Lunch with Lesley

[kevrosmith]

The topics for my three questions were:
- Aquire and my business
- Qantas Loyalty and business-travellers in regional ports, such as CNS, especially in the face of increased competition from VA
- Factors that lead to current round of changes: for example, part of current broad range of changes within Qantas vs. independent program to increase profitability of program?

 

[JohnM]

I don't think it is meant to be a secret. My 3 questions

- Changes rewarding flexible airfares but neglecting those who fly a lot on cheaper airfares
- Partner earn especially on those routes Qantas does not service
- Jetstarisation

These are not the same as mine but they are, as I said and like mine, simple and fair questions.

I do have a keen interest in your second question JohnK - but no interest at all in your third .

 

[Ansett]

Firstly

Good luck to all that are attending trust that you all enjoy your lunch and get together.

It would be interesting if some one could ask why they have not reinstated a Flight VIA ASIA to LHR specially given the support for such a change as shown here on AFF?

Many thanks

 

[Clivem]

Gowings ......Don't pass on their Paris mash side if offered

Apart from the shocking drop off / pick up spot (take a LOT of care if exiting your car on the drivers side on Market St as it can be a mad house at that point) I have become a bit of fan of the QT Sydney .... some good meals and fun times at Gowings being a big part of that.

Enjoy .... await the reports

 

[Brettmcg]

It would be interesting if some one could ask why they have not reinstated a Flight VIA ASIA to LHR specially given the support for such a change as shown here on AFF?

Happy to be corrected, but I believe that part of the MCA with EK stipulates that QF must operate any European flights via DXB. I could imagine if they were to "breach" this part of the agreement that potentially the rest of the partnership could be jeopardised.

Congratulations to those who were given the nod. Based on my past experiences you are in for a great afternoon and will have the opportunity to meet some really great QF and AFF people.

 

[serfty]

Where is that Australian she'll be right mate spirit? Pfft.

That's ok, as IT contract I do need to pay somehow for my trip to NZ, USA and Japan over Easter - all at the pointy end ...

 

[TonyHancock]

Actually, and surprisingly I do have a serious question I would like the answer to.

Would it not be better if Qantas removed benefits such as access to special events, flight simulators etc for Platinum One and just improved the general journey experience for P1's?

I suspect it will cost less too!

 

[samh004]

Actually, and surprisingly I do have a serious question I would like the answer to.

Would it not be better if Qantas removed benefits such as access to special events, flight simulators etc for Platinum One and just improved the general journey experience for P1's?

I suspect it will cost less too!

I'll happily ask that, 2 days before my simulator experience!

 

[Rolls]

I am not going but am assuming I was definitely going to be invited. LOL. However, I sent Red Roo a pm this morning, withdrawing as I broke a chip off my elbow bone yesterday in a crash and now am having an operation to put it back on Tuesday avo.

With read the responses with interest!

All the best for all the attendees. Make the best of it.

EH

Sorry to hear about your elbow - it was good to meet you at the previous Rockpool lunch. And congratulations to all the winners . It is a very pleasant & informative event - both from the Qantas aspect as well as meeting other AFFers.

 

[penegal]

Looking fwd to celebrating my birthday at this

Happy Birthday Pablo

 

[JohnK]

I do have a keen interest in your second question JohnK - but no interest at all in your third .

I think everyone seriously needs to worry about the third question especially if you don't travel to LHR or LAX.

 

[JohnM]

I think everyone seriously needs to worry about the third question especially if you don't travel to LHR or LAX.

I was hoping by being in denial about the prospect you raised, it would go away .

 

[Deleted member]

Flying down today, Mrs GPH is not a fan of early morning starts .

 

[JohnK]

Flying down today, Mrs GPH is not a fan of early morning starts .

What flight are you on? I have asked to be flown down tonight as well.

 

[Dmac6345]

ATT : Red Roo.
There appears to be an error with my e-ticket I received this morning.
Under the 'Class of Travel' it has "Y". What does this mean???

 

[Ben_F]

ATT : Red Roo.
There appears to be an error with my e-ticket I received this morning.
Under the 'Class of Travel' it has "Y". What does this mean???

I've noticed this as well but alas, it is a flight from Darwin so I'm not sure what one can expect really

 

[Deleted member]

What flight are you on? I have asked to be flown down tonight as well.

lunch time : QF525

 

[Rebekkap]

Is anyone else flying up from Mel tomorrow morning on QF416?

 

[mannej]

Is anyone else flying up from Mel tomorrow morning on QF416?

I am in on (unconfirmed at this stage) on QF568. If the arrival time was closer I would probably have waited around.

 

[Dmac6345]

Hi Rebekkap,

I am flying in on QF416 tomorrow morning.