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Originally Posted by DFWFairy
(Post 30802370)
On our AKL-SYD, we got the old version instead of the originally booked new lie-flat. Fine. But on the way back, although we were on the one with new seats, they downgraded us to Y. And they did not tell us at check-in but had to call us over just before boarding. This is our first time flying QF. They suck.
In any case, it’s no different to the sort of treatment you can get on AA or UA from time to time. |
Originally Posted by DFWFairy
(Post 30802370)
On our AKL-SYD, we got the old version instead of the originally booked new lie-flat. Fine. But on the way back, although we were on the one with new seats, they downgraded us to Y. And they did not tell us at check-in but had to call us over just before boarding. This is our first time flying QF. They suck.
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We arrived at MEL check-in counter 2 hours before our flights. Issued boarding passes in J with the same seat assignments previously booked. Nothing was said to us at that time. Just before boarding, they called 4 people, including us and explained to us there had been a change in the aircraft (with the new business class config) and that we were downgraded. A$350 comp for each of us. This was ticketed using BA award. When we booked the flight 6 months ago, it showed a new 1-2-1 config seat map, later it was changed to 2-2-2 and apparently the actual flight changed back to the new ac. It's frustrating that they played this game on our way over to Sydney and we ended up in the old business seat. |
Originally Posted by DFWFairy
(Post 30809166)
We arrived at MEL check-in counter 2 hours before our flights. Issued boarding passes in J with the same seat assignments previously booked. Nothing was said to us at that time. Just before boarding, they called 4 people, including us and explained to us there had been a change in the aircraft (with the new business class config) and that we were downgraded. A$350 comp for each of us. This was ticketed using BA award. When we booked the flight 6 months ago, it showed a new 1-2-1 config seat map, later it was changed to 2-2-2 and apparently the actual flight changed back to the new ac. It's frustrating that they played this game on our way over to Sydney and we ended up in the old business seat. |
The difference in price between economy and business fares can vary depending on dates and the type of economy or business ticket bought. For example buying a cheap sale fare or a business flex fare for 4 April is as follows.
MEL/AKL economy fares range from $268 to $663. Business fares range from $773 to $1,168. The difference is as low as $110, or as high as $900. |
I am considering to change my SYD-HKG flight to QF117 two weeks from now. While seat map shows 1-2-1 on A333, I am quite worried that I would end up on EBG. Given it is only two weeks from now, how safe am I? I am currently ticketed on the morning A380 flight and is a redemption ticket.
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I would have said pretty safe a few days ago given it appeared EBG had been relegated to Domestic and NZ duties for over a week.
But it's now done Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong (117/118) over the last three days. EBE is well overdue to return to service but who knows whether EBG will replace it. |
And another service to HKG today, that's two days in a row. How could they compete with CX on the HKG route with such inconsistent products?
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Originally Posted by Chatter
(Post 30849570)
And another service to HKG today, that's two days in a row. How could they compete with CX on the HKG route with such inconsistent products?
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CNS-MEL cancellation may make change things up @ps107 ... of course you can track historical routes here:
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHEBG https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ebg |
I survived. Got EBG but actually somehow had one of my best plane sleeps ever so can't really complain. The seat beside me was vacant so the aisle access issue was irrelevant, thankfully.
I overheard a few people disappointed it wasn't an A380. I purposely chose the A330 flight but wasn't counting on losing against the 1:28 odds :rolleyes: |
People who obviously don't look at the aircraft operating when booking.
QF35/36 and 37/38 are different, albeit for best connections to QF1/2 you need 330 one way, 380 the other. |
On my onward flight to Auckland, someone else said it looks bigger than usual and asked if it was first class. Must have been expecting a 737. Or maybe they'd also just been on EBG :D
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Originally Posted by ps107
(Post 31030250)
I survived. Got EBG but actually somehow had one of my best plane sleeps ever so can't really complain. ...
While the newer 'Business Suite' looks nicer, it is somewhat cramped. (But the 'suite' certainly has more storage.) |
Density wise the new Suite is similar to SkyBedI.
but you get a fully flat bed and more side room, at the expense of leg space and pitch (distance to seat in front) |
Does anyone know if the 332 with business suite does the MEL/BNE run with any sort of regularity ?
How about in the other direction (BNE/MEL) ? Cheers |
Originally Posted by Nizar
(Post 31277439)
Does anyone know if the 332 with business suite does the MEL/BNE run with any sort of regularity ?
How about in the other direction (BNE/MEL) ? Cheers |
Originally Posted by thesentinel
(Post 23993645)
Assuming the 330s won't get to LAX?
Anyway, the 330s will possibly never make it to LAX. When QF fly to LAX, they normally go via the Pacific. If the 330s were used on this route, they'd have to make a stopover or two in the Pacific, and I'm not even sure if such airports like PPT, NAN, NOU, etc. can handle a 330. It was a good idea that QF chose such aircraft like the 744, 388, 789, and if we go back further into the golden times, e.g. 1970s-2000s they used the "most advanced" aircraft at the time, such as the 743, 742, 74S, 701, 703, etc. |
QF used to send A330s to LAX (and onward to JFK) with a stop in Auckland.
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Originally Posted by lucas.zhu
(Post 31308361)
...and I'm not even sure if such airports like PPT, NAN, NOU, etc. can handle a 330.
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Originally Posted by lucas.zhu
(Post 31308361)
Hi, it's Lucas here, aka "Mr. Muck-up" (after what happened in a particular thread that had to be shut down).
Anyway, the 330s will possibly never make it to LAX. When QF fly to LAX, they normally go via the Pacific. If the 330s were used on this route, they'd have to make a stopover or two in the Pacific, and I'm not even sure if such airports like PPT, NAN, NOU, etc. can handle a 330. |
Originally Posted by lucas.zhu
(Post 31308361)
Hi, it's Lucas here, aka "Mr. Muck-up" (after what happened in a particular thread that had to be shut down).
Anyway, the 330s will possibly never make it to LAX. When QF fly to LAX, they normally go via the Pacific. If the 330s were used on this route, they'd have to make a stopover or two in the Pacific, and I'm not even sure if such airports like PPT, NAN, NOU, etc. can handle a 330. It was a good idea that QF chose such aircraft like the 744, 388, 789, and if we go back further into the golden times, e.g. 1970s-2000s they used the "most advanced" aircraft at the time, such as the 743, 742, 74S, 701, 703, etc. And this issue is totally OT from the thread title. |
EBG appears not to have moved in the last seven days. Does this mean it's finally in for some TLC?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ebg |
Originally Posted by ps107
(Post 31309391)
EBG appears not to have moved in the last seven days. Does this mean it's finally in for some TLC?
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/vh-ebg |
[mod hat] I have deleted posts which contained a discussion which was not advancing our knowledge of A330s getting lie flat seats. I just ask everyone to take a deep breath, and behave. [/mod hat]
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Pretty certain that EBG is finally getting lie flat seats (and inflight Internet).
Should be back soon. |
I'm just asking, is there a section in FT where people can talk about government planes and that sort? If so, where can I find it?
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Originally Posted by lucas.zhu
(Post 31325012)
I'm just asking, is there a section in FT where people can talk about government planes and that sort? If so, where can I find it?
And passengers do not get frequent flyer miles/points for flights on government aircraft. Have a look here ---> https://www.pprune.org/ |
EBG now back in service with the new seats.
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Apologies for the ignorance, does this now mean all the A330s (-300s and -200s) have the new(ish) lie-flat seats?
I'm looking at HKG-BNE in Feb 2020 and the seatmap currently shows 1-2-1, but having read about some late switches to older config, wanted to ask. |
Yes. EBG was the last aircraft with the SkyBeds.
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Originally Posted by moa999
(Post 31536685)
Yes. EBG was the last aircraft with the SkyBeds.
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