Need some help and advice on getting to Stockholm - best way to maximise SC earn.

[artemis]

I know this is very last minute, but I'm a bit new to all of this so I thought I'd put it out there to the brainstrust that is AFF. I'm hoping to get to Stockholm in J leaving Australia on 9th April and then leaving Stockholm on the 14th April (though dates are flexible).

I would prefer to try and maximise my QF points and SC earning potential. All the searches I have show J class for most ports in Aus to DXB and then economy from DXB-ARN. Has anyone flown Emirates economy within Europe? Is it manageable for 6 1/2 hours?

What happens with 16hr layovers in Dubai? Hopefully by the time I arrive, I'll have enough SC for platinum status, though how long it takes to credit, I don't know.

Should I even be crediting SCs to qantas, or should I open an account with Emirates. I'm hopeful for another Europe trip this year but otherwise, mainly stateside trips.

Many thanks in advance!

 

[AIRwin]

Have you looked at QR via DOH?
[h=3]Outbound: Melbourne to Stockholm /Wed, 09 Apr 2014Total Time: 22:50 hrs[/h][TABLE="class: passengerCheckinDetails"]
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[TH]Flight[/TH]
[TH]Departs[/TH]
[TH]Arrives[/TH]
[TH]Class [/TH]
[TH="class: last"]*Operated By[/TH]
[/TR]
[TD]QR 905
777-300ER [/TD]
[TD]Melbourne (MEL)
Wed, 09 Apr 2014 22:55
Terminal 2 [/TD]
[TD]Doha (DOH)
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:10
[/TD]
[TD]Business (D) [/TD]
[TD]Qatar Airways
[/TD]
[TR]
[TD="class: betweenSegments, colspan: 6"]Time between sectors : 02 hrs 15 mins [/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]QR 167
787-8 Dreamliner [/TD]
[TD]Doha (DOH)
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 08:25
Terminal 2 [/TD]
[TD]Stockholm (ARN)
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:45
[/TD]
[TD]Business (D) [/TD]
[TD]Qatar Airways
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

[h=3]Return: Stockholm to Melbourne /Mon, 14 Apr 2014Total Time: 21:20 hrs[/h][TABLE="class: passengerCheckinDetails"]
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[TH]Flight[/TH]
[TH]Departs[/TH]
[TH]Arrives[/TH]
[TH]Class [/TH]
[TH="class: last"]*Operated By[/TH]
[/TR]
[TD]QR 168
787-8 Dreamliner [/TD]
[TD]Stockholm (ARN)
Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:05
Terminal 5 [/TD]
[TD]Doha (DOH)
Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:55
[/TD]
[TD]Business (D) [/TD]
[TD]Qatar Airways
[/TD]
[TR]
[TD="class: betweenSegments, colspan: 6"]Time between sectors : 02 hrs 00 mins [/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]QR 904
777-300ER [/TD]
[TD]Doha (DOH)
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 00:55
Terminal 2 [/TD]
[TD]Melbourne (MEL)
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 21:25
[/TD]
[TD]Business (D) [/TD]
[TD]Qatar Airways
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

 

[robw0910]

Look at AY although IiRC will involve 2 stopovers in either SIN, BKK or HKG then HEL

 

[defurax]

To maximise QF points and SCs you should fly QF to LHR and BA to ARN. To book this online you need to do a multicity search, if not only the EK/QF flights will show. I go to ARN 2-3 times every year and since I fly economy there is no way I'll get on an EK 777 or QR 787.

 

[zainman]

I would be looking at QR via DOH on the 777 and 787 in J. This will get you QF SC but not a lot of points.

Although I wouldn't be looking at revenue flights from MEL anyway, I would try and purchase points and get to Europe that way!

 

[browski]

3 questions:
1. Do you have a budget?
2. What is your preferred Australian city of departure.
3. Why are you contemplating a 6.5 hour economy leg when there are so many airline options available?

 

[artemis]

3 questions:
1. Do you have a budget?
2. What is your preferred Australian city of departure.
3. Why are you contemplating a 6.5 hour economy leg when there are so many airline options available?

Umm no budget really (ok, less than $10k or Mr Artemis will kill me!)

No preferred Aus city of departure (I'm flitting between Syd/Bne so these are a bit easier)

I'd prefer not to do 6.5hrs in economy if possible... but when I did a rough search, that's the way the fare came up (and no, I wasn't impressed since for $9k I really think it should be J all the way!).

Any tips? Please?

 

[browski]

Umm no budget really (ok, less than $10k or Mr Artemis will kill me!)

No preferred Aus city of departure (I'm flitting between Syd/Bne so these are a bit easier)

I'd prefer not to do 6.5hrs in economy if possible... but when I did a rough search, that's the way the fare came up (and no, I wasn't impressed since for $9k I really think it should be J all the way!).

Any tips? Please?

My tip is to forget Qantas.
Just fly Thai Airways J Class from BNE/SYD to ARN return for $7800

I'll look for better options tomorrow; or PM me if you struggle with booking this route.

 

[defurax]

Here are some prices and carriers options for your dates (SYD-ARN) return. For 10K you can also fly BA in First.

 

[artemis]

Thanks so much defurax and browski​.... i will have a look at these!

 

[browski]

Hi Artemis, this looks like the best compromise between prices, flight duration and QFF status credits and QFF points.
Book on Finnair website for $6787.00. You can also book on other dates if you wish to leave earlier etc. Seems a long way for just 3 or 4 days visit.

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[TD]DEPARTURE
Sydney - Singapore
Wed 09 April 2014
AY5916 I
15:30 - 21:45
Business cabin

Singapore - Helsinki
Wed 09 April 2014
AY082 I
23:35 - 06:35 (Thu)
Business cabin

Helsinki - Stockholm
Thu 10 April 2014
AY635 I
09:30 - 09:30 (Thu)
Business cabinBusiness Saver



RETURN
Stockholm - Helsinki
Mon 14 April 2014
AY650 I
20:45 - 22:40
Business cabin

Helsinki - Singapore
Mon 14 April 2014
AY081 I
23:55 - 16:40 (Tue)
Business cabin

Singapore - Sydney
Tue 15 April 2014
AY5915 I
19:20 - 05:05 (Wed)
Business cabin
Business Saver


PRICE
6878.36 AUD
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[TH][/TH]
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[TABLE="class: outbound, width: 289"]
[TR]
[TH="bgcolor: #F2F5F8, colspan: 6, align: center"]SYDNEY - STOCKHOLM
Wednesday 09 April 2014[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR="class: eOn tOn"]
[TD="class: tail"] [/TD]
[TD]AY5916
[/TD]
[TD]SYD
15:30
[/TD]
[TD="class: arrows"] [/TD]
[TD="class: last"]SIN
21:45
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bgOff"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]Operated by British Airways
[/TD]
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[TR="class: eOn tOn"]
[TD="class: tail AY"] [/TD]
[TD]AY082
[/TD]
[TD]SIN
23:35
[/TD]
[TD="class: arrows"] [/TD]
[TD="class: last"]HEL
06:35
(Thu)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bgOff"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: eOn tOn"]
[TD="class: tail AY"] [/TD]
[TD]AY635
[/TD]
[TD]HEL
09:30
(Thu)[/TD]
[TD="class: arrows"] [/TD]
[TD="class: last"]ARN
09:30
(Thu)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bgOff"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bg"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]Total duration: 26h 00min[/TD]
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[TABLE="class: inbound, width: 289"]
[TR]
[TH="bgcolor: #F2F5F8, colspan: 6, align: center"]STOCKHOLM - SYDNEY
Monday 14 April 2014[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR="class: eOn tOn"]
[TD="class: tail AY"] [/TD]
[TD]AY650
[/TD]
[TD]ARN
20:45
[/TD]
[TD="class: arrows"] [/TD]
[TD="class: last"]HEL
22:40
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bgOff"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: eOn tOn"]
[TD="class: tail AY"] [/TD]
[TD]AY081
[/TD]
[TD]HEL
23:55
[/TD]
[TD="class: arrows"] [/TD]
[TD="class: last"]SIN
16:40
(Tue)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bgOff"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: eOn tOn"]
[TD="class: tail"] [/TD]
[TD]AY5915
[/TD]
[TD]SIN
19:20
(Tue)[/TD]
[TD="class: arrows"] [/TD]
[TD="class: last"]SYD
05:05
(Wed)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bgOff"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]Operated by British Airways
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: bg"]
[TD="class: fare"] [/TD]
[TD="colspan: 5"]Total duration: 24h 20min[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TH="bgcolor: #F2F5F8, colspan: 2"]LOG IN TO YOUR FINNAIR PLUS ACCOUNT AND USE POINTS[/TH]
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[TD="colspan: 2"]When you log in, your passenger details will be automatically added in your reservation.

You can also use your Finnair Plus points to pay for your flights. Please use the slider to select the amount of points and cash for your payment.
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[TD="align: right"] [/TD]
[TD="align: right"]Base fare[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]Taxes, fees & charges

[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]Service fee[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]Per person[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]Nbr[/TD]
[TD="colspan: 3, align: right"]Total[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD="align: right"]

Adult​

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[TD="align: right"]5995.00[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]858.36[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]25.00[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]6878.36[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]x1[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]6878.36 AUD[/TD]
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TOTAL PRICE​

[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]6878.36 AUD[/TD]
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[TD]Finnair Plus points[/TD]
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