QF to return to OOL [$48 SYD fares until 3pm Wed 15Aug12 ($88 MEL)]

[whatmeworry]

QF needs to fix the points calculator.

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• Sydney to Gold Coast is operated by Jetstar. You can earn Frequent Flyer points and Status credits on Jetstar Economy Starter Plus, Economy Starter Max and Business Max fares only.

 

[YQY]

Is it possible to do a f lounge run from SYD to OOL on JQ?

The family are keen to head to OOL (taking advantage of cheap fares) , i'd like to do a JQi trip to OOL and then QF back to SYD.

 

[anat0l]

Is it possible to do a f lounge run from SYD to OOL on JQ?

The family are keen to head to OOL (taking advantage of cheap fares) , i'd like to do a JQi trip to OOL and then QF back to SYD.

No flights on Sundays. Saturday there is JQ19 SYD-OOL-KIX. Leaves pretty early in the morning, though: dep 0800h. (I'd double check the timing as the booking engine and printed timetables are inconsistent).

Similar option available on Tuesdays. Basically nothing but early morning options.

 

[markis10]

Is it possible to do a f lounge run from SYD to OOL on JQ?

The family are keen to head to OOL (taking advantage of cheap fares) , i'd like to do a JQi trip to OOL and then QF back to SYD.

It is but it leaves at 0730.

 

[risaka]

QF needs to fix the points calculator.

I guess it would be 20SC and 2000 points?

 

[maninblack]

I am really really amazed Qantas has done this!!!!!

I'm not so amazed, VA has the premium market all to itself. That's not really an acceptable situation for QF especially ex SYD. But VA will still have MEL, CBR and ADL (and AKL) to themselves.

 

[mickeyc747]

As I complained to Qantas many years ago about the withdrawal from OOL and they sent me a Qantas golf umbrella do I need to return that now.

 

[anat0l]

As I complained to Qantas many years ago about the withdrawal from OOL and they sent me a Qantas golf umbrella do I need to return that now.

Nah. You'll need it sometimes at OOL - there's no aerobridges

 

[flyinghightoday]

well this has been handy, looking at flights to escape the Canberra winter.
$88 each way, cheaper than flying CBR-SYD!

 

[pauly7]

I'm not so amazed, VA has the premium market all to itself. That's not really an acceptable situation for QF especially ex SYD. But VA will still have MEL, CBR and ADL (and AKL) to themselves.

I'm sure (obviously) QF will be after all the onward connecting traffic that they will pick up as well by people previously forced to fly DJ/JQ/TT when they pulled out of the route.

I'm actually suprised they loaded on mainline 73H's. Thought it may have been be QF link jets or even 734's but I guess they wanted to go all on or nothing and fair call!

 

[JohnPhelan]

I am really really amazed Qantas has done this!!!!!

Why? Many, many posters here have predicted this.

The only thing that suprirses me is that it has taken so long. I was of the view that, once Virgin began services to OOL with J seats, QF had no choice but to re-enter the market.

 

[markis10]

Welcome to the benefits of competition, it's nice not to be tied to one option and to have status in more than one camp!

 

[LiamR]

As I complained to Qantas many years ago about the withdrawal from OOL and they sent me a Qantas golf umbrella do I need to return that now.

I was thinking the same this afternoon when I got that umbrella out of the car.

 

[deka2]

Love the competition.

Booked a weekend away on Virgin 2 people in November, $174 including CC Fee.

Now to look for some good accomodation

 

[Ansett]

Tried to book on QF website November but redirected to Jetstar all the time what the ???????

 

[lovestotravel]

Tried to book on QF website November but redirected to Jetstar all the time what the ???????

Was doing the same thing here at times too

 

[jetlagger]

Following on from my posts earlier.. I was also surprised about this decision by QF, so realistically had to venture down to OOL to witness it first hand ( I was only at Currumbin anyway!)
It was quite pleasant to view the QF jet back at OOL once more.. I always had pleasant memories of doing the OOL/SYD/OOL run back in the 90's with the adoring apron side QP with often little more than a few people.
Unfortunately today I didn't get within close proximity to the entourage & media scrum in their private section (invites only).. but managed to have some discussions with the QF staff on deck at OOL.
It will certainly be IMO a tough challenge to claw back the loyalty of frequent business travellers, which DJ has charmed since QF stupidly withdrew in 2008? Especially with the impressive DJ lounge on offer & the friendly attentive service in lounge & ground.
In my personal view & resident of GC, it has redeemed at least some faith in QF product & service on offer... So now it will be an interesting a 'four horse" race all jostling for pax in & out of GC.
I'm not so price sensitive, so will certainly utilise the QF product for OOL, as with DJ it provides a more quality offering especially in levels of comfort & reliability compared with the JQ & TT lesser quality options.
Many thanks to Red Roo for communicating fluidly of the day's events & websites glitches.
Next.. I certainly look forward to the upgrade in QF lounge facilities... some airbridges & an ILS system installed ASAP..
That would certainly reign in my complete loyalty to QF & the OOL facility..
For the moment, I remain optimistic.. step by step....
So, for now congrats QF.. A redeeming step in the right direction.. Thanks

 

[JohnK]

I saw this thread earlier but totally ignored it as a speculative thread based on the title.

I know I work in Brisbane but i am prepared to spend ~2 hours to get to OOL on Friday afternoons (train/bus fare would cost nothing) to return to SYD with that sort of airfare. It will be interesting to see where the non-sale airfare will settle.

Some serious money to be saved. Decisions, decisions.

 

[OZDemon]

well this has been handy, looking at flights to escape the Canberra winter.
$88 each way, cheaper than flying CBR-SYD!

+1 here. Just done the exact same for the Mrs and I come Easter next year.

 

[Peabody]

Got some MEL-SYD-MEL trips to book for November and December, thinking I might take advantage of the $88 MEL-xSYD-OOL fares and just not fly the last leg as it works out cheaper than just MEL-SYD, would this have any ill effects if I was to be ticketed on SYD-OOL but not fly it?