SYD-MEL flight Qs
Jan 30, 2019, 8:37 am
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SYD-MEL flight Qs
I'm looking to book SYD-MEL in September on QF459 18:00 which is currently operated by an A330-200. The seat map is showing as 1-2-1 so I assume this is the 'new' lie-flat seating.
Some questions:
Some questions:
- Is there a decent enough chance of this sticking as a A330 rather than a B737? I have no experience with Qantas' schedule changes, but e.g. I know BA sends a 777 pretty reliably to Madrid on a certain flight which I'd be reasonably confident in booking.
- What sort of cadence are the schedules set, would there be more confidence when the (southern) winter schedule starts circa April?
- Is there any difference in the product between the A330-200 and A330-300 when both are showing 1-2-1 seating?
- As a BA Gold what lounges could we use in SYD and MEL, assume we're not restricted by being on a domestic flight?
Jan 30, 2019, 8:47 am
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I'll let QF regulars handle (1) and (2).
(3) No significant difference. The only difference is in the seat material/upholstery: all the -300 birds have fabric upholstery, whereas the -200 ones have a mix of fabric and leather, though domestic flights tend to see more of the latter.
(4) You would be eligible for the "Domestic Business Lounges", the highest class of lounge available to domestic travelers. You will not have access to the international departures area and any of the lounges (e.g. F lounges) there.
(3) No significant difference. The only difference is in the seat material/upholstery: all the -300 birds have fabric upholstery, whereas the -200 ones have a mix of fabric and leather, though domestic flights tend to see more of the latter.
(4) You would be eligible for the "Domestic Business Lounges", the highest class of lounge available to domestic travelers. You will not have access to the international departures area and any of the lounges (e.g. F lounges) there.
Jan 30, 2019, 8:56 am
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I'll let QF regulars handle (1) and (2).
(3) No significant difference. The only difference is in the seat material/upholstery: all the -300 birds have fabric upholstery, whereas the -200 ones have a mix of fabric and leather, though domestic flights tend to see more of the latter.
(4) You would be eligible for the "Domestic Business Lounges", the highest class of lounge available to domestic travelers. You will not have access to the international departures area and any of the lounges (e.g. F lounges) there.
(3) No significant difference. The only difference is in the seat material/upholstery: all the -300 birds have fabric upholstery, whereas the -200 ones have a mix of fabric and leather, though domestic flights tend to see more of the latter.
(4) You would be eligible for the "Domestic Business Lounges", the highest class of lounge available to domestic travelers. You will not have access to the international departures area and any of the lounges (e.g. F lounges) there.
Jan 30, 2019, 11:50 am
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Jan 30, 2019, 12:40 pm
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These flights have a wheels up - wheels down flying time of 60 ~ 70 minutes. This route is a very busy commuter run. For a 18:00 departure the Qantas Club & the slightly better domestic Business lounge will be very crowded.
Jan 30, 2019, 12:43 pm
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Jan 30, 2019, 2:45 pm
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I'm looking to book SYD-MEL in September on QF459 18:00 which is currently operated by an A330-200. The seat map is showing as 1-2-1 so I assume this is the 'new' lie-flat seating.
Some questions:
Some questions:
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- As a BA Gold what lounges could we use in SYD and MEL, assume we're not restricted by being on a domestic flight?
Regards,
BD
Jan 30, 2019, 5:51 pm
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I'm looking to book SYD-MEL in September on QF459 18:00 which is currently operated by an A330-200. The seat map is showing as 1-2-1 so I assume this is the 'new' lie-flat seating.
Some questions:
Some questions:
- Is there a decent enough chance of this sticking as a A330 rather than a B737? I have no experience with Qantas' schedule changes, but e.g. I know BA sends a 777 pretty reliably to Madrid on a certain flight which I'd be reasonably confident in booking.
- What sort of cadence are the schedules set, would there be more confidence when the (southern) winter schedule starts circa April?
- Is there any difference in the product between the A330-200 and A330-300 when both are showing 1-2-1 seating?
- As a BA Gold what lounges could we use in SYD and MEL, assume we're not restricted by being on a domestic flight?
Only PER - east coast flights (and now peak season CNS flights) are generally guaranteed A330s
Jan 30, 2019, 6:47 pm
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“Leather” seats work well for the airline ‘coz they are easy to clean - especially good for domestic short turn flights. I think pax comfort is secondary in the airline’s mind. I’d be pretty sure that they are “fake leather”. I’d choose fabric seats any day if available.
Jan 30, 2019, 7:00 pm
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Jan 31, 2019, 1:23 am
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