Chairmans Lounge not renewed - why?

[Cin Cin]

Thanks for those responses, I'll investigate!

 

[Hvr]

Did he at least get a soft landing to WP?

Reasons why are as varied as the reasons for offering membership in the first place.

Since it wouldn't be appropriate for you to divulge any more details re his occupation etcetera then any comments would be pure speculation.

But for your own edification maybe consider if his role has changed, or personal spend has decreased and so on.

 

[ozmille]

did company spend with QF go down? Could be a reason

 

[docjames]

Disclaimer: I'm (nowhere near) CL.

Whilst speculation, the main reasons one might receive CL:
- direct spend with QF
- control of spend with QF
- profile (corporate and public incl "celebrity")
- contracts with QF (large corporate typically in both directions, both sponsorship by QF of the member's corporate entitiy, or the corporate entity has a substantial contract with QF services)

Reasons for removal:
- substantive withdrawal or cessation of above
- program abuse / misuse
- other "misbehaviours" towards QF

I'm sure there are others in both "columns", but the above is indicative.

My understanding is there is also an attempt to keep the numbers to a reasonable limit, so whilst the above inclusion criteria may not have substantively changed on direct dollar or face value, it may apply relative to others.


I'd have thought (as a CL) your husband would be able to phone or email with a polite "I was wondering why" if the answer wasn't obvious.

Be fascinating if the OP comes back with what the "answer" is (no doubt keeping it general to protect identities)?


Edit: Interesting question in the context of this thread (may / may not be relevant to the OP's question)!
http://www.australianfrequentflyer....antas-keep-notes-their-77797.html#post1497380

 

[moa999]

Certainly I know that some companies get x memberships based on company spend (and the local head/ceo/chairman etc) will normally nominate who gets them each (i believe 2 years they cycle).
So the company spend may have dropped (or they may have dropped off the list)

Or obviously others are directly related to individuals position (pollies, judges etc)

 

[Cin Cin]

Yes he was given Platinum, I might get him to actually ask them! But fear that they won't give a genuine answer anyway,

Yes his position has changed so that's probably it, thanks

 

[BAM1748]

Yes his position has changed so that's probably it, thanks

Influence in the community/politics/business and not just spend. I know of a CEO of a lobby group which only has 10 employees who has CL access.

 

[TheInsider]

Reasons for removal:
- other "misbehaviours" towards QF

Can and does happen, even if there have been issues towards staff, like threatening behaviour and DYKWIA behaviour.

 

[mannej]

This thread reminds me of a former CEO of the AFL trying to gain entry into the CL after changing that code's carrier to VA.

http://m.3aw.com.au/radio/no-lounging-about-for-demetriou-20101130-18fs4

 

[Pushka]

This thread reminds me of a former CEO of the AFL trying to gain entry into the CL after changing that code's carrier to VA.

http://m.3aw.com.au/radio/no-lounging-about-for-demetriou-20101130-18fs4

Hilarious. But probably thought that CL would welcome him regardless. Bit of arrogance there.