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In terms of number of miles to redeem - United wins hands down.
United also wins in terms of legroom. In terms of ease of reaching most Australian cities (ie not Sydney or Melbourne) then Qantas wins hands down - to get to other capitals on a United ticket you would need to travel via NZ on Air New Zealand and if you are going anywhere else (including Canberra the national capital) then you'll be on at least one Qantas leg. Qantas has inflight personal entertainment in economy but less legroom (far less in fact so can be uncomfortable unless you are actually short). Of course you can redeem Continental and US Airways miles for Qantas flights so for most potential seats US Airways might be better (although any flight will cost more miles). Delta & Northwest are not real options since it costs 100,000 miles for an economy ticket WAS-SYD and you will have to fly Korean Air via Korea.... Lastly - there are far more Qantas flights per day between the US and Australia the any of the others (and Qantas has something like 80% market share) so more seats (for purchase) and more flexibility in flights (plus the convenience of direct flights from California to Brisbane and Melbourne as well as Sydney) Of course if you join the Qantas Club you get good benefits with American and BA (in club lounges anyway) and can experience Qantas Clubs which are really nice....... |
Originally Posted by Bucksmith2000
United, through the Star Alliance, equals the Qantas flight total. Air New Zealand has service from Los Angeles to Auckland and on to various Australian cities. My brother-in-law, an Australian now living in New Zealand, recently quit flying Qantas on international flights because he said the Qantas FF program was so inferior to United/Star Alliance.
in my openion United is best as an all rounder... Last minute award availibility and also no extra last minute charges for award tickets... infact i used an award ticket to sydney over the last thanksgiving holiday... |
Originally Posted by backincoach
Having made the trip a number of times, a factor to consider is UAL's Economy Plus seating. Even if she is an infrequent flyer, she should still be able to qualify for Premier status, and thus get the extra seating space provided. It can make a very long trip bearable.
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Don't you love it when new posters start these threads, and then don't come back and acknowledge the responses?
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Originally Posted by EdisonCarter
One additional coach seating factor to consider: Qantas has individual seatback video screens on their 747s, and United doesn't.
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There's a new UA bonus miles promotion from the US to Australia during March and April.
Just a coincidence...? ;) |
Originally Posted by boazs
There's a new UA bonus miles promotion from the US to Australia during March and April.
Just a coincidence...? ;) |
Originally Posted by itsme
Got the details (a link?) on that promo?
Registration: http://www.united.com/offer/mpd536 |
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