Good question. There was speculation pre Covid of an entrance to BER but crickets since.Given that Qantas has been flying into Rome and Paris lately, can anyone see them returning to Frankfurt?
They were talking about BER because Air Berlin was still around and had become a member of oneworld.Good question. There was speculation pre Covid of an entrance to BER but crickets since.
There was/is also the issue that the ME are restricted with slots into BER. So QF getting something in via DXB could have been advantageous. A bit mute now also.They were talking about BER because Air Berlin was still around and had become a member of oneworld.
That idea died when Air Berlin did
People may fly a QF marketed EK operated flight (codeshare) to EU or wherever. But next time they are just as likley to purchase direct from EK. So nil $$ to QF. Now of several people who have done that. They did not see the value in EK codeshare. More so QF now that does not fly to DXB with QF aircraft.FRA was the last continental European port QF flew to until 2013. Presumably replaced by the EK codeshares.
No doubt QF are tracking those EK codeshares and will put QF metal on when/where it makes sense.
ATH has been mentioned recently. I wouldn’t be surprised if a German port is in the short list.
MAD - not so sure but at least it’s a OW hub.
There was/is also the issue that the ME are restricted with slots into BER. So QF getting something in via DXB could have been advantageous. A bit mute now also.
Depends if you’re after QF SCs and bonus FF points etc. They’re priced much the same (actually, I often see QF codeshare cheaper than QF metal).People may fly a QF marketed EK operated flight (codeshare) to EU or wherever. But next time they are just as likley to purchase direct from EK. So nil $$ to QF. Now of several people who have done that. They did not see the value in EK codeshare. More so QF now that does not fly to DXB with QF aircraft.
Yes, that and/or SEA.To me would like to see ORD and the next QF destination.
They definitely need more planes…the remaining A380s coming back online will help a little but A350s are desperately needed now.But need to get more reliable wide body aircraft that can fly a route at least 5 days a week and preferably 7 days a week.
Yes - could be a reasonable number of trips to Germany thanks to a new project - some place roughly half way between Stuttgart and Munich apparently.But OP was probably more interested in the next Euro destination (if any).
So lobby QF to launch MUC!Yes - could be a reasonable number of trips to Germany thanks to a new project - some place roughly half way between Stuttgart and Munich apparently.
The CGK route is great! Did that to Spain earlier this year. Spent a night in Jakarta just to smooth things out, some decent 5 star hotels on Amex FHR/Virtuoso to relax in even though that city isn't amazing.So lobby QF to launch MUC!
As an aside, I’m flying to MUC in Dec on QR. about A$3.5k in J ex CGK. QF to/from CGK on points - all up less than $4k plus points.
I might look at that option, although I may choose EK metal on a QF codeshare for SC's etc.The CGK route is great! Did that to Spain earlier this year. Spent a night in Jakarta just to smooth things out, some decent 5 star hotels on Amex FHR/Virtuoso to relax in even though that city isn't amazing.
Especially if work is paying!I might look at that option, although I may choose EK metal on a QF codeshare for SC's etc.
I went to MAD that way a few months ago.The CGK route is great! Did that to Spain earlier this year. Spent a night in Jakarta just to smooth things out, some decent 5 star hotels on Amex FHR/Virtuoso to relax in even though that city isn't amazing.
If only they didn't cancel those orders for 60 787s in 2008-2012They definitely need more planes…the remaining A380s coming back online will help a little but A350s are desperately needed now.
Given how bad the economy seats are - thank gawd they did!!If only they didn't cancel those orders for 60 787s in 2008-2012
Depends if you’re after QF SCs and bonus FF points etc. They’re priced much the same (actually, I often see QF codeshare cheaper than QF metal).
Yes, that and/or SEA.
But OP was probably more interested in the next Euro destination (if any).
They definitely need more planes…the remaining A380s coming back online will help a little but A350s are desperately needed now.
Especially when time is of the importance….At least they opted for the A350s not the 77X
Emirates must be getting very fed up with the 777X delaysEspecially when time is of the importance….
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Steady! You'll be the next to be accused of taking every opportunity to put QF down.If only they didn't cancel those orders for 60 787s in 2008-2012
Et tu brute?Given how bad the economy seats are - thank gawd they did!!