QF A380 to DFW; QF9/10 retiming

[greenfish]

I tried to change an ASA today as the new dep time from LHR of QF10 isn't suitable on the date I want to travel. The new time was showing on MMB along with accept or call. I asked to be put on QF 2 same day and she stated it wasn't available, she then asked for a release of a P seat on QF2 and this was also rejected. The best she could do was change the dep to the next day QF10.
I was under the impression that ASA's were treated as revenue fares for re-booking but it seems this isn't the case

That's bad news. Was your QF10 ASA booking already showing the new time when you phoned up?

It is all a bit frustrating, only secured the QF10 F class booking last week, then it is re-timed to a time I can't possibly make (will be sitting on bike in the tail end of RideLondon at the new departure time!).

 

[Brettmcg]

Seems strange that the re-timing of the outbound QF9 seems to have been pushed through to QF's booking system, and I assume therefore to other GDS, but the inbound QF10 still seems to be showing at the old time of 2225 departure ex-LHR :S

 

[Katie]

Since you would have been booked into one of the T, R or W fare buckets on QF8, an upgrade to J is only 5000 pts per person . For the return, i'll bet you're in the B fare bucket, which is also 5000 points to upgrade. Then you don't need to fly whY at all. Remember that domestic upgrades are confirmed instantly.

Only 2000 points according to my Y+ booking on QF8-QF11 next week.

Thought I think it's a bit rich being offered to upgrade to Y+ Om that flight when I'm on a (not bargain!) Y+ fare to the US.
Yes, I have read the QF comments that Y+ pax on dome connections sit in Y. Makes sense on every other connecting flight, but not this one ... And of course I remember doing Y+ QF8 to 107 ~18mths ago; sat in Y+ down to SYD, which was actually Sky Beds! Best seat of that trip!!

 

[psmac]

I booked QF9/10 for October/November about 10 days ago, under the 'old schedule'. Have just been informed of QF9 change via QF My Bookings, but my QF10 booking remains same ie 2215 departure , arriving Melbourne 2 days later in early morn. This is at odds with the reported shift to 1330 departure from London.!? A phone call to Qantas no doubt required, perhaps returning to Aus via Sydney on QF2 if same fare deal (sale PY) applies.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Seems strange that the re-timing of the outbound QF9 seems to have been pushed through to QF's booking system, and I assume therefore to other GDS, but the inbound QF10 still seems to be showing at the old time of 2225 departure ex-LHR :S

The opposite has happened with my bookings for March. QF9 not yet updated, whilst QF10 has :?:

 

[JohnK]

As good as this news may seem to some, I have 3 trips booked to HKG in Oct, Nov and Feb all in F.
"NOT HAPPY JAN":evil::evil::evil:.
Cant wait for the call from QF, downgrading me to an old Mk1 bed.

I was going to book an AA award in First on QF127 in early November but it would appear there is no First available now.

 

[Princess Fiona]

That's bad news. Was your QF10 ASA booking already showing the new time when you phoned up?

It is all a bit frustrating, only secured the QF10 F class booking last week, then it is re-timed to a time I can't possibly make (will be sitting on bike in the tail end of RideLondon at the new departure time!).

Yes it was, and I was pretty annoyed not to be offered a seat in a revenue fare class on my first choice QF2 on the same day.

 

[Kefci2000]

Great new about QF7/8

cough news about QF9/10 as I like the early arrival into LHR.

Out of interest has a QFA380 ever flown the SYD-DFW route? Even as a one off substitution??

 

[Mattg]

Great new about QF7/8

cough news about QF9/10 as I like the early arrival into LHR.

Out of interest has a QFA380 ever flown the SYD-DFW route? Even as a one off substitution??

I quite like the new timings but each to their own.

As far as I know, the A380 has never operated to DFW before. There was a case last year if I recall where no 747-400ERs were available, and the flight was operated by a "normal" 747 as opposed to an A380. (From memory it had to stop off in AKL for refuelling on the return trip.)

 

[JohnK]

This is great news! Another 388 option to LOTFAP other than the ghastly LAX arrival.

Finally an enhancement we want to hear.

Fantastic news!

And at the same time continue to downgrade SIN/BKK to A330's.

I know, I know. You can't please everyone.

 

[moa999]

Albeit those downgraded planes will soon have the best product

 

[ketsuzei]

Is it going to be impossible for QF to keep some kind of F product, whether A380 or 747, on the SYD-HKG route until after existing bookings are exhausted?

 

[mannej]

I quite like the new timings but each to their own.

As far as I know, the A380 has never operated to DFW before. There was a case last year if I recall where no 747-400ERs were available, and the flight was operated by a "normal" 747 as opposed to an A380. (From memory it had to stop off in AKL for refuelling on the return trip.)

Here you go -

QANTAS B747-400 VH-OJC Operates QF7 Sydney – Dallas-Fort Worth. | The QANTAS Source

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Seeing that QF8 will be non stop from the US to Au (Syd, bypassing Bne), soon, no more domestic passenger on an international flight ability will be able to be done.
Which is a pity. For us more so, than for QF.
Saves QF money, thats for sure, not having to carry pseudo international passengers, and no one using the QF lounge without really travelling internationally.
One of our other members asked where was JQ35, too true, it does not show any of that flight path anymore on QF, so no more trying out the Dreamliners el cheapo.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Seeing that QF8 will be non stop from the US to Au (Syd, bypassing Bne), soon, no more domestic passenger on an international flight ability will be able to be done.
Which is a pity. For us more so, than for QF.
Saves QF money, thats for sure, not having to carry pseudo international passengers, and no one using the QF lounge without really travelling internationally.
One of our other members asked where was JQ35, too true, it does not show any of that flight path anymore on QF, so no more trying out the Dreamliners el cheapo.

For the former I can understand the upset but as for the removal of JQ Dom tag flights at international terminals and the consequential flounging at QF expense I don't think it can happen soon enough.

 

[JohnK]

Good for the leisure market nit sure if it is good for the business traveller.

Mel departure time is good but getting in to LHR nearly at end of day might not work for some business travellers.

And beginning of the day arrivals may not be good for other business travellers.

I would not contemplate going to work with a morning arrival. Rest and be ready to kickoff the next day.

 

[Princess Fiona]

And beginning of the day arrivals may not be good for other business travellers.

I would not contemplate going to work with a morning arrival. Rest and be ready to kickoff the next day.

I actually don't mind the early morning arrival into LHR. Arrivals lounge and then head into town on the HEX. The big issue is not being able to check-in the hotel. I will be able to arrive the day before now, schedule permitting and go straight to my hotel.
On the reverse trip I despise landing in SYD/MEL early morning and struggling to stay awake all day. The evening arrival on QF10 will be better for me as I'm usually tired and getting a night stopover will be good.

 

[serfty]

I tried to change an ASA today as the new dep time from LHR of QF10 isn't suitable on the date I want to travel. The new time was showing on MMB along with accept or call. I asked to be put on QF 2 same day and she stated it wasn't available, she then asked for a release of a P seat on QF2 and this was also rejected. The best she could do was change the dep to the next day QF10.
I was under the impression that ASA's were treated as revenue fares for re-booking but it seems this isn't the case

Yes it was, and I was pretty annoyed not to be offered a seat in a revenue fare class on my first choice QF2 on the same day.

I would be calling back! The Agent was Wrong! All you needed was F class if nothing else was available!

Commercial Policy -

QF9/QF10 MELBOURNE-LONDON SCHEDULE CHANGE

For customers holding a Qantas (081) issued ticket:
Passengers may, without fee:
• Reroute/Rebook travel on the same day
• Reroute/Rebook travel to alternate Qantas service with ‘QF’ flight number operated by Qantas.
• Reroute/Rebook travel to alternate Qantas codeshare service with "QF" flight number operated by Emirates (except in to / out of LGW) and oneworld carriers British Airways, Air Berlin, Finnair and Iberia.
• Reroute/Rebook travel to alternate same day "BA/AY/IB/AB" flight number operated by oneworld partners "BA/AY/IB/AB" between LHR and regional United Kingdom/Ireland/Europe.
• Reroute/Rebook travel to alternate Emirates services with EK flight number operated by Emirates when holding existing bookings with EK flight number operated by Emirates between Dubai and Europe, North Africa and Middle East as per original ticketed sector....

Conditions

• All changes must be made prior to the original ticketed departure.
• Travel dates must be within ticket validity.
• Re-booking on Qantas (QF) and oneWorld partners British Airways, Air Berlin, Finnair and Iberia, if the same booking class is not available, the lowest booking class within the same cabin may be booked (e.g. within Business or Economy cabin).
• All other rules and conditions of the ticket remain unchanged.
• Customers are permitted to make changes as outlined in this policy. Any subsequent changes made after the ticket is reissued will be subject to the rules and conditions of the original ticketed fare purchased.

...

For customers on Frequent Flyer Award Tickets:

Passengers who are travelling on Qantas & Jetstar Any Seat Award tickets are entitled to the same options and conditions as listed above.

Passengers who are travelling on Qantas & Partner Classic Award tickets are entitled to the same options and conditions as listed above provided any travel rebooked or rerouted is made on an eligible Qantas Frequent Flyer Partner Airline and any travel booked on a partner airline is subject to award seat availability. Classic Award tickets cannot be retained in credit.

 

[JohnK]

I could read 11 pages of this thread or just ask. We're on QF8 down to Sydney on Nov 6. I haven't had any notification from QF from that this will change. I suppose we'll just have to wait and see what will happen with that flight as it's a connection to our flight to Hong Kong

AA is offering that flight combination right now for 04 November.

I am not going to book it as the connection in SYD is only 1h 5m and QF8 will more than likely go but even if it remained there is high chance of delay. I would rather take the 5:00am flight and get to SYD with plenty of time to connect.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

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