That article notes
Of those, I think 2 apply less to those striving to retain Qantas status. Points are of much less consequence because of the difficulty in using them to the effect most want (although this is probably appreciated only AFTER the points have been chased/earned) and of course the second doesn't apply.
Certainly for me, being a 15 yr QFF Plat walking away from them in a hissy fit is both liberating and money-saving.
