Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Programs: FB LTPE, BAEC GGL, EK Blue, SK Gold, Marriott Amb+LTT, IHG Diamond Amb, Accorhotels Silver
Posts: 1,954
I am always amazed at how Air France puts lots of effort in taking care of debatably influencing people, and how much energy and staff are used to do so, while paying customers, as loyal as they can be, don't get that much attention.
I really do not see the point of having 2 different streams of statuses, one you acquire through travelling and the other one through your supposed influence or level of notoriety.
Instead of having Club 2000, couldn't they just grant Platinum status to these people? Club 2000 does not bring any benefit, besides Zone 1 boarding and sometimes a glass of champagne in Y.
Instead of having Hippocampe, couldn't they just grant Ultimate status to these people, and upscale the benefits (P-lounge access) for those who just spend their whole life in airports. I would expect that from an airline that has just a little bit of respect over their customers.