Previously (as recent as 4 weeks ago) I called QF to link our bookings and get a seat selected for my mum who was travelling together with me in Y on QFi but on a separate ticket and had no issues selecting her a seat for free. I've done this many times without any issues (though always as WP) and have even done it before for travelling companions on three separate tickets.
Called up yesterday to do the same thing (I am still WP, she is bronze, flight is this Sunday the 22nd), and was told I had to pay $30 because of a "new policy". Refused to pay and was told it would be waived for this "one time" and in future, it had to be on the same booking for it to be free.
More penny pinching by QF and probably more erosion of WP benefits to P1 only. What's the bet WP will soon lose the ability to request classic award seat releases...
Called up yesterday to do the same thing (I am still WP, she is bronze, flight is this Sunday the 22nd), and was told I had to pay $30 because of a "new policy". Refused to pay and was told it would be waived for this "one time" and in future, it had to be on the same booking for it to be free.
More penny pinching by QF and probably more erosion of WP benefits to P1 only. What's the bet WP will soon lose the ability to request classic award seat releases...
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