Steve987

Steve987

Member since 23 Feb 2015

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  • Qatar Airways to roll out ‘saver’ awards for points bookings

    Jan 21, 2020, 08:25 AM

    Will this flow through to points booking prices for broader oneworld bookings or just for their members?

  • Can Airly’s semi-private jet service beat business class?

    Dec 16, 2019, 07:25 PM

    Agree the $10 wouldn't be a decision tipping point Russh7.My main point is that I don't see Essendon providing a sufficiently different experience for people than Tullamarine. For much the same cost you get a simpler boarding experience but you lose on board service, status and points that each h...

  • Can Airly’s semi-private jet service beat business class?

    Dec 14, 2019, 07:23 AM

    That's not quite right Russh7As at right now Glen Iris to Essendon is 27 minutes and to Moorabbin is 23. Acknowledged that it is not currently peak hour and times wound change if it was, but equally it is not a “freeway” between Glen Iris and Essendon - tolls are payable for the entire journey if...

  • Can Airly’s semi-private jet service beat business class?

    Dec 11, 2019, 12:42 PM

    The logical market for these guys from Melbourne is Moorabbin airport. Lots of big employers in the south east who lose over an hour of productivity each time an employee has to get to/from the airport, not to mention up to $150 in one way taxi fares. The incremental gain of Essendon is minimal a...

  • Qantas looks to add new Gold, Platinum frequent flyer perks

    Nov 26, 2019, 04:33 PM

    Lifetime members should effectively start with the retain credits each year. LTS should start with 300 and LTG should start with 600.This would mean LTS would need 400 to obtain gold (300 to retain) and 1100 to obtain platinum (1100 to retain) while LTG would need 800 to obtain platinum (600 to r...

  • New normal?

    Mar 25, 2020, 03:59 PM

    Hi All, maybe too early to tell but I am interested in how many people on here think that they will go back to flying as much as they did before COVID-19 or if familiarity with video conferencing, by you and clients alike, might see your travel permanently reduced. Mine was already going that way...

  • Am I eligible to use to a lounge in LAX?

    Dec 24, 2019, 06:15 PM

    Lax first seriously overrated - flagship for sure.

  • Why does Qantas not fly New York to London?

    Dec 06, 2019, 03:58 PM

    This is why oneworld exists

  • Split status over multiple alliances, or consolidate in one?

    Dec 06, 2019, 03:56 PM

    Unless flying routes internationally that are not well serviced by OneWorld, stick to one

  • Retaining Platinum: can I use points?

    Dec 02, 2019, 12:43 PM

    They'll likely off you a retain for 120k points. I chose not to go with it and use the points for a business flight instead. As a tip, if you are going to do the same, get the reward flight booked while platinum- My experience is that service standards drop heaps once you are gold.