The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

[MelbFlyer]

Okay so I might have found an option, however would I be able to link a complimentary lounge invitation with QF292 (SIN to SYD operated by Finnair for Qantas)?

Technically it's a QF flight number but just the flight operated by Finnair metal.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Okay so I might have found an option, however would I be able to link a complimentary lounge invitation with QF292 (SIN to SYD operated by Finnair for Qantas)?

Technically it's a QF flight number but just the flight operated by Finnair metal.

For all intents and purposes this is a qantas flight, with qf having leased the plane. It may say ‘finnair’ on the outside, but the contract of carriage is with qantas. That’s different from a code-share.

Whether or not you’ll be able to link your lounge pass at such a busy period is another issue you might want to consider. The lounge will be at capacity at that peak time, and lounge passes may not be able to be used.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Okay so I might have found an option, however would I be able to link a complimentary lounge invitation with QF292 (SIN to SYD operated by Finnair for Qantas)?

Technically it's a QF flight number but just the flight operated by Finnair metal.

I believe you could link your pass as it's QF wet lease. The issue may be that being the busy holiday season, capacity restraints in place. Changi is one of the best airports as we all know, can think of worse places to be in without a Lounge @MelbFlyer

Edit : as @MEL_Traveller just said!

 

[MelbFlyer]

For all intents and purposes this is a qantas flight, with qf having leased the plane. It may say ‘finnair’ on the outside, but the contract of carriage is with qantas. That’s different from a code-share.

Whether or not you’ll be able to link your lounge pass at such a busy period is another issue you might want to consider. The lounge will be at capacity at that peak time, and lounge passes may not be able to be used.

Thankyou, I did also think about this and am also resigned to the fact that I may have to use a paid lounge just in case the complimentary invitations aren't accepted due to being within a peak period.

There's no black and white on it though, other than "the use of complimentary lounge passes may be suspended during peak travel periods such as school holidays".

It would be helpful to be black or white if it is suspended or not, rather than saying "may". I guess I'll find out only once I eventually book a ticket and try to link an invitation.

 

[Dmac59]

There's no black and white on it though, other than "the use of complimentary lounge passes may be suspended during peak travel periods such as school holidays".

It would be helpful to be black or white if it is suspended or not, rather than saying "may". I guess I'll find out only once I eventually book a ticket and try to link an invitation.

My understanding is that you will be able to Link your complimentary Lounge Invitation, but access to the Lounge may be declined by QF Lounge Reception staff due to capacity limitations at the time you attend.

7. Accessing the Eligible Lounge​

7.1 Lounge Access is subject to these Terms and Conditions and to the Lounge entry terms and conditions.

7.2 Where Eligible Customers are declined Lounge Access due to capacity or operational reasons, they may request for a reinstatement of the Invitation, which is at Qantas' reasonable discretion.

 

[MelbFlyer]

Thanks everyone, I'll keep looking around for options

 

[SYD]

Anyone know what’s going on with MU CR seats missing from QFF (as mentioned up thread a while back) and here?

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Thread 'No MU rewards availability'

Sep 4, 2024

Is it just me, or have MU reward seats completely disappeared?

• RealtimeY
• Replies: 3
• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

Trying to finalise a trip between Beijing-Xian-Shanghai or reverse and nada. I can see plenty of MU award seats on AF (so they exist) but nothing on QF. There’s also plenty of *A availability, but I don’t have enough UA miles for both…(haven’t crunched the numbers on converting VA to SQ).

We can book direct with MU for about A$400 ea as a fall back. The train is getting on the long side for XIY-PVG.

 

[craiglm]

Hi all .... if I link a lounge invitation to my flight now and then my request for business upgrade is approved within 24 hours of my flight. What happens to the lounge invitation? Is it automatically returned to my account or do I need to request it be returned. Thanks all.

 

[Dmac59]

My understanding is that you will be unable to unlink a lounge invitation within 24 hrs of flight. However, the T&Cs state “At its sole discretion, Qantas may reinstate the Complimentary Lounge Invitation to unused status under certain circumstances, providing that the Complimentary Lounge Invitation has not expired.”
If you get Upgraded, give a try anyway.
If unsuccessful, ask at the Business Lounge reception.

 

[MelbFlyer]

Thanks everyone, I'll keep looking around for options

So I've been playing around with flights and dates etc, seems if I add another leg ie. MEL to SYD later in the year, the price of the entire itinerary goes down or stays the same.

Example:
SIN to MEL only / one-way ~ $SGD 1.1-1.2k
SIN to MEL and then MEL to SYD return (3 legs) ~ $SGD 1.1k (sometimes <$1.1k)

I know prices are subject to market forces and not necessarily only based on distance etc, however would it be too good to be true in that I could book the 2nd option for cheaper (ie. when getting to the final payment page, it'll fail)?

If that's the case and it's correct, I could theoretically have a return flight to SYD later in 2025 for the same price or cheaper than just getting SIN to MEL only.

Sounds too good to be true?

 

[craiglm]

My understanding is that you will be unable to unlink a lounge invitation within 24 hrs of flight. However, the T&Cs state “At its sole discretion, Qantas may reinstate the Complimentary Lounge Invitation to unused status under certain circumstances, providing that the Complimentary Lounge Invitation has not expired.”
If you get Upgraded, give a try anyway.
If unsuccessful, ask at the Business Lounge reception.

Thanks for the response. I'm not holding out much hope of an upgrade anyway.

 

[heytherehoney]

I'm seeing a lot of references to J fares in the OWA thread. Isn't J full fare business class and if so, how are people booking it under a OWA?

I've booked a Classic Reward flight in business and it's U class so am wondering what the difference is.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I'm seeing a lot of references to J fares in the OWA thread. Isn't J full fare business class and if so, how are people booking it under a OWA?

I've booked a Classic Reward flight in business and it's U class so am wondering what the difference is.

It’s all about context.

In the thread to which you’ve referred, J refers to the cabin in which you’re travelling, not the fare bucket specifically.

Availability in the U buckets required for a classic flight award.

 

[MelbFlyer]

Sorry, another question from me

I've booked a business cash fare with Cathay on their website (Class P according to the e-ticket) and have entered my QFF number in the CX MMB portal.

Previously it was my Asiamiles account number however I'd prefer to have my QFF number in there as Asiamiles isn't as / that useful to me.

Looking at the QFF Earn tables, I'd be eligible for some points and SCs - is this correct?

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/freque...bles/earn-category-tables.html#cathay-pacific

I've masked my route, but this is what comes up on the Qantas website for my route :



I'm assuming that I'd get 3k QFF points and 120SCs from this Cathay booking?

Sorry for the question, as I've only ever redeemed classic reward seats for CX business, but this time round it's a cash fare due to no award seats being available

 

[AIRwin]

I'm assuming that I'd get 3k QFF points and 120SCs from this Cathay booking?

Sorry for the question, as I've only ever redeemed classic reward seats for CX business, but this time round it's a cash fare due to no award seats being available

Looks right... Did you pay by Amex with the recent cashback offer?

 

[MelbFlyer]

Looks right... Did you pay by Amex with the recent cashback offer?

Thankyou, and no, I don't have an AMEX therefore the cashback wouldn't apply to me.