A380 to Hong Kong [from Jan 15th, QF127/QF128]

[frankxinyu]

But Sam,
1. it's (mostly) a different market.
2. The only JQi routes are ex-OOL (not BNE).
3. BNE pax wont travel to OOL to take international flights unless it's insanely cheap.
4. The JQi(OOL) routes are to Japan - i'll accept that, Japan airlines had to pull out of BNE because it wasnt making money.

Doesnt explain why they cant have twice daily to sin, or regular 744 to sin, or daily to LAX. The answer is they want to shunt everyone through SYD and pax from BNE, MEL etc are realising the other carriers are far less hassle, and usually cheaper to boot.

yep bottom line profit is the most important thing for QF. as AJ sees significant growth in budget airlines, his vision in the next few years will be turning QF into RyanAir.

China Southern Airlines just started its daily service between china and brisbane. plus CX 2/day to HKG. SQ 2/day to SIN.

QF soon will have non existant coverage from BNE to asia if they cut down routes in august

 

[SenZubEanS]

MileHigh - Any info on when said A/C change could be confirmed?

 

[gumpy]

boo flying to HKG the week before Dec... The new CX J would be a worth substitute I think...

 

[frankxinyu]

boo flying to HKG the week before Dec... The new CX J would be a worth substitute I think...

does anyone know which route the new CX j operate on?

is it only SYD-HKG?

 

[pangwen]

yep bottom line profit is the most important thing for QF. as AJ sees significant growth in budget airlines, his vision in the next few years will be turning QF into RyanAir.

China Southern Airlines just started its daily service between china and brisbane. plus CX 2/day to HKG. SQ 2/day to SIN.

QF soon will have non existant coverage from BNE to asia if they cut down routes in august

Just had a look, and it seems China Southern is still 3-4 times weekly to BNE? Do you know when they're going daily?

 

[frankxinyu]

Just had a look, and it seems China Southern is still 3-4 times weekly to BNE? Do you know when they're going daily?

you are probably right...sorry i assumed they would have started daily by now..

still, QF97/98 is only 4-5 times a week

 

[NM]

still, QF97/98 is only 4-5 times a week

And with QF97 going overnight now, its one less option for me to get to HKG. Its a good thing I often need to be in Singapore on my way to/from HKG.

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Doesnt explain why they cant have twice daily to sin

QF can't even fill 2 flights/day out of Sydney to Singapore sometimes. Why do you think they'd put on two flights a day ex-BNE? Melb is bigger than BNE, and yet QF9/QF10 often has plenty of availability.

 

[pmdg7444]

all to be revealed AUg 24 I guess...

 

[docjames]

QF can't even fill 2 flights/day out of Sydney to Singapore sometimes. Why do you think they'd put on two flights a day ex-BNE? Melb is bigger than BNE, and yet QF9/QF10 often has plenty of availability.

You've quoted me out of context. The point is, there's a heap of flights on various carriers to sin from bne (and syd and mel) but qf can't make 2 a day work from their home market. I was suggesting it's kind of hopeless, I'm aware they don't fill all their seats but they should be able to do so comfortably.

 

[reductionist]

Have it on good authority that from DEC 1 QF 127 & QF128 will be operated by an A380

Just a data point.

I am booked on QF 127 in March next year (2012).

A 747 was originally scheduled to operate this flight.

I just got an email from QF asking me to confirm a booking change. The only difference I can see is the aircraft is now an A380 (and the flight departs 5mins earlier).

 

[mannej]

What date is that? In true AFF style if 127/128 change to the 380 I wouldn't mind changing a j award on 68 to that so I can experience both the 380 and 747 on the way back from a honeymoon.

(redroo if you could sort that haha)

 

[TheInsider]

And yet at MEL, they get a time change (8hrs earlier), downgraded aircraft (from 744 to 330), and lost HKG-LHR connection.

What about something for MEL?!

 

[mannej]

And yet at MEL, they get a time change (8hrs earlier), downgraded aircraft (from 744 to 330), and lost HKG-LHR connection.

What about something for MEL?!

Sure beats what Perth gets

 

[featheast]

Just a data point.

I am booked on QF 127 in March next year (2012).

A 747 was originally scheduled to operate this flight.

I just got an email from QF asking me to confirm a booking change. The only difference I can see is the aircraft is now an A380 (and the flight departs 5mins earlier).

Yep, I just received the same email and found out that my flight from HKG - SYD being changed to A380. Departure date is Feb 25, 2012.

 

[Philbyau]

Starts from Sunday 15th Jan, 4 x weekly , I have been waiting for this, yipeee! Although an overnight option would be better than the day flight.

Annoyed about the LHR option dropping from HKG but this certainly makes up a little for that.

P.s. looks like mainly Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (although occasionally I did find some Tuesdays thrown in)

 

[kamchatsky]

And yet at MEL, they get a time change (8hrs earlier), downgraded aircraft (from 744 to 330), and lost HKG-LHR connection.

What about something for MEL?!

Don't you know? SYD is much more important and better than MEL .... :mrgreen: .... At least that is what QF thinks! If you want more A380 service, move to SYD! :mrgreen:

 

[markis10]

Airline route are reporting the change:

QANTAS to Start A380 Service to Hong Kong from mid-Jan 2012 | Airline Route

As per 10NOV11 GDS timetable display, QANTAS is introducing Airbus A380 service on Sydney – Hong Kong route, effective 15JAN12. Service operates 4 times a week.
Schedule:

QF127 SYD1145 – 1750HKG 388 x123
QF127 SYD1155 – 1750HKG 744 123
QF087 SYD2215 – 0500+1HKG 333 357
QF088 HKG0920 – 2150SYD 333 146
QF088 HKG0920 – 2150SYD 332 2
QF128 HKG1950 – 0815+1SYD 388 x123
QF128 HKG2000 – 0815+1SYD 744 123

 

[docjames]

I've always thought QF should focus more on Sydney.....:evil:

 

[Standby]

I've always thought QF should focus more on Sydney.....:evil:

To be Fair the media release also has expansion to daily from MEL-LHR and MEL-LAX,so the product is being shared around and providing consistancy ex MEL daily on 2 routes

It will also mean A380 services between Melbourne and London (via Singapore) will increase from six flights per week to daily and services between Melbourne and Los Angeles will increase from four flights per week to daily