The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[n1k]

AFAIK, all QF partners currently respect usual lounge and luggage benefits on CRs.

Seat selection can vary eg BA (even on revenue bookings with no status). AF/KL might have issues with seat selection also? Otherwise, should be fine. Booking a whY CR can be complete minefields.

It was a little buggy (looked like after I made my selection it didn't save, but the next day I went back and it had), but was able to choose seats - any seat in the cabin, in fact.

 

[n1k]

Hi all,
I was wondering what the process was for booking trying to book a bassinet seat with an unborn infant (we have two legs - one code-share with JAL, and the other QF operated). Is it a matter of waiting for the infant to be born, adding them in at that point, then hoping there's still bassinet seats available?
Thanks!

You can't add an infant to a booking before they are born. After they are born you'll have to call Qantas to add them.

I'm 90% sure there isn't really anything you can do to keep a bassinet reserved other than perhaps nabbing the seats directly in front of it (but I guess they may not be available until you have an infant on your booking...)

 

[MooTime]

You can't add an infant to a booking before they are born. After they are born you'll have to call Qantas to add them.

I'm 90% sure there isn't really anything you can do to keep a bassinet reserved other than perhaps nabbing the seats directly in front of it (but I guess they may not be available until you have an infant on your booking...)

Yes you can add an infant that's not born yet to a booking.
You just call to add infant and request bassinet seat.
Make up name & DOB.

Infant passport just a name and baby face.
No proof required.

Done it myself as I know others have too.

Maybe not correct legally or under the T&Cs but no sweat. Even easier for domestic.

 

[madman2020]

Curious to know the outcome with your travel @madman2020

Flying this weekend. Will let you know how it goes. Have applied to business upgrade so hope to hear from Qantas soon.

 

[tdimdad]

A tricky situation is that sometimes the upgrades come through at the gate when you are boarding, even if you have earlier gotten a message that the request was unsuccessful. I.e., you need to make your final call while the window is still technically open of whether you do the already secured AA PE option or gamble with QF all the way to the end.

 

[madman2020]

A tricky situation is that sometimes the upgrades come through at the gate when you are boarding, even if you have earlier gotten a message that the request was unsuccessful. I.e., you need to make your final call while the window is still technically open of whether you do the already secured AA PE option or gamble with QF all the way to the end.

Tough one. My deadline will be around 18:30hrs which is when I will land in LAX. If I don't hear from Qantas by then, I will cancel and go with AA on PE. Fingers

 

[madman2020]

So this is what I'm planning to do to snag two business class seats using QFF points. I'm a humble Bronze passenger.

I'm flying back to Sydney via LAX from my South American holiday and I booked 2x classic reward premium economy seats on AA73. AA73 departs at 22:40

I also want to book 2x economy classic reward seats in QF12 which departs at 21:20 to be able to apply for 2x business class upgrade using points.

If I get approved for this upgrade on QF12 and notified in advance, I hope to be able to cancel my booking on AA73. However, if my upgrade is not approved on QF12, then I will cancel the 2x economy seats on QF12 on time and fly on AA73 on premium economy.

How does it sound? Any better ideas? I know is risky and I'm hoping Qantas allows classic rewards booking to be cancelled prior departure. I'm also aware of the cancellation fee. Hope it's worth the risk but any comments would be appreciated.

So I am no longer doing this. I've just got an alert that first class seats became available on the AA73 flight and have successfully changed our PE seats to First Class seats on American Airlines lol. Thank you all for reading my post.

 

[dairyfloss]

So I am no longer doing this. I've just got an alert that first class seats became available on the AA73 flight and have successfully changed our PE seats to First Class seats on American Airlines lol. Thank you all for reading my post.

Winner, winner, [plated] chicken dinner!

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Quick question: I'm going to be flying Fiji Air to Nadi from Sydney. Ticket will be booked as a QF classic award (i.e. will have FJ flight number). Would I have access to any lounges in Sydney?

-RooFlyer88

 

[Flyfrequently]

So I am no longer doing this. I've just got an alert that first class seats became available on the AA73 flight and have successfully changed our PE seats to First Class seats on American Airlines lol. Thank you all for reading my post.

Think we deserve photos and a TR @madman2020 please!

 

[MooTime]

Quick question: I'm going to be flying Fiji Air to Nadi from Sydney. Ticket will be booked as a QF classic award (i.e. will have FJ flight number). Would I have access to any lounges in Sydney?

-RooFlyer88

Thats a hard no.

Took the same flight in August. Syd Nan in J reward on A350.
No lounge, had to use our credit card lounge access. We had no status with QF.

 

[AIRwin]

Thats a hard no.

Took the same flight in August. Syd Nan in J reward on A350.
No lounge, had to use our credit card lounge access. We had no status with QF.

No lounge access even on a Business class ticket?

 

[MooTime]

No lounge access even on a Business class ticket?

Sounds like VA doesn't it....

You'd think so, I did, called, asked here, definitely a no.

If was a revenue ticket it would be code share with QF therefore QF lounge access.
Reward ticket only FJ flight / booking no.

 

[SYD]

No lounge access even on a Business class ticket?

Yes, a min of QF J lounge.

Sounds like VA doesn't it....

You'd think so, I did, called, asked here, definitely a no.

If was a revenue ticket it would be code share with QF therefore QF lounge access.
Reward ticket only FJ flight / booking no.

That was dud advice. FJ J BP will get QF J lounge access. Did you you try?

 

[MooTime]

Yes, a min of QF J lounge.

That was dud advice. FJ J BP will get QF J lounge access. Did you you try?

Hmmmm.. didn't try, happy to head to AMEX.

Odd, very rare to get incorrect advice on here. Also the call centre told me the same

 

[SYD]

Hmmmm.. didn't try, happy to head to AMEX.

Odd, very rare to get incorrect advice on here. Also the call centre told me the same

Apparently QF are now letting OWEs into the F lounge on FJ codes now that they’re going full OW membership.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Quick question: I'm going to be flying Fiji Air to Nadi from Sydney. Ticket will be booked as a QF classic award (i.e. will have FJ flight number). Would I have access to any lounges in Sydney?

Class of travel? If business, access will based on class of travel as per any FJ business class seat.
Or hoping to get into the QF first lounge?

This has been asked before in various threads. Is a little complicated. Is a pdf table (image) from the FJ web site (Has more than FJ link below)
From posts on AFF does seem to a be a variation over time. Or maybe just the lounge attendant on the day.
All will be solved when FJ becomes a full OW member (2025? But no date announced)

https://www.fijiairways.com/en-au/experience/fiji-airways-premier-lounge

https://www.fijiairways.com/en-au/experience/partner-lounges

Thread 'Lounge access Nadi'

Jul 19, 2022

Hi all,

Just asking for some information, someone may have recent experience here, I've done a forum search here but the latest post was 2019.....

I am QC Bronze flying ADL to NAN on FIJI Airways and return in September. Flights are QF ticketed, so QF flight numbers on FJ metal, travelling in "Y"

I know I can access the QC in ADL but the question is can I access the Premier International Lounge in NAN? Qantas website says is a partner lounge, so I can as I'm on a QF ticketed flight.

FJ website says only QF Gold and above status can. I know I can access with $99 FJD each. (also is...

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• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

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Thread 'Access - Fiji Airways'

May 12, 2022

Hi Team!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Just hoping someone can clarify for me as I can’t seem to find direct info for my question.

I am flying Fiji Airways from SYD - LAX. I booked a FJ flight number.

I am a Gold Qantas flyer and wondered if I get any lounge access at either of the legs of my flight (Syd, Nadi, LAX)

I am travelling with my wife and kids so hoping I can jag something to help!

Any assistance it appreciated

• its_dunks
• Replies: 15
• Forum: Airport Lounges

And others

Table from FJ OW connect 2020

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Apparently QF are now letting OWEs into the F lounge on FJ codes now that they’re going full OW membership.

Good to hear. Will try arriving a bit early to enjoy the Flounge whilst I am still Platinum. As an aside, does anyone know when FJ check in opens and whether it is possible to OLCI if you are HLO?

As an aside, I should note that FJ doesn't have all of the OneWorld goodies integrated into their system as of yet. For instance, seat selection still costs money, even though OneWorld members get that complimentary when travelling on all member airlines.

Class of travel? If business, access will based on class of travel as per any FJ business class seat.
Or hoping to get into the QF first lounge?

Economy. Hoping to get into Flounge.

This has been asked before in various threads. Is a little complicated. Is a pdf table (image) from the FJ web site (Has more than FJ link below)
From posts on AFF does seem to a be a variation over time. Or maybe just the lounge attendant on the day.
All will be solved when FJ becomes a full OW member (2025? But no date announced)

https://www.fijiairways.com/en-au/experience/fiji-airways-premier-lounge

https://www.fijiairways.com/en-au/experience/partner-lounges

Thread 'Lounge access Nadi'

Jul 19, 2022

Hi all,

Just asking for some information, someone may have recent experience here, I've done a forum search here but the latest post was 2019.....

I am QC Bronze flying ADL to NAN on FIJI Airways and return in September. Flights are QF ticketed, so QF flight numbers on FJ metal, travelling in "Y"

I know I can access the QC in ADL but the question is can I access the Premier International Lounge in NAN? Qantas website says is a partner lounge, so I can as I'm on a QF ticketed flight.

FJ website says only QF Gold and above status can. I know I can access with $99 FJD each. (also is...

• large
• airline lounges
• Replies: 44
• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

I

Thread 'Access - Fiji Airways'

May 12, 2022

Hi Team!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Just hoping someone can clarify for me as I can’t seem to find direct info for my question.

I am flying Fiji Airways from SYD - LAX. I booked a FJ flight number.

I am a Gold Qantas flyer and wondered if I get any lounge access at either of the legs of my flight (Syd, Nadi, LAX)

I am travelling with my wife and kids so hoping I can jag something to help!

Any assistance it appreciated

• its_dunks
• Replies: 15
• Forum: Airport Lounges

And others

Table from FJ OW connect 2020

I think what you have provided would be very good advice to provide someone travelling a few months ago. However, as SYD seems to have indicated those rules have changed in anticipation of FJ joining OW as a full member. With that being said, I'm willing to give this a go and report back.

-RooFlyer88

 

[Mwenenzi]

As an aside, I should note that FJ doesn't have all of the OneWorld goodies integrated into their system as of yet. For instance, seat selection still costs money, even though OneWorld members get that complimentary when travelling on all member airlines.

That is far from true. Just being a OneWorld member (OW Ruby) does not always not get free seat selection. For example BA & QR business class need OW Sapphire or above. Otherwise $$$. Only free at -7 days. Qatar QR sell some "lite" business class fares without (no cost) seat selection. . Are variations of seat selection fees vs time vs status vs fare t&c's.

 

[bussyboy]

I'm seeing zero reward (Classic or Plus) availability on the calendar out from HKG to SYD or MEL after 17 December and throughout 2025; plenty of options TO Hong Kong. Is this just a reflection of the exodus or some QF/CX quirk?

Spoiler: Screenshot SYD<>HKG