Wednesday 30 April 2014

How not to respond to a customer suggestion ...


Did Virgin actually read my suggestion? ... (hint: read from the bottom)

Membership number: 2101*****2

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Original Message:
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Subject : RED - 2101*****2 - Suggestion - Other
From ID : 8650013783
Name Surname : QMAN SYDNEY
From Email : info@velocityfrequentflyer.comDate : 2014-04-15 13:49:54.0
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QMAN SYDNEY wrote:
Submitted on: 15 Apr 2014 - 13:49
First Name: Alan
Last Name: MacLean
Email Address: scott@nulinkanalytics.com.au Phone: 0419504588
Velocity Member: Yes
Velocity Number: 2101*****2
Velocity Tier: R
Type of Feedback: Suggestion
Relating To: Other
Reference Number: Not Entered


Summary: Lounge access


Message: Hi. I am a Lounge member, and have been for some years, at an annual cost of $400 . 

My suggestion is that you give Lounge members access to the priority check-in queue at the general check-in area. 

I'm pretty sure I can use the AirNZ priority check-in queue when flying with them, by virtue of my Virgin Lounge membership, so it seems inconsistent that I cannot have the same when flying Virgin.