maximize miles in australia
Jul 27, 2006 | 11:25 am
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The exact CX wording in the current rules is:
So I can see that their interpretation is defensible.
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Within Australia only one Nonstop/Single plane service flight is permitted between the following points BNE/CNS/SYD/MEL - PER MEL/SYD - DRW MEL/SYD - BME
Jul 27, 2006 | 11:39 am
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Originally Posted by christep
...So I can see that their interpretation is defensible.
Thanks, not killing the mesenger here, just expressing frustration at seeing another rule that takes a step back, more restrictive.
Oct 4, 2007 | 8:01 am
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Longest routes within OZ/NZ are;
ADL-AKL
SYD-PER
PER-CBR
BME-PER
SYD-DRW
SYD-PER on a 743 will probably give you the most comfortable ride if your doing it for the sake of miles and not to visit anywhere. SYD-PER-CBR makes for a nice run, or SYD-PER//BME-SYD is a nice open jaw leg.
ADL-AKL
SYD-PER
PER-CBR
BME-PER
SYD-DRW
SYD-PER on a 743 will probably give you the most comfortable ride if your doing it for the sake of miles and not to visit anywhere. SYD-PER-CBR makes for a nice run, or SYD-PER//BME-SYD is a nice open jaw leg.
Oct 4, 2007 | 10:24 am
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A new route has started up, BNE-KTA, one flight a week on Tuesdays - comes in at 2334 miles. The biggest downside is the plane continues on to PER, rather than turning around, so no same day turn-around is possible (same with the KTA-BNE flight - the plane comes from PER, so leaves before the BNE flight arrives). But if you want to fly cross-country with a bunch of miners (rather than minors), this is the flight to take!
Oct 5, 2007 | 6:53 am
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Yer, like QF's PER-DPS-SIN service, BNE-KTA will be operated by a 2-class 737-800 with Business and Economy, but will be sold as all-Y.
I believe BNE-KTA will become the longest nonstop flight operated in Australia now in terms of time spent on the plane (about 5hrs 25mins) and distance (3758km).
Regards
I believe BNE-KTA will become the longest nonstop flight operated in Australia now in terms of time spent on the plane (about 5hrs 25mins) and distance (3758km).
Regards
Oct 5, 2007 | 9:36 pm
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BNE-KTA?? I have to admit I am a bit airport code illiterate. For a moment I thought Dave (thedocta) had managed to convince QF to fly from Brisbane to Greater Katoomba International Airport. 
But now it seems I could use the real BNE-KTA flight on my next DONE4 as SYD-BNE-KTA-PER-SYD.
But now it seems I could use the real BNE-KTA flight on my next DONE4 as SYD-BNE-KTA-PER-SYD.
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Oct 6, 2007 | 8:17 pm
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But at least you would get business seats. But most probably only Economy status credits. The mileage difference is negligible.
Oct 6, 2007 | 8:49 pm
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I'd imagine SYD-BNE-DRW-PER-SYD would be a better bet - both from miles earnt and D class the whole way.
That being said, I note that QF are selling Business Class fares on BNE-KTA on their website, with a note after selecting it that it's Economy Class service - not sure what you're getting for your extra money then!
That being said, I note that QF are selling Business Class fares on BNE-KTA on their website, with a note after selecting it that it's Economy Class service - not sure what you're getting for your extra money then!
Oct 7, 2007 | 4:30 am
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Oct 9, 2007 | 7:32 am
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Bringing a good old thread back to life...
Now, with all the current restrictions as to the OZ transcons what do you think the max is? Specifically, I'm toying with the idea of a DONE4 entering the region in AKL and leaving it on one of the QF one-stops to LHR (i.e. SYD or MEL). I will have 3 segments left by then
The best I have so far is AKL-MEL-PHE-MEL->LHR
AKL-MEL 1640 2050 2460 ~swp-~swp QF 734 (jy), QF 73H (jy)
MEL-PHE 1974 2468 2961 ~swp-~swp QF 73H (jy)
PHE-MEL 1974 2468 2961 ~swp-~swp QF 73H (jy)
Can this be improved on?
PS I might take one more segment out of the rest of the itinerary and add it here if it makes it more lucrative. So your ideas of the optimum 4-segment itinerary in SWP are welcome, too
Now, with all the current restrictions as to the OZ transcons what do you think the max is? Specifically, I'm toying with the idea of a DONE4 entering the region in AKL and leaving it on one of the QF one-stops to LHR (i.e. SYD or MEL). I will have 3 segments left by then
The best I have so far is AKL-MEL-PHE-MEL->LHR
AKL-MEL 1640 2050 2460 ~swp-~swp QF 734 (jy), QF 73H (jy)
MEL-PHE 1974 2468 2961 ~swp-~swp QF 73H (jy)
PHE-MEL 1974 2468 2961 ~swp-~swp QF 73H (jy)
Can this be improved on?
PS I might take one more segment out of the rest of the itinerary and add it here if it makes it more lucrative. So your ideas of the optimum 4-segment itinerary in SWP are welcome, too