QF to give SCs for Classic Awards [Economy(X) only, booked by Dec 31]

[anat0l]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Your not alone.

I just find it annoying not to be told the full story or when it may commence or if its a permanent feature, teasing customers is not the way to do business.

And yet so many businesses (not just airlines, but if you want to look at another example, see Qantas' direct rival) do it.

Of course, it's really only "teasing" if you are the one being teased. Otherwise, it's called "stirring (or arousing) interest". Also called a component of marketing (so go shoot the people who invented marketing).

 

[markis10]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Your not alone.

I just find it annoying not to be told the full story or when it may commence or if its a permanent feature, teasing customers is not the way to do business.

Would you rather be in the position of having things just announced without a heads up, at least this way those looking at possible future flights know to wait rather than book and miss out.

 

[Supersonic Swinger]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Maybe this a warm-up to "We'll be removing mASAs permanently but we will periodically run specials which allow SC to be earned on Classic awards."

 

[pauly7]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

If this actually eventuates without too many out clauses in the near future, I will be one very happy chappy.

Looks and sounds positive..... lets see what comes out in the wash.

CUE the hysterical conspiracy theory AFF members.... where are they - the normal shrieking mob hasn't turned up yet

 

[Limewood]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Would you rather be in the position of having things just announced without a heads up, at least this way those looking at possible future flights know to wait rather than book and miss out.

Good point. Me though yes all upfront.

 

[Deleted member]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

I did wonder (in another thread about ASA's) if simplifying the whole process and allowing status credits on all fares was the way to go

 

[Limewood]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

I did wonder (in another thread about ASA's) if simplifying the whole process and allowing status credits on all fares was the way to go

It sure would be, but going on the past year or so I doubt it, their IT dept in India? does not know what the word simplify means.

 

[zhoutong]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

I'm sure that the ability to earn SC on classic awards is pretty significant, but it seems that you guys have missed the gist of the email.

Now you can book a Classic Award combined with a cash fare in a single booking! This means that you can take advantage of the "Business Sale" fare on return bookings while still using points for a single leg. For example:


This is huge!

 

[Limewood]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Just received this

it says Classic or ASA or cash or combination!.

 

[Red Roo]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Resident Red Roo can you say when?.

This is an exciting offer, and we're keen to share it with you very soon...keep an eye on your inbox and AFF over the next few days.

On a more sombre note, please also see: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....yer-program/latest-spam-55112.html#post924317

 

[markis10]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

This is an exciting offer, and we're keen to share it with you very soon...keep an eye on your inbox and AFF over the next few days.

On a more sombre note, please also see: http://www.australianfrequentflyer....yer-program/latest-spam-55112.html#post924317

Nov 1 would be a good starting date

 

[Jhig]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Glad I procrastinated on booking my MASA seat BNE-SIN-KUL, might do better with this new deal.
Also just got my QANTAS email (Silver QFF), But Mrs JHIG (Bronze QFF) got her email 2 hours ago, so much for a bit better status.

 

[markis10]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Glad I procrastinated on booking my MASA seat BNE-SIN-KUL, might do better with this new deal.
Also just got my QANTAS email (Silver QFF), But Mrs JHIG (Bronze QFF) got her email 2 hours ago, so much for a bit better status.

I think emails go out based on membership number.

 

[ferni]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

I'm sure that the ability to earn SC on classic awards is pretty significant, but it seems that you guys have missed the gist of the email.

Now you can book a Classic Award combined with a cash fare in a single booking! This means that you can take advantage of the "Business Sale" fare on return bookings while still using points for a single leg. For example:
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This is huge!

Hasn't that been around since they updated the website (and removed ASA from it)?

 

[ReLoad]

I got it too, but I have to say that I'm Johnny sceptical. I look forward to QF amazing me with something awesome to change my mind.

I wonder if this also doesn't allow for a smoke screen to increase the cost of redemptions! :shock:

 

[Jhig]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

I think emails go out based on membership number.

Thanks for that, must be in reverse order then, my number is 12xx_xx, and Mrs Jhig 26xx_xx

 

[blackcat20]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Thanks for that, must be in reverse order then, my number is 12xx_xx, and Mrs Jhig 26xx_xx

Im 66xx_xx and I got the email this morning.

 

[markis10]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Well there goes that theory!

 

[sjd]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

Well there goes that theory!

My theory is they send it to markis10 first. As an 09xx_xx WP I got it at 1:37pm. But surely there is more of interest to be discussed here than QFF's outgoing email policy.

 

[Limewood]

Re: QANTAS Classic awards to Status Credits

They mention ASA's! in the video promo.