First-time QF flyer query regarding SYD-BLR route
Aug 28, 2022, 12:03 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: SYD
Programs: QF Gold, SQ Gold
Posts: 13
First-time QF flyer query regarding SYD-BLR route
Hello!
Long-time lurker and first-time poster here. Please let me know if this is the right forum for the following query.
I travel often between BOM/DEL/BLR and SYD (am based in SYD) and so far I have been an SQ loyalist for the convenience of the *A network on SQ,AI and UK(not *A but transferable from SQ).
However, I have succumbed to the Spirit of Australia and have booked a return on the newly announced SYD-BLR nonstop on 16/09 (outbound) and 18/09 (inbound) as it seemed like this new service was made almost for me given how conveniently it is timed.
I have never flown QF before, and given the recent issues with the airline I am quite worried about this short trip. To add to my anxiety, on the Qantas website, both outbound and inbound flights are "unavailable for seat selection at this time". Is this a normal occurrence on new QF services? Should I be worried? What advice/tips would you give in order to be prepared for any issues?
Thanks! Any help appreciated.
Long-time lurker and first-time poster here. Please let me know if this is the right forum for the following query.
I travel often between BOM/DEL/BLR and SYD (am based in SYD) and so far I have been an SQ loyalist for the convenience of the *A network on SQ,AI and UK(not *A but transferable from SQ).
However, I have succumbed to the Spirit of Australia and have booked a return on the newly announced SYD-BLR nonstop on 16/09 (outbound) and 18/09 (inbound) as it seemed like this new service was made almost for me given how conveniently it is timed.
I have never flown QF before, and given the recent issues with the airline I am quite worried about this short trip. To add to my anxiety, on the Qantas website, both outbound and inbound flights are "unavailable for seat selection at this time". Is this a normal occurrence on new QF services? Should I be worried? What advice/tips would you give in order to be prepared for any issues?
Thanks! Any help appreciated.
Aug 28, 2022, 12:38 am
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 20,994
BOMSYDFF Welcome to FT
From https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequen......-types.html Flexible Economy fare class will be B H or Y. That is a higher economy fare
Y can also be used as generic economy
If a lot of bookings for the flight QF may have suspended seat selection.
Keep looking as the flight get closer. And at T-80 (80hrs before scheduled departure)
https://www.qantas.com/nc/en/travel-...selection.html
TA site--->https://www.qantas.com/agencyconnect...ct-a-seat.html
Not much time on the ground in India. Enjoy the trip.
Long-time lurker and first-time poster here. Please let me know if this is the right forum for the following query.
I travel often between BOM/DEL/BLR and SYD (am based in SYD) and so far I have been an SQ loyalist for the convenience of the *A network on SQ,AI and UK(not *A but transferable from SQ).
However, I have succumbed to the Spirit of Australia and have booked a return on the newly announced SYD-BLR nonstop on 16/09 (outbound) and 18/09 (inbound) as it seemed like this new service was made almost for me given how conveniently it is timed.
I have never flown QF before, and given the recent issues with the airline I am quite worried about this short trip. To add to my anxiety, on the Qantas website, both outbound and inbound flights are "unavailable for seat selection at this time". Is this a normal occurrence on new QF services? Should I be worried? What advice/tips would you give in order to be prepared for any issues?
Thanks! Any help appreciated.
I travel often between BOM/DEL/BLR and SYD (am based in SYD) and so far I have been an SQ loyalist for the convenience of the *A network on SQ,AI and UK(not *A but transferable from SQ).
However, I have succumbed to the Spirit of Australia and have booked a return on the newly announced SYD-BLR nonstop on 16/09 (outbound) and 18/09 (inbound) as it seemed like this new service was made almost for me given how conveniently it is timed.
I have never flown QF before, and given the recent issues with the airline I am quite worried about this short trip. To add to my anxiety, on the Qantas website, both outbound and inbound flights are "unavailable for seat selection at this time". Is this a normal occurrence on new QF services? Should I be worried? What advice/tips would you give in order to be prepared for any issues?
Thanks! Any help appreciated.
From https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequen......-types.html Flexible Economy fare class will be B H or Y. That is a higher economy fare
Y can also be used as generic economy
If a lot of bookings for the flight QF may have suspended seat selection.
Keep looking as the flight get closer. And at T-80 (80hrs before scheduled departure)
https://www.qantas.com/nc/en/travel-...selection.html
Seat reservations
You can select your seat on Qantas operated flights+ any time after making your booking. The earlier you select your seat, the more choice you have. Simply select your seats on qantas.com or via the Qantas App.
Standard seat selection is complimentary when:
You can select your seat on Qantas operated flights+ any time after making your booking. The earlier you select your seat, the more choice you have. Simply select your seats on qantas.com or via the Qantas App.
Standard seat selection is complimentary when:
- travelling on any Qantas operated domestic service,
- travelling internationally in Economy on a Saver or Flex fare,
- travelling internationally in First, Business or Premium Economy,
- travelling internationally as a Platinum One, Platinum, Gold or Silver Qantas Frequent Flyer or equivalent oneworld and Emirates Skywards Frequent Flyer,
- travelling internationally as a Bronze Qantas Frequent Flyer on any Qantas operated flight when you book directly with Qantas,
- travelling on an Economy Classic Flight Reward, or
- on the same booking and travelling with any of the above mentioned travellers.
Not much time on the ground in India. Enjoy the trip.
Aug 28, 2022, 12:44 am
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: SYD
Programs: QF Gold, SQ Gold
Posts: 13
Thank you! And appreciate the clarification. I have booked the fare directly on Qantas website in Flex Economy (Y) as a Bronze (signed up right before booking). So it should allow me to choose seat. However, it is unavailable. I am not worried about the seat selection as much as much as what it could be a symptom of a bigger issue with this launch?