Courtesy of the Status Match, combined with the Double SCs and Points in J offer, I've had five J flights in quick succession, all of them between MEL and SYD.
I was previously a rusted-on QF customer and cannot imagine that I would have flown DJ without the status match. (QFF Plat for many years, LTG etc, self-funded travel, many long haul o/s flights annually, much of it in J, occasionally in F, and when the planets collide, in Y.)
Looking to requal for Velocity Plat, took advantage of the Double SC etc offer, when the opportunity presented, although as a self-funder, I never travel QF J domestically.
Overall, on this sample of five DJ J Class flights and taking into account the end-to-end service, I give DJ high marks, both for effort and execution.
On the plus side, the staff attitudes and service are the standout. Excellent, almost without exception, at all points in the system.
I flew three of the five legs in the brand new - one week old - a/c, which was comfortable and sparkling. Slight malfunction with a tray table - same seat on two legs - was the only trivial issue, along with the digi-players, which are just plain silly, of course.
Food was plentiful, in contrast with other posters' experience. Most were the full meal service, with one flight having the "snack" service, which was almost a full meal in this case.
Assistance with stowing and retieving bags, priority exit from the plane, were all handled well, as was PB in every case.
The direct entry into the SYD lounge, with the dedicated security, is brilliant - but that lounge is embarrassingly shabby. I know that an upgrade is on the way but the stained fraying seat coverings etc are shameful. The MEL lounge is pleasant, bright and has always been well serviced on my visits.
(The only other niggle, which I referred to in a post on another thread, is the delayed posting of credits.)
Guess the question is: Now that the Double SC offer has finished, will I pay for J for future flights?
To be seen....
