Re: Free access to DJ Lounge
JohnK said:
..... Just out of interest how much were the DJ flights? How much were the QF flights? How much notice did you have in planning the trip?
The flights were $214 in total. Something like $85 on the way up at 7am and $129 return at 5:30pm. The trip was on the cards for a few weeks but not confirmed until the middle of last week. By that time the Qantas flights weren't even close.
JohnK said:
... If I were unfortunate enough to work for a company that had implemented a BFOD policy then I would happily pay the difference, within reason if enough time to plan, to fly QF over DJ and JQ anyday.
Yes - I certainly prefer Qantas because of the points (to be used for international travel) and QC access. Being a Silver FF also seems to pay off in other ways.
That said, I have no problems with flying Virgin and find their personnel to be superior. My only gripe with the BFOD policy is that the tangible and intangible benefits of QF & QC are overlooked, but recent discussions with our office manager has given the green light to reinstating my QF fudge-factor. I set this figure at around $20 per morning flight and $30 in the evening. With enough advanced notice this should allow me to book QF most of the time.
Nobody has even mentioned Jetstar in my company, but just in case it comes up I have calculated a fudge-factor for them too ...... so if they give away their tickets for nothing I may have to fly with them!
Cheers,
Andrew
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