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Irrelevant - most AA upgradees don't receive lounge access as only TCON premium pax domestically on AA get access. It's not like Aus.

Except that the execution is different. With QF - you just need to have a rev/award combo itinerary. With AA - you actually need to proactively call up to get the rev/award combo issued into a single PNR - you can't just rock up with a rev/award combo in separate PNRs

You're right! But "board at any time" IS included with Priority Boarding as I described (and as implemented successfully by VArious other AAirlines including QF International). However - your original post suggested that "Priority Boarding" could be ONLY "board at any time" to the exclusion of...

Yes it is. In particular when it comes to processing the priority queue before opening up and processing the general queue. Otherwise - the general queue is being given priority over the priority queue. Simply having two lines being processed simultaneously is not priority boarding. Most...

Re: My QF flying days are numbered - poor QF CS Agree it's worth more than the downgrade points. But I'm not aware of any "regs" as you suggest.

My first thought is "how old are you?" I don't mean that in a rude way - what I mean - is that it wasn't that long ago that airport terminals had zero amenities/outlets/food options etc. They were pretty stark places. So lounges were somewhere where you could relax, have free wifi, decent...

And your coughpy agent aside - I have indeed found UA to be both amazing and hopeless, both with and without Status when it comes to re accommodation. With JQ - it's only hopeless.

But often - you're NOT paying less for JQ. And often - depending on your flight routes - you may not have much choice.

But it shouldn't! Flying with a LCC should give you the unbundled fare package that you have purchased. You should expect to pay extra for food, bags, and seat selection. You should expect to be unable to change your ticket. You should however still expect them to actually fly you in a...

Again Apples and refrigerators... If you have status (and even if not, if you ask the right person nicely) - many US carriers will indeed look after you, including interlining you onto other carriers or re-routing you via alternate connections.

Apples and refrigerators.... In Australia, Jetstar cancels a flight due to weather or operational reasons and people are shocked when the airline provides no support (meals, accommodation) to them and complain on social media. In the US a carrier cancels a flight due to operational reasons...

There is no doubt that Velocity's growth accelerated under the spinoff. And it's been quite successful. But there are still strategic misalignments that deliver suboptimal customer outcomes despite growth in program profits. Think duplicate website, licensing issues for the VA brand on...

The point is still valid. Yes - the impact from the AC decision will be global.

I tend to agree with Trippin.... https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/frequent-flyer-spin-offs-dead-david-feldman-gaicd

Pretty much ALL the Australian flights used to depart from the downstairs "shed" area and you would be bussed out to the remote stands. Pretty sure you've had a few of those experiences too Serfty!

Yes, and no...well not quite to the second bit, and yes - it's more complicated than that. It's not just as simple as people liking to keep their status. Status attainment also elevates the emotional attachment to the brand, which in and of itself, contributes to a higher propensity to fly the...

Not at all - it's just the beginning. In fact - research data shows that those who have achieved status, commence the new year with a higher propensity to fly (and higher share of wallet) than those who fall short. Status retention requirements continue to induce goal gradient behaviour, and...

Oh QF is well and truly in this bucket too. The last two years they have made roughly $1.4b in annual billings. As far as AA goes - in 2016 American reported GAAP pre-tax earnings of $4.3b. The AAdvantage program was responsible for around 55% of EBIT in 2016. AA total billings (which differs...

And totally irrelevant to the issue. QF forbids the solicitation of tipping in the lounges - and that's the end of it.

I've always found that the rules make perfect sense. Generally (outside of QF Domestic), "Business" lounges are/represent the entry-level lounge and "First" lounges are/represent the upper level lounge. Most programs don't actually run a paid lounge membership program. QF is one of only a...