Originally Posted by
serfty
Hmm ... before the May 2005 changes, MEL/BNE only earned 10 SC's in discount WHY!This already exists.
Are you ever at the gate lounges when boarding commences? Generally elites are invited to board at this time. Even if not and in the front row of WHY, I will board.
My business partner (WP) tried this yesterday on MEL-SYD flight. Huge line for 767 boarding and he went straight up to the front only to be told where to go.
It's the little things like this that go a long way... AA does it perfectly. Otherwise there's no benefit of spending cash with that airline given the limited overhead space these days. By NOT letting elites board at any time, QF are essentially rewarding low value customers.