QFA really knows how to thank its loyal customers by fleecing them for being loyal notwithstanding the prostitution of its brand.Alan Joyce knows exactly what he's doing.

I fully agree with you mviy and more so with Clancy for I have been a Platinum for the past 9 years. It is important to play on a level playing field- my overseas travel is now on another carrier which acknowledges and respects my standing. I think QF would appreciate this-it's the game they are ...

Apart from Business Lounge access, extra baggage allowance, do not expect any special recognition from QF from 'normal' Gold members or Platinum whether it is seat allocation or priority boarding or upgrades. So much for loyalty.

Yes, my  QFA Platinum card was shown to gain access to both first class lounges but only QFA had the problem with my QFA card, not JAL. How on earth does that make sense?

I am a permanent QFA Gold and current Platinum member recently travelling on JAL (using my BA membership) on my way to JFK. On entering the QFA first Class lounge in SYD I was asked if I had an invitation from JAL so that QFA could charge JAL for my visit! How wonderful though at JAL's First Cla...