QF Platinum Recognition on flights

[Beano]

Now imagine, the pax name is harder to read - like mine the CSM takes a good 5seconds trying to pronounce the name, then another 5 seconds trying to sound the name, then only to ask you "how do I pronounce your name Mr. .... " followed by a long pause (and confused look in the eye) as I pronounce my name in its entirety. And they go "I would have never been able to pronounce that" and I go "yea, I get it" - awkward convo that lasts approx 2 minutes and by this time, the CSM is ready to move on to the next pax on the iPad list. #JoysOfFlying

Off course after saying that if you need anything don't hesitate to ask. Make mine a champagne!

 

[flyingfan]

Former QF CSM and current FFPL here. Used to recognise FFPL’s then there became so many (30-40 on a MEL-SYD) so moved attention to FFPO’s (5-10, easier to do on a 50min sector).

Welcome to posting and hope you’ll share some more insights - with those numbers of FFPOs per golden triangle flight I’m nowhere near as special as I thought I was!

 

[Tacce73]

I was talking to a QF Cabin Manager on a recent international flight - he informed me part of his role was to introduce himself to Gold and Above QF members at the start of the flight. I found this quite surprising as before that flight is not had this experience. It was nice to have the additional, more personal welcome.

 

[GJHBologna]

I'm a Qantas Silver member, but an interesting insight. A couple of days ago I flew Qantas First Syd - LHR. On the leg to SIN I was told the Patagonian toothfish wasn't available because there were a lot of Platinum members on the plane - assumption is they all wanted the toothfish! That was OK, I didn't need toothfish! Also, I was told there was no Rutherglen rare muscat on the aircraft! Why pay thousands of dollars when you can't get toothfish or muscat

 

[Townsend]

The opposite experience.

We have a friend who is a pilot and often flies from Sydney or MEL to DFW. Pilots see passenger lists and he said that often there are only 1 or two Platinum members on board.

 

[elanshin]

The opposite experience.

We have a friend who is a pilot and often flies from Sydney or MEL to DFW. Pilots see passenger lists and he said that often there are only 1 or two Platinum members on board.

I'd imagine it's route dependant. DFW would be an interesting case. I have to imagine the corporates that are going east coast are on QF3/4. LAX connects to a lot more options as well so DFW would potentially have less higher status pax.

I can't imagine that being the case on routes like SIN/LHR and HKG though. But then on a route like CGK, there's probably very few plats on that.

 

[Ade]

Former QF CSM and current FFPL here. Used to recognise FFPL’s then there became so many (30-40 on a MEL-SYD) so moved attention to FFPO’s (5-10, easier to do on a 50min sector).. Especially on short domestic sectors. Was much easier on long haul flights. Would always instruct crew offer first choice of meal in J class. I came back from DFW yesterday in J Class and 2 of the entree options had run out. Unless the entire J class waa FFPL, I find it had to believe 2 options has been exhausted prior to getting to me. I fly AA quite a bit and definitely zero recognition. But then again, its AA

Welcome to AFF and a great first post at that

 

[mad_atta]

Having finally qualified for WP on a SYD-CHC (in paid J) was faintly disappointed that there wasn't some kind of inflight ceremony (a shower of glitter, a congratulatory visit from the pilot, something along those lines... ) but sadly no... just the little 'Congratulations' animation when I refreshed my app inflight to see my shiny new status.

But all joking aside, was interested to see whether I could discern any difference inflight on my return AKL-SYD a week later - this time in Y as my upgrade didn't clear. Just a cheerful 'Welcome back' at the door, but that was it. (Oh, and I did get an invitation to the EK lounge rather than the Strata lounge, which was nice.) So 0 for 1 as a WP on QF on (short-haul) international.

Should I find myself in Y or PE on a future flight and getting one of these personalised greetings, what's the etiquette about asking for a glass of champagne or nice wine from biz? That's a benefit I could definitely appreciate. Or is it more a case of wait and see if they offer anything?

 

[Beano]

Should I find myself in Y or PE on a future flight and getting one of these personalised greetings, what's the etiquette about asking for a glass of champagne or nice wine from biz? That's a benefit I could definitely appreciate. Or is it more a case of wait and see if they offer anything?

Of course give it a go. I've asked in Y, and not been disappointed.

 

[flyingfan]

Should I find myself in Y or PE on a future flight and getting one of these personalised greetings, what's the etiquette about asking for a glass of champagne or nice wine from biz? That's a benefit I could definitely appreciate. Or is it more a case of wait and see if they offer anything?

Yes you can ask for such a glass - imho much else would be pushing the friendship. Don't wait otherwise you'll be waiting a long time!

 

[mad_atta]

Of course give it a go. I've asked in Y, and not been disappointed.

Noted, thanks. I'll be ready to do just that

Out of interest, have you managed this on short-haul / narrowbody flights? Or just long-haul / larger aircraft?

 

[flyingfan]

Noted, thanks. I'll be ready to do just that

Out of interest, have you managed this on short-haul / narrowbody flights? Or just long-haul / larger aircraft?

More international (regardless of aircraft), but don't count on them coming down to Y to find you. It's not consistent.

Domestic it barely happened even transcontinental on the 787.