Another downgrade of benefits for FB Silver
And yes, another downgrade and which concern all Skyteam Elites (not only FB Silver) travelling on AF/KL
From 5th january 2016, no more access to several SkyPriority services : - priority bags - priority lines at immigration and security - priority desk at ticketing desk landside and connection desks airside But, to make it simple :rolleyes: there are some exceptions : - Elite pax travelling in Premium Economy & Economy Flex + Economy (Y, B, M fares) on AF medium-haul (Europe) will still have access to full Sky Priority services. Elite members will still have access to the following priority services : - priority check-in / bag drop-off counters - use of P2 jetway and priority line at security in AMS hall 2 (no idea what is this P2 jetway ?? may be I'm translating it badly : in French they say "Passerelle P2"). - Priority boarding after other eligible SkyP pax and before Y class pax (this will be a big mess to organize that !) |
Originally Posted by Goldorak
(Post 25874783)
- use of P2 jetway and priority line at security in AMS hall 2 (no idea what is this P2 jetway ?? may be I'm translating it badly : in French they say "Passerelle P2").
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I don't necessarily see this as a bad move: let's face it, 15 flights to get those benefits is just a joke. I am not going to go down the route of If I was in charge I would... etc., but the current qualifying terms would do with a review (or two) - starting perhaps from increasing to 40 or even 50 flights the current threshold for Gold (probably, then, the Crown Lounge would no longer look like the New York Stock Exchange and the catering could also be improved, making the food at least look like something that could be compatible with an average person's stomach...).
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I'm glad I just made gold!
Priority lines at immigration and security was basically gone for ST Elites with the introduction of SkyPriority, but from time to time, AF agents were nice and allowed Elites to go through. Priority bags were also hit or miss. FB Silvers / Elites were also excluded from the big SkyPriority check-in area long time ago (as mentioned in other threads), however, general check-in areas still had a special queue for Silvers / Elites (Which I hope they keep). I think the only real change will be the ticketing/transfer desk priority. |
Originally Posted by Goldorak
(Post 25874783)
And yes, another downgrade and which concern all Skyteam Elites (not only FB Silver) travelling on AF/KL
From 5th january 2016, no more access to several SkyPriority services : - priority bags - priority lines at immigration and security - priority desk at ticketing desk landside and connection desks airside Anyway , except priority lines at immigration when airport is really crowded like CDG , i dont really see the difference. half of the time the agents dont attach the the priority tag on my luggages , and even when they do it doesnt make a huge difference , often normal pax get their luggages before those with skypriority benefits
Originally Posted by AlicorporateUK
(Post 25875122)
I don't necessarily see this as a bad move: let's face it, 15 flights to get those benefits is just a joke.
Originally Posted by AlicorporateUK
(Post 25875122)
I am not going to go down the route of If I was in charge I would... etc., but the current qualifying terms would do with a review (or two) - starting perhaps from increasing to 40 or even 50 flights the current threshold for Gold (probably, then, the Crown Lounge would no longer look like the New York Stock Exchange and the catering could also be improved, making the food at least look like something that could be compatible with an average person's stomach...).
Originally Posted by SDQBound
(Post 25875244)
I'm glad I just made gold!
Priority lines at immigration and security was basically gone for ST Elites with the introduction of SkyPriority, but from time to time, AF agents were nice and allowed Elites to go through. Priority bags were also hit or miss. FB Silvers / Elites were also excluded from the big SkyPriority check-in area long time ago (as mentioned in other threads), however, general check-in areas still had a special queue for Silvers / Elites (Which I hope they keep). I think the only real change will be the ticketing/transfer desk priority. |
Am happy
Not to be selfish, but I am glad of this change. I find it rather funny these days how many passengers with Silver accessing everything making the non-SkyPriority lane much shorter.
I wish that they would go further and remove the Priority boarding instead of the ticketing counter benefit from Elite members and just keep them for Elite+ members especially now it seems every one is a priority passenger. Hopefully now with the removal of the Priority luggage, this will make Priority luggage really work - currently seeing how many of those bags are with the Yellow Labels is a joke. Keeping the benefits to the minimal for passengers who fly less than 20 flights a year does sound logical as the other alliances do keep them minimal especially StarAlliance. At least an enhancement that will benefit the real frequent flyer. |
Quite ridiculous, what's left of silver benefits now?? (I'm saying that as platinum so have no stakes in the game or rather should welcome fewer people getting 'my' benefits)
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Lots of extra miles ;)
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Originally Posted by orbitmic
(Post 25877418)
Quite ridiculous, what's left of silver benefits now?? (I'm saying that as platinum so have no stakes in the game or rather should welcome fewer people getting 'my' benefits)
They should rather increase the number of segments required for the status (while keeping the same thresholds in status miles), because a big part of the problem lays here (too easy to qualify by segments). |
Originally Posted by Goldorak
(Post 25874783)
And yes, another downgrade and which concern all Skyteam Elites (not only FB Silver) travelling on AF/KL
.... - Priority boarding after other eligible SkyP pax and before Y class pax (this will be a big mess to organize that !) 1. Business class Pax 2. E+ pax in Y 3. E Pax in Y 4. all other Pax The three Queues System was already wicked, especially as they often manage to signpost contradictive signs for SkyPriority and regular Boarding. Natcho |
Originally Posted by fifty_two
(Post 25875610)
In CDG i was using my amex gold and most of the time it worked for security line !
Do they also accept cash? :D |
Originally Posted by orbitmic
(Post 25877418)
Quite ridiculous, what's left of silver benefits now??
Originally Posted by Goldorak
(Post 25877534)
the benefits remaining are pretty slim. What's the point of calling this "Elite" ?
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Originally Posted by irishguy28
(Post 25877759)
How much do they charge, and do you need a PIN or can you just sign?
Do they also accept cash? :D http://www.quickmeme.com/img/0b/0bcb...ab72656478.jpg |
Originally Posted by fifty_two
(Post 25879246)
Lol ! iam loaded with money so i just give them tips
http://www.quickmeme.com/img/0b/0bcb...ab72656478.jpg G |
Moved (OT)
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