When is next anticipated double SC promotion?

[kiwitripper64]

Can anyone remind me when next anticipated double status credit promotion is likely?
Thanks

 

[JohnK]

I wonder if these sort of things also hurt forward sales. Ie, people delay booking with the expectation of a promotion coming?

I wouldn't think so. I suspect there would only be a few who wait for these promotions.

 

[Rikster71]

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I wouldn't think so. I suspect there would only be a few who wait for these promotions.

Agreed, gimme I don’t hold off, but I will forward book a lot more, so for me doesn’t matter as I only fly QF, but for others that do the same it locks revenue in.

 

[tdimdad]

I'm trying to plan my work trips for the rest of the membership year so that if an offer comes through, I can do a few extra advance bookings to gain some extra SC's. Though, at some point, just need to go and book the near future ones, anyway. With Murphy's Law, that'll trigger the DSC offer couple of days later...

 

[Hvr]

With Murphy's Law, that'll trigger the DSC offer couple of days later...

Of course, but the other thing a DSC opportunity triggers is an end to any sales/cheap fares for the period of the offer. So prices will be more expensive for the privilege of getting the DSC.

It does affect the value proposition of the whole exercise.

 

[I love to travel]

SA on sale so maybe not this week. Also OT but they seem to be putting more 737 on the BNE to ADL route yeh

 

[RichardMEL]

Seems to me about the main group of people who would hold off for a promo are reading this post

the regular punter ... I think if it works out it works out but probably wouldn't remember when the last one was or think that there mght be another.

As for those looking to get WP with it.. then yes... I think there would be.. Specially if one say earns 700-800SC's and could use the boost up, or to requalify cheaper.. again though those would probalby be those more interested in the "game" so more likely to be here, or FT etc than in the "general public"

 

[woodborer]

I wouldn't think so. I suspect there would only be a few who wait for these promotions.

I suspect more people would be holding out for discounted fares.

 

[kermatu]

Of course, but the other thing a DSC opportunity triggers is an end to any sales/cheap fares for the period of the offer. So prices will be more expensive for the privilege of getting the DSC.

It does affect the value proposition of the whole exercise.

Which is where a couple of $50 GVs have been useful for me -- in the past anyway.

 

[Hvr]

Which is where a couple of $50 GVs have been useful for me -- in the past anyway.

Yes, they've closed that nice little loophole with the specific requirement that flights must be booked in the offer period, not just the purchase of the GV.

 

[serfty]

Yes, they've closed that nice little loophole with the specific requirement that flights must be booked in the offer period, not just the purchase of the GV.

When enforced ...

 

[kermatu]

When enforced ...

Yes. I didn't partake in the most recent offer - but the jury is still out on this, from what I gather.

 

[JohnK]

I suspect more people would be holding out for discounted fares.

You can say that again.

Some flights BNE-SYD next week are $191 for a red-eDeal. Not long before they hit $200.

 

[Mike65]

My belief is that the effect of DSC promotions on lounge crowding is about zero.

If people need a DSC to gain WP, they are not flying that much, hence, their presence in lounges is also minimal.

IMHO the pressure on lounges is from failure of airlines to expand them in spite of generally increased travel, including by such people as FIFO workers in their thousands who would obviously attain status. (ps I have no problem with those in flouro shirts inhabitting the lounges - they may travel "just for work", but they are in the very true sense frequent travellers, and deserve such access)

Hey Juddles,
I've been averaging 7-800 SCs a year for about 15 years on a mix of dom and intl work trips. I have a total of about 11k. Two ways DSC can really help me:
1. DSC might help me attain LTG in 3-4 years instead of 5-6 if I can use (ie. book) them for a few of the trips.
2. According to TripIt, I made 12 trips last year (11 intl work trips all paid for by work and all in Y, and one domestic family trip using points). Only because of DSC, I'm approaching WP for the first time ever. For me, that's a big deal, mainly for the improved chances in the upgrade lottery and also the better lounges (planned new lounges in MEL and SIN should be pretty nice).
I reckon there'd be quite a few Y warriors in similar circumstances who read with jealously the exploits and priveleges of those who regularly travel J and access the premium lounges.
I hope to be joining you by April, and it might only be for one year, but I plan to make the most of that year!
Cheers,
Mike

 

[nutwood]

My belief is that the effect of DSC promotions on lounge crowding is about zero.

If people need a DSC to gain WP, they are not flying that much, hence, their presence in lounges is also minimal.

IMHO the pressure on lounges is from failure of airlines to expand them in spite of generally increased travel, including by such people as FIFO workers in their thousands who would obviously attain status. (ps I have no problem with those in flouro shirts inhabitting the lounges - they may travel "just for work", but they are in the very true sense frequent travellers, and deserve such access)

I'm not sure the sums supports your position, certainly not domestically. Consider a typical Sydney/Melbourne suit. There are any number of these to be observed flying back and forward. Some may own the business, but most will have to justify their flights to bean counters and will be travelling the cheapest way, netting 10 SC's each flight. DSC's lift this to 20 SC's per flight. To achieve WP (@ 1400 SC's), that's 70 flights in a twelve month period. I would not describe that as "not flying that much"?

 

[sxc]

I'm not sure the sums supports your position, certainly not domestically. Consider a typical Sydney/Melbourne suit. There are any number of these to be observed flying back and forward. Some may own the business, but most will have to justify their flights to bean counters and will be travelling the cheapest way, netting 10 SC's each flight. DSC's lift this to 20 SC's per flight. To achieve WP (@ 1400 SC's), that's 70 flights in a twelve month period. I would not describe that as "not flying that much"?

Unless those people additionally book their own flights to get over the line...and that's one extra person in the lounge 100 times in a year (for the weekly fliers) multiplied by however many people do that.

 

[nutwood]

Unless those people additionally book their own flights to get over the line...and that's one extra person in the lounge 100 times in a year (for the weekly fliers) multiplied by however many people do that.

One could speculate that the hypothetical suit I posited would be booking reward flights for their own holidays, to utilise all those points, and to gain maximum leverage from the DSC acquired status.
Still an extra bum (plus partner and two kids) in a lounge seat. Not saying someone in this position isn't entitled. Good luck to them! Just disputing the point that DSC's have no impact on lounge numbers.

 

[JohnK]

I'm not sure the sums supports your position, certainly not domestically. Consider a typical Sydney/Melbourne suit. There are any number of these to be observed flying back and forward. Some may own the business, but most will have to justify their flights to bean counters and will be travelling the cheapest way, netting 10 SC's each flight. DSC's lift this to 20 SC's per flight. To achieve WP (@ 1400 SC's), that's 70 flights in a twelve month period. I would not describe that as "not flying that much"?

There are people booking one NAN run or DPS run earning earning ~700SCs-800SCs and just scraping in Platinum. I'd suggest they're not really that close in the first place but for some reason feel the need for Platinum status.

From memory there was one person on AFF who earned ~200 SCs/year with normal travel but was quite happy to shell out points and $ on an any seat award going back and forth to nowhere he needed to go just to get Platinum ststus and was then cying when any seat awards were discontinued. How did they manage to suck him into thinking he needed Platinum status?

P.S. None of my business. Just general observation.

 

[Mike65]

There are people booking one NAN run or DPS run earning earning ~700SCs-800SCs and just scraping in Platinum. I'd suggest they're not really that close in the first place but for some reason feel the need for Platinum status.

From memory there was one person on AFF who earned ~200 SCs/year with normal travel but was quite happy to shell out points and $ on an any seat award going back and forth to nowhere he needed to go just to get Platinum ststus and was then cying when any seat awards were discontinued. How did they manage to suck him into thinking he needed Platinum status?

P.S. None of my business. Just general observation.

Does anyone need Platinum status?

 

[tdimdad]

There are any number of these to be observed flying back and forward ... travelling the cheapest way, netting 10 SC's each flight. DSC's lift this to 20 SC's per flight.

We all have our styles and preferences but those low-SC flights would be direct short hops. While others may be enjoying their lounge, my preference for those would be to minimise the time at the airport, i.e. walk straight from security to my seat. Unfortunately, traffic and airports never are so predictable you could do that but need to leave some buffer in timing. But would, say, 20 minutes in a lounge be worth it, then?
If it was a connection with some wait time, then sure, I'm in - a much more pleasant way to wait than loitering around the public areas of an airport (though SIN gardens are nice).

Though, that said, I'm tempted to use the complimentary invitations couple of times at the QP to see if I get sucked in...

 

[mrsterryn]

I think what AFF does in regards to flying, be it for work or self funded ,shows how to get some advantages out of flying from loyalty programmes
Prior to coming onto this forum I had neglible interest/knowledge
How ever now (geez I sound like an infomercial)
I have lounge access on my way to LTG and not really changing what we always planned to do.
How ever we do watch the double status offers as they help