New Qantas route - PER to JNB QF65/QF66

[Sprucegoose]

Big ex-pat SA community in WA that would prefer to fly QF direct than go via ME3 - that said, some of them used to fly QF via SYD to avoid SAA. I imagine this will be very popular with post-covid VFR demand (and would argue the WA govt investment is unnecessary).

However CGK is different and interesting and possibly justifies taxpayer $ to invest in connections with Indonesia. Does QF interline/sell connections within Indonesia from previous flights there (ex-SYD iirc?)?

Good to see PER back in the game to JNB. I recall the PERJNB route was operated by SAA, and I do understand some went via SYD to grab QF63 (the best QFi route IMHO). The SAA Merlot was absolute rubbish, and a good reason to avoid them ex PER, but unavoidable at times. SAA flew both the 343 and 346 (under allegedly nefarious commercial arrangements) I believe, was of the largest global operators of the 340.

QF did operate PERJNB previously as a seasonal holiday service and if I recall it was a 743?

QF42 is possibly the worst QFi route. It leaves at effectively 12am AEST and lands first thing; so if you manage to grab a few hours of sleep, consider yourself lucky.

 

[jpp42]

QF42 is possibly the worst QFi route. It leaves at effectively 12am AEST and lands first thing; so if you manage to grab a few hours of sleep, consider yourself lucky.

It's still a 7hr flight, way better than any PER to east coast redeye in terms of shuteye time. QF 2 ex-SIN has almost identical timings.

 

[Sprucegoose]

It's still a 7hr flight, way better than any PER to east coast redeye in terms of shuteye time. QF 2 ex-SIN has almost identical timings.

And usually delayed due to JKT 'efficiencies'

I am not a fan of SINSYD flights, prefer the US/ME routes home.

 

[ozflier]

I have BNE-PER-JNB flight in May - Rang QFF yesterday and was told that changes for the date i am travelling has not been processed yet .

 

[Rabs97]

QF used to run about 10 a week to Sing previously a number of years back....from memory i think it was a late afternoon flight there and redeye back...presume they will use 737 for it...

Bumping this up, have the new PER-SIN flights been loaded into the system yet? I can’t see them available for booking until March next year. When were they meant to start? I had heard before this Christmas.

 

[Mattg]

Bumping this up, have the new PER-SIN flights been loaded into the system yet? I can’t see them available for booking until March next year. When were they meant to start? I had heard before this Christmas.

As far as I can see, QF77/78 are currently loaded in the schedule from 29 October 2023 but seats are not yet available for sale.

Not sure what's going on with that second PER-SIN flight - looks like it might not go ahead after all.

 

[xsacha]

Got my PER-CGK flight changed to SYD-CGK.
Just realised afterwards I only have a 2 hour window in Sydney to do the transfer. Should have thought about that more. Otherwise happy with the result.

 

[AIRwin]

As far as I can see, QF77/78 are currently loaded in the schedule from 29 October 2023 but seats are not yet available for sale.

Not sure what's going on with that second PER-SIN flight - looks like it might not go ahead after all.

Reports of a cancellation of QF78:

Qantas sells me a non existent flight, is this illegal ?

I took advantage of their recent sale and booked PER-PEN via Singapore. return All OK getting there, but on the return, they booked me on QF78 from Singapore to Per. As far as I can tell, QF78 has not operated for at least a year. Predictably, the next day, I got an email advising that QF78 had...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[Sprucegoose]

Got my PER-CGK flight changed to SYD-CGK.
Just realised afterwards I only have a 2 hour window in Sydney to do the transfer. Should have thought about that more. Otherwise happy with the result.

You should be ok; one PNR, I presume?

 

[xsacha]

Yes, one PNR. Worried about missing the Centurion lounge there.

 

[jpp42]

Perth terminal situation in the news again:

Qantas accused of 'dawdling' over plans to relocate operations to Terminal 1 at Perth Airport​

Ever been confused flying out of Perth Airport? Why Qantas stands accused of holding WA back

WA Tourism Minister Roger Cook criticises Qantas for "dawdling" over its long-awaited plans to move its operations at Perth Airport to Terminal 1. Here's everything you need to know.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Harrison_133]

If QF are unable to operate the CGK route, will another carrier be offered the route?
JQ, GA or QG could fly the route using T1

AirAsia swooping in to launch Perth-Jakarta four times a week effective 2nd June 2023.

 

[Daver6]

AirAsia swooping in to launch Perth-Jakarta four times a week effective 2nd June 2023.

No brainer since there isn't anyone else operating that route.

 

[HS-TQE]

No brainer since there isn't anyone else operating that route.

QZ are also picking up the 'Reconnecting WA' subsidies from the WA Government which was originally meant for the now canned QF PER-CGK service.

 

[jrfsp]

AirAsia swooping in to launch Perth-Jakarta four times a week effective 2nd June 2023.

Citilink would have been better but still nice to see the route back! Hopefully it’s a success!

QFs to lose

 

[moa999]

Seems the Perth - QF battle has cost QF a few of these subsidies.

But long term it's important to ensure they get a good deal on the PER airport extensions - as they should being the largest tenant.