Originally Posted by
Col Ronson
if you want you can just buy a refundable ticket.
I would strongly advise against it. Airlines have been prosecuting people who did this and did win in court.
Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
Not true. Anytime access for Platinum members has been removed
A Platinum member has to be travelling that day in order to use a lounge
Correct. About 10 years ago? IIRC, it actually took us some writing to QF Management to get at least lounge use on arrival back as part of the benefits.