Originally Posted by
justin_krusty
- i'd also like to see the end of paid for membership, but they won't do that, so seperate lounge for SG&WP ie: people who actually fly a lot and have earnt their priveleges would be nice. domestic lounges are way overcrowded.
- bar open all day. i am an adult and capable of choosing when i want to drink. especially when i have come off a long haul flight and it feels like the evening to me.
- ability to confirm international upgrades at booking time, eg: similar to MFU on BA.
- priority boarding on all flights for SG & WP, although i suspect some flights this is probably 80% of passengers.
Often a little concerned on these boards when people talk about 'earning' their privileges. I think the majority of (and I do not know your personal situation) SGs and WPs posting here are flying courtesy of their employers (yes, there are exceptions). Sure, there is a cost in time away from family, and enduring many BIS miles, but a significant tradeoff is the miles earned, which most employees, I believe, are allowed to keep. And people are rarely forced into a job with travel.
I do agree with your sentiment re overcrowded lounges (though as a self-funded, corporate rate QP - also self-funded, fairly infrequent flyer, I can only recall one such experience - SYD Dom a few years ago).
My own take is that if they offer it, I'll take it...why not? If they remove paid QP then so be it.
And I agree wholeheartedly with your other points.