Platinum membership is the holy grail of frequent flyers looking to derive maximum benefit from their airline points. But is it worth it?
Platinum membership is the holy grail of frequent flyers looking to derive maximum benefit from their airline points.
At the airport, Platinum members receive priority check-in and boarding, fast track security clearance, priority baggage handling and extra baggage allowance. On a stopover, when the connecting flight is aboard Qantas, Jetstar, Emirates, China Eastern or a oneworld member airline, Platinum flyers can use the business lounge no matter which class they’re flying.
Solitaire PPS Club members get porter check-in service at Changi Terminal 2, or the first class check-in reception at Changi Terminal 3; the private immigration counter at Changi Airport on departure and preferential access to saver award availability redemption. It might not sound impressive but it comes on top of a swag of perks that apply to the lower membership tiers.
Benefits that apply to membership categories lower down the ladder include free onboard Wi-Fi; access to selected worldwide lounges; excess baggage allowance; priority boarding, phone service and waitlist. The main advantages of Emirates Platinum over Gold are the Gold partner nomination, free and discounted upgrades and access to the Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai.At least 150,000 Tier Miles and one qualifying flight in Emirates first or business class.
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