SYD to LAX - QF Premium or FJ Business?
Oct 23, 2017, 4:30 am
#1
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SYD to LAX - QF Premium or FJ Business?
Hey team,
I was about to book an award flight in QF Premium from SYD to LAX (via. Melbourne) but noticed that there's an available flight in Fiji Business (via. Nadi).
Considering both trips are 17 hours and feature a stopover (plus the added benefit of avoiding the Melbourne Lounge / Dungeon if flying Fiji), what is the better option?
I was about to book an award flight in QF Premium from SYD to LAX (via. Melbourne) but noticed that there's an available flight in Fiji Business (via. Nadi).
Considering both trips are 17 hours and feature a stopover (plus the added benefit of avoiding the Melbourne Lounge / Dungeon if flying Fiji), what is the better option?
Oct 23, 2017, 1:45 pm
#2
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FJ business is better. You get a sloping flat bed in the FJ A330. This by itself makes for the best ability to rest. But the small FJ fleet size means that if incase of IRROPS then the effects can be quite bad. I’d probably avoid FJ if they are offering only a 738 from SYD to NAN.
Oct 23, 2017, 2:06 pm
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Given that both options require a connection, I would definitely go for the FJ option
even FJ's business class with 48" pitch on the 3hr 50 min 737 leg to NAN is better than Qantas's premium economy seating.
With a premium economy award, I would assume that the 90 minutes to Melbourne would be in economy
Also, NAN is in the correct direction. SYD-LAX is 7488 miles ; going via NAN adds 1 mile to the distance at 7489 whilst going via Melbourne is completely in the wrong direction and adds 872 miles to the journey
I cannot see any plusses in the Qantas option
even FJ's business class with 48" pitch on the 3hr 50 min 737 leg to NAN is better than Qantas's premium economy seating.
With a premium economy award, I would assume that the 90 minutes to Melbourne would be in economy
Also, NAN is in the correct direction. SYD-LAX is 7488 miles ; going via NAN adds 1 mile to the distance at 7489 whilst going via Melbourne is completely in the wrong direction and adds 872 miles to the journey
I cannot see any plusses in the Qantas option
Oct 24, 2017, 1:51 am
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As in business, you will also be able to access the Tabua Club lounge in Nadi during the stopover. Currently in a temporary location, but the new lounge is due to open soon and will be interesting to see what that is like.
And, if you had ever had a thought to visit Fiji, I think you could do a longer stopover in Nadi for no extra cost, but might need a phone call to QF or FJ to book.
And, if you had ever had a thought to visit Fiji, I think you could do a longer stopover in Nadi for no extra cost, but might need a phone call to QF or FJ to book.
Oct 24, 2017, 3:04 pm
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As in business, you will also be able to access the Tabua Club lounge in Nadi during the stopover. Currently in a temporary location, but the new lounge is due to open soon and will be interesting to see what that is like.
And, if you had ever had a thought to visit Fiji, I think you could do a longer stopover in Nadi for no extra cost, but might need a phone call to QF or FJ to book.
And, if you had ever had a thought to visit Fiji, I think you could do a longer stopover in Nadi for no extra cost, but might need a phone call to QF or FJ to book.
IIRC Fiji has very high taxes that would be triggered if there was a stop over.
Oct 24, 2017, 5:28 pm
#7
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I'd say FJ Business.
If you don't book a stop over you should also be fine in the event of delays.
In the past, FJ has rebooked anyone going from either BNE, SYD or MEL to the US on Qantas Business when there has been a large delay.
If you don't book a stop over you should also be fine in the event of delays.
In the past, FJ has rebooked anyone going from either BNE, SYD or MEL to the US on Qantas Business when there has been a large delay.
Oct 24, 2017, 11:09 pm
#9
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Just did the FJ trip to LAX and had a stop over in NAN travelling J last month. It was a really good trip. Plane was spotless. Best breakfast we have ever had before landing in LAX. We booked FF and the taxes were significantly cheaper than QF.
Do not hesitate to use FJ in J.
Do not hesitate to use FJ in J.
Oct 25, 2017, 3:31 pm
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Oct 25, 2017, 6:16 pm
#12
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I'd take the FJ flight rather than fly via Melbourne for PE. If it was a direct outbound flight from SYD I'd take that over the stopover in NAN, even in PE. Coming back I'd want the bed.