The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[@WhiteboardKing]

Will post this here as I couldn't find it in the search, but certain to have been asked before.

Does anyone know the process in LAX when connecting from QF to AA on one ticket. I know you can avoid the security line via the Terminal 4 connector tunnel, but what's process with bags? I assume you collect bags from TBI and process customs & immigration at TBI, then move to T4 and re-check in and bag drop? I couldn't imagine bags are checked right through as LAX>JFK is a domestic route. Envisage it the same process as when you come back into MEL and continue on a regional flight...

Also, will QF issue boarding passes for the AA flight at first check in or that will be done at AA check in?

Cheers

 

[SYD]

Will post this here as I couldn't find it in the search, but certain to have been asked before.

Does anyone know the process in LAX when connecting from QF to AA on one ticket. I know you can avoid the security line via the Terminal 4 connector tunnel, but what's process with bags? I assume you collect bags from TBI and process customs & immigration at TBI, then move to T4 and re-check in and bag drop? I couldn't imagine bags are checked right through as LAX>JFK is a domestic route. Envisage it the same process as when you come back into MEL and continue on a regional flight...

Also, will QF issue boarding passes for the AA flight at first check in or that will be done at AA check in?

Cheers

Out bound your bags are tagged to the final destination but on arrival at TBIT clear immigration, collect bags and take them to the transfer conveyor nearby. Go through security there for T4/5 connector.

You should get all boarding pass in Oz. If not, there are desk at the transfer area.

Coming home, bags are checked through. If continue on a domestic flight in Oz you’ll need to collect bags and transfer in MEL.

 

[@WhiteboardKing]

Out bound your bags are tagged to the final destination but on arrival at TBIT clear immigration, collect bags and take them to the transfer conveyor nearby. Go through security there for T4/5 connector.

You should get all boarding pass in Oz. If not, there are desk at the transfer area.

Coming home, bags are checked through. If continue on a domestic flight in Oz you’ll need to collect bags and transfer in MEL.

Thanks @SYD , LAX a bit cleaner than I expected, last time transiting I moved on a different ticket so expected a full import, onward type scenario. Need a clean run so I can see if I can sneak up to an earlier flight Make JFK in time for dinner!

Yeah, coming back into AUS as normal, been there done that a few times... luckily avoided Border Security filming a couple of times too!

 

[kotzaaa]

Very new to this - I have my first QFF card coming this week (ANZ Black) and will soon get 110k points.

So I have an incredibly vague and general question - how hard is it at the moment to book an economy class ticket to America (e.g. LA) return? I get long service leave next year so was looking to travel around April 2024. I know many struggle to get biz class tickets but I just wanna travel lol.

 

[AIRwin]

Very new to this - I have my first QFF card coming this week (ANZ Black) and will soon get 110k points.

As a first-time cardholder, have you registered for bonus points?

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/new-cardholders-bonus.html

 

[kotzaaa]

As a first-time cardholder, have you registered for bonus points?

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/new-cardholders-bonus.html

Oh wow thanks so much for that! Should I do that before or after receiving the card? When signing up for the card ANZ did ask if I was a QFF member and I said 'no'.

 

[AIRwin]

Oh wow thanks so much for that! Should I do that before or after receiving the card? When signing up for the card ANZ did ask if I was a QFF member and I said 'no'.

I think no harm registering now:
To be eligible to receive the 20,000 extra Qantas Points, members must
a) register by 11.59pm (AEDT) 28 February 2023 and receive a confirmation email to the nominated email address in your Qantas Frequent Flyer account within five business days,
b) apply for any card featured on qantas.com/cards and be approved by the relevant Card partner, and
c) make an eligible purchase on their new card within 30 days.
Qantas Points earned from the member’s first purchase must be credited to their Qantas Frequent Flyer or Qantas Business Rewards account by 31 May 2023

 

[kotzaaa]

I think no harm registering now:
To be eligible to receive the 20,000 extra Qantas Points, members must
a) register by 11.59pm (AEDT) 28 February 2023 and receive a confirmation email to the nominated email address in your Qantas Frequent Flyer account within five business days,
b) apply for any card featured on qantas.com/cards and be approved by the relevant Card partner, and
c) make an eligible purchase on their new card within 30 days.
Qantas Points earned from the member’s first purchase must be credited to their Qantas Frequent Flyer or Qantas Business Rewards account by 31 May 2023

Awesome! Just registered

 

[RooFlyer]

So I have an incredibly vague and general question - how hard is it at the moment to book an economy class ticket to America (e.g. LA) return? I get long service leave next year so was looking to travel around April 2024. I know many struggle to get biz class tickets but I just wanna travel lol.

Welcome to AFF @kotzaaa . Bookings for April 2024 won't open for about 4-5 months (assuming you don't have Qantas status), so its hard to tell, but for April 2024, jumping in as soon as you can, you should be OK.

Just beware - there can be high cash 'carrier charges and taxes' on Qantas points bookings, sometimes approaching the cost of the cheapest economy fare! Try a dummy booking now and hopefully it'll let you go far enough so you can see the $$ cost on top of the points. Then keep checking out cash sale fares when the schedule opens up in April 2023 for 'revenue' bookings. Then, if you are contemplating paying cash for that Qantas fare to LAX (because the taxes & charges on the points ticket aren't much less), then that opens up flying on other airlines, which may be cheaper still.

 

[kotzaaa]

Welcome to AFF @kotzaaa . Bookings for April 2024 won't open for about 4-5 months (assuming you don't have Qantas status), so its hard to tell, but for April 2024, jumping in as soon as you can, you should be OK.

Just beware - there can be high cash 'carrier charges and taxes' on Qantas points bookings, sometimes approaching the cost of the cheapest economy fare! Try a dummy booking now and hopefully it'll let you go far enough so you can see the $$ cost on top of the points. Then keep checking out cash sale fares when the schedule opens up in April 2023 for 'revenue' bookings. Then, if you are contemplating paying cash for that Qantas fare to LAX (because the taxes & charges on the points ticket aren't much less), then that opens up flying on other airlines, which may be cheaper still.

Thanks for the kind welcome

Managed to fiddle around with the fare-checker on the Qantas site and did see a one-way ticket for 41k + $244 in early Jan.

That doesn't seem too bad (although what do I know haha!).

 

[RooFlyer]

Thanks for the kind welcome

Managed to fiddle around with the fare-checker on the Qantas site and did see a one-way ticket for 41k + $244 in early Jan.

That doesn't seem too bad (although what do I know haha!).

No, that's not too bad at all.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

What is your QFF status.
With a bronze member, we call it NB, it will be very hard to get reward/award seats, if you have a lot of QFF points, but low QFF status.
As its a very high demand route, and a lot of people will want to have it up ahead on the plane, ...
Cash revenue fares will be sold first, then its CL/P1/WP/SG/PS, then NB, ...
Have a look at what the acronym means.
Having the points is one thing, ie, in your QFF account, and also seeing availability, but you putting in an upgrade/award request, is the main point, success relies on your QFF (ie higher status means success first).
Edit: ah, just saw you are not a QFF member, so you are going to start the ranking from down the bottom of the status ladder, so any chance of upgrades to premY/J/F will be low.

 

[kotzaaa]

What is your QFF status.
With a bronze member, we call it NB, it will be very hard to get reward/award seats, if you have a lot of QFF points, but low QFF status.
As its a very high demand route, and a lot of people will want to have it up ahead on the plane, ...
Cash revenue fares will be sold first, then its CL/P1/WP/SG/PS, then NB, ...
Have a look at what the acronym means.
Having the points is one thing, ie, in your QFF account, and also seeing availability, but you putting in an upgrade/award request, is the main point, success relies on your QFF (ie higher status means success first).
Edit: ah, just saw you are not a QFF member, so you are going to start the ranking from down the bottom of the status ladder, so any chance of upgrades to premY/J/F will be low.

Yep starting right at the bottom lol. So another newbie question in light of your comment: even though I'm able to see the aforementioned flight to LA for 41k points, it may still not be purchasable for a bronze member such as myself? Or is it okay?

 

[RichardMEL]

Yep starting right at the bottom lol. So another newbie question in light of your comment: even though I'm able to see the aforementioned flight to LA for 41k points, it may still not be purchasable for a bronze member such as myself? Or is it okay?

if you see it, you should be able to book it.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

My comments were more so about using points for upgrades or award seats.
Using points straight for a Y (economy seat), for 1 person, should be as easy as RichardMEL says.
Y for the long haul will be hard, but I guess, we all have to start somewhere.
Personally, I have not a need for a visit to the US, NZ is enough for me.
All depends on your priorities, do you love a bit of space (premY), or a Y aisle seat is enough for that 14.5 hour journey?
Some people will be happy for pay $2500 for a Y seat, and put in for an upgrade with points request, this is where status comes into play.
In your case, my comments are just waffle/waffly.

 

[mrsterryn]

My apologies I did search but it appears none of the key words I tried were correct
Q :
Platinum can invite anyone into the first class lounge as long as they are flying Oneworld ?
First class passenger sadly only gold can only invite someone that is on the same flight into first class lounge

(Sydney mainly )

 

[AIRwin]

Q :
Platinum can invite anyone into the first class lounge as long as they are flying Oneworld ?

Looks like it unless Platinum is flying EK or JQ:

Qantas Lounge Access Eligibility | Qantas

Find out more on Qantas Lounge access eligibility whether your traveling in First, Business; are a Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qantas Club or oneworld member.

www.qantas.com

 

[Princess Fiona]

My apologies I did search but it appears none of the key words I tried were correct
Q :
Platinum can invite anyone into the first class lounge as long as they are flying Oneworld ?
First class passenger sadly only gold can only invite someone that is on the same flight into first class lounge

(Sydney mainly )

First Class pax can bring a guest into the F Lounge as long as the guest is on a OneWorld flight metal and number.
The status of the F pax is irrelevant here.

 

[mrsterryn]

First Class pax can bring a guest into the F Lounge as long as the guest is on a OneWorld flight metal and number.
The status of the F pax is irrelevant here.

So they don't have to be on the same flight ? Ahh handy to know .
In regards to the first class passenger
Thank you
Why do some people offer to guest only for their flight then ?

 

[encryptededdy]

Why do some people offer to guest only for their flight then ?

Star Alliance recently introduced that rule, so maybe they're getting confused or they're flying Star Alliance?

Also when it comes to Qantas, when flying Jetstar, you can only guest those on the same flight.