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Delta SkyTeam 2023 status match for Qantas, Virgin Australia

Jul 28, 2023, 06:59 PM

Byron, it’s the same for all the US airlines. I’m a Premier 1K with United and don’t get access to their domestic clubs even in premium cabin “First Class” similar to QF domestic business class. All airline clubs over there require a membership or a connection to an ...
British Airways A380s to get new first, business class

Jul 25, 2023, 03:31 PM

BA First is the best Business class. Think I'll continue to choose Qantas First over BA First. More room, less snotty cabin crew.The only thing BA has going for it is that it is an arrival into T5, has an Arrivals lounge and The departure lounge and First security is relatively stress free (altho...
Review: how Qantas’ new boarding groups system works

Jul 25, 2023, 03:24 PM

So I can see that this topic is REALLY important to so many of you. But I have extensive knowledge and have watched these boarding groups in action overseas. As an example, I was on a 737 by United that took 1 hour to board using the priority and boarding group system. On Monday this week I was o...
End of an era: when Qantas, Emirates will retire the A380

Jul 07, 2023, 05:29 PM

It’s a real pity ETOPs rules changed. It meant the bean counters finally had their day. The A380 is truly my first choice when I travel long haul. Spacious, higher ceilings, quiet and stable. I’m sorry to see it go
23-hour marathon: Qantas restarts New York flights

Jun 06, 2023, 07:13 AM

Qantas isn't perfect, but it's not as bad as you make it out to be. But then again, maybe I get different service and different seats? Do what I did, don't just moan about them, find another airline.

Why bother with Qantas?

Oct 12, 2022, 04:21 PM

Hi Ricardo,I was also thinking this a few months ago. And up popped UA's status match. I applied, was accepted and I have since flown more than 10 sectors with UA and it's partners...No better than Qantas. From Australia staff basically threw my tray onto my tray table on the flight to SFO. I had...
QF call centre in Australia

Oct 12, 2022, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by charlesr I am currently QF gold, but after an upcoming flight I’ll attain platinum & hopefully then be able to contact the Hobart call centre? Can someone fill me in on how this actually happens? I don’t imagine for one minute that you’re supplied with a...
BNE Premium lounge entry closed?

Jun 09, 2022, 05:11 PM

So, I am currently stuck in a massive queue for security at Brisbane domestic Qantas. Would you believe it, the premium lounge entry with the separate security is closed from 5 pm. WTF business lights tend to be around 45 6 pm do they not?And the normal security line has no separation what so eve...
Booking EK with QF points

Jun 05, 2022, 10:47 PM

Booking on other carriers using QF points seems very difficult to impossible at the moment. I even called and asked. Lovely lady on the other end was as dismayed as I was.I suppose Qantas stopped buying seats in partners during the pandemic and hasn’t beefed up their operations yet (if they...
QF SYD transfer

May 03, 2022, 07:11 AM

Thanks XWu, I was afraid of the immigration and second security wait times. Sounds like the same _hole it was 2 decades ago. What annoys me the most is that Qantas website seems to think it’s ok to have a 45min transfer!! I have to call and get it fixed to the 2 hour transfer as it’s ...