Tier Matching at DJ - Oct 2010 [Offer closed]

[markis10]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Of course! Do whatever makes you feels good, clearly the WP change has impacted you personally quite strongly and getting back at QF will no doubt feel good... QF won't even notice I'm sure, but you will and thats all that counts...

I was really just pointing out that as a regular DJ traveller myself, the difference is still quite stark and not favourably for DJ. Have already had about 6 PM's asking me specific questions like I'm some expert!! Clearly not enough DJ Gold FLYERS on here (not just Gold status matchers of which I count about 4 of you coming across!)

Personally if I wasn't in my position and in some of your shoes, I'd be holding back my status match for when I thought they deserved the business thats all.

Having had a QP membership on hold since 97 owing to it being complimentary for top tier status members indicates that I dont take decisions lightly when it comes to QFF, but with the recent changes I feel now is the right time to be spreading the flying so I retain gold in both, I have really nothing to lose. I did spend a year flying DJ two years ago and agree they have a long way to go, this year I put that effort into getting WP, only to see many of the advantages taken away in 5months.

DJ are also aware of the need to keep their gains close, the time frame for the status match is generous and considerate of the changes.

 

[pauly7]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

How long will this status match run for? Should l make the switch now, or could l wait 6 months and still be able to get a status match???

I would say that when DJ move upmarket, actually launch business class etc - they will be looking very hard for premium QF pax.

I would say with 99% certainty that status matches will DEFINITELY be around then!!

 

[markis10]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

I would say that when DJ move upmarket, actually launch business class etc - they will be looking very hard for premium QF pax.

I would say with 99% certainty that status matches will DEFINITELY be around then!!

Its been around since they opened the lounge for visits by QF SG and WP, its a valid way of helping people get traction in a FF scheme without climbing up the ladder slowly.

 

[dk4]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

I can confirm what seems to be the first unofficial (i.e. I can't see it mentioned on their website) benefit for Velocity Gold (travelling in any VA class) -

priority business bag tags - that actually seem to work, when travelling on V Australia... BUT unfortunately not, when connecting back through a Blue brand airline. (Bring on the single airline brand!)

Obviously a great benefit that's here & now for status match receivers (looking to trial DJ) is a free checked bag allowance, on all tickets, to all GROUP destinations. (Unlike that other airline group.)

 

[pshepvic]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Having had a QP membership on hold since 97 owing to it being complimentary for top tier status members ....

I wish they'd just refund the money I paid for my QP back in 2004! Bought 3 years worth and only used 1 of it! Has been on hold since '05, and will probably stay that way for a long while I think. Still it was on a corporate rate so only worth about $200 in refunds - although after 5 years of interest I could have earned...

 

[pauly7]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Its been around since they opened the lounge for visits by QF SG and WP, its a valid way of helping people get traction in a FF scheme without climbing up the ladder slowly.

Then I revise my prediction up to 100%. They will keep the status match on forever....

 

[StevePER]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

You guys are lucky. In my day (ie when my company switched from QF to DJ) they didn't have Velocity (so nothing to status match), didn't have lounges, and didn't have Live2Air. We lost our QF SG and had to earn our status the hard way.

 

[samh004]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

I can confirm what seems to be the first unofficial (i.e. I can't see it mentioned on their website) benefit for Velocity Gold (travelling in any VA class) -

priority business bag tags - that actually seem to work, when travelling on V Australia... BUT unfortunately not, when connecting back through a Blue brand airline. (Bring on the single airline brand!)

Obviously a great benefit that's here & now for status match receivers (looking to trial DJ) is a free checked bag allowance, on all tickets, to all GROUP destinations. (Unlike that other airline group.)

Unfortunately, only useful with VA, with Pacific Blue you just get priority checkin and with Virgin Blue you might get lucky with a lounge, if you’re in a major city

I can’t wait for one brand, everything the same, but who knows when that’ll happen…

 

[straitman]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Then I revise my prediction up to 100%. They will keep the status match on forever....

I'd be willing to take the bet, if there was one. It will last for a little while but not indefinitely IMHO.

 

[markis10]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Having been a lounge member last year I will be interested to see the difference in the crowding after all this settles down. Having Gold takes away the biggest PITA I found as a business traveller with just lounge membership, the line up to check in!

 

[samh004]

Tier Matching at DJ - Process

Having Gold takes away the biggest PITA I found as a business traveller with just lounge membership, the line up to check in!

Well last time I used the priority queue it was empty, but now with all you lot comped...

 

[pauly7]

Tier Matching at DJ - Process

Well last time I used the priority queue it was empty, but now with all you lot comped...

Yes! You could be faced with a queue 5 deep

 

[straitman]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Well I now have my status match also and have transferred a bunch of points from Amex to DJ also whilst the 25% bonus is on.

 

[oz_mark]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Well I now have my status match also and have transferred a bunch of points from Amex to DJ also whilst the 25% bonus is on.

A question if I may. How long have they given you at your new status?

 

[pshepvic]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

Well last time I used the priority queue it was empty, but now with all you lot comped...

Well, it's only 5 of us, and there are 7 days a week, so we'll make sure we only have one of us flying per day

At that rate, we can afford to have two more people be give comp gold!

 

[markis10]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

A question if I may. How long have they given you at your new status?

Its very resonable IMHO!

 

[pshepvic]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

A question if I may. How long have they given you at your new status?

See posts #48, #51, #52 - but for me it was - rest of this membership year (2 weeks!) + all next membership year + 2 months "grace".

My partner (who's year rolled over at end of Sept) got the rest of this membership year (ie. 12 months) + next year + 2 months grace ... 26 months all up! So only has to re-qualify in the second year

 

[oz_mark]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

See posts #48, #51, #52 - but for me it was - rest of this membership year (2 weeks!) + all next membership year + 2 months "grace".

No idea how I missed those

 

[pshepvic]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

No idea how I missed those

No harm done! I just wish someone had posted it before I sent off my request - if I'd waited two weeks for my year to rollover, I would have received an extra 12 months benefit!

 

[oz_mark]

re: Tier Matching at DJ

No harm done! I just wish someone had posted it before I sent off my request - if I'd waited two weeks for my year to rollover, I would have received an extra 12 months benefit!

Mine is in November, I might just sit on this for a bit