Booking a classic award for partner.

[Boca68]

Hi guys and gals,
ok, situation has arisen and before I go ahead and book the award, I thought I would ask if any others have experienced similiar. As I havn't.

So, in a nutshell, I have booked MEL-SIN-HND-SIN-MEL for later this year (September) in J. My partner was originally going to meet me in Tokyo, flying in from LAX. But, a change of plans means, she thought it would be a good idea to meet in SIN. No problem. So, being the all round good guy that I am, as a present, I thought I would book an award ticket for her on the same flights as me on the SIN-HND-SIN sectors.

As its JL, it does not appear on the QF website, but it is available on JL. Now, I know that I have to call QF to book it. But, it occurred to me, that technically she is not a family member, under the QF rules. We are not married, or even legally de facto. But, I'd like to do this for her.

SO, my question is, anyone who has experience in booking a classic reward for someone who is not a "family member"? Does QF get cough about this sort of thing? Id be surprised if they did, but you never know. Is it just a set and forget thing? You say and they forget? I know I'm over-analysing here probably, but as they say, there's no such thing as a stupid question, right?

Thanks in advance for any help, Bren

 

[Buzzard]

You mention "legally de facto".
As you generally would not register a de facto relationship, call her your de facto when you ring and book.

Don't over complicate it, ring and book it and both enjoy your flight in J.

 

[medhead]

Agreed, don't over complicate it. They are your partner. The term Qantas use is "Domestic Partner/de facto".

But Qantas are cough about this stuff. Don't give them a reason to doubt this person is your de facto.

 

[Pushka]

Keep it simple works. No need to volunteer information.

 

[Princess Fiona]

+4 to the advice above.
There's nothing in the QF T&C's that says you can't book awards for your partner.
I do not see a problem with this at all.

 

[bismarck]

I Agee. Go ahead and book it. Qantas is trying to stop people selling points to strangers, not preventing you booking an award for your boyfriend/girlfriend.

 

[Boca68]

You mention "legally de facto".
As you generally would not register a de facto relationship, call her your de facto when you ring and book.

Don't over complicate it, ring and book it and both enjoy your flight in J.

Agreed, don't over complicate it. They are your partner. The term Qantas use is "Domestic Partner/de facto".

But Qantas are cough about this stuff. Don't give them a reason to doubt this person is your de facto.

Keep it simple works. No need to volunteer information.

+4 to the advice above.
There's nothing in the QF T&C's that says you can't book awards for your partner.
I do not see a problem with this at all.

I Agee. Go ahead and book it. Qantas is trying to stop people selling points to strangers, not preventing you booking an award for your boyfriend/girlfriend.

Thank you one and all. As I thought, I was over thinking it.

Just got off the phone to QF and done , no problems.

Thanks again!

 

[Princess Fiona]

Thank you one and all. As I thought, I was over thinking it.

Just got off the phone to QF and done , no problems.

Thanks again!

Brilliant news
Common sense prevails

 

[BD1959]

Thank you one and all. As I thought, I was over thinking it.

Just got off the phone to QF and done , no problems.

Thanks again!

Congratulations on step 1.

Now at the Gate, before being allowed to board, you will be required to provide utility accounts in both names and stat decs from two reputable persons (police officer, pharmacist, catholic clergyman) stating that your relationship is "bone fide, good and ongoing".

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Just kidding

Regards,

BD

 

[Boca68]

Congratulations on step 1.

Now at the Gate, before being allowed to board, you will be required to provide utility accounts in both names and stat decs from two reputable persons (police officer, pharmacist, catholic clergyman) stating that your relationship is "bone fide, good and ongoing".

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Just kidding

Regards,

BD

Dossier being prepared as we speak!

And how did you know I was catholic(lapsed)?

 

[BD1959]

And how did you know I was catholic(lapsed)?

You tap the keyboard left-handed

Regards,

BD

 

[Boca68]

You tap the keyboard left-handed

Regards,

BD

Just tapping out this lil ditty!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd4iJkNCaZ8

and its a guilt thing

 

[BD1959]

Just tapping out this lil ditty!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd4iJkNCaZ8

and its a guilt thing

LOL I was about to say that living in the UK at the time, I was immune to such as the dear Sister's erm... non-rock influence .............then I found out I was watching this rubbish ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cdFuMgMkBM

Quick - lock this thread!!

Regards,

BD

 

[Boca68]

LOL I was about to say that living in the UK at the time, I was immune to such as the dear Sister's erm... non-rock influence .............then I found out I was watching this rubbish ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cdFuMgMkBM

Quick - lock this thread!!

Regards,

BD

Oh God! :shock:

Funny memories of that song...hahaha. Long story.

Where's the moderator? Close before it becomes Countdown revisited, JK.