What is better

[readyrocket]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has flown with united and qantas first class. Im considering a trip to LA in the next few months and will be flying first class. Would love to hear from anyone who was flown with both and what was better. Im currently a platinum FF with qantas, and status or point's are not a major concern, has i already qualify for platinum next year.

All im after is the best service.

cheers

mark

 

[QF WP]

I'd think Kiwi Flyer would be a good bet for this - or perhaps ozstamps??

I've done QF in First (SYD/BKK and LAX/BNE) but was back in 2000, so probably not recent enough for your needs.

 

[Maca44]

Flew Sydney to San Francisco in 2A last year and although I had been told several stories about "not as good as others" etc, I thought the service was great. I particularly liked the "Arrivals by United" at SFO where after you land you could shower and have breakfast. You get your voucher/invite when at Sydney.

I have never flown QF F, but three weeks ago booked an award SYD SFO in F Class for next year (seat 3A), and have been told QF is much better so?? I will have to wait and see, but others here that have flown both carriers will be able to help more.

 

[simongr]

I'd think Kiwi Flyer would be a good bet for this - or perhaps ozstamps??

If you want KF you will have to go to FT after he was driven from here.

I can only comment on QF F - I prefer the AA seat and the service on QF can vary. It would depend on the price differential and how price sensitive you are...

 

[NYCguy]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has flown with united and qantas first class. Im considering a trip to LA in the next few months and will be flying first class. Would love to hear from anyone who was flown with both and what was better.

I have flown between SYD and SFO (and... ugh... LAX) about 150 times with UA, and only 6 times with with QF, in First Class. As a loyal UA flyer and Global Services member, I am loathe to say that the QF experience is; for the moment at least; superior to that on UA.

On QF the food is better. The wines are better. The seats are better. The amenities pack (at least before the most recent 'enhancements' that have been reported here and elsewhere) is better. I haven't experienced 'bad' service on a long-haul QF flight - admittedly my sample size is quite small - but I have had a couple of shockers on UA.

Occasionally the United First 'Suites' (I don't understand why they are called that!) don't function as intended, and I would recommend that you put your seat through it's full range-of-motion immediately after boarding, so that any problems can be (hopefully) addressed prior to departure. To be fair, QF seats probably malfunction occasionally too, but it hasn't happened to me. UA's 744 interiors are looking more than a little tatty around the edges. There is a radical cabin upgrade in the works at UA, but it won't be even close to filtering through in the next few months.

As far as the on-ground experience is concerned, the RCC at SYD is pretty ordinary, and pales in comparison to QF's new First Class lounge. UA's international Flounge at LAX is comfortable enough.

Of course, after reading my comments above, you may be wondering why I even bother to keep flying with UA. There are times when I wonder why myself, but I guess it comes down to the fact that my employers reimburse me for F fares on UA, Mileage Plus is a generous FF program (especially at the 1K level and above), and when it comes to flying between JFK and SFO/LAX, United's First and Business 'Premium Service' cabins are vastly superior to any other domestic aircraft on the routes.

But in the end, if you're planning a one-off, treat-yourself First Class trans-pac, I'd go with the Qantas option.

 

[readyrocket]

Thank you for your response, beleive QF could be best option.

 

[MelUser]

How does Qantas Business Class compare with United's First Class for trans Pacific travel?

Please ignore frequency of flights etc etc and just look at in cabin service.

thanks,

 

[straitman]

How does Qantas Business Class compare with United's First Class for trans Pacific travel?

Please ignore frequency of flights etc etc and just look at in cabin service.

thanks,

MelUser,

Is it really an appropriate comparison to compare a 'First' product with a 'Business' product :?:

I have not flown UA 'F' for several years though I believe it's essentially the same product as what I've used.

As expected the 'F' product is better than the 'J' in my opinion though I have to say that it's not by a huge margin. Depends upon your expectations and needs a little. Do you need the flat/horizontal bed or will the slope of the QF 'J' bed be suitable.

For service I'd have to say that the same applies. The UA produce looks a little more tired which in my mind is to be expected.

I hope this helps.

 

[Evan]

Is it really an appropriate comparison to compare a 'First' product with a 'Business' product :?:

Probably it is not but i get a feeling that maybe MelUser could purchase UA F at the same price as QF J ? Who knows, the same way my company gets LH fares cheaper than can be purchased by individuals.

And i have found QF J to be as good or better than some F products, but i cant comment of UA as have never flown them that i remember.

E