I could earn VA Silver this year but really, what's the point? We rarely fly them anyway so it's not like an extra bag here or there is going to help much.
It'd only be worth the two complimentary lounge passes but then I don't see us flying with VA within the next twelve months anyway, so I'm not going to push it. My QFF points are essentially worth more in this sense for us.
I do remember a free internet link to HH Gold status once upon a time. Those were the days!
Side question: in order to apply for a US HH Amex card with sign up benefits, would I have to ditch my Aussie QFF Amex in advance first?