Originally Posted by
Macaron54
That would be correct,
Goldorak. A chief purser recently told me about a big drama that unfolded on a flight wherein an Ultimate got op'uped over a contemptuous Club2000. I wish I could have witnessed it
. In many respects, Club2000's are another embodiment of the archaic, withering system nurtured by AF for decades. Like aristocrats, they take for granted the many privileges and benefits graciously offered by the airline.
Macaron54
Very true! Although they did a massive cleanup 5 years ago. Most Club 2000 I knew then have been offered Plat for Life instead of the blue card.
Also remember that Club 2000 in not only for semi-celebrities, old fashioned TV anchors and heads of CCI in French provinces: it also targeted at travel managers.
I am much less familiar with Skipper though even if the concept of aristocracy is less surprising in a kingdom like Netherlands...