Qantas / Emirates tie up (Partnership inc. Codeshare, Status)

[kpc]

Except in the EK lounges

too funny...

 

[sweens]

Except in the EK lounges

Correct! Maybe turkey bacon?

 

[Flashback]

Whilst we're on questions of consistency (baggage is one), here's a pot stirrer:

Q19 of the FAQ refers to priority check-in. Notice that QF Silvers are not included. But it is a gazetted benefit that QF Silvers can use at least international priority check-in counters, or Business counters.

Cue the not too happy plebians.

FWIW I wonder if EK Silvers get such a benefit.

Hey anat0l

This is just an accidental omission, Silver members will get priority check-in in also.

Cheers,
Red Roo

That was going to be my question also as I hold OWS with BA but only OWR with QF. That being said, it should only really affect passengers who do a stopover in DXB as if they're through traffic then it shouldn't matter?

Well there is a lot of fact and a certain amount of speculation re some of the fine print that is TBA. I think overall it seems pretty good, most of what exists is retained (notable known exceptions SIN-LHR and SIN-FRA on QF), and there is plenty of scope for alternatives via DXB. I imagine while many will look and feel a little disappointment that a certain favoured route may be unavailable, there is sufficient alternative that with a little planning and modification, then most will find one.

So subject to satisfactory fine print (esp. details on SC earning on EK flights - that may carry a little weight with some members here ), it seems pretty good overall.

Oh, and prices - will be interesting to see how these pan out. Just did a dummy booking for MEL-SIN-LHR rt on QF for Nov dates - cheapest J fare ~AUD9630, and EK MEL-DXB-LHR rt same dates - cheapest J fare AUD7970

This was going to be my other point, also. I can see that the cheap(er) J/F fares we've been enjoying on EK will either go, or will remain, but only on EK codes (QF codes more).

I really struggle to see what EK is really getting out of this, the cons seem to outweigh the pros IMHO.

 

[bagman]

you earn points AND status credits just as normal. note: many discount fares on CX do not earn any mileage on QFFF. see the earning charts on qantas.com

Thanks for that info.

cheers

 

[nlagalle]

Correct! Maybe turkey bacon?

Soy Bacon!!!

 

[pull up!]

Greetings one and all!

Personally, I think this is the best news (hopefully I'm not disappointed by the detail). The opportunities for 1 stop connections to Europe are fantastic - in fact the lack of these connections in the past is the reason I have never flown QF to Europe unless my destination was London.

I'm a QF and EK regular and suffer from chronic economyclassitis and for those wary of Emirates, I can assure you there is nothing to fear from EK's 777s (maybe I'm a freak, but I prefer the 777 J seats to their 380s), cabin service or Dubai.

I can't wait for April next year!!

 

[atreides]

This is looking good, I am encouraged by the AJ speech today.

Streamlined benefits on EK and the retainment of the AY codeshare mean I'm a happy WP right now.

 

[vlado]

Would be interested to know what this mean for WP1?

 

[Kangol]

Forgive me for being ignorant, but regarding DXB lounges: do they serve alcohol there? How about on EK metal flights, is there any alcohol on board at all?

 

[Flashback]

Forgive me for being ignorant, but regarding DXB lounges: do they serve alcohol there? How about on EK metal flights, is there any alcohol on board at all?

If you read back in the thread, you'll see that they cater to the needs of all cultures.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

That was going to be my question also as I hold OWS with BA but only OWR with QF. That being said, it should only really affect passengers who do a stopover in DXB as if they're through traffic then it shouldn't matter?



This was going to be my other point, also. I can see that the cheap(er) J/F fares we've been enjoying on EK will either go, or will remain, but only on EK codes (QF codes more).

I really struggle to see what EK is really getting out of this, the cons seem to outweigh the pros IMHO.

With this many flights to Australia access to the domestic market is a huge benefit

 

[pull up!]

Forgive me for being ignorant, but regarding DXB lounges: do they serve alcohol there? How about on EK metal flights, is there any alcohol on board at all?

They sure do - even Moet in economy!

 

[Mgjdubs]

Pardon my ignorance, but I read somewhere that Middle Eastern airlines don't serve alcohol onboard around Ramadan. Does that mean no champagne on QF flights to Europe around this time?

 

[opusman]

Pardon my ignorance, but I read somewhere that Middle Eastern airlines don't serve alcohol onboard around Ramadan. Does that mean no champagne on QF flights to Europe around this time?

Qantas wasn't a Middle Eastern airline last time I checked.

 

[serfty]

Forgive me for being ignorant, but regarding DXB lounges: do they serve alcohol there? How about on EK metal flights, is there any alcohol on board at all?

Alcohol is freely available in all EK lounges and flights.

As for Dubai, don't walk down the street with a beer in one's hand (a la 'Vegas) and otherwise in public.

Alcohol in Dubai

 

[Pushka]

Pardon my ignorance, but I read somewhere that Middle Eastern airlines don't serve alcohol onboard around Ramadan. Does that mean no champagne on QF flights to Europe around this time?

Completely wrong. I quoted their website several pages ago that non Muslims would receive normal service during Ramadan.

 

[Mgjdubs]

Qantas wasn't a Middle Eastern airline last time I checked.

My question was more about whether or not this will apply to Qantas. But ok, no worries.

 

[Pvcmenace]

I am all up for this partnership, makes using points for where you want to go hopefully easier. Only problem is I have no real desire to go to Dubai as a stopover, much prefer Asia or even Amman. Oh well beggars can't be choosers

 

[Happy Trails]

Neither Thailand or Singapore, as far as I'm aware though execute people based on sexual preference either.

Not a capital offence in Dubai either, only ten years in prison.
Still makes it something of a haven from its more righteous neighbours though.

 

[Flashback]

Alcohol is freely available in all EK lounges and flights.

As for Dubai, don't walk down the street with a beer in one's hand (a la 'Vegas) and otherwise in public.

Alcohol in Dubai

No different from Australia really anyway....