In a previous years double status credits promo i moved a flight a week back but still within the original promo dates and still got double credits for it. The current wording is the same as when i booked those flights a year or so back.

Sydney International QF now has bag drop like domestic so less queueing. Not every airline has it though.

Not really. CX have express passes section along with the lounge invite as part of the print at home boarding pass. They have a section that has the invite along with the express pass logo. The mobile version is similar if i recall.

I actually like getting a boarding pass. Its a good keep sake for all my adventures and places i have been. I still request a printed cardboard one from the service desk on domestic. I dont like the flimsy receipt paper ones from the machines. So i hope i can still get this type of one when trave...

Its interesting how far you can get without a boarding pass. I was on a QF flight to SFO last month. At the US pre gate security check a guy turned up and was asked for his boarding pass. He was asked if he had one on his phone or a physical one. He also did not have either. He was directed for f...