QF to launch SYD DFW from 16 May and axe SFO

[jb747]

Range figures are like asking how long is piece of string. I've never quite been able to see how they generate any of them.

Getting to Dallas from Sydney will be easy. You could probably also do it from Melbourne. Tailwinds are always there....all that differs is the magnitude. Holding fuel if the weather is poor at the arrival end may be an issue. Coming back...well the headwinds are always there too. There are a couple of good drop short airports if needed, and they will control the load to maximise the chance of not needing too. Mind you, it's generally better to offload cargo..passengers just don't weigh enough to give back a worthwhile amount of fuel. Also, the ER can be fitted with another 10 tonnes auxiliary fuel tank...all the plumbing is there.

 

[Kendall Roy]

Any AFFers on this flight? Couldn't spot any mentions in the Meeting/Social forum.

 

[serfty]

Here's a link to "Qantas Photos" on faceboo's Photologging for today's inaugural:

by Qantas (Albums) - We're off to Dallas/Fort Worth - Texas Bound!

 

[serfty]

... and it landed - from the DFW website:

• QF7 Inaugural Photos DFW landing

 

[BAM1748]

Looked like fun.

 

[serfty]

FlightAware > Qantas Airways (QF) #7 > 16/05/2011 > YSSY-KDFW Flight Tracker

Looks like they route to Juárez and then East!

The return has departed about an hour late - again, back via Juárez - look like they either want to minimize the Mexico overflight or are using specific East/West "Highways" until departing US airspace.

FlightAware > Qantas Airways (QF) #8 > 16/05/2011 > KDFW-YBBN Flight Tracker

 

[Kendall Roy]

FlightAware > Qantas Airways (QF) #7 > 16/05/2011 > YSSY-KDFW Flight Tracker

Looks like they route to Juárez and then East!

Yes, a fair bit of tracking over a fairly deserted area!

Brief trip report available in that relevant section.

 

[anat0l]

Here's a link to "Qantas Photos" on faceboo's Photologging for today's inaugural:

by Qantas (Albums) - We're off to Dallas/Fort Worth - Texas Bound!

Is it just me or was the whole thing with huge bullhorn hats, a gridiron quarterback and cheerleaders a little bit hackey?

The only thing missing from a photo was a "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHA!" or equivalent.


A rather odd Welcome Aboard video extolling the virtues of Dallas and Fort Worth was seen on on:Q and iQ entertainment systems.


From the photos (on the DFW Tower website), I can't make out the registration of the aircraft which made the maiden trip. A shame that it will be 3-class route (but that continues on the same thread of mine, i.e. a shame QF is withdrawing F from a handful of routes).


EDIT: I think some of this might be rolled into the relevant TR thread....

 

[mannej]

From the photos (on the DFW Tower website), I can't make out the registration of the aircraft which made the maiden trip. A shame that it will be 3-class route (but that continues on the same thread of mine, i.e. a shame QF is withdrawing F from a handful of routes).

I am fairly sure it was OEE



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[BAM1748]

Is it just me or was the whole thing with huge bullhorn hats, a gridiron quarterback and cheerleaders a little bit hackey?

Yes, but isn't that Texas? (from what I've seen of it anyway)

 

[tuppaware]

Yes, but isn't that Texas? (from what I've seen of it anyway)

So is having an ambassador who is known for his pelvic thrusts and long sideburns in Grease... but meh...we do have that.

 

[JohnPhelan]

A shame that it will be 3-class route (but that continues on the same thread of mine, i.e. a shame QF is withdrawing F from a handful of routes).

But for quite some time to come - until fleet reconfiguration - it will be 3 classes sold but on a 4-class aircraft. Great news for J pax who get F seats, PE pax who get J seats, and (perhaps) Y pax who get PE seats

 

[Ewing]

and (perhaps) Y pax who get PE seats

*ahem*

Y pax who can get PE exit row seats:

 

[el_rooto]

*ahem*

Y pax who can get PE exit row seats:

How much space does 36K have between you and the bulkhead?

 

[Fifa]

I am a little confused and hoping someone can answer my questions.

If I use AAdvantage points to book Y seats DFW-SYD (there is no J availability), would I be entitled to PE seats when I attain WP? My travelling companion is currently PS but will be WP a few weeks before we take the flight. We will be using points from separate accounts so will have different PNRs - hoping we will both be able to get PE. Any ideas?

Also, is the whole of the second PE cabin for OW elites?

 

[Ewing]

How much space does 36K have between you and the bulkhead?

It's opposite a crew seat and is an exit (not bulkhead) so I am guessing substantial leg room:

 

[NM]

I am a little confused and hoping someone can answer my questions.

If I use AAdvantage points to book Y seats DFW-SYD (there is no J availability), would I be entitled to PE seats when I attain WP? My travelling companion is currently PS but will be WP a few weeks before we take the flight. We will be using points from separate accounts so will have different PNRs - hoping we will both be able to get PE. Any ideas?

Also, is the whole of the second PE cabin for OW elites?

The availability of seats to select depends on your FF status as seen by the Qantas computer system. If booking with AA miles, you can indeed have your QF FF number added to the booking (may need to call QF to do this) and then you will have seat selection availability based on your current QF FF status. If your status improved after the original booking is made, then your available seats should improve also.

But of course it all depends on what seats are not yet allocated. There is not "entitlement" to any specific seats.

 

[Fifa]

The availability of seats to select depends on your FF status as seen by the Qantas computer system. If booking with AA miles, you can indeed have your QF FF number added to the booking (may need to call QF to do this) and then you will have seat selection availability based on your current QF FF status. If your status improved after the original booking is made, then your available seats should improve also.

But of course it all depends on what seats are not yet allocated. There is not "entitlement" to any specific seats.

Thanks for your quick reply.
Good to know I can add my QF FF no. to the AA booking.
Are we able to have our PNRs linked so my status gets us both PE if available?

 

[serfty]

I had a good look at the 36A/K seats last month as I have a four O class segments later this year to/from DFW with row 36 Preallocation available.

There is plenty of room for the B and J seats - it used to be the "Row 46" Exit Row on the old 3 class (F/J/Y) 744 configuration.

In front of 36A/K is the cowling for the emergency inflatable slide, however where it had about 30cm in the row 46 configuration there is maybe 45cm for PE.

I'd still prefer the B/J seats.

 

[Ewing]

In front of 36A/K is the cowling for the emergency inflatable slide, however where it had about 30cm in the row 46 configuration there is maybe 45cm for PE.

I'd still prefer the B/J seats.

Thanks for the update - I was wondering if this would be the case.

I shall move myself to 36J