Halving the number of FF points

oz_mark · #1 (**permalink**) 21st February 2004, 02:38 AM

Some newspapers are reporting that Westpac will be changing the transfer rate to Qantas Frequent flyer points. From March 9 each altitude point will only get you half a frequent flyer point

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...072841822.html

Dalen · #2 (**permalink**) 21st February 2004, 03:52 PM

I wonder how all those who transferred from ANZ are going to feel. AMEX must be rubbing their hands together.

#3 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2004, 12:16 AM

I was one of those poor souls that transfered from ANZ to Westpac.

whats the best option now? move country?

straitman · #4 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2004, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d00t

I was one of those poor souls that transfered from ANZ to Westpac.

whats the best option now? move country?

Time to get your walking shoes out again

oz_mark · #5 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2004, 02:06 PM

With the restructure of the Commonwealth card, you might not want to be walking into those branches (unless your going to go for a platinum card!!)

http://about.commbank.com.au/group_d...S10479,00.html

arun · #6 (**permalink**) 23rd February 2004, 10:40 AM

That's a real bad news for me!!!
As I have property loans with them, through a package. I get a free gold visa card for me and my wife. So far, Westpac has been the best along with CPA AMEX (which is also free).
I do not need another AMEX from Westpac. I need a visa. So surrender to Citibank??? I will need to start my fight to get my platinum.
Regards
Arun

arun · #7 (**permalink**) 23rd February 2004, 10:44 AM

I just read the other post re: Commonwealth. It is good to know that they are bringing a Platinum. With some members complaining about downgrading a few Citibank Platinum benefits, I hope CB Platinum can be a good alternative. Any ideas of its cost?

egoode · #8 (**permalink**) 24th February 2004, 10:52 AM

If you want more information about the changes with Altitude go to this site.

http://www.westpacinfo.com.au/altitude/

It also is where you apply for the AMEX card if you want to go for that option. At least the AMEX card is free for the first year as long as you apply before the end of April.

mbeder · #9 (**permalink**) 24th February 2004, 12:49 PM

I'm another who transferred from ANZ to Westpac...bugger! However, we've been using an Amex as the main card lately due to their accelerator program (1.5 pts per $) and have found that they're acceptable at most outlets now. Will now give Westpac the boot and give Woolworths Ezy Banking MasterCard a go as our 2nd card.....it seems like the 1pt for $1 regime is fast dying amongst the open card schemes (Visa, Mastercard).

cbaz · #10 (**permalink**) 24th February 2004, 02:38 PM

anyone know how the number of points required for a flight booked with Altitude Travel flight compares with the number of QFF points required for the equivalent flight?