Originally Posted by
CSquared
Does anyone have experience flying Alaska alliance partner, Qantas, recently? In the past, I thought I've gotten free seat selection when booking a fare on Qantas. Maybe not, it's been a while, but I thought I did. When I go in to choose a seat, it does ask me to pay. For a regular Economy seat, seems like that's all they have even though seatguru says they have premium economy, I don't see those seats on Qantas' seat map. If it's showing me a seat price, then I assume I have to pay to select a seat? And all economy seats seem the same - no better seats in the front - not sure if anyone knows for sure.
Another random question... I begin my flight on a short AA flight to LAX for the Qantas flight. I think it's a smaller regional jet, so may be one of those where you can drop your bags airside as you board - not sure. If I choose to carry on my roller-bag on the first AA leg (and plan on checking it for the Qantas segment), can I check that same bag when I get to LAX with no problem, even though I started my journey in another city? Because it's a short flight, I rather not check it just to minimize the chance of a lost bag into LAX.
What fare booking class?
When the flight gets to ~80% QF seat selection can be paused. Look at T-80hrs
Premium Economy is separate class, so will not show for your seat selection.
QF does not have MCE - economy plus. Exit row seats have a fee for every one, including OWE (top status)
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/travel-...selection.html
Seat reservations
You can select your seat on Qantas operated flights
+ any time after making your booking. The earlier you select your seat, the more choice you have. Simply select your seats on qantas.com or via the Qantas App.
Standard seat selection is complimentary when:
- travelling on any Qantas operated domestic service,
- travelling internationally in Economy on a Saver or Flex fare,
- travelling internationally in First, Business or Premium Economy,
- travelling internationally as a Platinum One, Platinum, Gold or Silver Qantas Frequent Flyer or equivalent oneworld and Emirates Skywards Frequent Flyer,
- travelling internationally as a Bronze Qantas Frequent Flyer on any Qantas operated flight departing from Australia when you book directly with Qantas,
- travelling on an Economy Classic Flight Reward, or
- on the same booking and travelling with any of the above mentioned travellers.
Standard seat selection is available for a charge if you're:
- a Bronze Frequent Flyer and your itinerary is originating outside of Australia, or
- travelling on an international Economy sale fare on Qantas operated flights.
Plus when you book directly as a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you'll enjoy added flexibility and benefits throughout your journey.
Join for free today.
AS MVP = OW Ruby = QF silver (low status)
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-bene...world-priority
Ignore seatguru. Has been poor for a long time
QF seat maps-->
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/qantas-...seat-maps.html
Aerolopa seat maps (by a FTer)---->
https://www.aerolopa.com/