Qantas Group to Launch WSI from 25 Oct and March 2027

[shuuy]

Don't be disappointed, I'm sure there will be a few more flights to WSI when the curfew is missed for SYD.

Any overs/unders on the number of WSI-SYD re-positioning flights per month?

 

[Harrison_133]

Flights are now on sale.

Jetstar WSI schedule for the first week of November:

Western Sydney - Brisbane
JQ388 WSI 1410 BNE 1445 320 Tue, Thu, Sat
JQ389 BNE 1525 BNE 1800 320 Tue, Thu, Sat

Western Sydney - Gold Coast
JQ362 WSI 1410 OOL 1435 320 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
JQ363 OOL 1530 WSI 1805 320 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Western Sydney - Melbourne
JQ373 WSI 0925 MEL 1100 320 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
JQ375 WSI 1845 MEL 2020 320 Daily

JQ372 MEL 0715 WSI 0845 320 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
JQ374 MEL 1200 WSI 1330 320 Daily

JQ372/373 frequency seems to vary and operates daily during some periods

QantasLink WSI schedule for April 2027:

Western Sydney - Brisbane
QF1834 WSI 1610 BNE 1755 E90 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
QF1835 BNE 0900 WSI 1045 E90 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Western Sydney - Melbourne
QF1837 WSI 1130 MEL 1305 E90 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
QF1836 MEL 1350 WSI 1525 E90 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

 

[kpro]

All Jetstar and Qantas flights will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday June 10, with launch fares from $59 on Jetstar, $99 in Qantas economy and $299 for business class.

I see the Jetstar flights bookable on their website, but the Qantas ones are not. I can't even select WSI as an airport on the QF site.

 

[Harrison_133]

I see the Jetstar flights bookable on their website, but the Qantas ones are not. I can't even select WSI as an airport on the QF site.

You currently have to search 'Sydney, Australia - SYD' for them to show up on the QF site.

Listed as 'Western Sydney International (Sydney)' amongst the Kingsford Smith results.

 

[kpro]

You currently have to search 'Sydney, Australia - SYD' for them to show up on the QF site.

I see them now, thanks! So Jetstar's site works better IMO because you can search just "WSI".

 

[SYD]

I see them now, thanks! So Jetstar's site works better IMO because you can search just "WSI".

I can’t!

Opps, I was looking at the deals page. Nothing ex WSI…

 

[LionKing]

Jetstar has alreayd loaded WSI and also an option to have NSW (Sydney - All Airports) on their page.
Nothing on Qantas yet.

 

[SYD]

Jetstar has alreayd loaded WSI and also an option to have NSW (Sydney - All Airports) on their page.
Nothing on Qantas yet.

QF is working the same as SQ (so buyer beware when searching).

But award seats have loaded if someone in the east needs to get to WSI cheaper than an Uber! But obviously not quicker and no lounge at OOL by then…

 

[offshore171]

I am struggling to understand, 4 weekly Qantas MEL-WSI? I expected 4x daily!

Many here will remember the Qantas ghost flights scandal, which resulted in the group being fined $100m

Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

Qantas has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already decided to cancel, and by failing to promptly tell existing ticketholders of its decision. Qantas also gave an undertaking to the ACCC...

www.accc.gov.au

I suspect they are now being being conservative in estimating the demand.

If they schedule too many flights and end up cancelling some/many/most due to lack of demand I suspect the authorities would take a dim view, in light of the above.

The other problem is that cancellations are expensive to both the airline and passengers, and generally drive customers nuts. It's a lose-lose.

Sensible approach is to start with a modest schedule and add flights to meet demand if needed.

 

[moa999]

Must say I'm a little surprise JQ isn't doing something like JQ217 out of the gate (MEL 2355 AKL 0530+1) although maybe they are expecting NZ to do that.

But agree those recent ACCC cases might have resulted in a far more conservative initial schedule.

 

[Saab34]

I reckon it'll develop similar to NTL (although admittedly, I hope it'll grow beyond) - first few years of JQ, before demand, especially some corporate/business, firms up, then QF Link/mainline becomes more dominant. But it'll take time. Customers are often slow to adapt to change.

And also, QF and JQ work harmoniously in this regard - in their view, there's 18 flights weekly to MEL.

I agree, it will definitely build over time, give it a year.

When fares are high and people are searching, especially in peak, that’s where WSI really comes into play and the exposure really starts there.

 

[LionKing]

Must say I'm a little surprise JQ isn't doing something like JQ217 out of the gate (MEL 2355 AKL 0530+1) although maybe they are expecting NZ to do that.

Perhaps they will eventually.
Whether there will be more flights does depend on the strength on the forward booking then wilil start a new routes/frequencies.

 

[Harrison_133]

The inaugural Jetstar flight to OOL on the 25th is now sold out...

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Many here will remember the Qantas ghost flights scandal, which resulted in the group being fined $100m

Federal Court orders Qantas to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers

Qantas has today been ordered by the Federal Court to pay $100m in penalties for misleading consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already decided to cancel, and by failing to promptly tell existing ticketholders of its decision. Qantas also gave an undertaking to the ACCC...

www.accc.gov.au

I suspect they are now being being conservative in estimating the demand.

If they schedule too many flights and end up cancelling some/many/most due to lack of demand I suspect the authorities would take a dim view, in light of the above.

The other problem is that cancellations are expensive to both the airline and passengers, and generally drive customers nuts. It's a lose-lose.

Sensible approach is to start with a modest schedule and add flights to meet demand if needed.

There won't be demand with this schedule. Can't do weekend trips. Day returns. It's just utterly useless to those who want to do business or short trips to western Sydney. 400 seats a week they're offering on QF from Melbourne to western Sydney ... It's very disappointing.

 

[trisreed]

The inaugural Jetstar flight to OOL on the 25th is now sold out...

Can't believe I am paying $350 for this - especially as it went up from $270 while I was booking it!

 

[Saab34]

The inaugural Jetstar flight to OOL on the 25th is now sold out...

Would be full of media/staff/mgt/government officals no doubt.

 

[LionKing]

Can't believe I am paying $350 for this - especially as it went up from $270 while I was booking it!

I suppose you will have souvenirs.