I'm with patrickk with Mt Cook Village. Get in a heli or plane for some good views or hike up to Sealy Tarns (3h return). It's breathtaking part of the world and one of the best spots on the South Island. It's a one way road so many people skip it, but it's definitely worth it.

Yeah I do it all the time. You can do it that way and just flash the QF card at check-in / lounge to receive the benefits. Another option is to make the switch at the boarding gate to the AsiaMiles number to make it all easier. This also increases your odds (albeit low) of upgrades! Technically t...

I'm afraid to say that the ambassador lounge / hotel no longer takes the Changi vouchers as I found out last night. Cheapest bet is to use the pool only package at the Aerotel which has a shower facility attached.

I've done this many times with no problem. You carry the gold card and flash that for the benefits while putting the points elsewhere right from the start.The alternative way of doing it is to link your AirNZ number to the booking and get them to change it at the gate just before you step on the ...

My partner and I both received very enticing upgrade offers to PE (the slider scale starts at $285) but we're on seperate bookings. If we put in the same offer what's the chance that one will be upgraded and not the other? It's an A350 SIN-BCN. Anyone been in this boat before?