QF Gold benefits - AKL-NRT-AKL on either MH or FJ

[Adgwn]

We're looking at MH Y class on their new A330-NEOs on all flights AKL-KUL-NRT-KUL-AKL. MH has similar pricing to FJ on their A330-200s on all flights AKL-NAN-NRT-NAN-AKL

Recommendations for (and why) choosing MH or FJ for the above routes if you're a Qantas Gold member?

 

[SYD]

We're looking at MH Y class on their new A330-NEOs on all flights AKL-KUL-NRT-KUL-AKL. MH has similar pricing to FJ on their A330-200s on all flights AKL-NAN-NRT-NAN-AKL

Recommendations for (and why) choosing MH or FJ for the above routes if you're a Qantas Gold member?

You’ll earn significantly better points and SCs on FJ (next to nothing on MH depending on actual fare bucket).

Can’t comment about onboard in whY.

Should be same lounge access in AKL and NRT.

But the transit experience might be better in KUL?

 

[serfty]

We're looking at MH Y class on their new A330-NEOs on all flights AKL-KUL-NRT-KUL-AKL. MH has similar pricing to FJ on their A330-200s on all flights AKL-NAN-NRT-NAN-AKL

Recommendations for (and why) choosing MH or FJ for the above routes if you're a Qantas Gold member?

With MH oneworld Sapphire and higher get complimentary standard seat selection - not sure about FJ but likely similar to Qantas policies.

 

[markis10]

You’ll earn significantly better points and SCs on FJ (next to nothing on MH depending on actual fare bucket).

If the fare bucket earns it’s actually more with MH than FJ
One way FJ earns 2013 points and 45 SCs while MH earns 2225 points and 60 SCs as a gold using discount economy. I had a quick look and L seems to be the class for the cheapest MH fares using dates next month which earn as above.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

You’ll earn significantly better points and SCs on FJ (next to nothing on MH depending on actual fare bucket).

Can’t comment about onboard in whY.

Should be same lounge access in AKL and NRT.

But the transit experience might be better in KUL?

Oh! I was thinking transit through Fiji would have be more ‘tropical’?

As for the OP’s issue, it feels the NAN transfer would significantly cut down on flying time?

 

[markis10]

As for the OP’s issue, it feels the NAN transfer would significantly cut down on flying time?

Travel time is 19hrs up versus 21 with MH, back FJ is similar but MH 23 hrs

 

[Adgwn]

Many thanks to all that have replied. I was expecting replies to say, 'you MUST fly on the A330NEO, it's so new (2024-25), with better IFE and free Wi-Fi compared to the older FJ A330-200 (2013) with a smaller IFE, no free Wi-Fi.

J class on MH certainly looks better than J class on FJ, however we'll be in Y.

I think we'll probably go with FJ as the departure times out of both AKL and NRT are better for us.

 

[SYD]

Oh! I was thinking transit through Fiji would have be more ‘tropical’?

There is that also!

As for the OP’s issue, it feels the NAN transfer would significantly cut down on flying time?

Yeah, I meant to say that it would be more direct! Probably why MH would earn more for the longer distances?

 

[Adgwn]

There is that also!

Yeah, I meant to say that it would be more direct! Probably why MH would earn more for the longer distances?

Hopefully they'd allow us in the NAN lounge for longer than 3 hours as we will be transitting for nearly 7 hours on the way to NRT and 5 hours on the way back.

The Fiji Airways Premier Lounge is accessible for the three (3) hour period immediately prior to an Eligible Entrant’s scheduled departure time from Nadi International Airport. The Fiji Airways Premier Lounge staff have the discretion to allow an Occupant to stay longer where the Occupant is in international transit.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Travel time is 19hrs up versus 21 with MH, back FJ is similar but MH 23 hrs

Total travel time yes, but if flying economy, it’s actually the time sitting in the seat that matters! I’d imagine the flight via NAN is a lot less time actually in a plane!

 

[Mwenenzi]

Many thanks to all that have replied. I was expecting replies to say, 'you MUST fly on the A330NEO, it's so new (2024-25), with better IFE and free Wi-Fi compared to the older FJ A330-200 (2013) with a smaller IFE, no free Wi-Fi.

J class on MH certainly looks better than J class on FJ, however we'll be in Y.

I think we'll probably go with FJ as the departure times out of both AKL and NRT are better for us.

What does QF or JL or CX offer to NRT or HND? [NRT is not in Toyko]
Or another Japanese airport? Not just Toyko
Or a non OW airlines. Air NZ?

Haneda Airport - Wikipedia

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Narita International Airport - Wikipedia

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A map from the Great Circle Mapper

A map from the Great Circle Mapper

www.gcmap.com

 

[SYD]

Hopefully they'd allow us in the NAN lounge for longer than 3 hours as we will be transitting for nearly 7 hours on the way to NRT and 5 hours on the way back.

If you have time and inclination, overnighting in NAN could be nicer than a 7 hr layover?

The Fiji Airways Premier Lounge is accessible for the three (3) hour period immediately prior to an Eligible Entrant’s scheduled departure time from Nadi International Airport. The Fiji Airways Premier Lounge staff have the discretion to allow an Occupant to stay longer where the Occupant is in international transit.

Should be no issue with the FJ lounge now that they are fully OW.

BTW, have compared prices via QF (assuming it’ll let you book QF codes?). Better points/SC earn if you can.

 

[Adgwn]

If you have time and inclination, overnighting in NAN could be nicer than a 7 hr layover?

Should be no issue with the FJ lounge now that they are fully OW.

BTW, have compared prices via QF (assuming it’ll let you book QF codes?). Better points/SC earn if you can.

Many thanks. QF via SYD, MEL or BNE is signifantly more expensive than MH or FJ. QF/JQ via SYD/MEL also more expensive than MH or FJ.