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Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I doubt it. Southwest still offers 2 bags fly free that other airlines ignore. Spirit doesn't even give 1 bag free for cheap tickets. Not that airlines or airline loyalty programs have anything in common with cruise line marketing programs. I also doubt Carnival will drop the program, although there is no reason for them to throw more money away on it. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Easiest to just dump the program. The noise will die out and money will be saved. Better to modify the shareholder obc starting with enforcing the no obc for discounted cabins like gamblers and travel agents receive. Then give progressively more obc for the more frequent, paying customers. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
They compete with each other to some degree, but have different target markets. Loyalty programs, all of them, are marketing programs and none are sustainable without change, and not for the better. John is doing exactly what he is paid to do, which is to diplomatically cram a pacifier into the mouths of noise makers. Carnival clearly gets enough repeat business or they would make changes. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
As someone who receives casino offers, I am surprised at how little mine cost, all things considered, and how many I receive. And they just keep coming. No, I don't have offers for free suites with a zillion dollars of OBC. Even better is I have received offers from cruise lines I have never sailed on, or haven't sailed in a while. I don't accept very many of them. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Think about the children who are years away from affording their own cruises. There would be disincentive for them to look at Carnival. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
To really add fuel to the fire, terminate the program and lower cruise prices across the board. Carnival is a family cruise line and if you expire points, you penalize families who can only afford to cruise every few years. Who would benefit? Live aboard gamblers who don't pay for cruises to begin with. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
It isn't a competition and there is no need for Carnival to change. Carnival doesn't want cruisers who cruise for perks/bribes. They want cruisers who like the brand. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
It was designed based on points, and not necessarily nights onboard. VIFP Points may not be awarded for certain charters and/or non-revenue fares, as reasonably determined by CCL. -
Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
The plan is nothing, planning is everything. Be sure and check the weather forecast in advance. I booked some excursions on the ship, knowing there was a good chance they would be canceled. But we had $1900 or so in non-refundable OBC to burn through and we tried. Still ended up with gift cards from Cherry on Top to zero it out -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Staying in business and out of jail is what it is all about. Ask Bernie Madoff. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Bingo. Carnival wants repeat cruisers and clearly gets them. The urban legend is convenient cover for those who overvalue themselves. Nobody is irreplaceable, and some need to be -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Then we agree. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
I am amused by those who complain about having to pick up a free gift, and then complain about the gift.- 158 replies
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Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Thank you. But still, some resources are now being reallocated. Flight attendants don't have the juice that pilots have, so may not end up with similar perks. Not saying that employees don't deserve more, especially considering the compensation upper mismanagement receives. -
Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Pictures of cats. And a few of Carnival Miracle.
BlerkOne replied to BlerkOne's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
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Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
One of the concessions made in the new contracts is more first class seats reserved for non-rev crew, and so fewer available for even the tip toppest of tiers. Some of the perks for paying customers are now perks for employees. They don't have a choice. I think American is the easiest to buy status on without having to fly the airline. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
The good old days still exist on Princess. They still count cruises or cruise days toward loyalty levels. -
Never seen this many plats and diamonds on a cruise
BlerkOne replied to Eli_6's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
On my current cruise, they simply handed me $25 cash, which is just as good as money. They can keep the tournaments. You are correct that all cruise lines have cut back on loyalty programs. No program is sustanable without change.