Life Time Gold Thoughts

[Ikara]

I was going to call this thread DYKWIA, as I suspect that's what some will think who I am, but I really want Red Roo to have a look at it and I thought that DYKWIA wouldn't do it.

I'm Life Time Gold and have been for 4 years. I gained LTG in the last 8 years of my working life commuting from Adelaide to Sydney weekly and more all in Y and discount Y, with no J SC's and no international SC's.

I flew to Sydney on Thursday (my second flight this year) and on my return I was contemplating my boarding pass when I sat down. I had nothing else to read and couldn't open my Kindle until we were up and away.

My QF FF Card has Life Time Gold written on it, so anyone who sees my card knows that I am LTG. When I boarded, the CSM welcomed me on board by name - which is always nice - as it's on my boarding pass. Then I thought about my boarding pass.

It has printed on it.... FF GOLD SAPPHIRE QF0008xx_. Wouldn't it be nice if they added LIFETIME into the line. Wouldn't be hard.

That way the CSM would know that while I'm not WP or WP1 I was at some time and I'm still being loyal to the Red Roo.

And then I could be a NYKWIA! (Now You know.......)

Just a thought.

Cheers
JB

 

[moa999]

Personally couldn't care less what is on the boarding pass
Being doesn't LTG also doesn't mean you were definitely WP or WP1 in a past life, although likely

Actually may result in less service, here's Mr Pax, he used to fly with Qantas a lot but now is retired/ unimportant and doesn't fly that much (although you may)

 

[samh004]

I agree it would be a nice gesture, same for LTS technically.


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[flyingfan]

That way the CSM would know that while I'm not WP or WP1 I was at some time and I'm still being loyal to the Red Roo.

The CSM won't be able to improve your onboard experience much seeing that they still have the CLPOs, CLs, WP1s, WPs and OWEs - and those in J if you're in Y - to look after.

Basically the increasing number of status levels and reports that even then there are limits to what high-status pax will get mean that LTGs trying to do a DYKWIA will be given short shrift

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Is the domestic onboard treatment any different between Plats and Gold anyway? To be honest, internationally there's almost no difference (besides seating) from being Bronze or Platinum.

 

[Awesom Andy]

If you have LTG and are still flying QF, they would probably think that, no matter how badly they treat you, you'll still be back next week.

After all, lifetime status lasts until the end of your life, or the end of the airline's life. Personally, I'm much more concerned about the latter these days.

 

[chonetsao.co.uk]

I would not mind for them to print something like QF FF PLATINUM LTS 08768XX alike

I would like to see added benefits of:

Being Lifetime Gold, when lifetime SC eached 20,000 flyer can be awarded First Class lounge access when travelling with Qantas (without guest if QF want to control number of people going to the lounge as a comprimise).

 

[zachary.august]

Well holding Lifetime Gold isn't it really just that? Holding a regular Gold Status for life? There are no real extra benefits just never having to go down into the non-elite zone. Its not a separate status level per se rather just another way of earning it and instead of 'retaining' it you always keep it. I don't think that differentiating between regular gold and LT gold is plausible because it is really just gold. Even if your one of the few with LT WP it doesn't show up on your BP.

 

[Simo]

It would be nice to be on your BP.

LTG means that you will never have to pay for QP access even if you only ever fly once a year.

 

[Grooba]

By attaining LTG, QF have essentially lost 9 months of my business. Will nothing else to chase (re qualified WP for this year with still 9 months to go and P1 is not something that interests me) I'll fly DJ / Star Alliance / whoever else for the next 9 months.

If there was LTP or something similar then I'd continue with QF but alas...

So by printing LTG or whatever wouldn't make a difference as I won't be flying with them for sometime. Additionally I figure once the constant travel stops and I become a few flights a year guy (heaven forbid!) then I probably wouldn't care what was written on the BP.

 

[richie9x]

To me life time gold is just a different criteria for obtaining gold. Gold and LTG should be treated the same, which is what Qantas seem to do. Realistically what difference would you expect in service for a gold vs a LTG?

It is best to keep the service info part of BP simple and concise. Although it might make some passengers to feel better to have it written on their BP, I don't think that is a valid justification.

 

[vitagen]

By attaining LTG, QF have essentially lost 9 months of my business. Will nothing else to chase (re qualified WP for this year with still 9 months to go and P1 is not something that interests me) I'll fly DJ / Star Alliance / whoever else for the next 9 months.

If there was LTP or something similar then I'd continue with QF but alas...

So by printing LTG or whatever wouldn't make a difference as I won't be flying with them for sometime. Additionally I figure once the constant travel stops and I become a few flights a year guy (heaven forbid!) then I probably wouldn't care what was written on the BP.

Why get WP status, then stop flying with them and lose out on benefits of status? I can only suggest that any flights post WP status, switch earning to AA whilst using benefits from your WP/OWE status?


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[juddles]

.... Gold and LTG should be treated the same, which is what Qantas seem to do. Realistically what difference would you expect in service for a gold vs a LTG?
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Maybe I misunderstand Ikara, but to me he is simply looking for a teensy bit of recognition for the great bloody loyalty he has shown Qantas over so many many years. IT is not about squeezing extra benefits, etc. As in any business, there are rewards that companies can give customers that are essentially cost-free. This would be one of them.

I think the LTG is a remarkable achievement for anyone. Even though the effective benefits are (and should) be the same, it would be nice that Ikara´s dedication would be more ¨recognized¨on a day to day basis than just some bloke who has hooned from zero to gold doing a single USA wonder-SC-run. And it appears that all he is asking is just this recogniton. A greeting, a more personal hello on boarding, can make a real difference.

Anyway, that is my take n what Ikara is asking for, and if this is correct, then I totally agree.

 

[samh004]

As in any business, there are rewards that companies can give customers that are essentially cost-free. This would be one of them.

But the amount of ink for those three letters would cost a fortune on BP’s into the future…

 

[Ikara]

Maybe I misunderstand Ikara, but to me he is simply looking for a teensy bit of recognition for the great bloody loyalty he has shown Qantas over so many many years. IT is not about squeezing extra benefits, etc. As in any business, there are rewards that companies can give customers that are essentially cost-free. This would be one of them.

I think the LTG is a remarkable achievement for anyone. Even though the effective benefits are (and should) be the same, it would be nice that Ikara´s dedication would be more ¨recognized¨on a day to day basis than just some bloke who has hooned from zero to gold doing a single USA wonder-SC-run. And it appears that all he is asking is just this recogniton. A greeting, a more personal hello on boarding, can make a real difference.

Anyway, that is my take n what Ikara is asking for, and if this is correct, then I totally agree.

Thankyou Juddles - that's exactly what I was trying to convey. And I do love your comment about the "USA wonder-SC-run".

Cheers
JB

 

[amaroo]

Be careful what you wish for! The likes of BA have already got the dirts over QP members.....if they could recognise you as a non elite that was gifted lifetime membership - who knows what could happen.

 

[browski]

If you have LTG and are still flying QF, they would probably think that, no matter how badly they treat you, you'll still be back next week.

.....or perhaps the CSM might attempt to kill you.

 

[Grooba]

Why get WP status, then stop flying with them and lose out on benefits of status? I can only suggest that any flights post WP status, switch earning to AA whilst using benefits from your WP/OWE status?


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Because it's all about the chase. I'll not drop below WP for the foreseeable future (company generally books QF but this is changing and we have a choice) so once re-qualified I switch and chase something else as there is nothing left with QF.

Yes, where I have to fly QF, and the fare allows it, I'll be crediting to AA.

And who said all this wasn't an addiction?

 

[Sprucegoose]

Be careful what you wish for! The likes of BA have already got the dirts over QP members.....if they could recognise you as a non elite that was gifted lifetime membership - who knows what could happen.

Whats the issues with the pommies?

 

[amaroo]

Whats the issues with the pommies?

They seem not to like paid membership & therefore, I'm assuming they would have a similar dislike for life membership.