Should I be cashing out my Qantas points?

[sumthinfornuthin]

I cannot see them upsetting the "loyalty" program for the time being as it sells the concept that you can earn points almost anywhere with the promise of the elusive free flight (or upgrade). Its goodwill, and therefore the value of the program, is based on the continuity of the benefits but those benefits maybe what they change if and when they seek to sell off part or all of the program. For the time being the points are safe but what they will buy in time is the great unknown. I am more concerned with how and how soon they will downgrade the service in the lounges and in the air and whether they tighten the availability of award flights, making the program progressively less attractive to be part of.

Convert to toasters and collect them in a myriad array of colours !

 

[ketsuzei]

I am also not sure what to do.. despite I only have 13,000 points

You could donate $100 to a charity via the online store.

 

[tomlee1986]

I might think bout it

 

[Danger]

I believe MEL_traveller mentioned in another thread that the T&C's of the QFF program say that some prior notice must be given before any change? Can anyone confirm? Was this the case in the previous devaluation?

Yes. The T&Cs say three months' notice for a change Qantas has control over; one month for other changes. That said, it's not always strictly adhered to.

 

[zainman]

Yes. The T&Cs say three months' notice for a change Qantas has control over; one month for other changes. That said, it's not always strictly adhered to.

Thanks for replying Danger. Can you give us an example of when it was not 'adhered to' in recent times?

 

[mannej]

Thanks for replying Danger. Can you give us an example of when it was not 'adhered to' in recent times?

Upgrade rates is one.

 

[amaroo]

Upgrade rates is one.

BA lounge access for QC members??

 

[mannej]

BA lounge access for QC members??

The argument for that is did QF have control over that chabge

 

[zainman]

BA lounge access for QC members??

Maybe QC has different T&C's.. or QF can argue that they had no control over it.. (BA decided to withdraw access)..

I'm surprised they have gone against the T&C's of the Frequent flyer program tbh.. I would definitely at least give some feedback if something like a massive devaluation happened overnight. UA was nice enough to give members 3 months to empty their accounts..

 

[amaroo]

The argument for that is did QF have control over that chabge

Maybe QC has different T&C's.. or QF can argue that they had no control over it.. (BA decided to withdraw access)..

I'm surprised they have gone against the T&C's of the Frequent flyer program tbh.. I would definitely at least give some feedback if something like a massive devaluation happened overnight. UA was nice enough to give members 3 months to empty their accounts..

Lots of conjecture over this one - I agree that BA probably ended it on the spot. However, IIRC QF or QFF didn't bother to inform their paid members. They relied on the lounge dragons enforcing the change.......poor bloody form all round!

 

[JohnK]

Not yet.

Miracles do happen....

 

[tomlee1986]

What miracles u mean?

 

[JessicaTam]

What miracles u mean?

Maybe if QFF don't play with the value of points it will be a miracle.

 

[tomlee1986]

I hope you are right and I am looking at my options too

 

[JohnK]

What miracles u mean?

- Joyce gone.
- Qantas still in Oneworld
- Qantas mainline operating international routes not dumpster
- QFF points not devalued

I did say miracles....

 

[Barks]

- Qantas still in Oneworld

Hmmm, I've been wondering about this too. How likely are they to remain in oneworld?

 

[ReLoad]

Hmmm, I've been wondering about this too. How likely are they to remain in oneworld?

Far more likely to stay in oneworld than to leave it.

 

[Barks]

Far more likely to stay in oneworld than to leave it.

Cool

 

[JohnK]

Hmmm, I've been wondering about this too. How likely are they to remain in oneworld?

For the short term it should be fine.

 

[zainman]

Yes you should be cashing them out. Over the past few months I've swapped all my direct earn Qantas CC's to Bank rewards programs that will allow me to transfer to SQ/VA etc.. Much better availability and with VA no fuel surcharges with QF are just ridiculous.