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Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Mar 25, 2025, 4:21 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,320
Posted By Platy

QF website - first class classic awards defaulting to economy cabin

Is anybody else experiencing this glitch?

The QF booking engine defaults straight into economy class when selecting one sector apparently available first class reward seats (e.g. LAX-SYD on QF,...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Feb 17, 2025, 10:06 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,626
Posted By Platy

@ Aster A few idle thoughts... I've...

@ Aster

A few idle thoughts...

I've been QF Lifetime Gold for a number of years and I can only think of one occasion (taking a Jetstar domestic flight thus no business class), when it made any...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Jan 24, 2025, 4:39 am
Replies: 38
Views: 11,464
Posted By Platy

Makes eminent sense - FWIW I do the same. I...

Makes eminent sense - FWIW I do the same. I rarely transfer to QF (more likely SQ KrisFlyer to at least get out of Oz, or Qatar Avios (transferred to BA or not, etc), or potentially VS given, most...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Jan 24, 2025, 4:32 am
Replies: 38
Views: 11,464
Posted By Platy

Most respectfully, yes and no, my friend. If...

Most respectfully, yes and no, my friend.

If you mean the earn / burn ratio for QF based air travel and QF redemption, yeah, I've got your back. Other options may or may not prevail (ignoring...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Jan 24, 2025, 4:15 am
Replies: 38
Views: 11,464
Posted By Platy

Yes. Absolutely. And that sense of importance /...

Yes. Absolutely. And that sense of importance / status anxiety (in senso Allain de Botton applied to loyalty status) is key.

FWIW It amazes me that the BA cohort fluster about status but still...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Jan 23, 2025, 2:49 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 11,464
Posted By Platy

Yes, Dave, IMO a well founded position. And...

Yes, Dave, IMO a well founded position.

And probably no surprise that QF FF is announcing these changes fresh on the heels of those in VA Velocity.

In terms of members' reactions, it's...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Jan 22, 2025, 3:26 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 11,464
Posted By Platy

Maybe you're right about "inflation". Maybe not....

Maybe you're right about "inflation". Maybe not. Points are not a cash currency and to treat them as such can be misdirecting.

Perhaps is just about the profit. And that ultimately depends upon...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Jan 22, 2025, 2:52 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 11,464
Posted By Platy

It's hard to countenance how a humorous quip on a...

It's hard to countenance how a humorous quip on a travel blog from one of most erudite and gifted critical thinkers on FT can be seriously taken as an affront to the awfully nice people who work for...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Dec 6, 2024, 6:16 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,614
Posted By Platy

Perhaps we can agree on the following? 1....

Perhaps we can agree on the following?

1. Global Entry is a useful but restricted facility (specifically is only attainable by certain passport holders. Currently not Australian, although mooted...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Dec 5, 2024, 4:28 am
Replies: 59
Views: 15,778
Posted By Platy

On my most recent QF F flight LAX-SYD) NONE of...

On my most recent QF F flight LAX-SYD) NONE of the red wines on the wine list were actually available. The crew found a bottle of Moss Wood Cabernet (admittedly a tidy drop) albeit a small pour and...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Dec 5, 2024, 4:18 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,614
Posted By Platy

Not in my experience (and not relying on IRCC -...

Not in my experience (and not relying on IRCC - best not to make stuff up when you don't know the answer).
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Dec 5, 2024, 4:17 am
Replies: 9
Views: 5,614
Posted By Platy

No. My experience LAX-SYD and even today a...

No. My experience LAX-SYD and even today a friend travelling SYD-LAX both in first. Yes, it eventually got added, but painful compared with alternative airline wherein easily done online....
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 29, 2024, 3:10 pm
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Yeah - interesting observations. Thought...

Yeah - interesting observations.

Thought bubbles to add to the general discussion:

- one million points sounds like a very nice big number and has psychological impact. But for perspective, QF...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 29, 2024, 3:28 am
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Perhaps we can consider that, on the one hand,...

Perhaps we can consider that, on the one hand, airline loyalty programs are arguably brilliant marketing vehicles attracting huge profits, adding substantial asset values, etc., etc. I'm personally...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 18, 2024, 6:35 pm
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Yes, it is clear that UX is an earning partner....

Yes, it is clear that UX is an earning partner. But the risk averse position is to take the information on the SAS website. That doesn't commit to having the UX retro claim functionality until the...
Forum: Virgin Australia | Velocity
Oct 16, 2024, 10:56 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,677
Posted By Platy

VA has recorded two years of profit.

VA has recorded two years of profit.
Forum: Virgin Australia | Velocity
Oct 16, 2024, 4:58 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,677
Posted By Platy

42.5 % devaluation

Reports are appearing of upcoming changes to Velocity.

If you earn your points from flying then buckle up for a savage "enhancement".

If accurate, the cited earn rates are going down by 20%...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 16, 2024, 3:56 pm
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Yes, very well observed. It certainly had me....

Yes, very well observed. It certainly had me. Spent several days looking at options. Yes, I know a lot more about SkyTeam than before...;)

Good luck to those who actually take up the...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 15, 2024, 3:31 pm
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Nice work. May I add on the subject of RISK....

Nice work.

May I add on the subject of RISK. There is a whole body of work called behavioural economics, including how our psychology affects our perceptions of risk and thereby challenges our...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 15, 2024, 6:25 am
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

will PM you tomorrow

will PM you tomorrow
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 15, 2024, 6:25 am
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

will PM you tomorrow

will PM you tomorrow
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 15, 2024, 3:35 am
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Some posts above suggest certain individuals have...

Some posts above suggest certain individuals have totally lost the plot. They have been so blinded by the seduction of one million points that they've lost all reason and common sense.

SANITY...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 11, 2024, 3:09 pm
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

Perhaps not given the evident confusion in some...

Perhaps not given the evident confusion in some of the posts above. For example, little evidence of folk even checking the qualifying detail on the SAS website. It'll be somebody else's fault when...
Forum: SAS | EuroBonus
Oct 11, 2024, 3:03 pm
Replies: 4,160
Views: 755,626
Posted By Platy

You nailed it. 1) Uncertainty about earn on ...

You nailed it.

1) Uncertainty about earn on Air Europa and Aerolinas Argentinas (read the detail on the click through the relevant airline on the SAS website):

"...Please note: Currently, you...
Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer
Aug 14, 2024, 4:14 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 5,111
Posted By Platy

Take the data from the QF annual report and...

Take the data from the QF annual report and divide number of points earned by number of members: estimated total point earn in one year on the average is very roughly 10,500 - so, a AUD50 gift...
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