JennyMG
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Hi all, having used QFF rewards many times over the years for Bus flights, (but still consider myself a relative newbie) I'm dissatisfied to say that I have not once found any acceptable flight too or from Europe next April/May 2027, even with my (fairly) broad timings and preferences. I do have some caveats. No middle eastern airlines, No long stopovers. Pref x 4 flights instead of two long ones (this should help, rather than hinder). Prefer a stop in Asia, Bangkok, HK, KL, ...
Problem: Emirates on everything, everywhere. Rarely have I seen any other airline except Oman air. I assume Qantas are pretty pleased about this, since they don't have to plug any gaps.
Is it a scam by Qantas to allow Emirates to dominate? Presumably Em are having a tough time of it, and presumably all the 'other' non gulf airlines are picking up big time. Does this mean that I'm unlikely to find a Cathay or Qantas to HK, or a BA to Bangkok or ANY airline to Rome.
The only one I've picked up is the very unlikely Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Reward. (1 of 4, check!) but have backed myself into a corner, in that no QFF airlines fly Frankfurt or Munich or thereabouts to KL. So I'll pay for that one, but gimme a break! I'm NOT flying emirates (their taxes are too high anyway.)
I'm using Qantas new reward finder, and also seats aero. I'm pretty quick, I look every day, and have been for 2 months.
Am I just too early? Things don't seem to drop early like they used to. Or have I missed out already?
Problem: Emirates on everything, everywhere. Rarely have I seen any other airline except Oman air. I assume Qantas are pretty pleased about this, since they don't have to plug any gaps.
Is it a scam by Qantas to allow Emirates to dominate? Presumably Em are having a tough time of it, and presumably all the 'other' non gulf airlines are picking up big time. Does this mean that I'm unlikely to find a Cathay or Qantas to HK, or a BA to Bangkok or ANY airline to Rome.
The only one I've picked up is the very unlikely Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Reward. (1 of 4, check!) but have backed myself into a corner, in that no QFF airlines fly Frankfurt or Munich or thereabouts to KL. So I'll pay for that one, but gimme a break! I'm NOT flying emirates (their taxes are too high anyway.)
I'm using Qantas new reward finder, and also seats aero. I'm pretty quick, I look every day, and have been for 2 months.
Am I just too early? Things don't seem to drop early like they used to. Or have I missed out already?
