pay the asking price for this short-haul Y+? What do you get that a WP or SG on a Flexi fare would not get?
In Y+ you'd get a guaranteed empty middle seat, slightly wider seat cushion, guaranteed extra legroom (I think row 3 might have the same pitch as rows 1-2, but I'm not sure), open bar and snack trolley.
Of course a WP might get a shadow and might get row 3 with a bit of extra legroom. If you happen to do that, and you know where the magic button is, then you will be able to fold down the middle table and give yourself the wider seat. And then the FA also might forget to ask you for payment for stuff off the trolley. So there's a possibility you can replicate most of the Y+ experience when travelling on a Flexi with status but it would rely on a lot of luck.
Having said all that, I agree with you that I would not pay the going cash rate on these flights, and I'd be extremely unlikely to book it via points at the rack rate either.
But the open bar and snack trolley is just going to be the standard menu isn't it? Im not sure how many pringles and meat pies I would eat? I would have thought there would be better quality food in the Koru Lounges. Even if I absolutely gorged myself and got smashed I doubt I could get through more than $100 worth of f&b onboard and from memory the Y+ is priced much higher than this over a Flexi.
I guess it's more aimed at honeymooners who want to make a once-a-year trip more special. Oh well. A fool and their money are soon parted!
Hello from RAR! It's been a long day but we are finally here!
Everyone here is so, so nice and lovely! Snorkeling at Fruits of Rarotonga is fabulous!
Will check it out in a weeks time.
Keep the recommendations coming =)
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Where did you end up staying?
I decided to go with edge water resort! Booked a lagoon room and got upgraded to a VIP beachfront deluxe! Very nice sceney here especially in the morning and sunset!