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Qantas A380 and first class returns to Melbourne

Mar 24, 2023, 03:00 PM

From Nov onwards, there are a number of Tuesdays that are showing A380 - sometimes only on the return leg ex-LAX, possibly allowing for A380's rotating through the LAX maintenance facility. That may well change over the coming months, but I'm currently booked on A380 one of the Tuesdays LAX-...
Qantas A380 and first class returns to Melbourne

Mar 22, 2023, 07:27 PM

Sure - point taken, but you need to ask why soo people are grumpy / annoyed with QF. For the price you currently have to pay, I think by any reasonable measure that should come with some expectation of a good experience; especially compared to what we mostly agree is a better experience on compet...
Qantas A380 and first class returns to Melbourne

Mar 20, 2023, 05:46 PM

Looking at the schedules, it appears to be loaded currently as 4 days a week - Mon/Tues/Thurs/Sat.I have already booked in F for Nov, but this is their last chance to get it right. If I have any more poor service outcomes or last minute schedule changes, they have lost me for good. I have been ve...
El Al to launch non-stop flights to Melbourne

Mar 16, 2023, 10:37 PM

Yes, El Al are known for their strict security procedures, but I would rather fly with an airline that has done detailed security checks, rather than some others who are "less diligent".
Qantas puts one sale thousands of seats to book with points

Feb 25, 2023, 08:16 PM

Update - after the initial "Error 500" frustrations, I was able later the same night to snag return LAX in F during Oct. Bit of a challenge trying to find F availability both directions to sync up with my preferred dates, but some weeks ex-SYD had 4 or 5 days in a row with F availability. Seemed ...

Status credits on QF flights on Emirates planes

Apr 18, 2023, 08:47 PM

I flew it a couple of weeks ago SYD-CHC and no points as yet, but on my return CHC-SYD flight late last week I got credited QFF points and SC's within 3 days. The correct QF8766 / QF8765 codeshares were showing on my tickets and boarding passes, so might need to wait a bit more before the minimum...
EK Australia to Asia Routes

Nov 26, 2022, 02:21 AM

The DXB-Asia-Australia stopover flights have not restarted on EK metal, and currently only direct from DXB-Australia. The EK and QF rewards availability to/from Australia is almost non-existent due to high demand and low supply (especially premium cabins), and not expected to change much over the...
Points for Emirates flights

Oct 30, 2022, 01:07 PM

There were a handful of EK redemption seats for non-peak travel periods, but they have mostly been snapped up. Ex-Australia, they have not released any more, which in part is driven by demand - why make a points seat available when you can currently sell it for a premium price, It's more a recipr...
Lifetime Platinum

Oct 26, 2022, 09:30 PM

I am also LTG and bounce between Plat / P1, but I have also given up on QF due in part to the unrealistic LTP goal that really doesn't offer me anything I value. I get into the lounge based on ticketed class of travel anyway, regardless of any status. After repeated frustrations with QF cancellat...
Qantas cancels more A380 flights

Aug 27, 2022, 05:36 PM

Was scheduled to fly A380 First SYD-LAX next week, but got a call today from QF Premium Concierge to say that A380 is being pulled from the LAX schedule until at least later in Sept now.This is the 3rd time I have had disruption for this sector due to cancelling of A380 ops. Mr Joyce, I would sug...