No more express cards for WP pax in Y?

[Hvr]

As I returned to Australia this morning in Y, I asked the CSM for an immigration express card.

This is a listed OneWorld benefit for Emerald (i.e. Qantas Platinum) passengers.

Welcome to the fast lane.
Green means go. If you are a oneworld Emerald frequent flyer, enjoy ‘Fast Track’ or ‘Priority Lane’ access at select airports worldwide.

It is also listed on the Qantas site:

• Express Immigration
  Access express immigration on departure and arrival where available

I was advised that this is now only for J pax (no F on my flight). She said that staff had complained but to no avail. She did slip me a card.

Have other AFFers been affected by this or even heard being mentioned by flight crew?

In the end I didn't need said card but if this is a new Qantas policy it will be an enhancement of the worst kind.

 

[calmelb]

That's a shame, but thanks for clarifying.

You can always try asking. I’ve had luck when I’ve had one other person with me.

 

[JessicaTam]

I'm travelling with a group of 4 friends (they're all NB, I'm WP) in Y next month. Most of my international travel is either in premium cabins and/or with partner (also WP) so not sure what to expect - would Qantas usually provide Express Path passes for my whole travel party, or just myself?

I have found that when travelling with one other we have both been given express cards. This occurred as recently as this afternoon arriving into MEL, and Friday into SYD.

 

[Beano]

Never failed to get an express card for my wife who has no status.

 

[Beano]

Not sure about more than one extra traveller though.

 

[Mike65]

Didn't need it, but Express pass was provided coming into MEL on QF36 from SIN last Sat morning (WP travelling Y)

 

[Beano]

I don't usually need an exprass card as I use the smart gates, but it helps to get through customs, at least in Melbourne where there is an express lane. (Travelling into Melbourne or Sydney at least every month and sometimes twice a month.)