AA 787-9 or QF A380

[ero]

In early 2026, there are options of getting to BOG on either Qantas A380 or AA 787-9 (via US). I may even potentially be able to afford business if paying cash.

Any recommendations about which I aircraft I should choose, in Y and/or J?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

In early 2026, there are options of getting to BOG on either Qantas A380 or AA 787-9 (via US). I may even potentially be able to afford business if paying cash.

Any recommendations about which I aircraft I should choose, in Y and/or J?

For economy I’d go Qantas… they feed you well and plenty to keep you entertained.

For business… either I guess. AA’s is herringbone, on Qantas you have some window seats hard up against the window, others are on the aisle. Great if you can get a seat against the window.

I think the advantage of AA is that you bags can be transferred for INT-INT connections, you no longer need to collect them and re-check.

 

[ero]

For economy I’d go Qantas… they feed you well and plenty to keep you entertained.

For business… either I guess. AA’s is herringbone, on Qantas you have some window seats hard up against the window, others are on the aisle. Great if you can get a seat against the window.

I think the advantage of AA is that you bags can be transferred for INT-INT connections, you no longer need to collect them and re-check.

Thank you!

I appreciate the tip re: AA and collect/re-checking bags. Sounds like something I need to look out for if booking on a QF flight.

 

[justinbrett]

I think the advantage of AA is that you bags can be transferred for INT-INT connections, you no longer need to collect them and re-check.

No, that’s only on SYD-LAX, not on BNE-DFW. AA BOG routes don’t depart from LAX (only DFW and MIA)

In early 2026, there are options of getting to BOG on either Qantas A380 or AA 787-9 (via US). I may even potentially be able to afford business if paying cash.

Any recommendations about which I aircraft I should choose, in Y and/or J?

AA long haul service is pretty poor IMO, or if I’m being generous, it’s hit and miss.

The QF hard product in J is superior, as is the service. The main weakness is the catering, but AA isn’t any better.

The QF BNE J lounge is nicer than SYD’s. I think cost and your location (whether you have to transit BNE or SYD) will be big factors - you could also fly QF via SCL with a connection on LA (LATAM, not Los Angeles)

 

[AuSammy]

If you going Y, then certainly QF. A380, feels far roomier, relatively quiet, tends to ride a lot smoother (feel turbulence less) help your self drinks and snacks for just about the whole flight.

If going in J, I love the QF hard product in J. If the AA J flight is the new upmarket "flagship" fit-out great, if not, I would opt for QF.

My personal preference at this time is to avoid going through the US - YMMV.