HI there
We are planning a family holiday to Christchurch in August. I have been a Qantas WP for a few years now.
When I looking at the flight availability, I was shocked to find out that Qantas does not have a MEL<->CHC service. I would have thought this to be a popular sector. My only option is Jetstar which leaves Mel at 11:45 pm and reaches at 3:00 AM AEST/5:00AM local time (yikes) . Not convenient when travelling with kids, but I guess FLounge will help assuming they are open at that time.
My other option is to go with Virgin which leaves in the evening around 630 and gets in before midnight local time. Good timing but no status with them.
Do you have any good route recommendations with QF/EK say via Sydney or AKL which will not be too bad with the days , gives us some time in a nice lounge and is during the day?
Thanks
We are planning a family holiday to Christchurch in August. I have been a Qantas WP for a few years now.
When I looking at the flight availability, I was shocked to find out that Qantas does not have a MEL<->CHC service. I would have thought this to be a popular sector. My only option is Jetstar which leaves Mel at 11:45 pm and reaches at 3:00 AM AEST/5:00AM local time (yikes) . Not convenient when travelling with kids, but I guess FLounge will help assuming they are open at that time.
My other option is to go with Virgin which leaves in the evening around 630 and gets in before midnight local time. Good timing but no status with them.
Do you have any good route recommendations with QF/EK say via Sydney or AKL which will not be too bad with the days , gives us some time in a nice lounge and is during the day?
Thanks