LAX to SYD QF vs. AA
Sep 2, 2023, 5:34 pm
#1
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LAX to SYD QF vs. AA
Just curious to hear from anyone that flies this route. Usually when headed to Australia, I fly Qantas. Traveling on an economy award ticket on Qantas (via Alaska miles) and noticed an award ticket opened up for the day before on American. Getting in a day earlier fits my schedule, and it’s an extra day in Australia. But curious as to how Qantas compares to American on this route. Domestically, American is okay, but my trips to Europe have been okay. Just curious if anyone has flown both.
Thanks for any insight.
Thanks for any insight.
Sep 2, 2023, 7:09 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 1999
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In economy both fly modern planes with IFE, professional crews and some type of meal that is close to a microwave dinner. Qantas will have more Australians and American more Americans and obviously that flavour to the service. But it all about getting the self loading cargo there without fuss. If you want to get there earlier, then I would take whichever fits your schedule. Enjoy a great meal when you get here and the benefit of the exchange rate in your favour.
If price is the same and you want to go a day earlier, I cannot see anything that would make me cut my trip short to fly one over the other. Same would be for any cabin. I can buy a lot, but I cannot buy time.
KF
If price is the same and you want to go a day earlier, I cannot see anything that would make me cut my trip short to fly one over the other. Same would be for any cabin. I can buy a lot, but I cannot buy time.
KF
Sep 2, 2023, 7:20 pm
#3
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On AA (with AS status?) can you get a better seat selection - exit row or economy seat with more legroom?
AS status on QF will not get you that. Need to pay $ with QF.
If no or little cost another day in Oz a better out come.
AS status on QF will not get you that. Need to pay $ with QF.
If no or little cost another day in Oz a better out come.
Sep 2, 2023, 10:52 pm
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Sep 3, 2023, 1:55 am
#6
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I fly both routinely and would also say take the one that suits your schedule. I agree with the comment about seat selection. Depending what is important, also worth noting that AA has internet (poor and overpriced) whereas QF does not yet. I often mix them on the same ticket.
Sep 3, 2023, 6:30 am
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Sep 3, 2023, 8:02 am
#8
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We are talking about Y, and I really cannot see an objective difference that would have me travel a day later than I would like for an AA plane vs QF in Y - or any cabin. Esp. as it is a night flight!
KF