The Qantas Newbie Questions Thread

Is there the concept of "blackout" for CR release for WP and P1s?

A mate of mine is P1 and is looking to get 1x J seat released on any SIN-SYD/MEL during school holidays in April. QF VIP have said that there are no seats left to convert, no manual review as well. Looking at EF, there are at least I7, T1, R9 etc for the flight they want.
 
Ade said:
Is there the concept of "blackout" for CR release for WP and P1s?

A mate of mine is P1 and is looking to get 1x J seat released on any SIN-SYD/MEL during school holidays in April. QF VIP have said that there are no seats left to convert, no manual review as well. Looking at EF, there are at least I7, T1, R9 etc for the flight they want.
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I'm guessing the situation in the ME is responsible for increased restrictions for CR releases regardless of status.
 
Ade said:
Is there the concept of "blackout" for CR release for WP and P1s?

A mate of mine is P1 and is looking to get 1x J seat released on any SIN-SYD/MEL during school holidays in April. QF VIP have said that there are no seats left to convert, no manual review as well. Looking at EF, there are at least I7, T1, R9 etc for the flight they want.
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Yes there are blackout periods. April school holidays is one of those periods. July August for flights to Europe and December too. Late March and April is currently blacked out for Japan and other Asian ports too. Combined with the war, it’d be very hard to get anything new released now’s
 
Ade said:
Is there the concept of "blackout" for CR release for WP and P1s?
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IME yes there were some international routes where I couldn’t get releases or manual review. They told me to call back later in case seats were released.

Edit: I don’t know if they were actually blackout dates as such as the agent didn’t say that was the case, but the effect was the same - I couldn’t get the flight/date I wanted.
 
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Can someone please confirm that NB and PS members can still see partner CRs at 350+ days out (if available), even though access to CRs on QF metal are to something like restricted 297d and 323d out etc?
 
Hello,

I have been travelling domestically with Qantas for many years, but I have never checked in my luggage.

Next week I have a family trip, so I need some checked luggage (ADL->MEL->ADL). But I noticed that Qantas has a restriction on Domestic flights: the combined dimensions of the luggage must be 140cm. The luggage that I have is around 155cm.

Provided I stick to the 23kg weight limit, can I use my existing luggage? I really hate to buy 3,4 new luggage just for one domestic trip, where these days even saving one dollar means a lot.

I called Qantas to inquire about this. After waiting 30 mins, an agent answered and said they dont know whether it will be allowed or not, and told me to call my airport. So I sent the inquiry to Adelaide Airport. Funnily, the airport said to get this answered from Qantas. Since I was getting nowhere, I thought of getting input from experienced travellers.

Any input on this would be really helpful. Thank you

Links https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage/checked#maximum-sizes

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ddheshan said:
Hello,

I have been travelling domestically with Qantas for many years, but I have never checked in my luggage.

Next week I have a family trip, so I need some checked luggage (ADL->MEL->ADL). But I noticed that Qantas has a restriction on Domestic flights: the combined dimensions of the luggage must be 140cm. The luggage that I have is around 155cm.

Provided I stick to the 23kg weight limit, can I use my existing luggage? I really hate to buy 3,4 new luggage just for one domestic trip, where these days even saving one dollar means a lot.

I called Qantas to inquire about this. After waiting 30 mins, an agent answered and said they dont know whether it will be allowed or not, and told me to call my airport. So I sent the inquiry to Adelaide Airport. Funnily, the airport said to get this answered from Qantas. Since I was getting nowhere, I thought of getting input from experienced travellers.

Any input on this would be really helpful. Thank you

Links https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage/checked#maximum-sizes

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RooFlyer said:
Welcome to AFF @ddheshan . I don't think you should have concerns, assuming the extra 15cm dimensions are spread around L, D and H.
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The only thought that I have here is whether or not the scanners in the self-serve bag drop machine will scan the dimensions of the bag that has been put on the conveyor belt and raise an exception if it scans beyond the permissible limits (plus a bit of tolerance)? A human might let it go through but a machine might not.
 
RooFlyer said:
Welcome to AFF @ddheshan . I don't think you should have concerns, assuming the extra 15cm dimensions are spread around L, D and H.
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Thank you for your feedback
Mr_Tee said:
The only thought that I have here is whether or not the scanners in the self-serve bag drop machine will scan the dimensions of the bag that has been put on the conveyor belt and raise an exception if it scans beyond the permissible limits (plus a bit of tolerance)? A human might let it go through but a machine might not.
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Thank you for your feedback
 
Go to an assisted check in counter rather than bag drop off. I’ve never bothered with actual size, but always go by weight.
If you have status I think you can use the check in lanes?
It will be interesting to hear the update once you have travellled.
 
Just read no sharing lounge passes if not on same flight from 1st July..... Unless Platinum pass...... Lounges will be empty!!!!!
 
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I'm expecting Qantas to increase fuel surcharges on reward seats. My question is - do they usually provide notice or do they implement it immediately?
 
aikman said:
I'm expecting Qantas to increase fuel surcharges on reward seats. My question is - do they usually provide notice or do they implement it immediately?
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I expect there won't be much notice. The head of QFi was interviewed this morning and he stated they were reviewing fares fortnightly.
 
Dumb question and didn’t know where to put it but have very little US experience.
In months time my brother is flying SFO-LAX with Alaskan and then 4hr transit to QF LAX-SYD.
Booked on seperate revenue Y tickets.
Will his bags get checked through and boarding pass etc at SFO?
 
jase05 said:
Dumb question and didn’t know where to put it but have very little US experience.
In months time my brother is flying SFO-LAX with Alaskan and then 4hr transit to QF LAX-SYD.
Booked on seperate revenue Y tickets.
Will his bags get checked through and boarding pass etc at SFO?
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Very unlikely.
 
LionKing said:
I saw here where Qantas requried 40 minutes for domestic to domestic transfer, however, if I do book the following sectors, will it be a problem with 3 x checked baggage?


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I can see this is my only chance on Qantas that could be connected to JQ15 so to maximise status credits to Japan.

Thanks.
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Will your JQ15 leg be on the same booking?
 

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