Far EA(s)Ts .... The Golden Triangle!

amaroo · Dec 27, 2016

With the Xmas obligations fulfilled, it's time for the amaroos to fly out for some much needed R&R mixed with some delicious cuisine :mrgreen:

The Trip!

BNE-SYD QF J
SYD-SIN BA F
SIN-BKK CX J
BKK-HND JL J
HND-SIN JL J
SIN-SYD BA F
SYD-BNE QF J

Back in June the OH booked tickets for a family SIN/BKK new years break.... lets just say, booking flights isn't her strongest game. After some discussions with a fellow AFF'er it was suggested a BA package could have us sitting in F (for the cost of J) SYD-SIN-SYD, flying CX J to BKK, and JL J BKK-HND-SIN for basically, nothing

Yes, a free side trip to Tokyo - perfect! We'll also get to enjoy some nice lounges - QF SYD F (much sought afternoon departure), JL HND F lounge, and the BA SIN Concorde Bar. All J flights (excluding QF) are lie flat beds

Hope you like food Shots!

Pushka · Dec 27, 2016

Singapore is quite pleasant at the moment. Heavily overcast but not too hot and not wet.

get me outta here · Dec 27, 2016

What a happy new year. Look forward to the food shots that get closer and closer in.

Please explain the BA deal when you have a moment.

amaroo said:
With the Xmas obligations fulfilled, it's time for the amaroos to fly out for some much nee ded R&R mixed with some delicious cuisine :mrgreen:

The Trip!

BNE-SYD QF J
SYD-SIN BA F
SIN-BKK CX J
BKK-HND JL J
HND-SIN JL J
SIN-SYD BA F
SYD-BNE QF J

Back in June the OH booked tickets for a family SIN/BKK new years break.... lets just say, booking flights isn't her strongest game. After some discussions with a fellow AFF'er it was suggested a BA package could have us sitting in F (for the cost of J) SYD-SIN-SYD, flying CX J to BKK, and JL J BKK-HND-SIN for basically, nothing Yes, a free side trip to Tokyo - perfect! We'll also get to enjoy some nice lounges - QF SYD F (much sought afternoon departure), JL HND F lounge, and the BA SIN Concorde Bar. All J flights (excluding QF) are lie flat beds

Hope you like food Shots!

LadyC · Dec 27, 2016

Sounds delicious! Eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Major · Dec 27, 2016

Great cities for good food...enjoy

I love to travel · Dec 28, 2016

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amaroo · Dec 28, 2016

Need to pack. Just checked the allowances... WOW! Between the four of us our checked baggage allowance is...

BNE-SYD = 12 bags for 384kgs
SYD-SIN = 12 bags for 384kgs
SIN-BKK = 10 bags for 195kgs
BKK-HND = 12 bags for 384kgs
HND-SIN = 12 bags for 384kgs
SIN-SYD = 12 bags for 384kgs
SYD-BNE = 12 bags for 384kgs

Wonder if it will be enough! No way I'm telling SWMBO

amaroo · Dec 28, 2016

get me outta here said:
Please explain the BA deal when you have a moment.

Ok, as far as I understand it's basically an everyday BA deal that can't be booked on-line. One of those "deals" that are only known by industry types. The industry insider in this case was fellow AFF member madrooster

The additional legs to Bangkok and Tokyo are bundled in for either nothing or next to nothing. This fair earns (QF) 530SC and will provide two of those all important ~ that QFF require. Cost is always subjective, however given we're flying F and quality lie flat J (CX and JL) I reckon the cost is cheap .... given I only booked it 18 days ago - it's spectacular.

get me outta here · Dec 28, 2016

Thanks for that. Booked 18 days ago, that's amazing.

amaroo said:
Ok, as far as I understand it's basically an everyday BA deal that can't be booked on-line. One of those "deals" that are only known by industry types. The industry insider in this case was fellow AFF member madrooster

The additional legs to Bangkok and Tokyo are bundled in for either nothing or next to nothing. This fair earns (QF) 530SC and will provide two of those all important ~ that QFF require. Cost is always subjective, however given we're flying F and quality lie flat J (CX and JL) I reckon the cost is cheap .... given I only booked it 18 days ago - it's spectacular.

drron · Dec 28, 2016

Looking forward to gatecrashing the tour next year.

amaroo · Dec 28, 2016

drron said:
Looking forward to gatecrashing the tour next year.

Looking forward to sharing some money bags with you too

It all starts tomorrow. I've been busy - have booked 12 restaurants in three countries, and confirmed a couple of bucket list activities in Tokyo.

amaroo · Dec 29, 2016

QF515 BNE-SYD

Departed a little late. Reason - the first officer advised the captain noticed a dodgy tyre on his walk around. Pit crew did a pretty quick job and we were soon boarding - first time I can recall the walk around finding a fault.