[oz_mark]

Originally Posted by medhead

Well this whole trhead has me highly confused.

I see that my old forward aisle preference was converted to forward and then aisle.

I just checked my profile, and I see that I have a first preference of Forward, and a second preference of Aisle. I just wonder if I am actually better off switching them around (it is the aisle I am after rather than Forward). But then I might head toward the back of the plane....hmm...

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by oz_mark

I just checked my profile, and I see that I have a first preference of Forward, and a second preference of Aisle. I just wonder if I am actually better off switching them around (it is the aisle I am after rather than Forward). But then I might head toward the back of the plane....hmm...

I think I am in the same situation as you. I do not quite understand the change of the terminology but it would appear an emphasis on 'Aisle' would be more important than 'Forward'. This should ensure an aisle seat relatively forward in the cabin....

[medhead]

Originally Posted by oz_mark

I just wonder if I am actually better off switching them around (it is the aisle I am after rather than Forward). .

This is what I've done now, so I'll see how that goes next time....

edit: I've have slight mobility issues so while I'd love a window, an aisle is much more important.

[NM]

Originally Posted by JohnK

I don't know the mix of Platinums on our flights and the amount of data is not significant to determine a trend but based on what you and NM have posted it would appear that QF Platinum are treated much better than non-QF Oneworld Emerald.

Not according to the Platinum member that was seated across the aisle from me yesterday! And most of my recent flights have pre-allocated me seats quite forward in the cabin, and certainly more forward than a Gold member I was travelling with. So I don't think I can draw the conclusion that QF members (Plat or otherwise) are treated "better" than non-QF OneWorld members. My experiences seemed to be better than the QF Plat across the aisle, who was complaining about always being allocated the rear half of the cabin.

Most of my recent flights have been 737s and I have only once been allocated a seat behind the exit row - all others have been in front of the exit row which to me meets the goal of "forward".

Note that as a non-QF FF passenger, I only have the choice of selecting Aisle or Window. There is no choice for forward or rear.

[serfty]

All my seating has been very good in the last two months; all these flight have been O class.

Then again, I do have 3000+ QFFYTD SC's.

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by NM

Note that as a non-QF FF passenger, I only have the choice of selecting Aisle or Window. There is no choice for forward or rear.

But you are also a QF Gold although I am not certain this would show up in the booking if you have only provided your AA number.

I know some people will be inconvenienced with the recent changes but we have not heard any stories from QF Platinums, apart from your friend across the aisle, where they have been inconvenienced with the new seating allocations....

[bambbbam2]

Originally Posted by JohnK

But you are also a QF Gold

Did you just insult serfty?

[JohnK]

Originally Posted by bambbbam2

Did you just insult serfty?

I hope not! I was replying to NM who is QF Lifetime Gold and AA Executive Platinum. But I am assuming he uses the AA number for most flights which could indicate the reason for the seats he is being allocated.

[Sequel]

On several flights now (BNE-TSV, BNE-MEL) as a WP, OLCI at T-24 (or maybe T-23.59) Seq No. 1 on all occaisions, but dont have access to 4A, 4C, 4D or 4F (734's and 738's). Always cheap edeal. One flight the Qld police comm (CL?) was sitting in 4A, but 4C and 4D were empty at take off.

On the flip side, had same day BNE-SYD-BNE on edeals and was pre allocated 4F on both legs at T-24 OLCI.

All flights are at peak weekday times.

[bambbbam2]

Originally Posted by JohnK

I hope not! I was replying to NM

Oh my mistake.. I have slapped myself for that

i should have known that you would never lower to the insult level.. (though after your recent BNE troubles couldn't blame you..)