Planning trip to the USA

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No posts for a few days, been too busy working overtime to try and fund a (economy class) whirlwind trip to the USA. It's more of a mileage run actually, so I can keep Star Gold status. United to New York ex-Melbourne at $1170 AUD is a bargain, with 20,000 FF miles thrown in. Hope to go to Las Vegas, Miami and New York on a very quick 7 day trip at the start of November. Later today I'll post my Starclass trip report on Jetstar - Bangkok to Melbourne!!



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