Thanks, all. I'm now holding a QF J award for next March, return in April. On the return, a direct flight MEL or SYD-LAX wasn't available (for Apr 5, and today was the first day you could book that date!), so right now the return is thru Auckland, but I'm crossing my fingers that tomorrow I'll be able to get a direct flight on Apr 6. And of course, I can always hope that some F seats will open up