Yeah. CX has always been super expensive ex-AU. The ME3 often offer around 6k return around the Xmas/NY period to Europe and their product is hardly inferior. 

I bought a stack of miles for a planned europe trip from PER. Worked out to be about 5k after taxes for return J.Would I do it again? Nope. I can get discounted J with mileage earn for around 1k more and have lots more flexibility and some status earn without having a block of cash tied up i...

Thanks speedbird and therealbabushka. Much appreciated. I'll be heading to the airport after a late night shift so good to know I can grab a shower and a bite before the redeye. 

Just noticed MH have switched their PER to KUL flight to a 0230 departure. Any idea what arrangements, if any, are in place for lounge access at that time of the night?Cheers

Hi guys,Noticed that google flights designate whether any given QF transcon flight is fully flat, angled flat or recliner, presumably reflecting ex-JQ, Skybed and new business suit aircraft.Any knows if this is a reliable source of knowing what plane you will get when booking?