Lynda2475
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This has not been my experience guesting people in at QF Pubs in SYD
And yet my experience is the complete opposite 100% scan rate of the guests boarding pass.
This has not been my experience guesting people in at QF Pubs in SYD
The changes to the QC rules only affect International lounges.I'd only used this privilege a handful of times but did appreciate it when I came in handy, so I'm disappointed to see it go.
I question how much Qantas even knows about who is filling up the QP, given that they seemingly just wave in JQ passengers and any non-travelling guests.
I also find it very hard to believe that removing this benefit that people barely even know about would help with overcrowding. In fact, if the broadening of the QC guest entitlements are true, wouldn't the overcrowding only get worse?
IMO the biggest issue with overcrowding, a lack of seats, is because many seating areas are setup for 2+ pax and are taken up by lone travellers. This is not a dig at those travellers but lounge designers who should be creating more appropriate spaces.What matters at the end of the day is whether it impacts lounge crowding. If it means a few extra spare chairs in the QF lounge, I'm all for it, especially in ports like SYD Domestic where the lounge hasn't been updated since the George Bush administration.
Will see if this PR angle changes with the CEOI hate the political "simpler" rubbish (it has crept in everywhere, not just Qantas)
Same. Though I haven't guested a non traveller since covid, all BPs have been scanned since then. Before then, guests were never scanned, travelling or notAnd yet my experience is the complete opposite 100% scan rate of the guests boarding pass.
Recently the most crowded spaces I have been in are QF Intl lounges, followed by the BNE domestic QP. So perhaps yes?I also find it very hard to believe that removing this benefit that people barely even know about would help with overcrowding. In fact, if the broadening of the QC guest entitlements are true, wouldn't the overcrowding only get worse?
Perhaps we take a step back - why is any point beyond security accessible by non-travellers?
I can't think of a circumstance where my partner would park the car (at absurd cost), go through security, stand in line with a bunch of other travelers (and it appears their non traveling family members) for the benefit of having a free coffee. Maybe I need to find a new partner.....
Qantas has specific provisions for carers. It’s on their website.So, "simpler" (but not "fairer" this time?) is still part of the Qantas lexicon for taking away amenity from its flyers. Risible.
OK, think about this circumstance.
First, about non-travellers accessing beyond security: A disabled passenger, or 'senior/elderly' needs accompanying to the point of boarding, at the gate, either because someone needs to wheel them, or 'hold their hand' in a pretty challenging environment. So, the non flying person needs to be able to go through security, at least.
Then, if the one flying is entitled to QP access, its nice to be able to accompany them there too. It appears now, they will be denied QP access, as their support person will be denied.
BTW, did Qantas offer any exceptions for the above type of case? I looked, but couldn't find. or is it - To hell with them ... the bludgers pushing the wheelchair are just taking up space and drinking our free booze. A solution could be to issue a lounge pass to one or two support persons, at check-in. Ooops, there goes 'simpler' (and fairer) again.
So, "simpler" (but not "fairer" this time?) is still part of the Qantas lexicon for taking away amenity from its flyers. Risible.
OK, think about this circumstance.
First, about non-travellers accessing beyond security: A disabled passenger, or 'senior/elderly' needs accompanying to the point of boarding, at the gate, either because someone needs to wheel them, or 'hold their hand' in a pretty challenging environment. So, the non flying person needs to be able to go through security, at least.
Then, if the one flying is entitled to QP access, its nice to be able to accompany them there too. It appears now, they will be denied QP access, as their support person will be denied.
BTW, did Qantas offer any exceptions for the above type of case? I looked, but couldn't find. or is it - To hell with them ... the bludgers pushing the wheelchair are just taking up space and drinking our free booze. A solution could be to issue a lounge pass to one or two support persons, at check-in. Ooops, there goes 'simpler' (and fairer) again.
Qantas is not providing the benefit to that person, they are providing the benefit to their status customer. Benefit now "enhanced."I have to side with Qantas here.
I hate the political "simpler" rubbish (it has crept in everywhere, not just Qantas) and it is unfortunate for the family member example, but really why should QF provide a benefit for someone flying on a different airline?
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That's not going to make any difference to lounge over-crowding.
I'd love to know what percentage of domestic lounge patrons and none travelling guests. My guest would be less than 1%. That's not going to make any difference to lounge over-crowding.
And that’s just a complete guess. Truth is nobody knows. Probably not even Qantas.
This thread as a sample size suggests it’s not rare.
Qantas has specific provisions for carers. It’s on their website.
If you push too far down that line, QF will say the pax is not independent and requires a carer.
but there has to be some degree in autonomy. Ground staff will push the wheelchair.
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Yes but this group are full on aero people who know the system maximizing it's benefits.And that’s just a complete guess. Truth is nobody knows. Probably not even Qantas.
This thread as a sample size suggests it’s not rare.
ChatGTP, we see you.Thanks for the email address. Have just sent QF a note congratulating them on the move and encourage them to ignore the rent seekers out there who have been gaming the system. If your family and friends are so important to spend that time with you (in an airline lounge...) - buy a ticket for them to fly with you! As I fade to black I won't be flashing back to all those wonderful memories spent at a Qantas Club. Oh dear people, get a grip...
I gave the example of classes of people who benefit from a bit of assistance or company up to the point of boarding and who now, up to this point, could accompany the pax into the QP.
Its just a human reaction to want to better look after and accompany someone who is a bit frail or likes company but otherwise can fly by themselves, rather than palm them off to airline/airport staff.
By the sound of it, you haven't been in the situation? Try it and see what actually happens; it can work but it also can be a traumatic experience for the flyer if the airline/airport appointed helper either doesn't show up; has to dash off mid-task for some reason; the boarding is late and they have to leave to do something else; is generally un-empathetic and/or (probably correctly) doesn't think its their job to, for example stand in a queue to buy a snack.
I must admit that I wasn't so sensitive to this type of situation until a couple of my family members fell into the situation - one who can wheel themselves, but when going to fly its a relief to have a bit of a hand navigating the airport and going for food & drink like most other airport users and knowing there's a friend they can rely on if something crops up. And an auntie who lost her husband, who used to organise everything and now she's a bit lost in the airport process.
In neither situation will I palm them off to airport/airline staff.
Over-arching point being, that in this situation, if the flying pax has QP access, unless there are some exemptions (that I can't find) the helper will be denied access and the QP-entitled flyer will thus probably self-exclude as well.
But hey, this will alleviate the crowding you complain about.
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The benefit goes to both parties, probably moreso for the guest.Qantas is not providing the benefit to that person, they are providing the benefit to their status customer. Benefit now "enhanced."