Originally Posted by Frequent flyer 101
The FF program thing is understandable. But why do ppl use inferior airlines. Example being, 2 of my friends bought a £750 GBP ticket from LHR-SIN-SYD-CHC return on Qantas. I purchased a £740 GBP ticket from LHR-SIN-CHC on SQ. I get more legroom and awesome IFE and I don't wait 6 hrs in SYD after an exhausting flight.
I can't understand why ppl do this? I can only assume out of ignorance. If SQ really pushed their product specs out into the open, I think a lot more ppl would choose them over BA/QF
Not to mention that QF may very well have the
WORST FF program in the world!!! With SQ, not only are you flying on a markedly superior airline, but as a member of Star Alliance, you can accrue both status and redeemable miles on UA. UA's FF program is miles above QF's. Less than 1/2 the miles required for an intl. flight reward, far easier to upgrade than on QF, and if ya hafta sit in Economy, they have 35" E+ seats vs. 31" pitch on QF.
Just not a lot of compelling reasons to fly QF when you have a choice!