First QF Flight Since 2006 - Some Help, Please
Oct 20, 2014, 2:29 am
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First QF Flight Since 2006 - Some Help, Please
I'm new to the Qantas Forum althoughI have followed the BA Forum for a number of years. I will be taking my first QF flight since 2006 in spring next year travelling from BKK - SYD - CNS and returning via BNE - SYD - BKK. I noticed that the Business seat on the A330-300 is due to be re-furbished late 2014. Can anyone tell me if this has happened yet? If not has the seat configuration of the cabin been released yet - seems that this may be 1-2-1 - and is it the intention to re-furbish those operating on international routes first?
Finally what is the difference between Qantas Club and Business Lounges? Are they separate lounges or one and the same? If separate, as I am a business traveller can I use either even though I am not a Qantas Club member?
Many thanks.
Finally what is the difference between Qantas Club and Business Lounges? Are they separate lounges or one and the same? If separate, as I am a business traveller can I use either even though I am not a Qantas Club member?
Many thanks.
Oct 20, 2014, 2:47 am
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I don't think any A330's have been refitted yet, but yes they will be 1-2-1. First international is scheduled for January 2015 but I would suspect that will be SYD-SIN.
Domestically Qantas has two lounge types:
Qantas Club - Qantas Club members, oneworld Sapphire
Domestic Business Lounge - Business class passengers, oneworld Emerald. May use Qantas Club.
Internationally Qantas has two lounge types:
Business Lounge - Business class, oneworld Sapphire
First Lounge - First class, oneworld Emerald. May use Business Lounge.
Domestically Qantas has two lounge types:
Qantas Club - Qantas Club members, oneworld Sapphire
Domestic Business Lounge - Business class passengers, oneworld Emerald. May use Qantas Club.
Internationally Qantas has two lounge types:
Business Lounge - Business class, oneworld Sapphire
First Lounge - First class, oneworld Emerald. May use Business Lounge.
Oct 20, 2014, 3:48 am
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Thanks, Nux. Another question I meant to ask about was the transfers between SYD International and SYD Domestic - and vice versa. On both the outward and return trips I have only 2.5hrs and 2hrs 20 mins to make the transfer. The most obvious option seems to be the Qantas transfer between both. Can someone tell me more about this? Would the train transfer between terminals be better?
Oct 20, 2014, 3:53 am
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Also: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qanta...y-airport.html
The transfer bus is the better option as your luggage will be checked through.
Oct 21, 2014, 12:01 am
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More information about the seat and some timings: http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/med...off-to-landing
Oct 21, 2014, 9:26 am
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No I don't think this has been announced, but SIN will be the international launch route in January and QF want to beat Virgin's rollout for domestic routes. With one A330 being refitted every 30 days if your flight is in spring 2015 for the southern hemisphere then I think it is very unlikely you will get the new seat.