QantasLink Dash 8 Discussion

[Beano]

Back in the day we had to make our own entertainment without smartphones or tablets, Mini Disc players were a thing and I enjoyed the time listening to my mixes.

I remember those days. Are we being spoiled now? Flying in Europe on 2 to 3 hour flights with no entertainment is a norm.

 

[kookaburra75]

The only major downside is waiting for your bag at the foot of the stairs/ramp on arrival. Luckily it has never rained when I've done that.

It's not a long wait, and I find that is a major advantage when getting off at Sydney, as long as you get in at gates 16 - 19.

I have taken the Dash 8 Melbourne to Adelaide a couple of times & yes it is different to the rest of the Qantas Fleet . However I wasn’t in a hurry & the actual flight experience . The service from
The crew was excellent, yes we didn’t have the choice but I found they sent out of their way to provide a great service

That's certainly my experience too having done the CBR-SYD run more times than I care to remember, and even MEL-CBR. I have provided compliments to the flight attendants many a time through Qantas' feedback forms.

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[servicerequired]

QF Link Dash 8 services are wayyyyyyyyy under-rated - service is generally, excellent.

 

[Chicken]

I've done 2 to 2.5 hrs in one. No entertainment, pretzels and water as food. What's to like?

Looking outside to see the view? See if there is any boat underneath? That's what I do.

 

[Bjet]

Yeah… the dash 8 flew lower than Boeing 737 and A320. I like to see the view closer!

 

[jakeseven7]

Yeah… the dash 8 flew lower than Boeing 737 and A320. I like to see the view closer!

Agree you get spectacular views flying them I try to pick them over the the E190/a220 to Tassie

 

[Beano]

I like looking at the islands.

Propeller aircraft, including tirbo-props, fly lower than jets/turbo fans. About 30,000 ft for prop and 42,000 ft for jets.

 

[downgraded]

Haven't read the thread in detail. CNS to POM QFi on a dash8 confused my brain. As WP got the 4 right front seats to myself (colleague several rows back not so impressed). Took own entertainment. Nothing to complain about. Great views at lower altitude (views). Domestic dash 8 flights never liked the propeller next to my window/head scenario but otherwise always found the experience superior to the 737 on short hops - as others have noted: better legroom/personal space) and premium hand luggage offering for starters.

 

[Groundfeeder]

Yeah… the dash 8 flew lower than Boeing 737 and A320. I like to see the view closer!

As a crack Public Service Layabout, I did the milk run CNS - BNE with lovely stops at TSV, YBMK and ROK, useful for air/groundchecking my many project areas whilst enjoying the excellent service.
Long live the props, even if you have to commando crawl to your Metroliner seat.

 

[The-Aviator]

I'm surprised it has taken this long but I'll be on a QF Dash for the first time next week flying SYD-CBR, and was wondering what the "done thing" is when it comes to larger carry ons.

Should I check it in, or does everyone just opt for the premium hand luggage gate check and pick it up at the foot of the stairs on arrival?

Don't mind checking it in if I have to but given I am saving my one-time silver lounge pass for later, ideally I'd like to spend as little time at the airport as possible!

 

[kookaburra75]

I'm surprised it has taken this long but I'll be on a QF Dash for the first time next week flying SYD-CBR, and was wondering what the "done thing" is when it comes to larger carry ons.

Should I check it in, or does everyone just opt for the premium hand luggage gate check and pick it up at the foot of the stairs on arrival?

Don't mind checking it in if I have to but given I am saving my one-time silver lounge pass for later, ideally I'd like to spend as little time at the airport as possible!

I always go for having it tagged as Premium luggage and drop it off when I board. It doesn't take long to get it at the other end. Just remember to take any batteries or if your bag - you will get asked a couple of times.

I really don't mind the Dash 8 on that run, as long as you're boarding from gates 16-19 at Sydney. The bus from gate 1c is a pain.

 

[Chicken]

I'm surprised it has taken this long but I'll be on a QF Dash for the first time next week flying SYD-CBR

Should I check it in, or does everyone just opt for the premium hand luggage gate check and pick it up at the foot of the stairs on arrival?

I have never done dash 8 to Canberra, so I don't know the situation with CBR; but nearly all my dash 8 rides were self served checked luggage, including you have to unload your own luggage from the tractor from the tarmac, so it's more relaxed for me to check my luggage in at the first place ¯_(ツ)_/¯