What about flying for status when work is paying? A Melbourne relative who has had a promotion is now flying a lot. They told me that they have booked outbound to NZ via Sydney and back via BNE. Direct flights were similar price.
As a business owner, I don't see a problem as long as it doesn't cost me.
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