Yep.  A few J Class flights on SQ, ANZ and AC and now one step away from Gold Velocity.  Goodbye QFF.  I still maintain Gold Life on QF, which will be exploited when necessary, just as QF have been exploiting us for years and treating us loyal Platinum members as second class ...

StudiodeKadent. Yes some do. Qatar is Billecart all the way, including Doha Lounge for QF Gold . Not sure about First at Doha but I seem to recall it may be Krug. Platinum members are allowed in there. Re HKG, if you are Platinum and have the time, go straight to Pier (Cathay Lounge). Way b...

How about Jetstar and Qantas having the same policy?  Not sure what is to happen to me next week when I try to connect from Sapporo (CTS) to NRT on JQ and then NRT to BNE via QF.  You used to be able to go CTS/NRT on JAL, but now is limited to one or two flights a day.  JAL ch...