Originally Posted by steve32
Yeah, I read in other topic that Qantas likes to switch their 3-class 744 for a 2-class on that flight.
I am not aware of QF switching their 744 for a 743 on that route (HKG-SYD). In fact they are more likely to switch the 333 for a 767 on the 188/189.
QF NB however would be the person to confirm.
Going HKG - BKK - SYD would mean that you would probably have to take CX 713 which is the morning flight as I am not sure a 45 min connection time is legal (although I could be wrong) and then take the flight from BKK to SYD. It effectively doubles the total journey time compared to going from HKG direct to SYD. I don't think I would ever do that to my mother!
Even if you got her on the later flight, it still adds an extra 4 hours to a 9 hour journey!
If this was a mileage run I would understand, but if it is a family member on an award ticket who has an opportunity to fly two very decent (both definitely in the world top half dozen anyhow) carriers on a direct service, I know what I would do.