Advice needed: BA or QF
Dec 13, 2004 | 12:02 pm
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Advice needed: BA or QF
Going from BKK - SYD in J, which should I take, BA or QF?
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Dec 13, 2004 | 1:01 pm
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Originally Posted by virtualtroy
What class of travel, for example?
I also would appreciate an answer to the same question with respect to F class on longhaul 744 sevice, such as LHR-SIN.
Dec 13, 2004 | 1:48 pm
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Ah yes, me scan reading as usual, missed that. Little to distinguish between BA/QF J on this route other than one bed is flat, the other is not. Food/service on QF is marginally better IMO, but that's subjective.
As for F, again, hard comparison to make. Lately I've been happy to make detours in order to pick up CX or SQ F. But if I had to make the choice, I'd go for both (QF outward and BA back).
As for F, again, hard comparison to make. Lately I've been happy to make detours in order to pick up CX or SQ F. But if I had to make the choice, I'd go for both (QF outward and BA back).
Dec 13, 2004 | 6:59 pm
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It all depend on what you place the highest priority:
Seat/Bed:
Both have flat beds on this route
QF's seat/bed is wider and longer than BA
BA's seat/bed is horozontal, while QF's is flat at a slight incline
Catering:
QF better for food, especially in J cabin
QF has better wine selection
BA has better Scotch and probably other bar offerings
Lounges:
Exactly the same lounge at both locations
IFE:
Very similar. Look at the airlines web sights for current movies that may appeal to your taste.
QF has larger screen, but further away on the back of the seat in front, unless in row 11, 16 or 23 where it swings up from the armrest. BA screen must be moved to fold out the tray at meal times.
Amenities pack:
Very similar. The current QF one is probably slight advantage, but not difference overall.
Seat/Bed:
Both have flat beds on this route
QF's seat/bed is wider and longer than BA
BA's seat/bed is horozontal, while QF's is flat at a slight incline
Catering:
QF better for food, especially in J cabin
QF has better wine selection
BA has better Scotch and probably other bar offerings
Lounges:
Exactly the same lounge at both locations
IFE:
Very similar. Look at the airlines web sights for current movies that may appeal to your taste.
QF has larger screen, but further away on the back of the seat in front, unless in row 11, 16 or 23 where it swings up from the armrest. BA screen must be moved to fold out the tray at meal times.
Amenities pack:
Very similar. The current QF one is probably slight advantage, but not difference overall.