Possible lounge overcrowding remedy

[moa999]

I like public transport, apart from the public.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Everyone in the lounge, at some point has made QF some good money..... and if this base is growing ("overcrowding"), this means QF is making more money.....

Bigger lounges = even more $$

Easy solution!

 

[Archphoto]

Everyone in the lounge, at some point has made QF some good money..... and if this base is growing ("overcrowding"), this means QF is making more money.....

Bigger lounges = even more $$

Easy solution!

And if they're making such big $$ on it, they won't miss a few million here and there to actually make them larger.

 

[Deleted member 33742]

Okay putting on helmet and awaiting incoming.


There seems to be a problem with overcrowding in the various lounges, requiring in most cases, major infrastructure changes. There is also a lot of criticism regarding the wearing of fluorescent and/or dirty clothing usually, but not always, worn by FIFO workers.


If Qantas where to allow companies to collect points instead of individuals (and not allocate SC's to pax) companies would benefit by spending less and Qantas would reduce their need to regularly build bigger lounges because there would be less SG's & WP's.


Obviously the purchaser of the ticket, if a company, could decide whether they elected to keep the points or allow the employee to retain the current benefits.


If Virgin did not follow suit, most companies would fly exclusively with Qantas for the overall savings. Qantas would keep those customer who pay with their own money because nothing would change for them other than less crowded lounges.


I don't believe that Qantas would lose money as a result of companies ensuring that they combine and use all of their points verses points not being used by individuals as most QFF members are more educated in this day and age and use them to their best advantage.


I would then suggest that instead of First and Business/QP lounges, they could be changed to a First/Business lounge and a Status only lounge.


Why shouldn't those who pay reap the rewards?


FQP

Whats the difference between a company paying directly or a person paying and having the company reimburse them?? IMHO none, but under your scenario the first lot would be excluded and the second wouldn't.

I tend to think of the lounge like a bus, i might not get a seat but ill always get a free beer and a feed. After that a seat in the terminal is just as good.

Although out of the 40 or so flights I caught last year I can only think of a handful of times this has been a problem, I think 2 of those were Perth which u almost expect these days. I can see how that would be an issue if it was 5/5 and I'd paid for access.

 

[samh004]

Problem with suggestion in it's original form is how many of those that fly for work and earn status then continue to fly with Qantas and direct business when not working? Is it a lot, or not many, because you want to keep them with your airline, and if they can't earn status flying for work then they may not fly with you when they go on holiday. If they're cashed up, you've lost a premium seat and a wad of cash

 

[DMMatlin]

For me though the ability to earn points and status and enjoy those benefits is part of why the position might be attractive - it may not be part of my remuneration but it is a consideration as to whether I would accept the job.

In 100% agreement. The way in which a company treats you as an employee are certainly part of the entire job offer. But still believe that lounge access and decent travel policies are conditions of employment not personal remuneration.






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[froggerADL]

It seems to me that Qantas (and Virgin) actually want more people to achieve status, not less. That's why they have all these double status credit offers. So it must be profitable for them.

They also seem to be increasing lounge sizes. Perth was recently more than doubled in size and yet it is still the most crowded lounge in my experience. Canberra and Adelaide were also massively increased. It would seem that Qantas is doing really well.

It's unfortunate that the supplier of a service wants it to be fully utilised, but the customer wants it under-utilised so that they can have it to themselves. It's a funny old world!

 

[froggerADL]

I like public transport, apart from the public.

I used to be a bus driver and always said that it would be a great job if I didn't have to pick up passengers :evil: