Should I aim for platinum one next year?

[tomlikesbeetroot]

My reset date is the end of september, but I am going to fall 550 status credits shy of platinum one. My credits were earned solely on qantas domestic flights.
I had around 50 flights with garuda this year, on a route which is not flown by qantas, however it is flown by jetstar.
Would it be worth my while next year to start using Jetstar (with starter plus upgrade) instead of garuda? This would get me 20 status credits per flight so enough to get me platinum one I believe. Just not sure if the benefits are worth it as I cant stand flying jetstar.

 

[haggiscat]

Go for it, Eddie.

Isn't Deathstar better than Garuda, though?

 

[Sprucegoose]

Go for it, Eddie.

Isn't Deathstar better than Garuda, though?

Be careful there. Garuda has improved considerably


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[Happy Trails]

If your QF domestic flights are in Y and seat selection is important to you then maybe.
Hard to see what else it has to offer you.

 

[Awesom Andy]

If you are based in SYD or MEL (or regularly travel through there for your international flights), definitely go for it. The first lounges are worth it.

 

[Kangol]

If you are based in SYD or MEL (or regularly travel through there for your international flights), definitely go for it. The first lounges are worth it.

The OP is already WP and is asking whether P1 (not WP) is worth it...

 

[medhead]

The OP is already WP and is asking whether P1 (not WP) is worth it...

But does flying Garuda give the benefits of WP? If not, switch to JQ and the first lounge can be used.


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[yo yo ma]

Would it be worth my while next year to start using Jetstar (with starter plus upgrade) instead of garuda?

I would but only you can really answer your question... can you put up with the JQ flights to gain P1?

 

[simongr]

I thought you need QF flight numbers so would the JQ flight numbers contribute to the P1 qualification?

 

[wandersen]

Does Malaysian fly the route (maybe with a connection)? They will be joining OW soon.

 

[medhead]

This year the OP is 550 short. 900 can be non QF for uber WP.


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[bossreggie]

If you need to ask......... The answer is no.

Boss

 

[EmilyHoward]

My reset date is the end of september, but I am going to fall 550 status credits shy of platinum one. My credits were earned solely on qantas domestic flights.
I had around 50 flights with garuda this year, on a route which is not flown by qantas, however it is flown by jetstar.
Would it be worth my while next year to start using Jetstar (with starter plus upgrade) instead of garuda? This would get me 20 status credits per flight so enough to get me platinum one I believe. Just not sure if the benefits are worth it as I cant stand flying jetstar.

Um YES!!!

EH

 

[Paddy55]

Go for it, Eddie.

Isn't Deathstar better than Garuda, though?

Isn't hanging better than garrotting? :shock:
What a choice to have to make, although FLounge could be the feature that would sway my decision making! Basically eat/drink sufficiently to "inoculate" yourself for the Deathstar flight ahead of you

 

[Happy Trails]

If your QF domestic flights are in Y and seat selection is important to you then maybe.
Hard to see what else it has to offer you.

On second thoughts I too am saying go for it.
May turn out to be a fizzer but better than wondering what if. And you should at least get the introductory upgrades.

 

[tomlikesbeetroot]

Have finally had some time to look at the Platinum One benefits, really doesnt seem that much better than platinum, especially for those perth based.

 

[markis10]

Have finally had some time to look at the Platinum One benefits, really doesnt seem that much better than platinum, especially for those perth based.

If you are Perth based I would question the value with Platinum vs Gold!

 

[GDV 747-24/7]

Have finally had some time to look at the Platinum One benefits, really doesnt seem that much better than platinum, especially for those perth based.

The jump in benefits from Gold to Plat is huge (primarily Flounge access). The jump in benefits from Plat to Plat1 is far smaller - particularly when you consider how many more SCs you need to achieve it.

 

[UP4014]

Hmm, yes I think Jetstar over Garuda is the way to go.

Matt