The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[kangarooflyer88]

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?

I'm seeing plenty of availability in February using the multi-city search trick:

 

[patrickw]

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

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I find the quick-view on the home booking page to be a little misleading.

Here's the multi-city view for the Dec/Jan/Feb
December flights are on QF
January errors out (no availability right now which is understandable for peak travel season & CNY)
Availability comes back in mid Feb.

December J availability is surprising. Feb options don't look great...

Spoiler: December

Spoiler: Feb

Spoiler: Feb/March - good availability on a mix oc CX Y, QF J with 1 stop

 

[kangarooflyer88]

I think I already know the answer here but thought I'd check in case other's experiences are different. I'm flying NAN to SYD in economy on JQ later this month as a Platinum. I'm wondering if I would have access to any lounges at NAN as a Platinum? In theory the answer should be a no, however, I do recall taking international flights with JQ where I got a lounge invite at check-in as a QFF Gold travelling in economy (for those curious it was an invite to the Delta lounge flying HNL to SYD).

-RooFlyer88

 

[SYD]

I think I already know the answer here but thought I'd check in case other's experiences are different. I'm flying NAN to SYD in economy on JQ later this month as a Platinum. I'm wondering if I would have access to any lounges at NAN as a Platinum? In theory the answer should be a no, however, I do recall taking international flights with JQ where I got a lounge invite at check-in as a QFF Gold travelling in economy (for those curious it was an invite to the Delta lounge flying HNL to SYD).

-RooFlyer88

Probably better asking over in the Lounge Helpdesk thread. But it used to be a big “No”
for JQ PAX.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Apologies if this has been asked before but are name changes permitted on an international Qantas classic award? If so would it simply be the cost of the change fee? If not, could a classic award ticket be partially refunded. By that I mean could you cancel just one passenger on a ticket that has two passengers listed?

-RooFlyer88

 

[dairyfloss]

Apologies if this has been asked before but are name changes permitted on an international Qantas classic award? If so would it simply be the cost of the change fee? If not, could a classic award ticket be partially refunded. By that I mean could you cancel just one passenger on a ticket that has two passengers listed?

-RooFlyer88

I don’t believe name changes are permitted for any international QF fare type. You’d likely need to cancel and start over; if that’s even possible for your travel dates.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

I don’t believe name changes they are permitted for any international QF fare type. You’d likely need to cancel and start over; if that’s even possible for your travel dates.

Fair enough but could you only cancel one ticket and rebook that versus having to cancel out everyone and rebook? I reckon it’ll be easier to find classic availability for one passenger versus two passengers

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Fair enough but could you only cancel one ticket and rebook that versus having to cancel out everyone and rebook? I reckon it’ll be easier to find classic availability for one passenger versus two passengers

yes. just split the PNR. Cancel one.

 

[AIRwin]

Apologies if this has been asked before but are name changes permitted on an international Qantas classic award? If so would it simply be the cost of the change fee?

Frequent Flyer Terms and Conditions | Qantas

These Terms and Conditions form the basis of Qantas Frequent Flyer, to protect both Members and the Qantas Group.

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After ticketing and up to 24 hours prior to commencement of any travel on the Itinerary - all Itineraries
14.5.10 Subject to this clause 14.5, the following changes are permitted and a Change Fee per passenger will apply (see the Fee Schedule):
(e) change to name (only for Flights with a Qantas (QF) flight number on the ticket that are operated by Qantas).

 

[FredF]

I want to book a Classic Reward Seat OPO to BCN (Economy) using the Qantas app. There is an Iberian flight, operated by Air Nostrum but it is not clear whether or not a checked bag is included. Is there a way to confirm this, or is a checked bag always included?
Thanks

 

[kangarooflyer88]

yes. just split the PNR. Cancel one.

Can the PNR be split online or does this need to be done over the phone?

-RooFlyer88

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I want to book a Classic Reward Seat OPO to BCN (Economy) using the Qantas app. There is an Iberian flight, operated by Air Nostrum but it is not clear whether or not a checked bag is included. Is there a way to confirm this, or is a checked bag always included?
Thanks

Some additional context is needed here. Does the traveller hold status with Qantas or another OneWorld airline?