Lifetime Gold
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SYD
Programs: QF Platinum (LTG), OW Emerald, Accor Platinum; Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 2,162
Lifetime Gold
In a few weeks I will click over to LTG after a J RTN to Beirut.
What actually changes in member recognition(if anything)?
Have any LTG FT'ers felt a better or increased level of service/recognition beyond standard for a Gold tier member?
Would, for example, a Plat with LTG, have a higher status in eyes of QFFP over a standard Plat? In the same light, would an LTG member be regarded higher than a standard Gold member?
Just curious and thanks for any shared experiences. I know these questions are better answered by QF themselves but not sure I'll live long enough
CJ
What actually changes in member recognition(if anything)?
Have any LTG FT'ers felt a better or increased level of service/recognition beyond standard for a Gold tier member?
Would, for example, a Plat with LTG, have a higher status in eyes of QFFP over a standard Plat? In the same light, would an LTG member be regarded higher than a standard Gold member?
Just curious and thanks for any shared experiences. I know these questions are better answered by QF themselves but not sure I'll live long enough
CJ
Last edited by Cedar Jet; Jul 30, 2016 at 1:21 am
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,421
Pretty much the only thing is that you will get a single sheet letter confirming that you have met the criterion for Lifetime Gold status
At the time when you lose platinum status, then you will receive a lifetime gold membership card
Do not be expecting anything more than that
At the time when you lose platinum status, then you will receive a lifetime gold membership card
Do not be expecting anything more than that
#3
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SYD
Programs: QF Platinum (LTG), OW Emerald, Accor Platinum; Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 2,162
Pretty much the only thing is that you will get a single sheet letter confirming that you have met the criterion for Lifetime Gold status
At the time when you lose platinum status, then you will receive a lifetime gold membership card
Do not be expecting anything more than that
At the time when you lose platinum status, then you will receive a lifetime gold membership card
Do not be expecting anything more than that
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
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Of course, this all assumes that "QF GOLD" continues to receive the same benefits for the long term - ie QP access, some sort of priority in various matters and so on. Shudder to think that QF may one day rejig the program level titles to mimic AA's whereby GOLD means very little.
#9
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SYD
Programs: QF Platinum (LTG), OW Emerald, Accor Platinum; Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 2,162
Of course, this all assumes that "QF GOLD" continues to receive the same benefits for the long term - ie QP access, some sort of priority in various matters and so on. Shudder to think that QF may one day rejig the program level titles to mimic AA's whereby GOLD means very little.
#10
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,636
What they said.
You just get a card each year with an expiry date of "Lifetime".
Nothing more than that. I've flown QF, QF Stink, JQ, AA using my LTG card. Meh.
You just get a card each year with an expiry date of "Lifetime".
Nothing more than that. I've flown QF, QF Stink, JQ, AA using my LTG card. Meh.
#11
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
Programs: QF LT Gold, AA LT Plat and SQ bottom feeder..
Posts: 635
One thing that WAS useful is that it made it cheaper for a partner's lifetime membership of the Qantas Club. (Unsure what the latest on that is tho..)
Since I only travel for pleasure now, the Gold privileges have been useful and do dictate my travelling preferences.
IF it is taken away then , as others have indicated, OW will become just another provider.
Since I only travel for pleasure now, the Gold privileges have been useful and do dictate my travelling preferences.
IF it is taken away then , as others have indicated, OW will become just another provider.
#12
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Portland OR Double Emerald (QF and AA), DL PM/MM, Starwood Plat
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#13
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 85
I have a follow up question. Since achieving Lifetime Gold it seems my ability to get seats closer to the front has diminished all rows to about 12 back in economy are greyed out. Now happened 3 times. Is this related. I dont usually get to Plat but have about 900 to 1000 SC each year.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
#15
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 411
Based on the current rules once you reach lifetime status are there any requirements to keep it? For example do you need 4 QF flights every year, or need to earn status credits or quantas points each year?
Obviously of course I understand that lifetime means within the lifetime of the scheme and they can end the scheme or change the rules at any time.
Obviously of course I understand that lifetime means within the lifetime of the scheme and they can end the scheme or change the rules at any time.