Qantas Platinum One experiences?

Kangol said:
Got an email from QFF Insights about P1 experiences, for an online 1-on-1 interview.
Anyone done it? Any feedback worth mentioning?
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Yes I got this too. First time I have seen a one on one interview. Previous emails have been invitations to a panel in person.
 
pagingjoan said:
You have my vote!
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If/When I get up to my goal of LTG (maybe 3-4 years away but outside forces could take this away from me or delay it), I'll have zero incentive to go for LTP (as amazing as that would be) as I know that I'll very likely never make it. It should be tough but achievable. Anyway, that's my two cents' worth.
 
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TeaKozy said:
I wouldn't be surprised if certain professions are excluded or they favour those older/more senior. God forbid someone in sales were to find their way in... ;)
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Scratch that - invite received on Tuesday for a flight today departing MEL. Certainly far from the worst way to kick off a day trip to Sydney.

Also had an F and J upgrade (seperate sectors) both clear on the same day. Christmas in July at Mascot it would seem!
 
Advised on arrival at MEL F check-in that they had pre-booked me a Spa appointment and asked what treatment I would like.
Flying J to TYO.
First time this has happened to me at the check-in point. Have been proactively offered an appointment at the Lounge on numerous other visits.

Color me impressed and hopefully it continues.
 
Hi All - Long time lurker here. After 4 years of P1 I have decided to give it up and move to SIA so thought I would share some of the reasoning here.

I have hit LTG and the haul to LTP is just too much to countenance. I would probably get there if I continue to focus on it for the rest of my career but it just feels like too much commitment for not that much payback once LTG is locked in. I am based in SG and so SIA makes a lot of sense from here:

  • I enjoyed earning status credits on redemptions. Now that will move to a credit card instead of points club, its not possible for me living in Singapore. They have effectively cut out offshore members from that benefit which I find annoying.
  • Reward space is pretty much always available on SIA (sometimes at higher miles but its there). On Qantas as P1 I have tired to book our family trip back to Aus at Christmas in J as soon as the space opens 12 months or so before. Never been able to get it in 10 years.... we fly SQ every time and I am only Gold there currently.
  • Ive never been able to get London either - again - I have on SIA
  • SIA Network is bigger
  • More First across the network
    High availability to upgrade to F using miles - and you can book it before rather than having to wait for a few days before
  • Metal is just better - even the new Qantas coming in 27 looks underwhelming in J. SIA are also updating their metal so expect that delta will persist
  • SIA will suit the travel pattern out of SG better - holidays and so on can use the First lounge (once Solitaire) when travelling in Y on short trips
  • First Class check in area - helpful when travelling with kids
  • Syd Mel / HK First lounges will I am sure be nice once open, removing some of the delta from Qantas First lounges in Syd and Mel both of which I enjoy

I will miss the Qantas service - I find most of the cabin staff authentic and friendly. My wife will miss the platinum ticket but as this will be replaced by Solitaire when the time comes I think she will get over it !

The P1 customer service team have normally delivered and I find them efficient. But as I reflect on it - the fact I have to request redemptions is kind of disguising a bug as a feature. On SIA they are there on the website and you just get better saver options as you increase status. Much easier.

I feel like there are probably many people like me who decide to get off the train at LTG because LTP is placed so far out. I think in the recent changes they should have made it more attainable... and made platinum harder if they are worried about numbers.

Cheers
 

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