Which Operating Aircraft

[dfcatch]

Quick question for the Qantas Source afficionados......

I'm flying into AKL (from SYD) on QF 43. I need to do a turnaround back to Oz (ultimately CNS but overnight in either SYD/MEL).

It will be a fairly tight connection (QF 43 lands in AKL at 17:10). QF 134 to MEL departs at 18:45, QF 44 to SYD departs at 18:30.

How do I know which return flight to Oz is operated by my same incoming aircraft (aka if my inbound is late - I'd like to be protected by being on the same physical outbound)??

Qantas Source seems to indicate historical differences..??

My other option is the 19:30 NZ departure to MEL.

 

[docjames]

Could you book on the one pnr in which case you're protected anyway?

 

[dfcatch]

No - I'm adding on to (fitting in around) an existing PNR

 

[serfty]

A look at ACARS data shows that QF43 and QF44 are normally operated by the same aircraft.

Granted QF134 is a candidate for the inbound operating QF43 aircraft these days, but I think you'd be pretty safe.

With no carry on you should be able to check-in at the lounge after passing transit security.

 

[dfcatch]

A look at ACARS data shows that QF43 and QF44 are normally operated by the same aircraft.

Granted QF134 is a candidate for the inbound operating QF43 aircraft these days, but I think you'd be pretty safe.

With no carry on you should be able to check-in at the lounge after passing transit security.

Thanks Serfty - correct I will not be requiring any checked baggage

Now I just have to decide which flight to take

 

[docjames]

Is this a status run for the double SC promo?

 

[dfcatch]

Is this a status run for the double SC promo?

No - although it should be (not that I was offered it - but SWMBO was).

No - SWMBO doesn't like flying - plus - I'm trying to convert her with a well-timed visit to the F lounge

 

[docjames]

May I ask why on earth you are flying to AKL airport and back then if it's not a SC run???

 

[dfcatch]

May I ask why on earth you are flying to AKL airport and back then if it's not a SC run???

Oh - SWMBO is visiting friends in NZ - but hates flying - so I'm keeping her company and visiting the F lounge at the same time

Hoping she'll stop picking on me for "you're weird - no one likes flying for the sake of flying"

 

[docjames]

Oh - SWMBO is visiting friends in NZ - but hates flying - so I'm keeping her company and visiting the F lounge at the same time Hoping she'll stop picking on me for "you're weird - no one likes flying for the sake of flying"

"happy wife happy life" type of deal. Know that one!

 

[dfcatch]

"happy wife happy life" type of deal. Know that one!

Big mistake letting her see that Frequent Flyer YouTube parody

 

[dfcatch]

Ok thanks guys, QF 134 to MEL it is, and an opportunity to try out HSW for the first time