Feb 10, 2017, 6:02 am
Last edit by: msm2000uk
Please post your experiences related to QR's longest route, between DOH-AKL-DOH.
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The AKL Thread
Apr 21, 2017, 5:33 am
#196
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 776
AKL intl terminal is generally significantly quieter during the winter months, long queues are much less likely to occur.
Apr 23, 2017, 5:01 am
#199
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold; Turkish Miles&SmilesElite;; Freccia Alata Plus; Amex Platinum; SPG Gold; Marriott Gold Elit
Posts: 276
Now looking forward to returning to the northern hemisphere from AKL this coming Thursday - and to checking bags through to LHR on a separate ticket to the AKL-DOH-FRA sectors, all being well (see the separate QR interlining discussion!).
Apr 23, 2017, 5:05 am
#200
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,068
A fair assessment of the flight - although my meat was less tough than yours, I think! Really haven't felt any significant jet lag after the southbound flight - although you feel a tad tired towards the end of the day. But no sleepless nights or waking up unable to return to sleep. That speaks volumes IMO to the QR J product.
Now looking forward to returning to the northern hemisphere from AKL this coming Thursday - and to checking bags through to LHR on a separate ticket to the AKL-DOH-FRA sectors, all being well (see the separate QR interlining discussion!).
Now looking forward to returning to the northern hemisphere from AKL this coming Thursday - and to checking bags through to LHR on a separate ticket to the AKL-DOH-FRA sectors, all being well (see the separate QR interlining discussion!).
I've been watching that interlining thread. I'm flying Wednesday and it'll be AKL-DOH-FRA-LHR-DUB so lets see how that goes
I have plenty of time in FRA if there is any problem, but I fully expect interline success!
Apr 23, 2017, 2:53 pm
#201
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: BA Gold, TK, DL, IHG Diamond, HHonours Gold, Hertz Presidents Club
Posts: 497
A fair assessment of the flight - although my meat was less tough than yours, I think! Really haven't felt any significant jet lag after the southbound flight - although you feel a tad tired towards the end of the day. But no sleepless nights or waking up unable to return to sleep. That speaks volumes IMO to the QR J product.
Now looking forward to returning to the northern hemisphere from AKL this coming Thursday - and to checking bags through to LHR on a separate ticket to the AKL-DOH-FRA sectors, all being well (see the separate QR interlining discussion!).
Now looking forward to returning to the northern hemisphere from AKL this coming Thursday - and to checking bags through to LHR on a separate ticket to the AKL-DOH-FRA sectors, all being well (see the separate QR interlining discussion!).
Also that the interlining appears to be working on the AKL route as I'd like to do the same from ARN to LHR on BA. shame I cant do it on the way out as I have a shorter layover outbound.
Apr 24, 2017, 9:10 am
#203
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Wolverhampton
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriot Gold, Radisson Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 1,608
Wow. This was not made clear in the slightest to us when we came through around Christmas and spent an hour and a half in the queue for passport control.
Apr 24, 2017, 9:17 am
#204
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 408
I just came back today having done :
NZ534 CHC --> AKL (Flight time - 1h:12m)
QR921 AKL --> DOH (Flight time - 17h:15m)
QR003 DOH --> LHR (Flight time - 7h:15m)
Total Flight time - 25h:42m
#TotallyKnackered
NZ534 CHC --> AKL (Flight time - 1h:12m)
QR921 AKL --> DOH (Flight time - 17h:15m)
QR003 DOH --> LHR (Flight time - 7h:15m)
Total Flight time - 25h:42m
#TotallyKnackered
Apr 25, 2017, 6:29 am
#206
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 204
Having said that, we are approaching the low season for NZ tourism so I wouldn't be surprised if they reduced or suspended the schedule until November/December. It was a pity they didn't start the route until the back end of the peak tourist season this year.
Fingers crossed!
Apr 25, 2017, 8:42 pm
#208
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: New Zealand
Programs: NZ Elite, QF Platinum (LTS), VA Platinum
Posts: 1,672
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Apr 26, 2017, 2:06 am
#209
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 517
Flew this route outbound to AKL from DOH on 9 April and returned on the 22nd. Honestly felt like any other LH flight with the exception of the ability to compile your own eating schedule with the flexible menu.
It was my first time on the QR 777 and found the seats to be very comfortable as previously expressed by other posters. the 2-2-2 layout didn't perturb me and enjoyed the ability to sit with my missus at a window seat.
Unlike others, I found the early arrival into AKL very painful. I had struggled to force myself to sleep on the last few hours of the flight and had essentially 'woken up' at about midnight AKL time. That being said, the jet lag wasn't too much of an issue although it meant I was getting to bed fairly early in the nighttime for the first few days.
On a side note, we departed London on the 8th... first time i've flown out of LHR on QR (as to date have been taking advantage of the cheap deals on the continent) and absolutely loved the lounge. Seemed to be a better class of champagne (particularly the rose) available in the lounge than on the aircraft. Enjoyed the table service and decent selection of food before the flight. Very personal service in the lounge and wish I had more flights on QR out of LHR than out of ARN & BRU this year. Maybe my wish for a BRU reschedule will come true and enable me to move the flights to LHR
It was my first time on the QR 777 and found the seats to be very comfortable as previously expressed by other posters. the 2-2-2 layout didn't perturb me and enjoyed the ability to sit with my missus at a window seat.
Unlike others, I found the early arrival into AKL very painful. I had struggled to force myself to sleep on the last few hours of the flight and had essentially 'woken up' at about midnight AKL time. That being said, the jet lag wasn't too much of an issue although it meant I was getting to bed fairly early in the nighttime for the first few days.
On a side note, we departed London on the 8th... first time i've flown out of LHR on QR (as to date have been taking advantage of the cheap deals on the continent) and absolutely loved the lounge. Seemed to be a better class of champagne (particularly the rose) available in the lounge than on the aircraft. Enjoyed the table service and decent selection of food before the flight. Very personal service in the lounge and wish I had more flights on QR out of LHR than out of ARN & BRU this year. Maybe my wish for a BRU reschedule will come true and enable me to move the flights to LHR
Apr 26, 2017, 2:12 am
#210
Moderator, Finnair
Join Date: May 2011
Location: MMX (CPH)
Programs: Eurobonus Diamond, QR Gold, AY+ Platinum, A3*G, Nordic Choice Lifetime Platinum, SJ Prio Black
Posts: 14,178
I think it's US UK Australia NZ and Canada. They were sporting the flags of the countries allowed. I fly tomorrow and return next wk so can double check then but they've updated (end of last yr) that system from a previous 2 step to a current 1 step system. There's so many of the machines ~ 10 in the row or so. Very speedy.
.http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28209577-post194.html
that valid passports are New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America and Canada.