Qantas vs. Jetstar codeshares
Nov 10, 2006, 8:56 am
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Qantas vs. Jetstar codeshares
I am sure this has been discussed to death, but the new search has me all over "blinking 12:00" when it comes to finding things.
Anyway, I am working some final travel arrangements to get my family from HNL to BNE and the very nice lady in reservations told me I could leave a day earlier to "get off the codeshare with Jetstar and onto QANTAS."
I asked about the difference and she said there was none, but some people prefered to have the Qantas name on the plane.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Anyway, I am working some final travel arrangements to get my family from HNL to BNE and the very nice lady in reservations told me I could leave a day earlier to "get off the codeshare with Jetstar and onto QANTAS."
I asked about the difference and she said there was none, but some people prefered to have the Qantas name on the plane.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Nov 10, 2006, 9:48 am
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Looking at your profile you seem to credit to both AA and BA. It should be noted that you can only credit QF metal flights to both AA and BA (unless of course it's a QF codeshare on OW metal). JQ (Jetstar) flights both metal and codeshare cannot be credited to anything but QF.
Be aware that JQ (A332) operate Tues, Thurs & Fri the sectors in both directions and QF (B763) operate Wed, Fri & Sun services.
Be aware that JQ (A332) operate Tues, Thurs & Fri the sectors in both directions and QF (B763) operate Wed, Fri & Sun services.
Nov 10, 2006, 12:12 pm
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Expanding on Traveloguy's point, JQ is not part of OW and therefore normal OW benefits are not guaranteed (they may well be offered but JQ is under no obligation to do so).
Nov 10, 2006, 3:36 pm
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Ah, well, wasn't really too concerned about that aspect, though I probably should be. I rack up 200K miles/year on AA, so one or two flights that don't count don't bother me much.
I was more concerned about the amenities on the flight - wife who don't travel plus three kids over 10.5 hours.....
I was more concerned about the amenities on the flight - wife who don't travel plus three kids over 10.5 hours.....
Nov 10, 2006, 4:44 pm
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Originally Posted by TierFlyer
I was more concerned about the amenities on the flight - wife who don't travel plus three kids over 10.5 hours.....
Nov 10, 2006, 7:48 pm
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Originally Posted by og
I think even AA provides more amenities than DeathStar (ie JQ). At least they (JQ) have not found a way for separately charging for the cabin air supply - but it might happen.
Last edited by serfty; Nov 11, 2006 at 4:27 pm Reason: tautology
Nov 12, 2006, 12:33 pm
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Although we won't know for sure until the JQ INT flights actually start, I'd hazard to say that if you're flying in Y that the JQ flight from HNL-SYD on the A330-200 will be about on par with flying on QF on the 767-300. It appears that JQ will maintain the same seatpitch that's currently in place on the A330's that are flying domestically for QF, just changing the seat coverings over from cloth to leather (which may be a little less comfortable). Both have mainscreen entertainment only (though JQ offers handheld players as well at extra cost).
Nov 12, 2006, 3:48 pm
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Originally Posted by TierFlyer
The reservation lady told me that both Qantas and Jetstar have seatback video on that route but that "jetstar has a few fewer channels."
Nov 12, 2006, 4:09 pm
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Originally Posted by serfty
Actually if you travel with a QF flight number codeshared on a Jetstar International flight then food, drink and ameneties are complimentary.
Frequent Flyer redemption bookings are made on a Qantas codeshare fight number. All Qantas codeshare passengers in economy class will be offered complimentary "feed me" pack (meals and a beverage), blanket and headset for audio and in cabin movie.
Nov 12, 2006, 4:26 pm
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Originally Posted by TierFlyer
The reservation lady told me that both Qantas and Jetstar have seatback video on that route but that "jetstar has a few fewer channels."
More here: What is Jetstar's economy class product?
- Audio and inflight entertainment displayed on drop down screens with reusable headsets (a small charge will apply for the headsets).
Nov 12, 2006, 5:04 pm
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Huh, so, reservation agent is wrong - color (colour?) me surprised.
The $10AUD rental - is it something that will keep the kids happy for 7+ hours? Because that is d*mn cheap at the price!
It does sound like there will be real food/drink even on the JetStar flight codeshare thingie since I'm booking it as Qantas.
FYI, I check booking the same flight through JetStar and it was $75/person cheaper so given FF points, food, and drink it's actually cheaper to get the Qantas flight. Huh.
The $10AUD rental - is it something that will keep the kids happy for 7+ hours? Because that is d*mn cheap at the price!
It does sound like there will be real food/drink even on the JetStar flight codeshare thingie since I'm booking it as Qantas.
FYI, I check booking the same flight through JetStar and it was $75/person cheaper so given FF points, food, and drink it's actually cheaper to get the Qantas flight. Huh.
Nov 12, 2006, 6:09 pm
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Originally Posted by TierFlyer
The $10AUD rental - is it something that will keep the kids happy for 7+ hours? Because that is d*mn cheap at the price!