Is something going on EK / QF?
Feb 16, 2020, 4:05 pm
#1
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Is something going on EK / QF?
New poster, please be gentle :-)
Having trouble finding any QFF Emirates flights out of Sydney in early Jan 2021 (yes, I know it's a busy time). Looking for Paris, have also checked Dubai. Surprised there isn't anything at all, has anyone else had problems finding these flights or know if there is an issue? Qantas premium helpline unable to let me know whether they've already been released and booked, or they haven't been released yet.
Having trouble finding any QFF Emirates flights out of Sydney in early Jan 2021 (yes, I know it's a busy time). Looking for Paris, have also checked Dubai. Surprised there isn't anything at all, has anyone else had problems finding these flights or know if there is an issue? Qantas premium helpline unable to let me know whether they've already been released and booked, or they haven't been released yet.
Feb 16, 2020, 4:17 pm
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I can see QF and EK codes on EK metal SYD-DXB in mid Jan 2021 (looking at EF). I assume you’re talking cash fares? If its award seats then you may already be out of luck since its peak travel period. And remember that once the AA Award window opens, there will be a rush for award seats.
Feb 16, 2020, 4:39 pm
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I can see QF and EK codes on EK metal SYD-DXB in mid Jan 2021 (looking at EF). I assume you’re talking cash fares? If its award seats then you may already be out of luck since its peak travel period. And remember that once the AA Award window opens, there will be a rush for award seats.
Feb 16, 2020, 6:47 pm
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whytho Welcome to FT
QF award window open at 353 days (before the 330 day AA swarm of frequent credit card spenders)
QF now has AF/KLM as ff partners, I have had AF show up on award offerings EU-Aust
Early Jan (say first week) is a peak time for travel. QF EK and other airline will be looking to sell all seats for good money. Maybe nil awards on offer on days you want to travel.
As well as Paris CDG look for other close by EU airports. LHR, LGW, AMS, BRU, etc
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequen...t-rewards.html
New poster, please be gentle :-)
Having trouble finding any QFF Emirates flights out of Sydney in early Jan 2021 (yes, I know it's a busy time). Looking for Paris, have also checked Dubai. Surprised there isn't anything at all, has anyone else had problems finding these flights or know if there is an issue? Qantas premium helpline unable to let me know whether they've already been released and booked, or they haven't been released yet.
Having trouble finding any QFF Emirates flights out of Sydney in early Jan 2021 (yes, I know it's a busy time). Looking for Paris, have also checked Dubai. Surprised there isn't anything at all, has anyone else had problems finding these flights or know if there is an issue? Qantas premium helpline unable to let me know whether they've already been released and booked, or they haven't been released yet.
QF now has AF/KLM as ff partners, I have had AF show up on award offerings EU-Aust
Early Jan (say first week) is a peak time for travel. QF EK and other airline will be looking to sell all seats for good money. Maybe nil awards on offer on days you want to travel.
As well as Paris CDG look for other close by EU airports. LHR, LGW, AMS, BRU, etc
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequen...t-rewards.html
When can I book?
Classic Flight Rewards are bookable up to 353 days in advance. When you book on qantas.com you can book up to two hours before departure for flights within Australia or up to four hours before departure for international flights. Bookings made through Qantas Contact Centres must be booked at least 24 hours before scheduled departure and some locations require earlier advance booking.
Classic Flight Rewards are bookable up to 353 days in advance. When you book on qantas.com you can book up to two hours before departure for flights within Australia or up to four hours before departure for international flights. Bookings made through Qantas Contact Centres must be booked at least 24 hours before scheduled departure and some locations require earlier advance booking.
Feb 16, 2020, 7:15 pm
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whytho Welcome to FT
QF award window open at 353 days (before the 330 day AA swarm of frequent credit card spenders)
QF now has AF/KLM as ff partners, I have had AF show up on award offerings EU-Aust
Early Jan (say first week) is a peak time for travel. QF EK and other airline will be looking to sell all seats for good money. Maybe nil awards on offer on days you want to travel.
As well as Paris CDG look for other close by EU airports. LHR, LGW, AMS, BRU, etc
QF award window open at 353 days (before the 330 day AA swarm of frequent credit card spenders)
QF now has AF/KLM as ff partners, I have had AF show up on award offerings EU-Aust
Early Jan (say first week) is a peak time for travel. QF EK and other airline will be looking to sell all seats for good money. Maybe nil awards on offer on days you want to travel.
As well as Paris CDG look for other close by EU airports. LHR, LGW, AMS, BRU, etc
Last edited by DownUnderFlyer; Feb 16, 2020 at 9:29 pm Reason: fixed quote
Feb 17, 2020, 2:43 pm
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EK has availabilty out of ADL but not SYD (hardly a surprise given the QFF population density). QFF seems to delight in routing SYD-MEL-DXB and MEL-SYD-DXB but not via the other EK served cities, presumably you can phone to get available awards with those routings. But early Jan sells out on all routes most years (I once couldn't buy an F seat for travel on a specific date in Jan, that really is oversold). Lots of awards for peak dates do get booked a year ahead and then cancelled close to the travel date, which may or may not go back into award inventory ... useful if you are flexible, but doesn't help advance planning.