[Mal]

Originally Posted by Bundy Bear

I don't care how you get to Melbourne, you need to look at this option for the return, think of the extra points. It was pricing at $212.00

Hmmm. Flounge for a while. Maybe worth the extra few $ and SC's!

[QF009]

I apologise for the lack of response about the DJ Premium Economy group deals. I have initially been told that the deal is dependent on the level of interest. However only about 3 people (according to my list Mal, oz_mark (who is tempted to reposition somewhere to take up the offer), Skoogle) have indicated that they are actually interested in the offer thus far and hence I have not gone back to DJ to get further info.

Now if people are STILL interested, please please let me know and upon adequate expressions of interest (not less than 10) I will contact DJ to work something out.

I will be finalising the itinerary in the next few weeks (unfortunately I'm tied down in Gippsland over the next 2 days), it's only really Saturday arvo lunch that we're hammering it out now. And I'd then send out a questionnaire so we know who's coming to what.

[Mal]

Originally Posted by QF009

Now if people are STILL interested, please please let me know and upon adequate expressions of interest (not less than 10) I will contact DJ to work something out.

Tis cool. I'm just keen to lock in my airfares soon, now that they seem to be rising 3-4% / month at the moment as fuel prices are still very uncertain. The current round of sales are probably the last ones to cover the Aug time period as well. Seriously considering the QF73 Intl on Sunday.

PE would be great, but I'm not sure the 10+ support exists for it unfortunately. Plus, they are running their maybe 'free upgrade' deal for premium Velocity members which might deter some of the DJ regulars.

(I notice that DJ have now loaded up some sale fares BNE-MEL/MEL-BNE on those dates. Price is now around $268 return for the itin I quoted above at $348)

[Will]

Originally Posted by Mal

Hmmm. Flounge for a while. Maybe worth the extra few $ and SC's!

Is there anyone else flying up to SYD on QF73 that could guest me into FLounge? I could do with a night in Sydney and a MR, and that could be the ideal opportunity to see the new lounge.

[Evan]

I will either fly back from SIN at 31st or 1st and plan to be flying F (If i can finally get it ticketed tonight).

ie.
SIN-MEL on QF10 at 31st July (19:45-04:45)
or
SIN-MEL on QF10 at 1st August (19:45-04:45)

So if anybody is also heading from SIN let me know and i will guest somebody in.

So this means i may only join you guys Saturday night. We will see anyway what happens.

E

[Mal]

The Holiday Inn 3 day sale (4-6 July) mentioned in another thread:
http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/comm...ale-13697.html (Holiday Inn 3 day sale from $99)

seems to fit perfectly into the date of the gathering. So may be worth keeping an eye on that thread if you havn't booked anything yet and want to stay at the Holiday Inn on Flinders. Prices from $99, so no idea at this stage what the (prepaid) sale rate will be, or if it will earn points with PC.

Still havn't booked my flights yet. Probably this weekend some time...

[oz_mark]

Originally Posted by Mal

Holiday Inn on Flinders is now $285 "Best Flexible Rate" - with the extremely borked suggestion that:

"Canceling your reservation before 6:00 PM (local hotel time) on Wednesday, 2 July, 2008 will result in no charge. Canceling your reservation after 6:00 PM (local hotel time) on 2 July, 2008, or failing to arrive will result in forfeiture of your deposit."

No idea what the 'deposit' is, but presume it is the full amount of the stay.

Advance Purchase rate is currently $257 / night, with no refund rights. Entertainment Card is a bit cheaper, with the same cancellation condition as above.

Rydges is a touch cheaper than before (average of $193.50 per night on the PriorityGuest rate), but have introduced a 1.5% Visa/MC surcharge and 3.5% Amex/Diners/JCB surcharge.

Hilton on the Park $280/night Fully Flex, or $244 pre-paid (Less of course any other discounts you have). Crowne Plaza is still over $300 / night.

Notwithstanding the possibility of HI Flinders being on the $99 pernight list, current prices are:

Advance Purchase $203
Best Flexible $225
Weekend Special $239

Rydges is still at $193.50 +

Hilton on the Park is $330 fully flex, $297 advance purchase.

[Mal]

Ok, my tickets are booked.

In true FrequentFlyer style, the direct option was not an option. My itinerary looks like:

BNE-SYD-CBR-MEL-SYD-BNE. Total $441, 50sc, 5000 FF points.

Arriving Melbourne 13:40 on Friday, leaving Melbourne 11:30(QF73) on Sunday.

[serfty]

Originally Posted by QF009

... Now if people are STILL interested, please please let me know and upon adequate expressions of interest (not less than 10) I will contact DJ to work something out. ...

Been away a bit lately () and missed this - count me in ....

[Bundy Bear]

Have also booked QF73; thanks Mal, but will most likely be staying a day in Sydney due to Sydney Boat Show.