Second round of Qantas DSC coming up soon?
Oct 28, 19, 5:25 am
#46
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 999
Originally Posted by fakecd
maybe there.is too much top tier members now
QF2 last weekend apparently had an announcement influght saying they set a record with 86 chairmans + P1 on board. source: friend who flew on it
QF2 last weekend apparently had an announcement influght saying they set a record with 86 chairmans + P1 on board. source: friend who flew on it
In some ways I would rather have double points offers which hitherto they have only done once a year.
Oct 29, 19, 5:52 pm
#47
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HK
Programs: QF Emerald. CX Nobody
Posts: 2,853
got a targetted DSC for HK-Australia today by email, after I ignored their recent 50% SC promotion. BUT i'm not happy. i usually buy HK-AUS-XXX connection somewhere for holiday. They aren't clear if domestic sector is included or not, or the connecting segment.
so i'm not acting on it. They can see everytime a general DSC came out I purchased J fare for needless travel. So i keep waiting for generic promo or something that actually works, not some random restricted promotion.
so i'm not acting on it. They can see everytime a general DSC came out I purchased J fare for needless travel. So i keep waiting for generic promo or something that actually works, not some random restricted promotion.
Oct 29, 19, 6:55 pm
#48
Moderator, Cathay Pacific
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,488
Originally Posted by fakecd
got a targetted DSC for HK-Australia today by email, after I ignored their recent 50% SC promotion. BUT i'm not happy. i usually buy HK-AUS-XXX connection somewhere for holiday. They aren't clear if domestic sector is included or not, or the connecting segment.
so i'm not acting on it. They can see everytime a general DSC came out I purchased J fare for needless travel. So i keep waiting for generic promo or something that actually works, not some random restricted promotion.
so i'm not acting on it. They can see everytime a general DSC came out I purchased J fare for needless travel. So i keep waiting for generic promo or something that actually works, not some random restricted promotion.
Oct 30, 19, 8:51 am
#49
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: QF Platinum, ICH RA, HH Silver, Hyatt GP
Posts: 133
Ive been holding off on booking for 3 months. Yes, received my DSC email email- its a targeted DSC for HK QFF Platinum or above members only. My wife whose Gold, son whose silver did not get the email, nor can they enrol. HK-Aus sectors eligible only.
Oct 30, 19, 12:33 pm
#50
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,531
Originally Posted by jcjchung
Ive been holding off on booking for 3 months. Yes, received my DSC email email- its a targeted DSC for HK QFF Platinum or above members only. My wife whose Gold, son whose silver did not get the email, nor can they enrol. HK-Aus sectors eligible only.
I didn't get it, but I've made maybe one SYD-HKG flight in the past year, and that was CX.
Oct 30, 19, 9:29 pm
#51
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Bloody Queensland
Programs: QF Plat (LTG)
Posts: 154
DSC offer received for flights worldwide.
Questioning the logic as I'm just about to retain Platinum half way through the year (flight is booked and everything), and have no chance of getting close to Platinum One due to my (employer's) preference for being at the back of the bus.
Questioning the logic as I'm just about to retain Platinum half way through the year (flight is booked and everything), and have no chance of getting close to Platinum One due to my (employer's) preference for being at the back of the bus.
Nov 4, 19, 1:37 pm
#52
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: YVR
Programs: QF Platinum / OWE (Lifetime & Partner Gold), HHonors Gold, Marriot Bonvoy Gold, Avis Preferred
Posts: 348
I got a DSC offer for flights worldwide last night, but a narrow booking and flying period. I'm not planning any travel during that window, so lost on me.
Nov 11, 19, 4:27 am
#54
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,054
50% DSC offer received which appears unlimited within booking period. Unfortunately its not of much use since future bookings will achieve the desired result.
Last edited by og; Nov 11, 19 at 5:21 am
Nov 13, 19, 5:31 pm
#56
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 91
In my very humble and probably ill-informed opinion, I can see the frequency of DSC offers decreasing in future. As QF beat Virgin into submission on domestic and overseas travel markets, and also undercut other major airlines into their home countries, QANTAS has no real need to make DSC offers. I am talking about J class here, I have no idea how this opinion stacks up on economy fares.
Nov 13, 19, 7:50 pm
#57
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NT Australia
Programs: QF WP
Posts: 3,409
Originally Posted by Thekman
In my very humble and probably ill-informed opinion, I can see the frequency of DSC offers decreasing in future. As QF beat Virgin into submission on domestic and overseas travel markets, and also undercut other major airlines into their home countries, QANTAS has no real need to make DSC offers. I am talking about J class here, I have no idea how this opinion stacks up on economy fares.
so this year I’ll make QF plat, I’ll easily make VA silver if not higher, and I have a large amount of outstanding personal travel to book. Last year I wouldn’t have looked beyond OW unless there were no options, this year I’m actively looking at VA partners for the long hauls. DSC would be handy for LTG although LTP is set at such a daft level that i don’t feel the need to push too hard as will meet LTG requirements within about 8 years at the current rate. So not sure the war is won quite yet
Nov 16, 19, 5:44 am
#58
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,531
Originally Posted by nancypants
DSC would be handy for LTG although LTP is set at such a daft level that i don’t feel the need to push too hard as will meet LTG requirements within about 8 years at the current rate. So not sure the war is won quite yet
I got really lucky there, making LTG years ago. I flew a LOT after 9/11 - when Double Status Credits/ Double Points were running for months because nobody was flying anywhere.
I racked up about 3,000 SCs in 6 months.
LTP is set at an astronomically high level. Utterly ridiculous and needs to be reviewed compared to BA LTG or the hotel programs offering lifetime status.
Dec 2, 19, 8:33 pm
#60
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: NZ
Posts: 999
I just got:
1. A 50% bonus SC offer for travel to early April 2020
2. Birthday offer of triple QF points for travel to 30/3/20
They really do have a wonderful insight into my travel plans as I have no QF trips planned during these periods. The triple points would have been wonderful had it been valid for travel to the end of May!
1. A 50% bonus SC offer for travel to early April 2020
2. Birthday offer of triple QF points for travel to 30/3/20
They really do have a wonderful insight into my travel plans as I have no QF trips planned during these periods. The triple points would have been wonderful had it been valid for travel to the end of May!
