Hi to all,
My first post, here goes.
I find the situation with both QFF and Velocity each having 2 counting systems (i.e. FF points and SC) quite ridiculous in the sense that NEITHER of the systems now measure our loyalty to their FF brand.
Originally FF points were accrued for paid flights - a simple and accurate measure of loyalty. Now FF points have morphed into a multi faceted marketing tool for many products and industries. The result is that your FF points balance rarely has anything to do with how often you fly.
This was probably the reason why SC were introduced - to track loyalty of paid flights which they do. Fair enough but devoted points collectors are not being treated fairly.
My point is that the whole FF world has now become more than just flights - we are asked to hire this car, use this card, stay at this hotel, buy this petrol, respond to this offer etc etc. I don't feel that our loyalty to the particular brand of FF is being recognised. If we play the game, change our credit card, hire brand X car, stay at this hotel etc and build up our points to allow us to travel using them then I believe we are entitled to earn SC for the loyalty we have shown to the FF brand (not just the airline).
NO MATTER HOW WE GOT THE TICKET - POINTS OR CASH - WE ARE ENTITLED TO STATUS CREDITS IMHO!!!!!!
I would love to hear the communities thoughts. If you overwhelmingly agree with me then we should start lobbying the airlines to change their system.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Turffy
My first post, here goes.
I find the situation with both QFF and Velocity each having 2 counting systems (i.e. FF points and SC) quite ridiculous in the sense that NEITHER of the systems now measure our loyalty to their FF brand.
Originally FF points were accrued for paid flights - a simple and accurate measure of loyalty. Now FF points have morphed into a multi faceted marketing tool for many products and industries. The result is that your FF points balance rarely has anything to do with how often you fly.
This was probably the reason why SC were introduced - to track loyalty of paid flights which they do. Fair enough but devoted points collectors are not being treated fairly.
My point is that the whole FF world has now become more than just flights - we are asked to hire this car, use this card, stay at this hotel, buy this petrol, respond to this offer etc etc. I don't feel that our loyalty to the particular brand of FF is being recognised. If we play the game, change our credit card, hire brand X car, stay at this hotel etc and build up our points to allow us to travel using them then I believe we are entitled to earn SC for the loyalty we have shown to the FF brand (not just the airline).
NO MATTER HOW WE GOT THE TICKET - POINTS OR CASH - WE ARE ENTITLED TO STATUS CREDITS IMHO!!!!!!
I would love to hear the communities thoughts. If you overwhelmingly agree with me then we should start lobbying the airlines to change their system.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Turffy