I've just been in protracted and unsatisfying discussions with QF about my P status lapsing as I was a little short on the anniversary (while overseas on a QF ticket).

Interesting - this thread prompted me to check pricing for a SYD_SFO_SYD trip for 2 in J in April. I booked last August under a DSC promotion and glad I did. Current pricing is 50% higher than August last year and no SFO_SYD direct seats available. As always - there is a trade off between stat...

I paid on Mastercard Black for some accommodation in Portugal last month - the AUD offer on the terminal was $1,234 but I wisely opted for the EUR rate quoted, and the conversion on my statement this month came to AUD936. The difference is staggering and a real warning to everyone.

David - thanks for taking the time to respond to my question, it's both helpful and appreciated.

David - what chance QF change from 747 to 787 SYD_SFO before my flight in April next year? Although I've secured upstairs seats on the 747, anywhere on the 787 is superior in my view. Any inside info?