Originally Posted by
gaia
I'd like to close this thread out from my point of view with my final coments.
For the 12 months ended 30 June 2011, I flew 98 international flights in J and F with flight times between 5 and 11 hours. This has been my pattern for a few decades (since 1987) & likely to continue for at least another decade or two.
I do try to limit my frequent flyer programmes, but even with the best of intentions I do end up being top tier in several.
It might be difficult to say that I'm not an experienced flyer.
Only this once have I encountered such nonsense with QF MEL-SYD transfer & I'm genuinely surprised that this forum is so insular in their collective vehemence.
I shan't post here again, I'm clearly not in this forum's class.
Gaia was right. And I cannot see a single argument that confirms Qantas' actions as being prudent.
So what if Gaia was given an interline once and then went back the next time and 'but you did it last time'?
With 98 flights QF should be going above and beyond to keep his business.
If QF cannot even do this for this CIP, I wouldn't be holding my breath that the new super platinum level is going to offer anyone anything special.
Sure QF has rules, and these are published. But those rules are not law, and can be adjusted based on individual circumstances.
I quite agree, if you are bronze/silver or gold FF on a $69 fare MEL-SYD then QF doesn't need to spend money on you to interline your baggage. but if you are a Plat or the new Plat 1 then it is perhaps not the best business sense for them not to.
QF is not a government department. They don't need to treat everyone the same.