Best route USA-SYD in J
Jul 10, 2019, 4:39 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: mostly MEL
Programs: QF WP LTG, HHonors Diamond, NZ Gold
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Of course equipment swaps are always possible.
Regards,
BD
Jul 11, 2019, 11:29 am
#20
Join Date: Aug 2018
Programs: Qantas
Posts: 85
The QF lounge at HNL is probably the worst international QF lounge in the network. And I’m including AKL.
Jul 14, 2019, 7:39 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: mostly MEL
Programs: QF WP LTG, HHonors Diamond, NZ Gold
Posts: 1,750
Jul 15, 2019, 5:28 am
#22
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
Programs: VA-PLT, QF-GLD, DL-GM, UA-ex1K, AA-exPLT, HH-DM, IHG-PLT, MR-GLD
Posts: 8,242
I only have two data points on the route, but I was thoroughly unimpressed with the DFW-SYD service. The FA were AWOL for 80% of the flight. Even if you ring your call button, they don't come. I walked around the cabin and couldn't find anyone. On the return I rang the call button 3-4 times and finally someone showed up. I asked for one of the menu 'snack' items, and got the reply 'Are you sure? We have the next meal service in 20 minutes'. Yes, I was sure, please take my order. And the meal service came 2 hours later. This is a choice route for FA with seniority, and in my experiences they just don't care at all. I only saw the FA during meal service, with the exception of my call button fiasco. It's probably the two worst J service experiences of my life.
I had absolutely stellar service in J on the LAX-MEL 787 route. It's a shame QF is so inconsistent.
I had absolutely stellar service in J on the LAX-MEL 787 route. It's a shame QF is so inconsistent.
Last edited by CPMaverick; Jul 15, 2019 at 5:34 am
Jul 16, 2019, 12:13 am
#23
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: RSE
Programs: AA Exp|VA Platinum
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I only have two data points on the route, but I was thoroughly unimpressed with the DFW-SYD service. The FA were AWOL for 80% of the flight. Even if you ring your call button, they don't come. I walked around the cabin and couldn't find anyone. On the return I rang the call button 3-4 times and finally someone showed up. I asked for one of the menu 'snack' items, and got the reply 'Are you sure? We have the next meal service in 20 minutes'. Yes, I was sure, please take my order. And the meal service came 2 hours later. This is a choice route for FA with seniority, and in my experiences they just don't care at all. I only saw the FA during meal service, with the exception of my call button fiasco. It's probably the two worst J service experiences of my life.
I had absolutely stellar service in J on the LAX-MEL 787 route. It's a shame QF is so inconsistent.
I had absolutely stellar service in J on the LAX-MEL 787 route. It's a shame QF is so inconsistent.
Jul 17, 2019, 7:34 pm
#24
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: DCA
Programs: UA LT 1K, AA EXP, Bonvoy LT Titan, Avis PC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,658
I still prefer the A380 and I still prefer the current J seat over the new 789 seat (too much of body is under the armrest.) Likely fly out of LAX. The A380 has the little 5 person lounge in the front for J passengers. I have flown the 789 segment from LAX-JFK (both ways) and the A380 is more spacious for J.
Go with A380.
Agree though - QF food service has dropped (but AA isn't great either and CX has cut back too).
Also many times the A380 J lounge is empty and it is awesome to be in there and look down the stairs to the lower level and realized that you are the only person on the plane in about a 12 foot front section of the aircraft - both levels - with 500 people hidden behind you.
Go with A380.
Agree though - QF food service has dropped (but AA isn't great either and CX has cut back too).
Also many times the A380 J lounge is empty and it is awesome to be in there and look down the stairs to the lower level and realized that you are the only person on the plane in about a 12 foot front section of the aircraft - both levels - with 500 people hidden behind you.
Last edited by cova; Jul 17, 2019 at 7:39 pm
Jul 19, 2019, 6:14 am
#25
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 117
DFW now has a AA Flagship lounge which may now be better than the QF business lounge at LA. But DFW is a big (and long) backtrack from Seattle so I wold not bother with that option