LHR - SIN "C" class BA or QF
Apr 12, 2008 | 3:05 pm
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LHR - SIN "C" class BA or QF
Have always flown F on this route and will fly C this trip this coming week.
I'm booked on BA at 2130 but now I find I could make the QF flight at 1215, but I'll go for the best seat, basically for sleeping and privacy.
Comments?
I'm booked on BA at 2130 but now I find I could make the QF flight at 1215, but I'll go for the best seat, basically for sleeping and privacy.
Comments?
Apr 12, 2008 | 3:45 pm
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I'd go for the QF flight, but that's just because I don't like the New New New Club world seats on BA. Lots of folks will probably differ because they don't like the QF "wedgie" seats, but they don't bother me.
Apr 12, 2008 | 8:03 pm
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Thanks
Thanks for the comments so far - I'm still hoping for more.
Bed time here, but in the morning, I will make a decision, and it's looking like QF.
FYI - Looked at expertflyer and became confused. This is a code share and BA and QF show different availability and different seating.
Any suggestions on best C seat on QF?
Thanks
Bed time here, but in the morning, I will make a decision, and it's looking like QF.
FYI - Looked at expertflyer and became confused. This is a code share and BA and QF show different availability and different seating.
Any suggestions on best C seat on QF?
Thanks
Apr 12, 2008 | 8:40 pm
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BA and QF each codeshare on the other's flights between LHR and Australia (except via HKG no BA codeshare). The middle of day flight is operated by QF.
I prefer upper deck exit row or failing that lower deck inner aisle seat.
I prefer upper deck exit row or failing that lower deck inner aisle seat.
Apr 13, 2008 | 1:20 am
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Afterthought: (Perhaps you meant that only QF flies via HKG.)
Last edited by satprof; Apr 13, 2008 at 1:23 am Reason: Afterthought
Apr 13, 2008 | 2:13 am
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I find the lunctime departure ex LHR very bad for jet lag - you arrive at 7am when your body just wants to sleep.
BA's seat is better for sleeping, though QF gets the nod - just - for sitting and reading. BA is certainly much more private. Catering, wine etc better on QF for sure.
BA's seat is better for sleeping, though QF gets the nod - just - for sitting and reading. BA is certainly much more private. Catering, wine etc better on QF for sure.
Apr 13, 2008 | 11:05 am
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If it is miles your collecting, don't forget that you no longer get a bonus on BA flights when crediting to AA which makes QF a more compelling option.
Apr 13, 2008 | 3:01 pm
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Apr 16, 2008 | 10:37 am
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If you want to sleep and save on hotel cost : Upper Deck on BA.
If you want to Watch Movies and possibly pay for an extra days hotel in Singapore and get additional AA miles : Then go QF.
If you want to Watch Movies and possibly pay for an extra days hotel in Singapore and get additional AA miles : Then go QF.
Apr 16, 2008 | 10:53 am
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Food & service is significantly better on QF. I find the new BA seats to be very narrow. The only way I may consider the BA flight is if I was traveling alone since the BA seats seem a bit more private. Overall, however QF is a significantly better airline IMO.