Different flight numbers for same flight?
Jan 18, 2009 | 7:07 pm
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Different flight numbers for same flight?
Hi folks.
I just booked a ticket with BA, heading to Australia. I was going to book it on the Qantas website, but they didn't accept my type of debit card so I had to use the BA website.
The thing that confuses me is on the BA website it's listed as flight number BAxxxx, whereas on the Qantas website it's QFxx. On the BA website however it says the flight is being operated by Qantas.
Now, presumably it is the same flight. Departs at the same time, lands at the same time, same stop over destination, etc. A quick google search for both numbers comes up with the same flightstats.com results.
Is there a reason why both websites would have different flight numbers for the same flight?
Much thanks.
I just booked a ticket with BA, heading to Australia. I was going to book it on the Qantas website, but they didn't accept my type of debit card so I had to use the BA website.
The thing that confuses me is on the BA website it's listed as flight number BAxxxx, whereas on the Qantas website it's QFxx. On the BA website however it says the flight is being operated by Qantas.
Now, presumably it is the same flight. Departs at the same time, lands at the same time, same stop over destination, etc. A quick google search for both numbers comes up with the same flightstats.com results.
Is there a reason why both websites would have different flight numbers for the same flight?
Much thanks.
Jan 18, 2009 | 7:35 pm
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Welcome to Flyer Talk Phumfeinz 
The BA flight number is a codeshare on the QF flight. Codeshares are very common and have some implications for passengers (eg status benefits, frequent flyer mileage accrual, baggage allowance, onboard service, etc). As passenger you always need to know the operating airline and flight number whether booked on a codeshare or not.
The BA flight number is a codeshare on the QF flight. Codeshares are very common and have some implications for passengers (eg status benefits, frequent flyer mileage accrual, baggage allowance, onboard service, etc). As passenger you always need to know the operating airline and flight number whether booked on a codeshare or not.
Jan 18, 2009 | 7:38 pm
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Hi folks.
I just booked a ticket with BA, heading to Australia. I was going to book it on the Qantas website, but they didn't accept my type of debit card so I had to use the BA website.
The thing that confuses me is on the BA website it's listed as flight number BAxxxx, whereas on the Qantas website it's QFxx. On the BA website however it says the flight is being operated by Qantas.
Now, presumably it is the same flight. Departs at the same time, lands at the same time, same stop over destination, etc. A quick google search for both numbers comes up with the same flightstats.com results.
Is there a reason why both websites would have different flight numbers for the same flight?
Much thanks.
I just booked a ticket with BA, heading to Australia. I was going to book it on the Qantas website, but they didn't accept my type of debit card so I had to use the BA website.
The thing that confuses me is on the BA website it's listed as flight number BAxxxx, whereas on the Qantas website it's QFxx. On the BA website however it says the flight is being operated by Qantas.
Now, presumably it is the same flight. Departs at the same time, lands at the same time, same stop over destination, etc. A quick google search for both numbers comes up with the same flightstats.com results.
Is there a reason why both websites would have different flight numbers for the same flight?
Much thanks.
QFxx is operating carrier. BAxxxx is BA codeshare on QF.
Jan 18, 2009 | 7:39 pm
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What he said...
..Airlines do a lot of this... best example I've seen was a flight I took from DEN-CEZ... as far as I am aware it operated as ZK XXX, UA XXXX and F9 XXXX..
Three different flight numbers... and only 19 seats!
..Airlines do a lot of this... best example I've seen was a flight I took from DEN-CEZ... as far as I am aware it operated as ZK XXX, UA XXXX and F9 XXXX..
Three different flight numbers... and only 19 seats!
Jan 18, 2009 | 11:07 pm
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You may want to check out some of BD's flights for example. 10+ codeshares are not uncommon.
Jan 18, 2009 | 11:26 pm
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what's the opinions about using debit card for flights? My thoughts there are some inbuilt safeguards in using credit cards (e.g. able to contest charges if the 'services' are not adequately supplied).
Jan 19, 2009 | 2:53 am
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Quite right KF... or - as I realised after going back to work ANY *A flight out of SYD... I seem to recall seeing separate departure board entries for UA/NZ/US/LH etc flight numbers.. all referring to the UA flight SYD-LAX...
Must impress folks who don't realise all the departure times are identical.... "Hey Ma.. lookit all the flights to LA today!"
10 is impressive
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I'll stand by my ZK example however.. but only due to the size of the a/c (B1900)!
Must impress folks who don't realise all the departure times are identical.... "Hey Ma.. lookit all the flights to LA today!"
10 is impressive
.... I'll stand by my ZK example however.. but only due to the size of the a/c (B1900)!