Will you use the new ULH PER-LHR?

[Saab34]

I'm curious. Obviously biggest game changer route in a while. Most people I've spoken to are 50/50.

Ill say yes on the basis I can select my seat at the time of booking and it better be a good seat! I'd probably have a mental breakdown if I got a middle seat at checkin.

The old boarding last and nabbing two/three seats springs to mind with this one.

 

[mviy]

Maybe in PE or J. Price is a factor compared with QF A380 route. As is whether the connecting MEL-PER flight would leave from Dom or Int terminal. Whilst I have WP status I would like to use the FLounge. When I fall to SG that would no longer be a factor.

 

[samh004]

I would try it, but having experienced Y on SYD-DXB-MEL in 2014 at just 15 hours, I haven't been in a rush to take any flights longer or even close to that again. Now perhaps the time saved will make up for it, but I would have to evaluate at the time.

 

[kitkatff]

14 hours DXB-MEL was hell in Y, mainly because I hardly slept a wink, so it's a no for me unless I get a J seat.

 

[mrdctau]

I'd like to give it a go, but it would have to be a J redemption so hopefully there will be a decent allocation of U seats for the route.

 

[mviy]

I'd like to give it a go, but it would have to be a J redemption so hopefully there will be a decent allocation of U seats for the route.

I hope so, but I expect it'll just be two seats like it is for the current MEL-DXB-LHR route.

 

[Skyring]

For most of us, it's just a matter of a different intermediate stop. Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, or Perth.

For several reasons, Perth is not the optimum break point.
* it's unbalanced.
* It probably won't involve FLounge access. For OWE Y pax, having that Syd/Melb and DBX FLounge access almost makes Y bearable.
* The intermediate stop will involve immigration and security checks, either at the inconvenient existing PER international terminal, or via new facilities in the domestic terminal. Either way, it's more hassle and expense to be levied on passengers. I can see Customs jacking up at having to staff two facilities, and if there are any staff shortages, things will go pear-shaped fast.
* With the EK partnership, DBX is a great entry to Europe - or nearby Middle East destinations. If I'm going to Lisbon or Tehran, being able to avoid LHR and an extra flight is a bonus.

The long sector is a huge problem in Y. It's not unbearable, but for tall or large passengers, those stuck without aisle access, or those seated beside "difficult" travellers, such as kids or drunks, it's going to be torture after a while. Especially if the flight is full.

For PE or J, it's not a problem, but if I'm travelling Y, I'm going to avoid this sector.

If Y had fewer seats than a regular configuration, giving more room and more aisle access, then it might be okay. Consider the difference between the upper and lower Y cabins on the A388. If the flight was never fully sold, say an 80% loading, that would make a difference.

It's up to Qantas to work things out, but I think they'd go for selling it as a shorter, more convenient way to London, and for Perth folk, that would work. There's a lot of Perth residents with strong ties to the UK. For those of us east of Adelaide, the overall flight time would be about the same, and not so convenient.

 

[dajop]

Well I would if it was geographically useful to me, in J especially. Maybe when I go home. At the moment though, I can get to LHR non-stop in 14 hrs.

Was a big fan of the SIN-EWR nonstop (in J) when it operated, the non-stops of this length give a great degree of flexibility in sleeping time etc.

In Y not so sure, although have done JFK-HKG in Y and it went by fairly quickly. Still not so sure about the 9 across in Y, if it was JAL doing the route in their 8 across configuration, no hesitation.

 

[mrdctau]

* The intermediate stop will involve immigration and security checks, either at the inconvenient existing PER international terminal, or via new facilities in the domestic terminal. Either way, it's more hassle and expense to be levied on passengers. I can see Customs jacking up at having to staff two facilities, and if there are any staff shortages, things will go pear-shaped fast.

Personally, I see doing immigration in Perth as a significant advantage as it means at my point of origin and eventual return I will be in and out much faster.

 

[Pleb Status]

Being PER based, it would be J yes and Y/PE no.
However, If I was east coast based, it would be a no to all.

 

[Jmrocky]

I voted no (I live a half days drive from Brisbane). If I was hell bent on avoiding Emirates and travelling on Qantas metal, it will probably save 2-3 hrs, but the A380 Y seating over the potential 787 Y seating would tip me into going via Sydney.

As it is I don't have a problem with Emirates and 1 stopping it to practically anywhere in Europe bar eastern Germany, therefore I wouldn't use it. Pricing would have to be ridiculously good to get me to consider.

Directs into CDG/FRA again? hell yes.

 

[snabbu]

No chance, unless there were some extraordinary circumstances involved and there were no other options.

 

[SpudOz]

It's a yes for me. Being Perth based, I cannot use points to upgrade on EK for flights to Europe. As some of you are indicating that you won't use this service, that's fine. More chances for upgrades for moi.

 

[samh004]

Personally, I see doing immigration in Perth as a significant advantage as it means at my point of origin and eventual return I will be in and out much faster.

Especially concerning SYD's curfew, I wonder if this will allow for better timed (late) flights ex-Aus that get to Europe at a better time? Not having to deal with the transfer situation at SYD will be lovely... one of the reasons I've previously always flown into MEL.

* With the EK partnership, DBX is a great entry to Europe - or nearby Middle East destinations. If I'm going to Lisbon or Tehran, being able to avoid LHR and an extra flight is a bonus.

I 100% understand that stopping before you go too far is ideal. Having to backtrack is not ideal. However if they eventually operated services into other European destinations, this might be ideal for those going there. Perhaps not you with Lisbon, but Paris, Rome, etc...

 

[Hvr]

Only in F or J. Perth is just a bad place for a connection point. If the flight west is delayed then a night in Perth negates any supposed time savings.

No F lounge access (while it lasts) means the attraction is even further decreased.

 

[MickC32]

It's a yes for me. Being Perth based, I cannot use points to upgrade on EK for flights to Europe. As some of you are indicating that you won't use this service, that's fine. More chances for upgrades for moi.

I was thinking the exact same thing! If I was based on the east coast there is no way I would choose this flight, being Perth based.....bring it on!

 

[theweaselsteve]

Because I'm Perth based with family in the UK I'd certainly give it a try, although 17 hours in Y does sound tough. Availability of upgrades would be a key factor in deciding whether to try it more than once.

 

[serfty]

Won't vote at all since the poll needs more options.

Only in Business Class

 

[mrdctau]

Another thing to bear in mind is the tax situation. Whilst I'd be willing to try the PER-LHR flight, there's no way I would fork out the £146 departure tax from LHR, so I'll be flying out of Europe from somewhere on the continent.

 

[bam71]

Won't vote at all since the poll needs more options.

Only in Business Class

Agree - can the poll be changed?