Trip Report: Qantas First Class A380 Singapore to Melbourne - Best Flight Ever!
Jan 23, 2020, 3:37 am
#17
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Jan 25, 2020, 5:51 pm
#18
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Did you upload any photos to social media prior to take off?
QF uses social listening software and the social media team will alert staff to take action. e.g. If someone says they are in the F Lounge and it's a birthday, QF social media team will tell the lounge staff to send a little cake. Similarly, if someone complains about the lounge cleanliness, they will alert the lounge manager.
As such, if you did, it's possible the flight crew were told to delight you.
Regardless, awesome TR and experience.
QF uses social listening software and the social media team will alert staff to take action. e.g. If someone says they are in the F Lounge and it's a birthday, QF social media team will tell the lounge staff to send a little cake. Similarly, if someone complains about the lounge cleanliness, they will alert the lounge manager.
As such, if you did, it's possible the flight crew were told to delight you.
Regardless, awesome TR and experience.
Perhaps they figured out as I was so excited as soon as I boarded the plane haha..
Jan 25, 2020, 5:55 pm
#19
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This does look awesome! As I just mentioned in the other "Emerald City" thread, I am in business on this plane (old config) on QF12 in June LAX-SYD which is scheduled for 15 hours.
Thinking it might be worth putting in for an upgrade to First. They are quoting me 61,600 points to upgrade. Is this the normal rate or is it higher because I'm on a sale fare in business?
I'm Plat, does anyone know what the odds are of upgrade clearing?
Thinking it might be worth putting in for an upgrade to First. They are quoting me 61,600 points to upgrade. Is this the normal rate or is it higher because I'm on a sale fare in business?
I'm Plat, does anyone know what the odds are of upgrade clearing?
Regarding the service, it was my first flight with QF, so I can't tell much as I don't have any benchmark. As many mentioned, the food is nothing over the top, but the service (at least in my case) was absolutely fantastic! I think it also depends on how full the cabin is.
If you have extra miles to spare and knowing for sure you get the old config, I think it's worth the upgrade (again I don't even know how much it costs), especially for 15 hr flight.]
Cheers!
Jan 25, 2020, 9:40 pm
#20
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I did post the Singapore FC Lounge photos on my personal Facebook, and it was private and I didn't tag Qantas, and no onboard photos. I doubt they knew it, unless they stalked me before hand, which I doubt! ;-)
Perhaps they figured out as I was so excited as soon as I boarded the plane haha..
Perhaps they figured out as I was so excited as soon as I boarded the plane haha..
Jan 26, 2020, 7:54 am
#21
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This does look awesome! As I just mentioned in the other "Emerald City" thread, I am in business on this plane (old config) on QF12 in June LAX-SYD which is scheduled for 15 hours.
Thinking it might be worth putting in for an upgrade to First. They are quoting me 61,600 points to upgrade. Is this the normal rate or is it higher because I'm on a sale fare in business?
I'm Plat, does anyone know what the odds are of upgrade clearing?
Thinking it might be worth putting in for an upgrade to First. They are quoting me 61,600 points to upgrade. Is this the normal rate or is it higher because I'm on a sale fare in business?
I'm Plat, does anyone know what the odds are of upgrade clearing?
Jan 27, 2020, 1:20 am
#22
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It is 'standard' for Discount Business to First. Flexible Business to First is about 5 thousand points 'cheaper'. My upgrade strike rate - not that I do it a lot - discount J to F on Qantas (I'm platinum) has been good, but always with the upgrade requested a long way out. When doling out upgrades it seems to be status first, and possibly timing second (i.e. if you requested it before another platinum did). I don't know what influence the purchased fare has (sale business versus discount business versus flexible business).
Jan 28, 2020, 7:08 pm
#24
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my head upstairs and saw the new J seats, massive improvement. Sorry I’m not the TR type!
Feb 15, 2020, 8:47 pm
#25
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Regardless, the service was incredible, I was happy with the old seat. Not to mention, it was kind of cool to fly Qantas' first A380 registration VH-OQA - Nancy-Bird Walton.
Feb 22, 2020, 8:11 am
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I finally had a time to write more - as a follow up post, I also stopped by the Qantas International First Lounge in Melbourne (I attached the review below if you want to read more). Three things I like the most:
https://firstofly.com/2020/02/21/qan...melbourne-mel/
- Incredible view overlooking the tarmac.
- The departure board - classic!
- The staff - incredibly welcoming.
https://firstofly.com/2020/02/21/qan...melbourne-mel/