So what would happen if BA did this in their lounges
Mar 13, 2015, 5:03 am
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Reading between the lines here it looks as if there may have been a restriction on drinks to those accessing the F lounge via el-cheapo domestic tag flights on JQ, no such restriction on those actually flying QF/OW internationally.
How this would translate at LHR is anyone's guess. It might be QF's idea of establishing a caste system
How this would translate at LHR is anyone's guess. It might be QF's idea of establishing a caste system
between those pax aforementioned and those on QF F etc.? I've always wondered that.
Mar 13, 2015, 5:10 am
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I flew JQ SYD-MEL with my parents (who are WP) last year from the international terminal and definitely had more than 3 drinks in 1.75 hours (including multiple glasses of the sensational De Bortoli Noble One) and no one batted an eyelid. Are F&B staff able to discern the difference
between those pax aforementioned and those on QF F etc.? I've always wondered that.
between those pax aforementioned and those on QF F etc.? I've always wondered that.
Mar 13, 2015, 6:15 am
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2nd part not so. It appears to be related to domestic LCC access to the FCL.
Not many complainers on either front.
Mar 13, 2015, 6:20 am
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Do click through the link supplied old chum and you might find out what RSA in Australia actually means. Maybe if the staff posted some RSA flyers on the wall, they might read a few and be informed.
Can I send one your way?
Mar 13, 2015, 6:25 am
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Shame you've taken that quote out of context and completely misrepresented the point. It certainly wasn't about competition.
Mar 13, 2015, 1:32 pm
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^ +1 - and I say that as Australian who's been living in the UK for 7 years.
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Mar 13, 2015, 2:04 pm
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Am a short time lurker to the BA forum as I have 2 flights in F in May.
Given some of the funny things I have read on here, I thought it might be a bit of fun to post a link to this thread. For those that are now aware Sydney F lounge and Melbourne F lounge are for OW Emeralds and those travelling in First Class ( so a little more generous that CCR admission requirements) You only need to read the first post as it nicely sums up the issue, the rest of the posts are outrage and comments re male vs female metabolism.
So what would happen if BA F/CCR lounges only let you have 3 drinks.....
Given some of the funny things I have read on here, I thought it might be a bit of fun to post a link to this thread. For those that are now aware Sydney F lounge and Melbourne F lounge are for OW Emeralds and those travelling in First Class ( so a little more generous that CCR admission requirements) You only need to read the first post as it nicely sums up the issue, the rest of the posts are outrage and comments re male vs female metabolism.
So what would happen if BA F/CCR lounges only let you have 3 drinks.....
Mar 13, 2015, 2:05 pm
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Mar 13, 2015, 2:27 pm
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Ensuring that customers do not become intoxicated is their job as is
Encourage customers courteously and diplomatically to drink within appropriate limits.
Recognise erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
Politely decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible , or which encourages the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol , and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.
That the response that the complaint to qantas came back with comfirmed that the staff were acting in accordance to the airline's policy seems that to suggest that it they did their job
Encourage customers courteously and diplomatically to drink within appropriate limits.
Recognise erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
Politely decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible , or which encourages the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol , and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.
That the response that the complaint to qantas came back with comfirmed that the staff were acting in accordance to the airline's policy seems that to suggest that it they did their job
Mar 13, 2015, 4:26 pm
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Ensuring that customers do not become intoxicated is their job as is
Encourage customers courteously and diplomatically to drink within appropriate limits.
Recognise erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
Politely decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible , or which encourages the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol , and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.
That the response that the complaint to qantas came back with comfirmed that the staff were acting in accordance to the airline's policy seems that to suggest that it they did their job
Encourage customers courteously and diplomatically to drink within appropriate limits.
Recognise erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
Politely decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible , or which encourages the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol , and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.
That the response that the complaint to qantas came back with comfirmed that the staff were acting in accordance to the airline's policy seems that to suggest that it they did their job
Mar 13, 2015, 4:42 pm
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Ensuring that customers do not become intoxicated is their job as is
Encourage customers courteously and diplomatically to drink within appropriate limits.
Recognise erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
Politely decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible , or which encourages the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol , and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.
That the response that the complaint to qantas came back with comfirmed that the staff were acting in accordance to the airline's policy seems that to suggest that it they did their job
Encourage customers courteously and diplomatically to drink within appropriate limits.
Recognise erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
Politely decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible , or which encourages the rapid or excessive consumption of alcohol , and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.
That the response that the complaint to qantas came back with comfirmed that the staff were acting in accordance to the airline's policy seems that to suggest that it they did their job
Way to go! And so much cheaper too.
@:-)And none of the list you quote applies in the context of the OP's circumstances in the AFF thread. Sitting and talking amongst themselves, with water to hand, not displaying the least indication of being intoxicated. The reason given was RSA/driving which was simply a misapplication and a mis understanding of RSA by the lounge staff.
And again, if you had read the thread you commented on, you would see the argument that QF was supporting their staff in the application of 'policy' is unravelling.
The fact that this doesn't happen to everyone visiting the QF MEL F lounge and daring to have more than the 'prescribed' number of drinks - let alone the other F lounges where it appears to occur only very, very rarely - shows that there is no uniform application of such 'policy' by QF or Accor. Again, the AFF thread gives some good indications of what may have been in play here.
And QF to their credit are having another look at the situation. Accor run these lounges and are not doing QF many favours at the moment.
Mar 13, 2015, 5:38 pm
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And none of the list you quote applies in the context of the OP's circumstances in the AFF thread. Sitting and talking amongst themselves, with water to hand, not displaying the least indication of being intoxicated. The reason given was RSA/driving which was simply a misapplication and a mis understanding of RSA by the lounge staff.
Mar 13, 2015, 7:13 pm
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If this thread continues, it just might give other airlines to introduce a new " enhancement" for your travel safety and enjoyment !
Wonder when someone will sue an airline for delaying a flight because of an unruly intoxicated pax whose only source of alcohol that day was the lounge and on board bar service !
Wonder when someone will sue an airline for delaying a flight because of an unruly intoxicated pax whose only source of alcohol that day was the lounge and on board bar service !
Mar 13, 2015, 7:24 pm
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