QF9 Mel to LHR 16/6 cxl

[Ricicles]

Just had notification that QF9 to London tomorrow (16/6) has been cancelled - does anyone know what the cause of this is please? Also is it best to wait for Qantas to contact me or get onto them? I’m P1. Had to be a holiday and not business … wedding in Sicily… thanks for your help

 

[I love to travel]

I would ring them. Lots of cancellations ATM so best to get on the front foot, Good luck

 

[Quickstatus]

Welcome to AFF @Ricicles
I agree with being proactive with getting alternatives from the airline

 

[Ricicles]

Looks like the issue is QF10 is stuck in London. Managed to get transferred onto Emirates tomorrow night at 9.15pm. The “premium number” paid off I guess and she was incredibly helpful. Middle seats but I guess that’s a first world problem… may get lucky at the airport, at least we are sitting together. Haven’t flown emirates premium economy before.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

EK 380 is beautifiul, great if you are "upgraded", as a QF P1.
You would have airport lounge access.

 

[PERLHR]

Dow

Looks like the issue is QF10 is stuck in London. Managed to get transferred onto Emirates tomorrow night at 9.15pm. The “premium number” paid off I guess and she was incredibly helpful. Middle seats but I guess that’s a first world problem… may get lucky at the airport, at least we are sitting together. Haven’t flown emirates premium economy before.

Does it not however cost thousands more doing direct than routing via DXB? Hope they offer more than just the flight? As it's also ex UK can you claim EU261?

 

[AIRwin]

As it's also ex UK can you claim EU261?

OP was originally booked on QF9 to LHR - it was the inbound aircraft (VH-ZNE) operating QF10 from LHR which appeared be the issue causing the cancellation

 

[Ricicles]

A380 Emirates premium economy is indeed a very good product. Felt spacious and comfortable. Although seat is quite firm. Was able to use the first lounge in Dubai for a couple of hours too. Yonks since I’ve been via Dubai and it’s still that chaotic re-screening process that lets it down. Qantas compensated me and the other half with 10k points and a $500 voucher. Now in Sicily relaxing …