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I can't answer much of your query, but EK treats their elites exceptionally well. Those elites, will always, without fail, get priority over anyone else, including QF elites. Frankly, I'd just bid for an upgrade using cash if invited before departure. Try again at airport, and you can even...

If oneworld marketed and operated, use Emerald If VA flight number, use VA Neither option earns status credits into the other, so the choice is always clear

When was the last time any changes to status thresholds were made? Was before my time... paging infinite wisdom @serfty

Remember when Governments gave you free money? How did that work out for everyone? Apply the same logic here. Flood the market with free status credits + free bonus campaigns = short-term sales surge. Drive short-term sales -> Increase status numbers -> cannot service all status members...

This has everything to do with the type of clientele EK wants to attract. Two examples 1) You're a couple with 2 young children, both under 8. You're in F, all seats paid cash. 2) You're a couple with 2 young children, both under 8. You're in F, redeeming points. These are 2 VASTLY different...

I've stayed at more than a dozen IC globally this year, and even more last year. Brisbane "IC" has it's place, charm and whatever else - sure. But compared to every other IC I have ever stayed at, the Brisbane property is FAR below the level other IC operate at. Looking online it seems others...

LTG with not a lot of QF activity here... 80SC is totally lost on members like us, as anything below 1400 SC/year is not worth any effort.

I'll let you in on a secret... Great loyalty programs are explicitly designed to drive behaviour from a % of the audience. It's the top ~25% of spenders/flyers who get the most out of QFF, and that is the audience it's designed around. This audience is exactly the folks you mention - business...

Alaska Airlines / OW. There are specific provisions in DRD to allow for this. QF are being lazy.

I hit LTG on my 30th birthday. Now in my 40's, I find LTG useful, although I hold multiple, fully-earned top-tier status with other airlines. I don't live in Australia, and when I do fly oneworld carriers - QF picks up accrual revenue. So it's a case of - QF earns something rather than nothing...

Two DSC in one year. The dark side to this is that QF has to continue running these campaigns, or big chunks of people lose status (since so many people are dependent on DSC to retain status). In this sense, the status economy is semi-artificially propped up by campaigns. While this isn't...

Lesson learned - won't be staying there again. I've sent feedback to IHG. That property is NOT at IC level. Drinks next time!~

I recently stayed at the InterContinental Brisbane, and it feels more like a good Crowne Plaza than a property worthy of the InterContinental brand. When I saw that Intercon was in Brisbane, I was admittedly excited to give it a try compared to other options. For context, I've been a Diamond...

Typically, GrabWallet balances are in silo as per the currency. You may get lucky, but don't bank on it!

Intl CC for rides/food etc is fine. Grab Ewallet (required if you want rewards) is malaysian card/bank account only.

Touch-and-go physical cards are reloadable using cash at most convenience stores. TNG ewallet is a Malaysian-only service, similar to Grab Wallet. Ewallets are mostly useless on day to day basis anyway. Stick with cash or an intl cc.

You can see me in the vid :D IMHO - Jetstar's big problem was loyalty program. SQ/TR both seamlessly intertwine with Krisflyer. All other premium carriers in the region have a proper loyalty proposition. Air Asia's loyalty is beyond pathetic, but they're known as the lowest cost (even though...

I was on the final KUL-SIN service, and there were loads of onboard announcements from crew/pilots. You could see the sadness and emotion in their faces and hear it in their voices. A large % of the pax had booked that flight knowing it was the final service. Sad to see them go - mainly...

An excellent option to lock in Skyteam status!

There is something sweet about using EK in a QR lounge. I like it.