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

[JohnK]

Ah ... the pathway to overcrowded lounges, n'est-ce pas?

Won't be long before the goal posts are shifted.

 

[kevrosmith]

Not long now...

These have been installed for the last 3 weeks at least, but have had a shroud over them. I noticed they were uncovered this week.

Interesting that they are putting Qantas next to Virgin. Though I guess there's not much room elsewhere along the check-in counters.



*Apologies for the shadowy-reflection.

 

[cmon0005]

Good pics! exciting times ahead

So now there will be 2x LCC's (J* & Tiger), 1 'Hybrid' LCC (DJ) and 1 Full service carrier (QF).
Alot of choice now

 

[anat0l]

These have been installed for the last 3 weeks at least, but have had a shroud over them. I noticed they were uncovered this week.

Interesting that they are putting Qantas next to Virgin. Though I guess there's not much room elsewhere along the check-in counters.

I don't see why QF should've just considered putting NGCI from the get go. Even a compact set up has more throughput than a few check-in counters alone.

Either QF doesn't seem as committed to the Gold Coast as we would be lead to believe, or it's saying something about what QF thinks of the overall intelligence and/or sophistication of Gold Coast flyers.

 

[samh004]

I see Virgin has 8 desks, how many will QF have for their 3 flights a day?

 

[Oliverhrcm]

Would seem ludicrous if Qantas didn't install at least one brilliant NGCI.

The difference in QF DOM terminals because of it is astounding.

 

[kevrosmith]

I don't see why QF should've just considered putting NGCI from the get go. Even a compact set up has more throughput than a few check-in counters alone.

Either QF doesn't seem as committed to the Gold Coast as we would be lead to believe, or it's saying something about what QF thinks of the overall intelligence and/or sophistication of Gold Coast flyers.

I'd suspect that it would be more difficult to do this in a Common User Terminal like OOL, where the Airport Operator generally has responsibility for installing and maintaining all the common use (CUTE) equipment.

 

[JessicaTam]

Never mind the NGCI, my inaugural QF860/861 flights don't have a lounge visit any more. Assuming I could have accessed the JQ lounge.

Missed it by 'that' much!

 

[anat0l]

Never mind the NGCI, my inaugural QF860/861 flights don't have a lounge visit any more. Assuming I could have accessed the JQ lounge.

Missed it by 'that' much!

I wouldn't go nuts. Your layover in OOL was too quick, and there'll probably be enough AFFers there to make you feel more welcome than a lounge with instant ramen

 

[samh004]

Would seem ludicrous if Qantas didn't install at least one brilliant NGCI.

The difference in QF DOM terminals because of it is astounding.

I'd suspect that it would be more difficult to do this in a Common User Terminal like OOL, where the Airport Operator generally has responsibility for installing and maintaining all the common use (CUTE) equipment.

I saw some in GLT the other day, no where near the QF counters, in fact closer to Virgin's counters, so perhaps they'll install them somewhere else, but from what I recall of the installation in Brisbane, they required fixing to the floor, so perhaps they need to develop a portable one for a Common User Terminal?

 

[JessicaTam]

I wouldn't go nuts. Your layover in OOL was too quick, and there'll probably be enough AFFers there to make you feel more welcome than a lounge with instant ramen

But it's the principle of the thing.

 

[LiamR]

Checkin kiosks for three flights a day? Sounds to me like they are planning many more flights and destinations in the near future

 

[LiamR]

Also, it's going to be awfully crowded on a Saturday morning with A330 flights to Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, 777 flight to Singapore and then QF, VA, JQ and TT all with flights. Checkin is normally crowded with Air Asia has checkin open, wonder how Qantas will fit in there.

 

[Travelqueen]

Would seem ludicrous if Qantas didn't install at least one brilliant NGCI.

The difference in QF DOM terminals because of it is astounding.

Ok....what's a NGCI ??

Thanks

 

[TiredOldFlyer]

Perhaps Qantas will allow me to re-join the Qantas Club without a fee as they now have the OOL Lounge ?

 

[TiredOldFlyer]

Sorry - meant joining fee not annual fee.

 

[mickeyc747]

Sorry - meant joining fee not annual fee.

What was your status prior to QF leaving OOL. It wouldnt hurt to ask.

 

[awilcockson]

Ok....what's a NGCI ??

Next Generation Check In

It's the automatic teller type machines you can use to get a boarding pass rather than speaking to real person.

 

[Ansett]

Ok....what's a NGCI ??

Thanks

Next Generation Check In

 

[samh004]

Next Generation Check In

It's the automatic teller type machines you can use to get a boarding pass rather than speaking to real person.

I thought that was a Quick Check Machine (or some other random name), while NGCI refers to the shiny poles that glow green or red