Originally Posted by
ffsim
What are you talking about? Every single lounge across the *A network already has access to the data associated with my physical card through its magnetic strip. And I'd be willing to bet they can all handle 2D bar codes, too, as most (all?) boarding passes have these codes. There's no reason a virtual card couldn't be implemented with minimal disruptions.
Then why do many lounges still insist on photocopying the physical card? (In Asia at least, not sure about Europe etc)
Minimal disruptions? Star Alliance consists of airlines that fly to 194 countries around the world. Profit of AC is 1%, not sure about other *A airlines. But to then mandate the upgrade of every single terminal and to make it a standard?
The costs would have to drive some sort of significant value. Most airlines cater to 99% of their customers, not the 1%. Most people could give a hoot about carrying their FF card.
Plus, one of the reasons for wanting this virtual BP is to reduce 1 card for use at
ESSO.
Why should AC invest the money then?