.... just a bit under 2000 nationally....
Hello - been browsing this for a while but joined today. Have seen a few members asking "how many P1s are there" in other threads- I was speaking to a P1 team member last week and asked the same question and she said: "we never tell this to our members but its about 0.02 of the total QF membership base" - which I guess is approaching 10m - so as of last week, just a bit under 2000 nationally.
Of course a certain proportion are CLPO. Chairmans lounge Platinum One. (CSMs use PO instead of P1)
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I had a great P1 experience in DXB last night. Queues in connection were pretty bad. Was greeted by F host as I stepped off the A380 and escorted straight through connection security to F lounge. Very nice touch indeed.
I have always thought there are more P1s than CLs, although perhaps it is just a case of seeing P1s in the wild more often given they are more likely to be travelling perhaps.
In any case, I can see why QF would want to keep the CLs private. I don't know any pop celebrities, but I know a number of high ranking company executives who are always loathed to be bowled up by some shareholder when travelling. Of course, as public figures they have to be polite, and usually are very polite, but I can see why that would be annoying.
That's true, I just stated it in light of the news I heard that during the wild weather event recently, P1's were sent to the CL in SYD due to the other two lounges being over-full. If you can send them there in those circumstances, why not in others... there's less of them after all.
Anyway, sorry for going off topic!
The few times I have been into a CL in SYD and CBR they've been pretty empty. Colleague CLs confirm it is often (but not always) that way. I guess that's part of the amenity though - the feeling of space and exclusivity. Most CLs I know rock up just in time for a flight. Use the CL more on arrival, or of course when there are delays. Partners of CLs tend to use the lounge a bit more.
I think a set number of passes to the CL for a P1 in a membership year would make a lot of sense. A concrete benefit that would be of value if the J lounge wasn't very comfortable or is full (going to be more of an issue I reckon given number of WPs is growing) or you have a long transit.
I also think this would be a good benefit.
I'd also like to see pre-booking for Spa appointments on the day of travel and possibly some extra guest benefits to QF Lounges as CL do.
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P1's were also sent to the CL in MEL during Sunday's crazy wind affected weather delays/chaos.
I thought that was a smart move by QF Ground. I would count it as part of the "Platinum One experience" for sure.
Smart move indeed and hopefully QF will do the same if/when closing down Dom J lounges during Xmas instead of sending P1s to QP.
Smart move indeed and hopefully QF will do the same if/when closing down Dom J lounges during Xmas instead of sending P1s to QP.