Platinum "anytime" lounge Access ceases from 1 February 2011

[markis10]

As an example, l am using the "anytime access", right now, in the Perth QP.

FIFO flight from mine was delayed a few hours due to rain and forecast of more rain the last few days, because of this a ticket was not purchased until today. Dirt runway means that a lighter Network Aviation plane can't land if there has been rain, to a certain extent. QF is close to $800+ ONE WAY, PER-SYD tonight.

YMMV

At least you will get access when you next fly Network Aviation - bit of a walk from the terminal but that may change now they are part of QF.

 

[bossreggie]

How can someone paying the market rate be a leech?



And the relevance is? Most people I know with money don't feel the need to talk about it.

My post has NOTHING to do with money!! It is a direct response ONLY to the post I quoted. If you are not intelligent enough to read my comment with relevance to the post I quoted, I will make it simple for you.

I do not consider myself... OR other SG and WP's OR QP Members to be leeches.

I ALSO pay market rates for my QF airfares.... I also fly enough to acheive WP. (Like 1,000s of others) I think it is retarded for someone to say/post that SG's and WP's are "leeches" for being in the QP.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read my ENTIRE PREVIOUS post... INCLUDING the last sentence... I do NOT want to be contoversial... I just wanted to express my opinion.

PLEASE INSERT SMILEY'S ANYWHERE YOU REQUIRE THEM TO MAKE MY POST LESS OFFENSIVE/CONTROVERSIAL

 

[Flashback]

I think it would as haven't checked in yet. Check in doesn't open until 2 hours prior to flight. The JetStar counter is empty. I have luggage

You were referring to being able to use the lounge though ? QP, SG or WP could all access the lounge if in your current situation. The fact you have luggage is neither here nor there.... regardless of the rule changes you'd still be in the same boat there:!:

 

[oz_mark]

I think a better tact for Qantas to take would be to confirm arrivals lounge access as a distinct benefit for WP’s, as oppose to the wording they;re using now that just suggests they’ll probably take it away again in the future. the benefit of a domestic arrivals lounge I think would be greatly received, as oppose to what it is now… a compromise, but for how long.

Presumably because the compromise position is a bit more general than an arrivals lounge. You could call it a transfer lounge if you had an appropriate airline one side of the connection. Indeed, the way I interpret it, you only need an appropriate flight somewhere that day. So while arrivals may be the most common use of the rule, there are other scenarios when connecting various airlines.

 

[Oneworldplus2]

You were referring to being able to use the lounge though ? QP, SG or WP could all access the lounge if in your current situation. The fact you have luggage is neither here nor there.... regardless of the rule changes you'd still be in the same boat there:!:

With no BP?

 

[samh004]

My post has NOTHING to do with money!! It is a direct response ONLY to the post I quoted. If you are not intelligent enough to read my comment with relevance to the post I quoted, I will make it simple for you.

In that case I would suggest the universally accepted (here at least), adding some sort of smiley face to comments not meant to be taken so seriously. A simple will do quite often.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE read my ENTIRE post... INCLUDING the last sentence... I do NOT want to be contoversial... I just wanted to express my opinion.

I wasn’t entirely sure if you were referring to the post above (quoted) in that last sentence or your own post. It confused me, but I have had a few tonight

With no BP?

You can check into a JQ service from some QP’s, so while you do have bags, you could presumably check-in, and later bag drop, though I’m not entirely sure with JQ. Either way, you’d still have to leave your bag somewhere before dropping it per JQ’s rules, regardless of when you went to the lounge

Presumably because the compromise position is a bit more general than an arrivals lounge. You could call it a transfer lounge if you had an appropriate airline one side of the connection. Indeed, the way I interpret it, you only need an appropriate flight somewhere that day. So while arrivals may be the most common use of the rule, there are other scenarios when connecting various airlines.

I guess, I’m just saying that I’m sure WP’s would appreciate a less ambiguous descriptions, as it seems as just they’ll just take this away next year. If they wanted to reward loyalty, a proper "arrivals access" lounge would be much better received, especially if it was added as an official benefit, rather just an extension.

I guess I’m just saying, this is just a temporary fix, it’s not going to stick. But what Red Roo should take note of as a real suggestion, from a Silver Qantas Club member no less, is that adding an official benefit to Platinum privileges such that a Platinum can access a domestic lounge on arrival would be a big step in the right direction, and I guess yes it would be used as an transfer lounges in some circumstances, but probably only because Qantas doesn’t have services to all regional ports, and they should appreciate their elite members a little more.

My idea will probably fall on deaf ears though, so prove me wrong in your fourth post Red Roo!!

 

[NM]

Just to clarify, Neil Perry changes will be coming to the Domestic J lounges.

So the party pies, dim sims, soup, cold meats, cheeses and accompaniments will be going up-market :shock:.

 

[Oneworldplus2]

You can check into a JQ service from some QP’s, so while you do have bags, you could presumably check-in, and later bag drop, though I’m not entirely sure with JQ. Either way, you’d still have to leave your bag somewhere before dropping it per JQ’s rules, regardless of when you went to the lounge

1) I asked about that at the Qantas Counter. No go. No bag drop. Was told to walk across the road and use the luggage lockers. And it's even a QF code-share.
2) Can't take luggage through security as there are items that would surely upset the security people, LOL

Another 30 minutes and I can check in.

 

[Flashback]

1) I asked about that at the Qantas Counter. No go. No bag drop. Was told to walk across the road and use the luggage lockers. And it's even a QF code-share.
2) Can't take luggage through security as there are items that would surely upset the security people, LOL

Another 30 minutes and I can check in.

Have another scotch for me then!

 

[markis10]

So the party pies, dim sims, soup, cold meats, cheeses and accompaniments will be going up-market :shock:.

Looks like a few more changes than that based on the last paragraph of the DRW-MEL services announcement, someone will have to show the CNS QP how to heat food:

"The decision to launch direct Melbourne-Darwin services follows our recently announced domestic refresh initiative, which will see new, Neil Perry-designed menus in domestic Business Class and improvements to our Qantas Club and premium lounges in Australia to bring them into line with our international lounges."

 

[pauly7]

So the party pies, dim sims, soup, cold meats, cheeses and accompaniments will be going up-market :shock:.

Haven't seen pies for ages!

Hope they don't get rid of the spaghetti bol!!

 

[proskyneo]

So the party pies, dim sims, soup, cold meats, cheeses and accompaniments will be going up-market :shock:.

Red Roo, if Qantas is upgrading the Dom J lounge food.. I for one would be happy to take what is in the J lounges offered now in the Qantas Club lounge.. While you're at it.. the Hobart Qantas Club could really use a hot offering for lunch - unless I'm mistaken, only rolls/sandwiches?? (in limited supply!!!). Not sure what dinner is - maybe it's hot?

You can check into a JQ service from some QP’s, so while you do have bags, you could presumably check-in, and later bag drop, though I’m not entirely sure with JQ. Either way, you’d still have to leave your bag somewhere before dropping it per JQ’s rules, regardless of when you went to the lounge

IME, QP's can't check you in before 2 hours. The only way to access the QP (WP, SG, QP of course) without anytime access would be with an online check-in. You can enter the QP anytime on that day if you have OLCI'd - even without the boarding pass; QP's can print your boarding pass anytime if you have OLCI'd, but cannot check-in for you outside of the 2 hour window.

Maybe if you were fortunate enough.. they could always let you into the lounge to OLCI and then officially allow you access

If you had bags to check-in.. i.e. Oneworldplus2, you'd have to find a place for them unless they can go through security, then you could check-them in once bag drop has opened within the 2 hour window. Seems like you've done that anyway

 

[JohnK]

Umm firstly it wasnt the "only remaining benefit" and secondly many platinums never used and many never even knew it existed. Please don't project your views and petulance to others.

But anytime lounge access was an important benefit to a lot of Platinums. Please don't tell us to accept changes and move on.

I sincerely hope the next to go is First Class check-in and First Lounge access just to see the reaction from other Platinums when they lose a benefit they feel is important.

I think you need to look at the package of benefits rather than cherry picking the ones you want if you plan to realistically compare programs.

Not a lot left in the package of benefits flying domestically on QF.

Anything above 500 miles would get you something extra. Most of my flights are more than 500 miles.

Not a huge benefit when flying domestically considering the majority of Platinums would be flying SYD-MEL, SYD-CBR and SYD-BNE. And no I do not have the actual figures but just have a look at the number of flights per day on these routes to get an idea.

Plat uses J-Lounge, Gold uses Qantas Club. That I think is a big difference and one that may become more differentiated (per Red Roo's comments on Neil Perry)

I don't know why people keep raving about domestic business lounges. They are nothing special, have been separated from the Qantas lounges to make certain people feel important and have (almost) the same food and service as the Qantas Lounge.

Interesting to hear that some positive changes are in the works. Looks like I made the right decision in adopting a 'wait and see' approach. But I won't get my hopes up too much just yet.

Positive changes in the works? Not holding my breath excepting anything decent from QF marketing spin.

One suggestion that would be most welcome is Companion award redemptions for SGs/WPs - discounted redemption levels on QF metal for 2 or more persons traveling together would be a rather cool way of rewarding loyalty. It was a benefit I very much appreciated as a Senator with LH M&M.

It does not hurt to dream.

 

[serfty]

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Just to clarify, Neil Perry changes will be coming to the Domestic J lounges.

In all honesty, to me this is frightening - my experiences with NP inspired food in the air do not necessarily make this a good thing - the opposite actually! :shock:

 

[straitman]

In all honesty, to me this is frightening - my experiences with NP inspired food in the air do not necessarily make this a good thing - the opposite actually! :shock:

I have to agree. If my local club came up with the NP offering that I have seen I would send it back on many occasions.

 

[PineappleSkip]

I have this vision of a Neil Perry inspired party pie enhancement. This would be Party Pies heated up in a microwave, served in cardboard boxes, and described as beef quiche

Cheers skip

 

[Moody]

This is really spooky .... disappearing post syndrome?

 

[Moody]

I would like to say I'm very happy with this change, only that may offend some WTPs and get me ( *******************); so I won't say anything except what an illuminating thread this has been.

(#2)

 

[oz_mark]

I would like to say I'm very happy with this change, only that may offend some WTPs and get me banned, redacted, deleted, whatever; so I won't say anything except what an illuminating thread this has been.

I would like to say I'm very happy with this change, only that may offend some WTPs and get me ( *******************); so I won't say anything except what an illuminating thread this has been.

(#2)

So what you're trying to say is that you're happy with the change?

 

[proskyneo]

So what you're trying to say is that you're happy with the change?

I think he couldn't find his post.

Moody, there's been 30 replies since you last posted 3 hours ago, your original post was as quoted by oz_mark post #509.