BA versus Qantas?

[sparoy]

There is a big difference between the new CW and the old CW - - AVOD for a start (I think). Also it is a fully flat bed and on BA you can preallocate exit rows on the upper deck (assuming QF Gold or WP)

I'm AA PLT. Can I preallocate exit rows on the upper deck?

Do you have to go via SIN? I am flying LHR-HKG-SYD on BA/QF. Sure I have a few hours in HKG to kill (about 2 - time for a bite in the Wing ).

I'm trying to maximise my DONE4 segments. LHR-SIN-SYD or LHR-BKK-SYD on either BA or QF will cost me 1 segment whereas LHR-HKG-SYD will cost me 2 segments.

 

[simongr]

Yup - you can preallocate being Sapphire. Shame about HKG routing - but btter to maximise your enjoyment of the trip rather than just being quirky like me

 

[sparoy]

Yup - you can preallocate being Sapphire. Shame about HKG routing - but btter to maximise your enjoyment of the trip rather than just being quirky like me

Thanks for the confirmation simongr, now how do I preallocate?
I think I'll stick to BA with LHR-BKK-SYD routing. Being on 747, should have an excellent chance for New CW seat. Probably in this case would be better that QF.

 

[simongr]

Gp to British Airways and select "Manage My Booking" (I have it bookmarked so not sure if there is anotehr click). Then using your record locator - this can be found by calling QF or if your booking shows in "my bookings" on the QF website it will be there - it is a 6 letter/number reference) and your surname go into your booking.

Then you have a host of options - meal preferences, advance passenger info etc. And of course seating - then just go into that and pick a seat.

It is all pretty self-explanatory.

Hope it works out for you

S

 

[Dave Noble]

I'm AA PLT. Can I preallocate exit rows on the upper deck?

You can preallocate exits, though my preference is row 14 on the lower deck if you either have a J or C fare or OW Sapphire/Emerald.

It does happen that AA status does not always get picked up properly and in this case pre-selection will not be available; if this occurs , call BA and get you AA number removed and re-added and check with them that your status shows; then seat-selection will be available

Dave

 

[sparoy]

Thanks for all your answers. I'll certainly give it a go.

 

[JohnK]

I have flown 4 sectors with BA in economy recently and I don't think there is great deal of difference to the economy product offered by QF except for maybe the IFE.

If find the BA FAs to be a little friendlier, the food is roughly the same and BA appears to be more generous with the flow of alcohol.

Given a choice I would go with QF due to Platinum status but other than that not a great deal of difference.

 

[Evan]

For me very similar, QF better of you like watching movies etc.
As i have commented before if your temp sensitive then QF is cooler and BA is warmer.
E