Lifetime status question.
Discuss Lifetime status question, on the Qantas Frequent Flyer Program forum of FrequentFlyer.com.au, the home of frequent flyers.
Welcome to Australia's leading independent Frequent Flyers resource! We hope you find the information useful and decide to join our online community. Its free to join, simply click on the register link. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
I'm 42 points away from Gold for life, and am flying to HK and back in the next week, so will crack the barrier within the next 9 days.
I currently average 48 - 50 return domestic flights in Oz annually on QFF, and won't be travelling internationally as much in the future, as partner relocating to Oz. I'm estimating one J flight to Europe/North America per year (maybe 2), with one Y flight to Asia on average.
I can get close to to QFF Platinum on the domestic legs alone, but am now wondering, is it worth working towards lifetime status in a Star carrier? Or as most of my projected flying will be QF, is it worth just sticking with them?
I've read posts on the AA programme, but I don't think I fly enough to the US (every 2nd year)...
Sponsored Links
Registered Users have the option of
removing this and all other advertisements.
More
Based on a few rumours you may be very very timely.
(this i sme putting 2 and 2 together re the timing of the Life QP and potential changes to SG Life)
"I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and I drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it, unless I'm thirsty." Lily Bollinger on champagne
I currently average 48 - 50 return domestic flights in Oz annually on QFF, and won't be travelling internationally as much in the future, as partner relocating to Oz. I'm estimating one J flight to Europe/North America per year (maybe 2), with one Y flight to Asia on average.
I can get close to to QFF Platinum on the domestic legs alone, but am now wondering, is it worth working towards lifetime status in a Star carrier? Or as most of my projected flying will be QF, is it worth just sticking with them?
I've read posts on the AA programme, but I don't think I fly enough to the US (every 2nd year)...
Ok - out comes teh AAdvantage mantra If you wont make QF WP on a regular basis you should think about AAdvantage - obviously it all depends on the type of fares the 40-50 domestic flights are. Don't forget that B/H/Y all earn 1.5qpoints - so might keep you to AA platinum - meaning not only do you have better burn rates on a lot of AAwards but also you are earning at 100% elite bonus (not on BA though) rather than 50%.
It is worth doing the maths to consider this. With LTG you have lounge access and J checkin sorted - you also have the extra luggage if needed. Obviously a lot of other factors come into play - but I wouldnt necessarily advocate switching to *A as for start you wont be able to use your QF LTSG benefits and your choice of carrier in Oz is limited (mind you it is with QF ).
__________________
Waging War on Corporate Travel agents! Fight the Powers!!!
Sponsored Links
Registered Users have the option of
removing this and all other advertisements.
More
If you wont make QF WP on a regular basis you should think about AAdvantage - obviously it all depends on the type of fares the 40-50 domestic flights are. Don't forget that B/H/Y all earn 1.5qpoints - so might keep you to AA platinum - meaning not only do you have better burn rates on a lot of AAwards but also you are earning at 100% elite bonus (not on BA though) rather than 50%.
Linear Mode
