Does anyone know why Qantas has stopped the 'Qantas Drive' program?

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lind26

Member since 24 Apr 2014

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Does anyone know why Qantas has stopped the 'Qantas Drive' program?

watson374

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 17 Aug 2012

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It's probably been de-scoped as part of the drive to lower costs.

11sjw

Member since 11 Mar 2012

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It's "simpler & fairer" not to have it. :-)

johnaboxall

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 24 Aug 2011

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It's an enhancement - now you have the freedom to choose your own transport. 

gumshoe

Member since 04 Nov 2012

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Its best not to use the word "enhancement" in regard to...

TheRealBabushka

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AusFlyer

Member since 10 Mar 2011

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They still offer it on the Dubai / London flights but has been taken off the US flights most likely to save costs. 

Hugo

Member since 12 Jun 2013

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Because they reckon they'll make more money by not having it than by having it. 

Drilling down a bit, because they can more successfully sell plane rides than bundled plane rides plus car rides. People (or more frequently, corporate travel departments) don't like paying a couple of hundred dollars extra on the cost of their plane ride to get a car ride thrown in as well. Debundling is especially important when you're dealing with customers who are under instructions to get the cheapest possible fare. 

moa999

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The competition only offer it on Dubai/ London, whereas QF were only ones offering it on other routes which meant their published fares looked higher

lind26

Member since 24 Apr 2014

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Hi

I actually meant the Qantas Drive program that gave you points regardless of the Airline or Class you travelled on. You paid it yourself but they gave you 3 points to a dollar

moa999

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Member since 02 Jul 2011

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Google seems to show it has been renamed as:

Qantas Chauffeur Transfer, but seems to be limited to those using Qantas Valet

lind26

Member since 24 Apr 2014

Total posts 231

If you used Valet for your own car then got a Chauffeur at your destination? Is that what you mean?


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