Hi,

I am supposed to be doing a couple of business trips between SYD-NRT in the next few months.

I am aware QF and JL proides non-stop, and CX via HKG. I was leaning towards QF, but noticed there is no F cabin/service for the segment (was thinking about upgrading). Also, their 747 business seats look like these "flat, but sliding down" ones which are not my favorite.

For JL, it says "operated by JO" - I wonder if it's like JD for QF (i.e., cheap subsidiary)? Either way, probably there're lots of cutbacks in service due to JL's financial situation. CX has flat seat, but it adds connection time.

I can use JL F @ NRT and QF F lounge @ SYD due to my OW emerald status.

If I expand options to *A via AKL/SIN etc, then it makes my decision even more difficult.

Appreciate if anyone who flies/flew this segment could share his/her experience/thoughts.

Thanks in advance,