Qantas Channel QDP

[CaptJCool]

I notice a new service being made available for Agencies

The Qantas Channel

3 key points

https://www.qantas.com/agencyconnect/au/en/qantas-channel/qantas-distribution-platform.html
Recognising Frequent Flyer members at the point of sale, enabling you to identify their unique preferences and provide a personalised relevant offer

If your agency chooses to remain in the Public Channel, bookings may be subject to a AUD17.50 Channel Fee

Agency Information
May no longer be eligible to sell existing ATPCO Qantas published and private fares^, including N, Q, O and E class for itineraries that commence in Australia (which will be progressively removed from the Public Channel from 1 August 2019).

Qantas Channel

 

[RooFlyer]

Just another dollop of marketees drivel and cough.

"Customers expect exciting retail experiences".

Really? in purchasing an airfare?

How about IT that works, fares that are competitive and delivering the services that you promise?

No? Well, by all means carry on with the Channel thing then

 

[sudoer]

How about IT that works, fares that are competitive and delivering the services that you promise?

Qantas have no interest in addressing these issues as they don't directly generate revenue.

These "enhancements", while marketed as delivering a better experience for the traveller and travel agent, benefit Qantas more than anyone else. From what's mentioned in the screenshots I assume this will allow QF to link itinerary quotes/unconfirmed bookings (essentially warm sales leads) to a QFF profile, which they can use to then target the traveller with ads or offers while they are in the process of making travel arrangements.