Grumble grumble Qantas won't move flight without charging $$

[Aussie_flyer]

The flight connections as given all seem rather ideal to me! I think relax and go with the flow here.

 

[drron]

Only one thing to worry about-fog.

 

[Mardi]

Hope you got the significance of the in that post!

It worked for me.......might as well give it a go.

TBH I am a bit dopey tonight - I keep yawning - can't wait to finish work on Friday, when I have three weeks off. Thanks for the nudge

 

[Mattg]

Only one thing to worry about-fog.

Is that really an issue? Even if there was fog on the morning, it wouldn't matter because the aircraft will overnight in CBR. (I hope that's the case anyhow, because I'm flying out of CBR on the same morning)

 

[RSD]

This topic been done heaps of time on AFF, this connection is not an issue. If QF93 is running late they will either hold 107 or protect pax onto AA, where transcontinental cabins are OK. For the OP's dilemma, even arriving an hour late (at 8:50) should be OK with an express pass, as long as you don't dawdle on the painful detour through the DF store.

I used to RLF for 107 jumping over tape barriers etc after going through the arrival process at LAX but after doing this 3 or 4 times I eventually decided that it was bollocks and these days I just get there when I get there - and I still always make the connection to JFK.

 

[drron]

Is that really an issue? Even if there was fog on the morning, it wouldn't matter because the aircraft will overnight in CBR. (I hope that's the case anyhow, because I'm flying out of CBR on the same morning)

The 0630 out of DPO is often delayed because of fog(or sea mist as they call it here).It also overnights in DPO.

 

[straitman]

Is that really an issue? Even if there was fog on the morning, it wouldn't matter because the aircraft will overnight in CBR. (I hope that's the case anyhow, because I'm flying out of CBR on the same morning)

The aircraft will have takeoff minimas so fog can be an issue.

 

[Kangol]

I wouldn't be too worried about the QF93-107 change at LAX. They most likely will give you express passes if you are late which most certainly will help. That and your bags will be tagged "Business" means they should come out quickly and on a separate carousel to standard Y bags. At least that is what happened to me last week - call on the PA saying bags tagged J/F will be on one carousel, the others on a separate one. I didn't count, but it was about 15 mins from me taking my seatbelt off in PE to briskly walking down to immigration, waiting behind 3 or so people in the express line, going to the carousel where my bag came out within 1 minute (there were plenty of other bags already out, some J before F), then to customs which was another couple of minutes and then finally walking out of the terminal. I couldn't believe it.

I've flown into LAX from QF93 only a few times and every time has been a dream, even without any express or priority channels. In my experience it seems reasonably quiet at that time of morning. Every person who has told me about LAX has described it to be a nightmare but I guess I have been lucky.

You are lucky that QF107 departs from TBIT. If you had to go to T4 for a QF codeshare on AA not only would the walk take a bit longer but there would be more people at security to line up behind.

Oh, hang on to your orange express pass for another time if needed

 

[Mattg]

The 0630 out of DPO is often delayed because of fog(or sea mist as they call it here).It also overnights in DPO.

Is that right? I've never had an issue with morning fog departing CBR, usually the jets can still take off, I thought the problem was just with landing?

Besides, fog in CBR is quite unlikely at this time of year anyway I would've thought

 

[straitman]

Is that right? I've never had an issue with morning fog departing CBR, usually the jets can still take off, I thought the problem was just with landing?

See my post #27 above. All the a/c have t/o minima so fog can be a problem.

Besides, fog in CBR is quite unlikely at this time of year anyway I would've thought

Agreed. The advanced forecast for CBR next Wed is 0 - 22 deg and mostly sunny.

 

[ajw373]

Is that right? I've never had an issue with morning fog departing CBR, usually the jets can still take off, I thought the problem was just with landing?

Besides, fog in CBR is quite unlikely at this time of year anyway I would've thought

It happened a few weeks ago, with planes sitting at the gate with pax onboard waiting to go. But fog like that needs to be really heavy and the way the forcast is for this coming week don't think it will be too much of an issue.

 

[Rebekkap]

Is that right? I've never had an issue with morning fog departing CBR, usually the jets can still take off, I thought the problem was just with landing?

Besides, fog in CBR is quite unlikely at this time of year anyway I would've thought

You're kidding, right? CBR is notorious for being fogged in. First flight out of CBR to MEL Friday last week was fogged in - sat on the tarmac for about two hours. Happens all the time during autumn/winter/spring.

 

[chrisb]

I don't know what you're off to New York for but another option is to plan to not have anything too important planned on the first day. That way if you're delayed (or tired due to 14 hours of screaming kids ) you're not too worried about the impact on your plans.

 

[ajw373]

You're kidding, right? CBR is notorious for being fogged in. First flight out of CBR to MEL Friday last week was fogged in - sat on the tarmac for about two hours. Happens all the time during autumn/winter/spring.

Not quite. The first flights out which is what the poster was talking about are generally ok, but sometimes like the other day departures are also effected. The bigger issue is flights that don't overnight in Canberra.

 

[Mattg]

Not quite. The first flights out which is what the poster was talking about are generally ok, but sometimes like the other day departures are also effected. The bigger issue is flights that don't overnight in Canberra.

Yes, that's exactly what I was talking about. Flights arriving in CBR in the morning would have more issues I would've thought. I have (fortunately) never had an issue departing CBR on the first flight out - however the ones departing after 8am have the potential for delays.

Anyway, this thread is about the likelihood of delays next Wednesday and as other people have pointed out the chance of that is next to nothing.

 

[Mardi]

Is that really an issue? Even if there was fog on the morning, it wouldn't matter because the aircraft will overnight in CBR. (I hope that's the case anyhow, because I'm flying out of CBR on the same morning)

I've lived in CBR all my life and I've always been under the impression that you can always get out on the first flight, even if it is foggy.

I used to RLF for 107 jumping over tape barriers etc after going through the arrival process at LAX but after doing this 3 or 4 times I eventually decided that it was bollocks and these days I just get there when I get there - and I still always make the connection to JFK.

Had to think about what RLF meant... then I LOLed. At work.

I wouldn't be too worried about the QF93-107 change at LAX. They most likely will give you express passes if you are late which most certainly will help. That and your bags will be tagged "Business" means they should come out quickly and on a separate carousel to standard Y bags. At least that is what happened to me last week - call on the PA saying bags tagged J/F will be on one carousel, the others on a separate one. I didn't count, but it was about 15 mins from me taking my seatbelt off in PE to briskly walking down to immigration, waiting behind 3 or so people in the express line, going to the carousel where my bag came out within 1 minute (there were plenty of other bags already out, some J before F), then to customs which was another couple of minutes and then finally walking out of the terminal. I couldn't believe it.

I've flown into LAX from QF93 only a few times and every time has been a dream, even without any express or priority channels. In my experience it seems reasonably quiet at that time of morning. Every person who has told me about LAX has described it to be a nightmare but I guess I have been lucky.

You are lucky that QF107 departs from TBIT. If you had to go to T4 for a QF codeshare on AA not only would the walk take a bit longer but there would be more people at security to line up behind.

Oh, hang on to your orange express pass for another time if needed

That's reassuring, and thanks for the tip on the express pass. First time through LAX we were hurried through the terminal with staff at every corner hurrying us along. Quite adrenalin pumping really!

Is that right? I've never had an issue with morning fog departing CBR, usually the jets can still take off, I thought the problem was just with landing?

Besides, fog in CBR is quite unlikely at this time of year anyway I would've thought

One of husband's delays was flying back into CBR last Sunday, due to fog. But the weather changes quickly at this time of year so I'd be surprised if there was fog next week.

I don't know what you're off to New York for but another option is to plan to not have anything too important planned on the first day. That way if you're delayed (or tired due to 14 hours of screaming kids ) you're not too worried about the impact on your plans.

Holiday - so yes we have the flexibility to take it easy on the first day if we want. Or all 13 for that matter I guess!

Thank you everyone for your interest in my grumble. I felt a bit DYKWIAish after posting last night and it's nice to see such friendly helpful responses.

 

[ajw373]

I've lived in CBR all my life and I've always been under the impression that you can always get out on the first flight, even if it is foggy.

For the most part that is true, but departures can also be effected.

 

[Dalek]

Reminds me of the time I was on a delayed flight from CBR. They said they were holding the connecting flight for me, let me off the plane first and told me to RLF to the departure gate.
After RLF'ing for what seemed like miles I arrive at the gate only to have one of those electric buggies turn up behind me - "Sir we were going to drive you to the gate but we couldn't catch you!"

 

[froggerADL]

After RLF'ing for what seemed like miles "

I think that should be R'ingLF

 

[Dalek]

Yes you are right, a whole different meaning!