Philippine Airlines Now Bookable With Qantas Points

[Melburnian1]

Yes, I’m talking more about their long haul product to the US in particular which are the 777’s and have a poor product IMO

Not so for MNL-JFK that's the A359.

 

[AIRwin]

Not so for MNL-JFK that's the A359.

A350-1000?

 

[Scarlett]

I’m clearly a bit slow on the uptake here but PR flights book-able with QF points likely means QF (and future oneworld) flights bookable with PR points/miles.

Hmm, must go back and see whether I even bothered to put my Mabuhay number against my PR J ticket from Dec/Jan. I probably never bothered as any PR miles earned have always just been orphaned there in the past.

 

[gethsemene]

Now official that Philippine airlines joining One World, unfortunately not a good option too and from the UK yet.

 

[oz_mark]

I’m clearly a bit slow on the uptake here but PR flights book-able with QF points likely means QF (and future oneworld) flights bookable with PR points/miles.

It does, and the Philippine Airlines announcement was a bit clearer.

Under the agreement, Mabuhay Miles and Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now redeem their points across both airlines’ networks, providing greater flexibility and more rewarding travel experiences. This development reinforces PAL’s commitment to delivering more value to its loyalty members while broadening partner network access.

Mabuhay Miles members can now use their miles to book flights across Qantas’ international and domestic network, including destinations across Australia and beyond. This includes key leisure and regional destinations such as Adelaide, Hobart, Byron Bay, and Cairns—offering more options for travelers seeking to explore Australia beyond major gateways.

PAL and Qantas Partnership

www.philippineairlines.com

 

[shuuy]

Would you rather use points for BNE-MNL in

1. QF's domestically configured 321XLR, or
2. PR's lie-flat 321?

I also wonder how many OW Emeralds there are in PR's program, and the impact (if any) on SIN/LAX/MEL/SYD F lounges...

 

[SYD]

I also wonder how many OW Emeralds there are in PR's program, and the impact (if any) on SIN/LAX/MEL/SYD F lounges...

Apparently zero for now. They don’t have a WP equivalent.

 

[jrfsp]

Yes, I’m talking more about their long haul product to the US in particular which are the 777’s and have a poor product IMO

How’s the soft product? Looking at J transpacific redemption, would be on the 777.

 

[jase05]

How’s the soft product? Looking at J transpacific redemption, would be on the 777.

They may have a newer product but when we flew them it was an old aircraft with 2-3-2 J seating which I absolutely hate but seats were comfy enough and a huge amount of leg room. IFE was clumsy and pretty poor quality. Food and beverages good and the staff whilst not polished try their best
Have flown PR a number of times to/from Australia and generally like their product but only the one flight on their 777 and it was a bit of a letdown.
Having said that If it’s all I could get then I’d fly on their 777 again

 

[jrfsp]

They may have a newer product but when we flew them it was an old aircraft with 2-3-2 J seating which I absolutely hate but seats were comfy enough and a huge amount of leg room. IFE was clumsy and pretty poor quality. Food and beverages good and the staff whilst not polished try their best
Have flown PR a number of times to/from Australia and generally like their product but only the one flight on their 777 and it was a bit of a letdown.
Having said that If it’s all I could get then I’d fly on their 777 again

I bit the bullet and booked, no other flights in J and currently it’s showing the newer 1-2-1 (ex Garuda) 777 layout, see it if sticks, either way will be good to try a new airline and better than Y.