Qantas AIR Magazine
Oct 1, 2008, 5:28 pm
#31
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wellington
Programs: QFWP (LTSG), NZ (Jade), TG ROP (Forgotten), OZ (Silver), AA (Cardboard), EK (Lowest of the Low)
Posts: 4,669
Well it could mean there are more WP over the 1% quoted and we just do not provide enough revenue to QF to justify it.
I know that is myself in the case of QF.
What what has been said it is no big loss as I get more than enough advertising material from "The Australian Way".
I know that is myself in the case of QF.
What what has been said it is no big loss as I get more than enough advertising material from "The Australian Way".
Mar 19, 2009, 10:55 pm
#33
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sydney
Programs: QF WP, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 71
I got the March edition of Air today - i initially mistook it for one of my wife' s subscriptions.
It had an article on expensive watches and interestingly it only had two car adds, one for Land Rover which has been sold to Tata and sales are down 45% and one for Saab which is about to go bust.
It had an article on expensive watches and interestingly it only had two car adds, one for Land Rover which has been sold to Tata and sales are down 45% and one for Saab which is about to go bust.
Mar 20, 2009, 4:40 pm
#36
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wellington
Programs: QFWP (LTSG), NZ (Jade), TG ROP (Forgotten), OZ (Silver), AA (Cardboard), EK (Lowest of the Low)
Posts: 4,669
With QF gone to JQ I wonder what impact it would have on the QFFFP profitability in NZ?
Also the Dom QP in NZ has to be a big question mark and I honestly doubt they will see the end of the year.
Mar 20, 2009, 5:02 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: OOL Australia
Programs: QFF (Gold), Skywards, Rapid Rewards,United, Velocity, Hilton Silver
Posts: 2,440
Mar 20, 2009, 5:13 pm
#38
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
I notice the booking engine seems to be giving preference to jetstar flights trans-tasman where they connect easily to longhaul or domestic australian flights.
Mar 21, 2009, 8:24 am
#39
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SYD
Programs: QF Platinum (LTG), OW Emerald, Accor Platinum; Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 2,165
Hot Air
"Air" how appropriate the name is as the content was all pretty much just that-hot air! I gave mine to my 11 year old niece to cut up and use in a project she had to do. What a waste of effort. Send me an upgrade certificate or the like QF if you really value my custom.
CJ
CJ
Mar 21, 2009, 3:32 pm
#40
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Sydney, AU.
Programs: QF. UA. Avis. AMEX.
Posts: 1,558
I am at nearly 2000 SC year to date (3 months in) however mine hasn't turned up. Obviously QF has read my previous posts on the subject and decided not to send me any more. I am presuming the magazine is self funding with advertising dollars as I would hate to think QF is wasting shareholder cash on such things.
Mar 21, 2009, 5:16 pm
#41
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
The equivalent SQ one certainly is self-funded by ads (and likely a profit centre).
The equivalent NZ one is more minimalist - likely the few ads do not pay for it, but purpose is different (special promos for elites).
The equivalent NZ one is more minimalist - likely the few ads do not pay for it, but purpose is different (special promos for elites).
Mar 24, 2009, 9:14 pm
#42
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Programs: QF LTG/WP, Various others = way too much flying
Posts: 195
A copy of the magazine arrived at home today, I had never heard of it until I tore open the schmancy envelope. A quick Flyertalk search and all was revealed... For what it's worth, there are only about 8 or 9 ads in the whole magazine, the rest is filled with articles on varying topics. And a really cool cloud pic 
Jun 19, 2009, 11:41 pm
#43
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: BNE
Programs: QF WP (LTG), AA, SPG Gold, IC Plat Amb, Hyatt Plat, HH Gold.
Posts: 804
Got the June edition of "AIR" this week - does anyone find it useful at all? Anyone in the market for a Range Rover or Maserati this month? 
I think the inflight mag is a much better read.
With the GFC and all I would think that the funds could be better spent on something useful (like some more party pies in the QP!)
I think the inflight mag is a much better read.
With the GFC and all I would think that the funds could be better spent on something useful (like some more party pies in the QP!)
Jun 20, 2009, 12:08 am
#44
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 946
Agreed! I look forward to that at the beginning of each month, sometimes I wish it was Bi-Monthly
Jun 20, 2009, 2:26 am
#45
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
Posts: 13,530
Perhaps the next AIR could have an article on FF program incentive schemes - what it takes to keep people loyal to a program and how to avoid p!ssing people off as they see those incentives eroded.
