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

[ReLoad]

Here's a question for those in the know.

East coast USA with Emirates, will QF code share with them to take flights from Dubai to the USA?

If so it provides a new neat way of avoiding lax.

Thoughts?

 

[anat0l]

Here's a question for those in the know.

East coast USA with Emirates, will QF code share with them to take flights from Dubai to the USA?

If so it provides a new neat way of avoiding lax.

Thoughts?

From the codeshare destination list that was 'released' yesterday, it's looking unlikely.

You could always go via DFW, though there's no F on this option, and it will involve having to fly with AA.

It's a nice thought, though......

 

[moa999]

ReLoad - I doubt it as QF will want you on their metal.
But you would be able to fly EK and get points (no SCs)

 

[markis10]

But you would be able to fly EK and get points (no SCs)

Lets wait and see if that is indeed the case when a reliable source provides it, at present its not fact.

 

[cmon0005]

But you would be able to fly EK and get points (no SCs)

If this is the case I'd rather fly OW airlines on these routes..
But really we won't know 100% til March 31st exactly what the FF benefits/SC's are for EK only metal/flight number.

 

[ReLoad]

It would be a very pleasant way to get to somewhere like YYZ for instance.

Still we can only but wonder

 

[drron]

Here's a question for those in the know.

East coast USA with Emirates, will QF code share with them to take flights from Dubai to the USA?

If so it provides a new neat way of avoiding lax.

Thoughts?

possibly not with QF but AA is in talks with EK about codeshares so you may be able to go Aust-DBX-USA-Aust on QF or AA flight numbers.Just switch your FF numbers as required.

 

[browski]

Having just done SYD-DFW on QF and JFK-DXB-SYD on EK, I would choose the shorter pacific route. Even if you fly EK in F, those extra hours are a killer. However I can see real advantages with having both options available.

Also hoping BKK-HKG on the EK A380 gets a QF codeshare.

 

[TheInsider]

Also hoping BKK-HKG on the EK A380 gets a QF codeshare.

Does QF have traffic rights for the sector? I don't really understand how all the stuff works.

 

[yohy?!]

Having just done SYD-DFW on QF and JFK-DXB-SYD on EK, I would choose the shorter pacific route. Even if you fly EK in F, those extra hours are a killer. However I can see real advantages with having both options available.

Also hoping BKK-HKG on the EK A380 gets a QF codeshare.

BKK-HKG would be nice but I have a feeling that JQ HK will want to ply that route so they might prefer not to do a QF code on it

 

[markis10]

Does QF have traffic rights for the sector? I don't really understand how all the stuff works.

I dont believe they do, they would have to file an application like they have done for Italy!

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[ajw373]

BKK-HKG would be nice but I have a feeling that JQ HK will want to ply that route so they might prefer not to do a QF code on it

Was looking at a trip CBR-LHR-BKK-CBR and one of the options BKK-CBR was EK to Hong Kong then QF to SYD. Flight number BKK-HKG was EK, cost was actually less than direct on Qantas! But with that don't forget that RJ has a daily BKK-HKG flight.

Out of interest I phone Qantas about the $13k+ cost for economy CBR-LHR-BKK-CBR that the website is giving and the agent couldn't even get a price. He said he was going to 'report' it as an issue. So will see if that costs comes back to the $1800 odd it was showing last week.

 

[blackcat20]

Out of interest I phone Qantas about the $13k+ cost for economy CBR-LHR-BKK-CBR that the website is giving and the agent couldn't even get a price. He said he was going to 'report' it as an issue. So will see if that costs comes back to the $1800 odd it was showing last week.

I've been seeing a few like that as well if I add Paris into a multi-city booking. Exactly the same prices you are seeing too... Paris really isnt worth $11k!

 

[Spizz]

Will HKG-DXB get a Codeshare and switch from CX Codeshare? Sorry if I've missed it. Also using QFF I still dont see any direct ADL-DXB, DXB-ADL awards. Nor any F awards yet. All the ones I have search go via MEL, SYD, etc. Still early days

Looks like Qantas have removed them again from the Awards search. They were there yestarday.

 

[Stoopidsteve]

I've been seeing a few like that as well if I add Paris into a multi-city booking. Exactly the same prices you are seeing too... Paris really isnt worth $11k!

I dunno, if you paid me that I might go there.

 

[markis10]

No mention of earn for EK coded flights in the latest official communique, I am beginning to suspect its a furphy:


Dear Markis10


Together connecting the globe


Qantas and Emirates are coming together to form the world's leading airline partnership and we want you to be among the first to learn about the exciting new opportunities for Qantas Frequent Flyers.


You can now book your Qantas marketed flights (on services operated by Qantas or Emirates) to a broad range of destinations worldwide, following interim approval for the partnership by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. For travel from 31 March 2013, choose from 98 flights per week to Dubai and over 800 connecting flights per week to Europe, the Middle East and Africa making it even easier to see more of the world.*


The partnership and Qantas services via Dubai remain subject to Government and regulatory approvals. Some parts of the joint network - including services between Australia and New Zealand - are not able to be booked until additional regulatory approvals are received.


To book, visit qantas.com


More ways to be rewarded with the world's leading airline partnership


This next step in the partnership between Qantas and Emirates means that for bookings from 22 January 2013, for travel from 31 March 2013, you will earn points and Status credits when flying on Qantas marketed flights operated by Emirates (with a QF flight number).^


Learn more about earning points at qantas.com


To and from the airport in style


For eligible First and Business travellers on selected International flights, your journey starts from the moment you leave your front door. You can be driven to the airport in a luxury vehicle to meet your flight. On arrival at your destination, you can be met by another chauffeur service and driven to your hotel, office or home.˜


More news to come


Over the coming weeks we look forward to telling you more about benefits for Qantas Frequent Flyers from this partnership, including lounge access, the world's largest shared fleet of Airbus A380s, and more options for redeeming flight awards.






Lesley Grant
CEO Qantas Loyalty

 

[cmon0005]

No mention of earn for EK coded flights in the latest official communique, I am beginning to suspect its a furphy:

Never got this email... when did you receive it?

 

[markis10]

About an hour ago.

 

[blackcat20]

My reading of the conditions when booking is that you get points but not SCs for EK flight numbers. Was going to call and ask but ran out of time...

 

[moa999]

No mention of earn for EK coded flights in the lates
t official communique, I am beginning to suspect its a furphy:

I again post the recent change to the popup fare rules... Suggests that some ACCC approval may be needed

Emirates operated flights: Subject to regulatory approvals in relation to the Qantas Emirates partnership, for those flights in your booking operated by Emirates with an EK flight number, Qantas Frequent Flyers may be eligible to earn points and receive certain other benefits (Qantas Frequent Flyer benefits will not be available unless such regulatory approvals are obtained). For any other flight in your booking, including flights operated by Emirates with a QF flight number, points and Status credits may be earned by Qantas Frequent Flyers in accordance with the program terms and conditions (available at qantas.com/terms).