Qantas Business Class Upgrade - MEL -> SIN

[DeanCorp]

My points bought me $80k worth of travel last year.

While there is sufficient I-class availability on those three days, as they are EK, even a P1 can't request a review on EK flights with QF points.

If your travel is flexible, EK has been known to open a few seats at the last minute.

Are you WP or above?

Thanks I have a work function and would have to leave Melbourne 25-28 latest. I assume it makes no difference leaving from Melbourne or Sydney?

 

[Sprucegoose]

Thanks I have a work function and would have to leave Melbourne 25-28 latest. I assume it makes no difference leaving from Melbourne or Sydney?

Qantas Metal does not fly to DXB; this limits your options.

Do you have a Skywards account and AMEX Reward Points?

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Qantas really needs to improve their Melbourne business class lounge—it hasn't changed at all since the last time I was there, and that was years ago.

It is colloquially known as 'the dungeon'! Both the SYD and MEL J lounges are underperformers.

 

[DeanCorp]

Qantas Metal does not fly to DXB; this limits your options.

Do you have a Skywards account and AMEX Reward Points?

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It is colloquially known as 'the dungeon'! Both the SYD and MEL J lounges are underperformers.

My friend has found my first class through Singapore airlines but not keen on the stop over in Singapore total travel time 32h

 

[RichardMEL]

This really has gone OT to the thread but I would go the SQ F. There are worse places to spend a stopover than SIN, and SQ F is absolutely first rate.

As for getting CR J or F on EK for MEL-DXB in a few months.. really difficult. Any seats would have been snapped up months ago.

Usually EK rewards can more easily be had from Asian ports - ie DPS, KUL, BKK etc.. but of course than means a stop and being creative.

Given set dates in DXB, the old saying applies imo: Beggars can't be choosers

 

[DeanCorp]

Yes, definitely off topic but I will wear track pants on this trip!
These are my options:

 

[Sprucegoose]

My friend has found my first class through Singapore airlines but not keen on the stop over in Singapore total travel time 32h

Longer the better!

Stay at the Crowne Plaza Terminal 3

 

[DeanCorp]

Longer the better!

Stay at the Crowne Plaza Terminal 3

My wife is already cursing me she will be at home with a 2.5yo toddler and 7 months pregnant while I’m flying business and first class without her…

 

[DeanCorp]

Ok flights booked.

SQ 248 Melbourne to Singapore (Business)

SQ 494 Singapore to Dubai (Business)

Flight home:

EK406 Dubai to Melbourne (First Class)

 

[RB001]

Ok flights booked.

SQ 248 Melbourne to Singapore (Business)

SQ 494 Singapore to Dubai (Business)

Flight home:

EK406 Melbourne to Dubai (First Class)

If you ask nicely, I'm sure they can make EK406 go from Dubai to Melbourne.

 

[DeanCorp]

If you ask nicely, I'm sure they can make EK406 go from Dubai to Melbourne.

Hahaha I wrote that with one eye open. In other news I bought some really really nice track pants from Lululemon. Usually only my wife buys there, but they’ve improved a lot in their designs and comfort for men.

 

[DeanCorp]

Which seats would you recommend?

SQ248

SQ 494 (next two images)

 

[fletty]

Hahaha I wrote that with one eye open. In other news I bought some really really nice track pants from Lululemon. Usually only my wife buys there, but they’ve improved a lot in their designs and comfort for men.

I love wearing Lulu on flights, super comfortable and look good too.

 

[AIRwin]

Which seats would you recommend?

Not the windowless seats in row 19/21

 

[Sprucegoose]

My wife is already cursing me she will be at home with a 2.5yo toddler and 7 months pregnant while I’m flying business and first class without her…

I am afraid our service doesn’t extend to domestic counseling, the good news that i can offer you is that you’re not special!

 

[Sprucegoose]

Which seats would you recommend?

SQ248

SQ 494 (next two images)

On SQ, it really doesn't make much difference, IMHO. I always pick an A seat flying solo, as you are, and if there is a mini cabin, I prefer that over the larger main J cabin.

 

[DeanCorp]

Not the windowless seats in row 19/21

Would you suggest 20 then in between? As 17 could be close to the toilet?

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I am afraid our service doesn’t extend to domestic counseling, the good news that i can offer you is that you’re not special!

I think this thread should be renamed to Dean’s last flight ever in luxury.

 

[DeanCorp]

Maybe 22A the whole way? Far enough from babies and toilets

 

[Flyfrequently]

Far enough from babies and toilets

Hope Mrs DeanCorp isn't on AFF @DeanCorp - enjoy

 

[DeanCorp]

Hope Mrs DeanCorp isn't on AFF @DeanCorp - enjoy

She definitely isn’t. We had an argument last night and she said I could easily say you can’t go on your trip so I went quiet and became little spoon.

 

[Flyfrequently]

She definitely isn’t. We had an argument last night and she said I could easily say you can’t go on your trip so I went quiet and became little spoon.

The "hugs" are for her @DeanCorp too!