Speculation: QF to axe MEL First lounge?

[mviy]

What does QF F experience give you that EK F does not that makes it more appealing, when considering paid F MEL-DXB-LHR?

Probably more likely to get Aussie/British Flight attendants. It would have more of an Australian feel to it.

 

[RichardMEL]

Probably more likely to get Aussie/British Flight attendants. It would have more of an Australian feel to it.

Not quite sure how to take that as there are number of interpretations there, but I'll let that go through to the keeper...

I'd note that on various EK sectors to/from MEL and BNE I've had over the years, while EK crews are *very* international and diverse they do seem to schedule a fair number of "local" FA's and tech crew that I've witnessed. Spoke to a few at various times when visiting the bar or whatever and it's seen as a nice way to (quickly) visit home.

Personally I quite like the diversity of the EK crews - you can have kiwis, Aussies, Africans, Thai, Russians, Europeans etc...

each to their own i guess.

 

[Pushka]

Not quite sure how to take that as there are number of interpretations there, but I'll let that go through to the keeper...

I'd note that on various EK sectors to/from MEL and BNE I've had over the years, while EK crews are *very* international and diverse they do seem to schedule a fair number of "local" FA's and tech crew that I've witnessed. Spoke to a few at various times when visiting the bar or whatever and it's seen as a nice way to (quickly) visit home.

Personally I quite like the diversity of the EK crews - you can have kiwis, Aussies, Africans, Thai, Russians, Europeans etc...

each to their own i guess.

Agree with that.

The last flight (Dubai - Adelaide) it seemed to be staffed by very much European crew - Swedish? Who were delightful. Into Bangkok it has been more people from SE Asia. The Bangkok flight seemed to be the worst customer experience, I think they were just not competent. Mucked up orders. Didnt have immigration cards etc. Mel - Singapore they were also delightful, can't recall the nationality. I too enjoy the mix.