r/QantasAirways

I will be flying QF16, departing LAX at 10pm and arriving Brisbane (BNE) around 5am. Per Google, it will be mostly nighttime outside for most of the flight. I know the odds of there being a strong aurora are a variable but we are coming into the time of year that makes it more of a possibility. I wonder...... IF there were a strong aurora, would someone in a window seat on the south-facing side of the plane potentially get an amazing view?

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I usually book a window seat so I can lean and sleep without anyone ever climbing over me. Hubby gets the aisle seat. For this overnight 14 hr flight LAX to BNE, hubby talked me into taking the 51C and 51D seats, across the aisle from each other. I do wear good compression socks but I will still need to get up regularly to walk, or I'll have leg cramps.

Now, with 4 more days left, the seat map shows that no one has taken the window and middle (51A and B) next to me. I really would be more comfortable not on the aisle getting bumped by the cart or by people passing by.

I'm debating whether I should move from the D aisle seat to the A window seat. I really prefer it for sleeping. ***What is the likelihood that this flight will fill up completely so I end up with a stranger between us?

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I flew from Brisbane to Melbourne yesterday and was surprised by the rudeness of one of the flight attendants.

It’s not so much what she was saying but the words she used and how she said it.

During meal service they were serving chicken and leek pies. I asked what was the vegetarian option. She replied in a forceful way “there is no option. You are either vegetarian or you’re not!”

After seeing my stunned reaction she then softened her tone and leaned closer and said they have to save the vegetarian meals for people for vegetarians as they usually don’t have enough of them. - this should have been what she said first!

She didn’t even ask if I WAS vegetarian.

I said that’s fine I will take the chicken pie. They moved one row down and her colleague who I don’t think heard this conversation, said they were running out of pies but that’s ok as they had plenty of food, everyone will have to just have the vegetarian quiche.

I heard her say “oh that lady wanted the vegetarian one I should have given it to her!” By this stage I had opened my pie so too late.

When they were collecting rubbish she berated the passenger in the tow in front of me for putting rubbish into the empty water bottle. She rudely said “now that you have put that in there we can’t recycle it” and then just kept staring at him like a reprimand. She then said “I will try and get it out but maybe you can remember this next time!” The passenger just looked at her stunned.

On both occasions she was right in what she was saying but how she said it and the tone and words she uses are not acceptable.

She obviously didn’t score well in customer relations and communication in her training.

Hey there.

I've got a flight from Tokyo to Melbourne through Qantas in a few weeks. I want to add an additional piece of baggage (likely around 23 kg), but Qantas doesn't let me do it through its website because I bought the ticket through Booking.

When I asked the Booking chat rep to do so, they said they can offer me either 15 kg or 25 kg as options for that baggage. The costs? 300 USD for the 15 kg option and 500 USD for the 25 kg.

Isn't it too much? Would it be better to try my luck with the Qantas counter at the airport? (though I suspect it would be even more expensive if I do it there?) Do you think there is something else I could do?

Thanks.

On shorter routes especially, the difference between business and economy plus doesn’t feel that big anymore. Lounge access is nice, but once you’re on board it sometimes feels like you’re just paying a lot more for a bit extra space and a slightly better meal

Missus and I are going to Rome in July in Business on the Dreamliner. I’ve flown a few times in the larger Business cabin and never in the smaller cabin (with 3 rows).

Which section do you prefer? The larger or smaller cabin? I’m already aware that bulkhead rows have more space and that seats alternate between being more private and closer to the aisle.

Friends, I’ve booked 3 tickets for flights from Sydney to New York and back through a travel agent. The itinerary includes flights with Qantas and American Airlines. When we asked about selecting seats, they said they’re unable to select the seat ( they are not allowed to do it). They want us to wait until check in open.

We’re travelling with a 4-year-old, so we’d really prefer to arrange seating in advance if possible. Is there any way to book seats before check-in in this situation? Has anyone experienced something similar?

Hi! I applied as a CSA at Qantas and they emailed me to attend the assessment day but it is TBA (To be announced). A month passed and I haven't heard anything from them. Is this normal?

Going to be starting employment with Qantas shortly, I've been asked weather to join their own Superannuation or to continue with my existing fund which is with AustralianSuper. Any advice?

I have a few open wounds – hypodermis layer cuts – is it possible that Qantas would not allow me to get on my flight with them? Even if I have them dressed and covered properly?

Hi all,

I have an international flight departing BNE at 0900 hours on a Thursday. I originally was going to try fly to Brisbane (from SYD) the night before to be safe... but now I'm looking at flying SYD - BNE on the 0600 flight that same morning.

Noting, the flight pattern of SYD - BNE - final destination is available as a stand alone booking on the Qantas website. So Qantas obviously thinks that it's enough transfer time.

I've rung Qantas and to book the flight separately is far, far cheaper as opposed to change it onto one ticket. They have indicated that the check in desk should be able to check my bags through from SYD - final destination.

I'm just hoping someone with some experience at BNE airport may be able to shed light as to if 1.5 hours is enough time for me to deplane, change terminals, get through immigration & board? I'm travelling solo so no kids or anything to tow along.

Thanks in advanced :)