Pay for exit rows
Jun 17, 2009 | 11:54 am
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Jun 17, 2009 | 4:40 pm
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... The official stance is that we cannot request an exit row seat unless you want to pay for it. And it is first in first served with no priority for status. And yes Qantas acknowledges that it was a privilege offered to Platinums but they are now removing that benefit although we still have priority check-in and preferred seating although that is available to Silver members as well. ...
Jun 17, 2009 | 4:45 pm
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Jun 17, 2009 | 9:12 pm
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There is now an "Exit row booking FAQ" on the QF agents website: http://www.qantas.com.au/agents/dyn/...eatg170609.pdf . I was interested to note this at the end:
So it's just us poor Plats who are getting done over..
22. Are Chairmans Lounge members still able to be pre-seated in exit rows at no cost?
Chairmans Lounge members will continue to have the opportunity to access exit row seating at no charge.
23. Who has priority access to exit row seats – Chairmans Lounge members or passengers purchasing an exit row seat?
The allocation of Exit Row seats will be on a first come first serve basis, whether the passenger is purchasing the seat or whether a Chairmans Lounge member requests an exit row seat at no charge
Chairmans Lounge members will continue to have the opportunity to access exit row seating at no charge.
23. Who has priority access to exit row seats – Chairmans Lounge members or passengers purchasing an exit row seat?
The allocation of Exit Row seats will be on a first come first serve basis, whether the passenger is purchasing the seat or whether a Chairmans Lounge member requests an exit row seat at no charge
Jun 17, 2009 | 9:35 pm
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There is now an "Exit row booking FAQ" on the QF agents website: http://www.qantas.com.au/agents/dyn/...eatg170609.pdf . I was interested to note this at the end:
So it's just us poor Plats who are getting done over..
So it's just us poor Plats who are getting done over..
be able to reach open, lift and throw out the 15kg (33lb) exit door in an
emergency;
emergency;
Jun 17, 2009 | 10:06 pm
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Jun 18, 2009 | 4:11 am
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Jun 18, 2009 | 4:59 am
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Flights operated by Boeing 734 or 738 aircraft, flights from Japan to Australia, flights between Australia and Noumea and all trans-Tasman flights are excluded.
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Jun 19, 2009 | 9:28 am
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Also according to the agency page there is no refund if you request an exit but are later upgraded.
I would actually question the legality of taking payment for something which you then then have influence over and don't deliver.
The main people this will hurt is platinums. They fly frequently and now have to pay $$ to get the comfort of exit rows. They then have a better chance of being upgraded and lose the $$.
Not a good way to foster customer loyalty.
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I would actually question the legality of taking payment for something which you then then have influence over and don't deliver.
The main people this will hurt is platinums. They fly frequently and now have to pay $$ to get the comfort of exit rows. They then have a better chance of being upgraded and lose the $$.
Not a good way to foster customer loyalty.
blechh
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Oct 6, 2009 | 11:12 pm
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Am I missing something here or does this discussion only apply to economy?
From the QF web site:
Enjoy the extra legroom of an exit row seat, now available to book for an additional amount on most Qantas operated international flights in Economy, subject to availability.* Available to all customers who satisfy the exit row seat requirements and conditions of exit row seat bookings.
From the QF web site:
Enjoy the extra legroom of an exit row seat, now available to book for an additional amount on most Qantas operated international flights in Economy, subject to availability.* Available to all customers who satisfy the exit row seat requirements and conditions of exit row seat bookings.
Oct 7, 2009 | 4:30 am
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