SteveH2508 Posted August 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2015 This is a slightly tongue-in-cheek post to gather opinions as to whether Latitudes points should be able to be removed and in what circumstances. It was inspired by another thread about people missing the ship at a port and wondering whether they would get their points for their (incomplete) cruise. It could morph into a discussion about whether the current system is sustainable; should NCL consider the HAL method of getting points for on-board spend; etc.. How about as a starter: If you remove the DSC for a day, you lose the Latitude point(s) for that day (unless you have a verifiable service issue)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted August 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2015 It sounds like a bookkeeping headache for the cruise. Of course those who cut their cruise short get their points. They still paid for the points. If they got part of the money back, then maybe they should have to forfeit points. At the end of the day you don't get much so what difference does it really make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted August 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What is the purpose of this question to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What is the purpose of this question to begin with. It's a slow day in London. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Tequila? Posted August 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Maybe the points should have an expiration date. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 24, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted August 24, 2015 It's a slow day in London. :D Test series has finished:D - I thought that some of the usual culprits on here might be missing something to scribble on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissLe Posted August 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2015 On a serious note though, I am pretty amazed at how generous the loyalty schemes have remained in the industry. When compared to the aviation and hotel sector where the programmes seem to be the first target in cost saving. For example, The free drinks on RCL in the diamond lounge surely must lose significant bar revenue. NCL seem to have one of the more reserved and sensible reward schemes. I can't help thinking that it will just take one of the big boys to move the schemes to revenue based or expiration dates on points. Maybe even different points for lower fares vs more flexible fares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 24, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted August 24, 2015 On a serious note though, I am pretty amazed at how generous the loyalty schemes have remained in the industry. When compared to the aviation and hotel sector where the programmes seem to be the first target in cost saving. For example, The free drinks on RCL in the diamond lounge surely must lose significant bar revenue. NCL seem to have one of the more reserved and sensible reward schemes. I can't help thinking that it will just take one of the big boys to move the schemes to revenue based or expiration dates on points. Maybe even different points for lower fares vs more flexible fares? I believe that P&O have expiry built into their top level tier and HAL have a revenue based extra (1 point for $300 OB spend I think). NCL reflects the fare point to an extent (extra points for suites). NCL's scheme is not bad (we made platinum so I am a bit biased I guess:D). They could perhaps look at a higher level (after say 200+ points). Maybe they should think about a better gift at those higher points levels e.g pass X points - get a free UBP or something for the next cruise. Just random thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted August 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Well on my last cruise with NCL the Cruise Consultant said the LAtitudes program was being updated and would show up within the year. He also hinted that it would be similar to oceania cruises. I would not be surprised they will add 2 more tiers and harder to get to :-). I am also a Platinum. Edited August 24, 2015 by qtaromar1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted August 24, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Well on my last cruise with NCL the Cruise Consultant said the LAtitudes program was being updated and would show up within the year. He also hinted that it would be similar to oceania cruises. I would not be surprised they will add 2 more tiers and harder to get to :-). I am also a Platinum. I'm for that, Oceania even has free cruises for loyal customers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted August 24, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) I'm for that, Oceania even has free cruises for loyal customers! yes but the point system if not impossible is very difficult to achieve, but agree they offer free cruises when you reach diamond level i think. If that is true then NCL would go back to the point system it used to have. It used to be like this: 1-7 cruises you were bronze 8-13 cruises you were silver 14-20 cruises you were gold 21 and above you were Platinum but this last system changed to the new one back in 2010 i believe Edited August 24, 2015 by qtaromar1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 24, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Well, we haven't even reached Gold yet but it might be interesting to add another level.... Palladium, do you think or Diamond... or both? PS. we will be Platinum after our next cruises... 25 days total, 13 in a suite, think it should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveFarris Posted August 24, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 24, 2015 it might be interesting to add another level.... Palladium, do you think or Diamond... or both? Quartz - Zero days Bronze Silver Gold Platinum: 76-99 Diamond: 100-199 Titanium: 200-299 Dilithium: 300-399 Adamantium: 400-499 Tanzanite: 500+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Don Posted August 24, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Quartz - Zero daysBronze Silver Gold Platinum: 76-99 Diamond: 100-199 Titanium: 200-299 Dilithium: 300-399 Adamantium: 400-499 Tanzanite: 500+ Thank you, I laughed out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 24, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Well, we haven't even reached Gold yet but it might be interesting to add another level.... Palladium, do you think or Diamond... or both? PS. we will be Platinum after our next cruises... 25 days total, 13 in a suite, think it should do it. One of your signature abbreviations is amiss. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 25, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Quartz - Zero daysBronze Silver Gold Platinum: 76-99 Diamond: 100-199 Titanium: 200-299 Dilithium: 300-399 Adamantium: 400-499 Tanzanite: 500+ Nah - gold-pressed latinum - it will take to the 24th century to reach that level:eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggitt Posted August 25, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Quartz - Zero daysBronze Silver Gold Platinum: 76-99 Diamond: 100-199 Titanium: 200-299 Dilithium: 300-399 Adamantium: 400-499 Tanzanite: 500-1000 Unobtainium 1000+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misskitty72 Posted August 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Oh, I know! How about issuing "citations" for annoying passengers. And then they have to pay the ticket with their latitude points. For example... - Late returning to ship: 1 point per minute - Caught using your hands instead of serving pieces in the buffet: 10 points - Caught smoking on your balcony: 25 points - Getting drunk in public and making an ass of yourself : well, that's just priceless in my book. There could be a whole chart of penalties and NCL could post them all over the ship, even in staterooms! How about a special feature on iConcierge to report the heinous offenders? Oh, then you could reward the people who turn in the offenders with latitude points!! It would be such a fun cruise and it would keep passengers busy!! Wow, I'm a genius!! I wonder if I could get a job implementing this program on all cruise ships? P.s. if anyone thinks I'm actually serious, you can find a picture of yourself in the dictionary. Just look under "gullible" :p:p:p Edited August 25, 2015 by Misskitty72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissLe Posted August 25, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 25, 2015 P.s. if anyone thinks I'm actually serious, you can find a picture of yourself in the dictionary. Just look under "gullible" :p:p:p Latitudes infraction for that hurtful comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misskitty72 Posted August 25, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Latitudes infraction for that hurtful comment! Oh no!!! Foiled by my own creation!! I forgot to integrate an appeals process into the program!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 25, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Oh no!!! Foiled by my own creation!! I forgot to integrate an appeals process into the program!!! :D How long before an Attorney shows up offering to defend/appeal for you for a Latitudes percentage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishguy1970 Posted August 25, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Oh no!!! Foiled by my own creation!! I forgot to integrate an appeals process into the program!!! :D Good thing some of us don't cruise for the loyalty program anymore because quite frankly it means JACK to the cruise lines. I for one cruise for the itineraries and just plain comfort :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Golfer Posted August 25, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Maybe they should give points for how much you lose in the casino... :eek::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted August 25, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Maybe they should give points for how much you lose in the casino... :eek::cool: Isn't that basically what the CAS program is?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesgirl51 Posted August 25, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Oh, I know!How about issuing "citations" for annoying passengers. And then they have to pay the ticket with their latitude points. For example... - Late returning to ship: 1 point per minute - Caught using your hands instead of serving pieces in the buffet: 10 points - Caught smoking on your balcony: 25 points - Getting drunk in public and making an ass of yourself : well, that's just priceless in my book. There could be a whole chart of penalties and NCL could post them all over the ship, even in staterooms! How about a special feature on iConcierge to report the heinous offenders? Oh, then you could reward the people who turn in the offenders with latitude points!! It would be such a fun cruise and it would keep passengers busy!! Wow, I'm a genius!! I wonder if I could get a job implementing this program on all cruise ships? P.s. if anyone thinks I'm actually serious, you can find a picture of yourself in the dictionary. Just look under "gullible" :p:p:p I actually found this amusing ... How about the brig for the jerks who come on board virulently ill and spread it around. Too many cases of pneumonia to count. Awesome. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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