I reach Lifetime Gold later this year. I'd already been working the pros and cons of continuing to fly Qantas (loyally) and keep annual Platinum as a  more likely way of securing a Classic Upgrade Reward seat in Business. If this reduces the odds of me getting an occasional flatbed in long-h...

Yes, I'd seen the news about domestic as well. Ironically, as a Platinum FF I look forward to a break from flying over Christmas and my next domestic flight is a family getaway using points, but not till  5th January. Again, probably too late. Oh well! Thanks for the heads-up about the FB FF...

My next international flight isn't until January 21st. Does anybody have any advice on how I can get a hold of a pair of the RED PJ's without having to visit either of the 1st class lounges? I'm almost tempted to book a short flight to NZ just to pick up a pair!

Another Public Transport option from the carpark near Terminal Four are the local buses to Airport West (Nos. 478, 479, or 482) and then hop on tram 59 for the journey into the CBD. My early Monday morning SYD-MEL has me taking a taxi into the CBD and then returning Wed afternoon in a more leisur...