QANTAS new rule changes
Nov 24, 2004, 10:35 am
#106
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moving miles from qf to aa
I joined QF in Sept and had the miles credited there instead of my AA account as I was already re-qualified for OW Emerald. Can I call QF and have them remove the points and once done, send the BP's to AA for credit?
Nov 24, 2004, 12:11 pm
#109
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Originally Posted by Flying Prof
The ability to to confirm upgrades has been the major attraction of oneWorld versus *Alliance (correct me if I'm wrong here as I'm only really familiar with Air NZ policy). Air NZ does, however, give confirmed upgrades to its Gold Elite members but it seems QF is not even going to give WPs this privilege.
Nov 24, 2004, 12:12 pm
#110
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Originally Posted by NM
if her confirmed U seats (paid N, upgraded with my points) had not been confirmed before check-in, she would not have been able to use the business class check-in and would would have had to join the very long WHY queue at each end. The J check-in that came along with the confirmed upgrade was one of the reasons for using my points for the upgrade. That benefit would have been lost if the upgrades were not cleared until check-in.
Dave
Nov 24, 2004, 12:19 pm
#111
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Originally Posted by mad_atta
Meanwhile, the AirNZ programme is not bad if you fly a lot in premium classes, and the new concept of 'buy any seat on any NZ flight using points' is a good one, but the long haul/premium awards are a bit expensive.
Nov 24, 2004, 12:22 pm
#112
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Originally Posted by StevePER
Does it say anywhere that UCs will still be valid after May 05? I'm a bit concerned that they might convert each unused UC to a 5,000 points loyalty bonus at this time.
Steve
Steve
Nov 24, 2004, 12:29 pm
#113
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Originally Posted by santana
Hey Dave,
I plan on starting the trip on Aug 2005, so if I book before 25 May 2005, I only use 240K? I'm confused with the 25 May 2005 cut-off date, is that for booking flights or commencment of travel?
I plan on starting the trip on Aug 2005, so if I book before 25 May 2005, I only use 240K? I'm confused with the 25 May 2005 cut-off date, is that for booking flights or commencment of travel?
Nov 24, 2004, 12:31 pm
#114
Join Date: Mar 2003
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About a month ago I copied the terms and conditions into Word (just in case) for historical purposes, did anybody keep a copy of the pre-Jan 2004 terms and conditions? If so, I would love a copy.
Thanks
Thanks
Nov 24, 2004, 12:44 pm
#115
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There are some plusses
I was about to start planning my RTW for the first part of next year, all in F. Now there is a real alternative as I feel a lot less loyalty to a brand that I would normally defend (at times against the odds).
I look at my spreadsheet (log book) and see all those QF AA BA flight codes and the usual suspects in terms of destinations and it does get a bit dull.
The opportunity now to add LH SQ UA will really add some colour and movement to my pivot tables. ^
I look at my spreadsheet (log book) and see all those QF AA BA flight codes and the usual suspects in terms of destinations and it does get a bit dull.
The opportunity now to add LH SQ UA will really add some colour and movement to my pivot tables. ^
Nov 24, 2004, 2:23 pm
#116
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Don't we just love change Interesting seeing the camps of opinion forming on this thread and the press reaction too.
I'm not terribly happy about these recent 'enhancements', but by the same token can see why it makes business sense for QF. The quote by Martin McKinnon, QF's head of marketing was particularly telling, as you can see here:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=23401
Deeply patronising...
Interesting seeing the camps of opinion forming on this thread and the press reaction too.I'm not terribly happy about these recent 'enhancements', but by the same token can see why it makes business sense for QF. The quote by Martin McKinnon, QF's head of marketing was particularly telling, as you can see here:
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=23401
Deeply patronising...
Nov 24, 2004, 2:36 pm
#118
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Originally Posted by martynriddle
This wouldnt be the same holier than thou minister that wouldnt have ever dreamed of offering, ahem, inducements to renegade MPs to clear them out of his way.
Or the same minister that in the 6 weeks prior to the recent election personally signed off on investment projects from the regional development fund. It just so happened that 100% of these projects (that accounted for approx 40% of the funds capitalisation to date) were for electorates that were either National Party marginals or electorates where the Nationals had lost a seat in previous elections?
Of course, stories like these are just whipped up by left-wing socialist do-gooders that know no better.
Or the same minister that in the 6 weeks prior to the recent election personally signed off on investment projects from the regional development fund. It just so happened that 100% of these projects (that accounted for approx 40% of the funds capitalisation to date) were for electorates that were either National Party marginals or electorates where the Nationals had lost a seat in previous elections?
Of course, stories like these are just whipped up by left-wing socialist do-gooders that know no better.
As for the allegations of inducements, I see that Tony Windsor does not have the guts to repeat his slurs outside of Parliament. When he does, I will attach more credibility to them.
Nov 24, 2004, 3:00 pm
#119
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Originally Posted by Craigo
As for the allegations of inducements, I see that Tony Windsor does not have the guts to repeat his slurs outside of Parliament. When he does, I will attach more credibility to them.
Dave
Nov 24, 2004, 3:12 pm
#120
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I have slept on it
So after doing some research I have decided to move to AirNZ. Not because I think the airpoints scheme is wonderful, but because with my travel patterns for the next 12 mths I will be doing a large number of trans tasman flights, 1 -3 US trips and a trip to Europe in J. This will take about $45k of revenue from QF. If the timing of the trans tasman EK flights was better, then I would be moving in that direction.
I would have liked to move to UA, but wont fly the 100,000 mile needed to make the 1K club. I also wont be doing much domestic travel any more so AA doesnt make sense. My QF platinum is good until Dec 31 05 and I have 12mths of paid QF club membership left (Dec 06) which gives me 2 years to get the 2687 SC I need for lifetime gold (until of course in 6mths LT Gold is removed as a benefit).
I am also excited about the new NZ product as it starts to come on line and the seats on the A320 are wider than QF. I just hope NZ will comp my status for 12mths.
The real question, is do I walk away from QF for domestic and give DJ a go? Can I get over my LCC stigma or am I cutting of my nose ....?
Yes, the new QF program is designed to encourage the mums and dads to stop hoarding points and use them on short sectors, like the family holiday for 4, flying JQ of course. This reduces the balance sheet liability for QF without discouraging credit card transfers for the mums and dads, which of course QF gets paid for. Stuffed if I know what I will use my 872,000 points for, 54.5 flights Sydney to Melbourne perhaps?
If my memory serves me correctly, the last round of enhancements occured when AN was here and DJ had just started? Just goes to show what happens when competition drops off. Come on DJ, launch a FF program or at least a loyality program of sorts and lets get back to encouraging/ rewarding the frequent flyer.
I would have liked to move to UA, but wont fly the 100,000 mile needed to make the 1K club. I also wont be doing much domestic travel any more so AA doesnt make sense. My QF platinum is good until Dec 31 05 and I have 12mths of paid QF club membership left (Dec 06) which gives me 2 years to get the 2687 SC I need for lifetime gold (until of course in 6mths LT Gold is removed as a benefit).
I am also excited about the new NZ product as it starts to come on line and the seats on the A320 are wider than QF. I just hope NZ will comp my status for 12mths.
The real question, is do I walk away from QF for domestic and give DJ a go? Can I get over my LCC stigma or am I cutting of my nose ....?
Yes, the new QF program is designed to encourage the mums and dads to stop hoarding points and use them on short sectors, like the family holiday for 4, flying JQ of course. This reduces the balance sheet liability for QF without discouraging credit card transfers for the mums and dads, which of course QF gets paid for. Stuffed if I know what I will use my 872,000 points for, 54.5 flights Sydney to Melbourne perhaps?
If my memory serves me correctly, the last round of enhancements occured when AN was here and DJ had just started? Just goes to show what happens when competition drops off. Come on DJ, launch a FF program or at least a loyality program of sorts and lets get back to encouraging/ rewarding the frequent flyer.