Seeking advice regarding Qantas seat selection - USA flights

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Thanks very much QPProletarian and all.
I appreciate your replies and assistance.


Regards,
Adam

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Results from ExpertFlyer.com

Seat Map Search:
Departing SYD on 01/05/15 for LAX
Flying QF flight 11 in Premium Economy, Economy
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Premium Only             P                        
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Handicap-Accessible      H                        
Paid & Premium           #                        
Occupied                 -                        
Blocked                  X                        
Lavatory                 L                        
Paid                     $                        
Location
Exit Row                 E                        
Wing                     W                        
Upper Deck               U

This was from a WP perspective. Notice that 71D is already gone 11 months down the track so somebody is keen. It may be worth paying for the exit row upstairs as there's only two seats on the side & it's a much cheaper option than paying for PE or doing a status run to go from NB to PS when that won't help you.

 

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Thanks for your time and reply ozbeachbabe.

Does the QF A380's still provide a live 'tail cam' as part of the IFE service?
If so, my interest and preference to view/use this feature during the take off and landing procedures probably outweighs the benefits of selecting an exit row seat on a personal level.

(I overlooked stating this point in my original post of this thread to help explain the perhaps unusual specifics of my info requests)

Although thanks, an exit row seat in the upper is good future-advice.


For what it is worth these are the search results I get as a NB:

Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Departing SYD on 01/05/15 for LAX
Flying QF flight 11 in Economy


          A   B       D   E   F   G       J   K   
32  U    X   X       X   X   X   X       X   X   U   
33  U    X   X       X   X   X   X       X   X   U   
34  U    X   X   X   X                   U   
35  U E     X   X   X           X   X     E   U   
36  U    L   L       X   X   X     +   +  U   
          

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48  E   X   X   X                     E   
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84     X   X   X       X   X   X   X       X   X   X       
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86     X   X   X       X   X   X   X       X   X   X       
87              X   X   X   X  
88              X   X   X   X                       
        A   B   C       D   E   F   G       H   J   K   


Seats
Premium Only             P                        
Available                +                        
Handicap-Accessible      H                        
Paid & Premium           #                        
Occupied                 -                        
Blocked                  X                        
Lavatory                 L                        
Paid                     $                        


Location
Exit Row                 E                        
Wing                     W                        
Upper Deck               U

 

[Hvr]

Yes the QF A380 tail cam is operational during take off and landing. Loved watching it from F recently.

 

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Yes the QF A380 tail cam is operational during take off and landing. Loved watching it from F recently.

Thanks for the confirmation Hvr.

 

[Mike65]

Good advice from all above. One other point - have you considered paying for Qantas Club membership rather than paying extra for flights to gain SCs? I believe it's around $600pa. I'm not sure if it gives improved seat selection on flights but lounge access makes the travelling experience so much better.

 

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Good advice from all above. One other point - have you considered paying for Qantas Club membership rather than paying extra for flights to gain SCs? I believe it's around $600pa. I'm not sure if it gives improved seat selection on flights but lounge access makes the travelling experience so much better.

Thanks for the thought Mike65. That is an option I have not yet considered.
Cheers

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Good advice from all above. One other point - have you considered paying for Qantas Club membership rather than paying extra for flights to gain SCs? I believe it's around $600pa. I'm not sure if it gives improved seat selection on flights but lounge access makes the travelling experience so much better.

I think it would be better value to just purchase the 30 day Admirals Club membership for USD99.00 which allows you to guest in your spouse/travelling companion so it's not necessary for you to both purchase it.

Just click on the link below & there is a 'join now' button. If already a member of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program you need to sign in to continue or join up if not already a member.

[h=5]Your Membership Privileges include:[/h]

• Access to nearly 40 Admirals Club locations worldwide and over 30 international lounges operated by oneworld[SUP]®[/SUP] partner Qantas (must be traveling on Qantas operated flight for access to Qantas lounges). And as an added benefit, Admirals Club members also now have access to 18 US Airways Clubs.
• Up to two guests or immediate family (spouse, domestic partner and/or children under 18 years of age) may accompany the member
• Exclusive Special Offers from fine companies: Carey, Hertz and HP
• Complimentary house wine, beer and spirits
• Complimentary coffee, tea and soft drinks
• Complimentary light snacks
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in all locations
• Complimentary PCs with Internet access
• Personal travel assistance with your reservations including seat selection, upgrade standby list requests and same-day ticketing
• Work areas and access to copiers and fax services
• Spa-like showers, cyber cafés and children's rooms in select locations
• Complimentary snacks and beverages in International lounge locations
• Conference rooms available at discounted member rates with a variety of business amenities and catering available

Amenities, services and hours may vary with each individual lounge

Admirals Club - Membership Fees And Privileges

 

[aliens]

Lounge access via QC bets idea. Silver does give you pre seat selection over bronze. but Qnatas Club better.

 

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Thanks for your replies ozbeachbabe and aliens.
Admirals Club membership is an option I'll look into.
Good to know Silver QFF status does enable a more enhanced pre seat selection choice, something I will keep in mind for the next membership year.

Regards.

 

[ozbeachbabe]

Thanks for your replies ozbeachbabe and aliens.
Admirals Club membership is an option I'll look into.
Good to know Silver QFF status does enable a more enhanced pre seat selection choice, something I will keep in mind for the next membership year.

Regards.

There's alsp a separate thread here re the AA 30 day Membership.

http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/showthread.php?t=32556