Qantas A380 refurbishment news and updates.

[sxc]

Without F lounges there’s not that many other benefits for being a Platinum.

 

[PineappleSkip]

Haha without flights there aren't really any benefits to being a WP. What will become of us!

 

[RichardMEL]

The F lounges will return. Probably paired down service to start (I know it's already been paired back over the years! lol) - I have no doubt.

Apart from the QF 380 service, there's the other OW carriers.

Plus Platinum isn't just about F lounge access. Sure, it's a big part of course but it's also about upgrade priority, extra bags and all the rest. I can see why some would think "no F lounge why bother?" sure.. but what if you only ever fly domestic? Hey presto J lounge it is !

And obviously as travel rebounds (over a few years it seems) as more and more open up services ramp up then the status will return for those that fly anyway.

imo

 

[fifo]

yeah, 3 x 32kg free bag in the usa on AA alone is worth WP for me. rest is a bonus.
can you request a award seat be opened up as a gold? another benefit i'd used extensively and value.

 

[NSun]

Without F lounges there’s not that many other benefits for being a Platinum.

I appreciate getting the New Zealand call centre rather than the one in the Phillipines

 

[jakeseven7]

yeah, 3 x 32kg free bag in the usa on AA alone is worth WP for me. rest is a bonus.
can you request a award seat be opened up as a gold? another benefit i'd used extensively and value.

No, only QFWP and above has that privilege

 

[fifo]

No, only QFWP and above has that privilege

Thought so. any idea if there is an extremely thorough comparison of gold vs plat qff anywhere? approaching LTG and interested to see what ill loose (ive never been *only* a gold before due to FIFO, but its coming up soon!)

 

[straitman]

Thought so. any idea if there is an extremely thorough comparison of gold vs plat qff anywhere? approaching LTG and interested to see what ill loose (ive never been *only* a gold before due to FIFO, but its coming up soon!)

You will find it's a good middle ground to be on. No status to have to chase and not locked to Qantas all the time. On the odd occasion you have 3 big bags the payment for the 3rd one is a lot cheaper than the cost of chasing the status.

 

[fifo]

You will find it's a good middle ground to be on. No status to have to chase and not locked to Qantas all the time. On the odd occasion you have 3 big bags the payment for the 3rd one is a lot cheaper than the cost of chasing the status.

Whilst i dont disagree for domestic, my main issue is international travel tbh.

us travel with 3 32 kg bags (I am a serious technical diver and travel with 2 x 32kgs minimum to dive, normally 3 x 32s, drysuit, rebreather etc). This is where it really kicks in. AA gives 3 x 32s, BA gives the same. And I think qatar too? travel on asian/ME airlines is almost impossible with the baggage done by weights!

 

[straitman]

WE have wandered off topic here so if anyone needs to add to this part of the discussion then another thread is warranted.

 

[milehighclub]

Any idea if they are bringing forward the refurbishment schedule given they may be able do so now?

Last I had heard was that after the ones that are being refurbished now, the other 6 will be postponed (and it is of my opinion, they may not be done at all)

 

[DC3]

I appreciate getting the New Zealand call centre rather than the one in the Phillipines

Manila now closed (), I read on another thread. And Cape Town closing this weekend. Hooray.

Edit: Regarding the A380s, I hope that they all get done up and can be put back in the air for the next decade at least.

 

[dylarr]

Manila now closed (), I read on another thread. And Cape Town closing this weekend. Hooray.

Where did you find out about this? Would be interested in finding out more details.

 

[DC3]

Where did you find out about this? Would be interested in finding out more details.

Manila now closed (), I read on another thread. And Cape Town closing this weekend. Hooray.

So, you are going to miss Manila and Cape Town that much?

I hope that It’s permanent, based on my painful experiences.

Posted by a member, today. Post # 8997, first paragraph:

"oneworld" award (132.4K/249.6K/318K/455K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Still no Hong Kong to Sydney CX availability for April 2021. There is plenty of CX married segment availability via HKG to SYD (eg ex LHR, ex NRT, ex HND) up to 23 Apr for most days but for whatever reason, still nothing straight out of HK on the very same flights. Have a look on the QF multi...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[calmelb]

So, you are going to miss Manila and Cape Town that much?

I hope that It’s permanent, based on my painful experiences.

Posted by a member, today. Post # 8997, first paragraph:

"oneworld" award (132.4K/249.6K/318K/455K) Planning - The Definitive Thread

Still no Hong Kong to Sydney CX availability for April 2021. There is plenty of CX married segment availability via HKG to SYD (eg ex LHR, ex NRT, ex HND) up to 23 Apr for most days but for whatever reason, still nothing straight out of HK on the very same flights. Have a look on the QF multi...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

Personally, I hope it is not permanent. Reduction in call centre staff only leads to longer wait times for everyone

 

[DC3]

Personally, I hope it is not permanent. Reduction in call centre staff only leads to longer wait times for everyone

I’m probably more concerned about the quality of the service.

Edit: Especially for A380 flights

 

[serfty]

[moderator hat]
To reiterate:

WE have wandered off topic here so if anyone needs to add to this part of the discussion then another thread is warranted.

[/moderator hat]

 

[NickCorr]

I assume that all the a380 staff, UK and AUS based are all currently stood down. Therefore options in moving then around would be limited. Is this correct? I though it heard that the WB twins teams were able to work across a larger range of craft unlike the 4 engine crews thus giving a lot more crewing options.

 

[milehighclub]

I assume that all the a380 staff, UK and AUS based are all currently stood down. Therefore options in moving then around would be limited. Is this correct? I though it heard that the WB twins teams were able to work across a larger range of craft unlike the 4 engine crews thus giving a lot more crewing options.

All crew are stood down with the exception of course those doing the limited domestic and international flying (Most of the flying is completely voluntary for crew to work at this stage but how it is allocated varies)

Not sure what you mean by the WB twins?
But Australian crew are either 747/330 or 380/787 endorsed
UK are 380/787 endorsed
NZ are 380/747/330 endorsed

 

[Sprucegoose]

Last I had heard was that after the ones that are being refurbished now, the other 6 will be postponed (and it is of my opinion, they may not be done at all)

they are only planning to fly half their 380 fleet is the question?

what does that say about their future share price ?