CX - QF Comparison
 

Can anyone share a recent comparison of CX and QF in Business Class? The segments cites in question are HKG- SYD and SYD and HKG?

IF you can choose which is better? What ate the advantages?

Thanks,

six to one, half a dozen to the other
 

I prefer QF in general, but on that route there is not enough difference between them, IMO, to make a clear cut choice one way or the other, so I just go for the one with the schedule that suits me better that day.

Agree that they are interchangeable on that route. Similar seat comfort, similar food quality. I typically choose CX on that route because the flight I like gets into SYD just a bit earlier than the QF flight.

Schedule wise CX is better as there are triple daily flights.

QF has the 744 which I like on the UD.

Service wise CX is better IMO

Quantity of food = CX is slightly more.

CX's I Check is an excellent service where QF doesn't have.

It is a close call, but I generally like CX, also the chance of opup is higher!

I edge towards CX on this route. I prefer the Skybed (travelling alone I feel more isolated from the PAX net to me in the Skybed and it feels longer) but the food on CX is better, the G&T is better and the service is more welcoming.

The downside to me is the lack of points upgrades to F (as a QFF SG and AA Plat) in CX.

Thank you for the feedback. I have learned that those who post hear really offer great advise and worth following.

I probably will use CX as it seems to be a toss up but a slight lean to them.

Definitely prefer the Skybed over the CX J.

I think it is a long enough flight that seat comfort is #1.

That said AVOD on CX is among the best out there. So also depends on whether you plan to sleep or not.

I just flew QF/CX and BA on a Circle pacific and least liked the BA J seat- too narrow and you feel the need to use the privacy screen on BA which just make your space seem even smaller.
AVOD on CX the best- QF and BA about similar

i travel with QF and CX both J class last Dec.Depart SYD by QF return by CX.

Its depend on what you need.

Because for CX they offer 3 routes a day while QF is only 2 routes.

For the food is similar but CX better because I am Asian people CX is more match me for the Asian food.

For the seat:If i have over night flight I will choose QF because CX seat is uncomfortable when seat is full flat I found all my body is slide lower and the armrest is fixed.

For the entertainment CX offer AVOD in all route while OF only in A330 aircraft

Overall I recommend take CX because the route and entertainment.

I don't find the QF Skybed to be any more comfortable than the existing CX business class seat and I sit in both constantly. Lots of others seem to but I just don't get it.

I flew on the new BA J seat about 10 days ago JNB-LHR and it is an improvement.

No, QF AVOD is available on all 747-400s as well (in addition to the A330-300s). QF127/128 SYD-HKG-SYD is operated by 747-400s.

From http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying/travelClasses/internationalBusiness

just read form website I think they already finish update on 747-400

i am unlucky last time i took the non-avod 744

Even if the QF aircraft has AVOD there is no guarantee that it will work oand teh selection is not as good as on CX I have found.

LOL!

Reminds me of MAD-SCL-MAD on LA. Yes, the screen is there, and the AVOD is also there, but half the time or more all you get is a blank screen and a 'sorry about that' from the [nice] FA.

Cant go wrong with either
 

Its the one route where I can never quite decide between QF and CX in J. Both are excellent.

I tend to go for QF because I prefer the seats (if an overnighter) and because it makes a change from nearly always flying CX. I also like the do it yourself bar concept as well.

As for AVOD on QF in February worked fine on an A330-300. My only comment being QF and CX must source it from the same place as the English Channels for both TV and Radio were eerily similar. I even asked the Purser!

One thing you may consider I have a suspicion the Business Class FA's on Qantas are moonlighting from their regular somelier jobs. They tend to be very knowledgeble regarding Aussie wines!

What is I Check?

Cheers.

Internet Checkin

All of which tend to be very good - Aussie wines *can* be some of the best in the world!

Dave

Unfortunately the best stuff stays in the country and here in the UK we get all the cheap Aussie wines which most people in Australia would turn their noses up at.

The Australian Wine Centre
 

Sadly the best Aussies come out of the boutique houses and rarely make it further than Sydney or Melbourne.

You can try the Australian Wine Centre, they have an excellent selection and can ship worldwide. See their website www.auswine.com.au.

I also look at the wines QF offer in F and J for good ideas.

There another reason to select QF they do have the better wines, though for Champagne CX tends to get my preference.

Its a hard life.....................