QF9 or QF29

[notthedash]

QF9 flies out of Melbourne to heathrow at 3.30pm, QF29 goes after 10.00pm. Both times have pros and cons. My question is - which flight is less likely to fill up? Is there one of the two that is usually busier than the other?

 

[MelUser]

Isn't it also about whether or not you want to be on the A380. QF9 has A380 certain days.

If you are angling to get a points upgrade then anything is possible but to increase chances pick Tuesday through Thursday and a non-A380 service.

Seatcounter/Expertflyer can guide you about availaiblity.

 

[notthedash]

Actually I hadn't even thought about the A380. I'd be happy just to have a spare seat between us.

 

[winfred]

A380 is much better in all classes.

 

[dajop]

It may depend on day of travel, but anecdotally, QF29 does not seem as full as QF9. To the point where it was reduced to 5xweekly on HKG-LHR, not sure if it has be reinstated to daily or still operating at the reduced frequency. Going all the way to London I actually preferred QF29 to 9, due to the later arrival time leaving less hours before hitting the sack!