Quantas Airline ?
Feb 19th 2006 | 12:31 pm
#16
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From: Inner West, Sydney, NSW
Re: Quantas Airline ?
They may get you here, but I think you'll get better service elsewhere (Singa, Emirates, JAL etc).
Not sure whether the specials listed here are still available (http://www.meijboom.co.uk/australia.htm#ozflights) but there are also some additional sites you may wish to check for pricing etc.
Thanks,
E
Not sure whether the specials listed here are still available (http://www.meijboom.co.uk/australia.htm#ozflights) but there are also some additional sites you may wish to check for pricing etc.
Thanks,
E
Feb 19th 2006 | 1:11 pm
#17
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From: Australia
Re: Quantas Airline ?
Originally Posted by cockneychris
Would def recommend EMIRATES!!
Much better sevice-excellent entertainment on every seat back and as it has 3 stops usually-you get to lay out on the whole row if not busy!!
Chris-
Much better sevice-excellent entertainment on every seat back and as it has 3 stops usually-you get to lay out on the whole row if not busy!!
Chris-
My wife and I visited Ireland in 1999 and we flew Emirates so that we could visit our daughter who was working in Dubai.
Based on our experience with Emirates, we would definately recommended them.
Excellent friendly service.
Cheers.
Feb 19th 2006 | 1:15 pm
#18
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
Originally Posted by cockneychris
Would def recommend EMIRATES!!
Much better sevice-excellent entertainment on every seat back and as it has 3 stops usually-you get to lay out on the whole row if not busy!!
Chris-
Much better sevice-excellent entertainment on every seat back and as it has 3 stops usually-you get to lay out on the whole row if not busy!!
Chris-
Emirates UK to Brisbane is 2 stops in Dubai & Singapore.
Feb 19th 2006 | 1:20 pm
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
I have flown with Qantas from Hong Kong to Brisbane and vice versa, around a 10 hour flight each way I seem to remember. Anyway, it was great, it was a brand new plane, with tv screens in the back of the seat in front of you, with loads of tv and movie channels [the same system as Virgin, with rewind and forward/pause facility] great food and really smiley friendly staff. The only downside was on the return flight back to Hong Kong. There was an ozzie guy sat next to me, it was his first trip outside of Oz, and was new to flying. Whenever he needed the loo he would jump over me, like Starsky & Hutch. He got very drunk and ordered virtually everything from the duty free magazine, pronouncing Chanel like Channel, much to the amusement of the flight attendent. Certainly added to relieveing the boredom factor at least.
But thats by the by, Having flown Garuda, China Eastern, Air France, Virgin, all long haul, I would defo fly Quantas again without a doubt,they were the best.
But thats by the by, Having flown Garuda, China Eastern, Air France, Virgin, all long haul, I would defo fly Quantas again without a doubt,they were the best.
Feb 19th 2006 | 1:30 pm
#20
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
Originally Posted by Welshie
I personally wouldn't fly with Quantas....they have all the facilities as the other airlines, but their service and staff are appalling.
Just my opinion though.... I've had some bad experiences with them!
Those flight prices look a tad on the high side
Just my opinion though....
I've had some bad experiences with them!Those flight prices look a tad on the high side
Feb 19th 2006 | 1:43 pm
#21
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
Ever thought about Gulf? Service is excellent, preferred it to Emirates
They fly Heathrow --> Bahrain --> Singapore --> Sydney --> Melbourne then back
Duty free in Bahrain is cheap as chips!
They fly Heathrow --> Bahrain --> Singapore --> Sydney --> Melbourne then back
Duty free in Bahrain is cheap as chips!
Feb 19th 2006 | 2:11 pm
#22
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
Qantas are fine.
If you've travelled with Sing you've been spoilt though.
I would pay more to fly with Sing.
Qantas/ BA do have tv's in each seat for every person but you can't press "pause", "rewind" etc. or start a film when you want it like Sing which is great when kids need the toilet or you need the loo! You have to watch the film from where it is on a continous roll. I tried to watch a full film in 3 different stages!
They are better than the cheap airlines but service and food on Sing beats them hands down (in my opinion)
Louise
If you've travelled with Sing you've been spoilt though.
I would pay more to fly with Sing.
Qantas/ BA do have tv's in each seat for every person but you can't press "pause", "rewind" etc. or start a film when you want it like Sing which is great when kids need the toilet or you need the loo! You have to watch the film from where it is on a continous roll. I tried to watch a full film in 3 different stages!
They are better than the cheap airlines but service and food on Sing beats them hands down (in my opinion)
Louise
Feb 19th 2006 | 2:16 pm
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
Originally Posted by ljj
Qantas are fine.
If you've travelled with Sing you've been spoilt though.
I would pay more to fly with Sing.
Qantas/ BA do have tv's in each seat for every person but you can't press "pause", "rewind" etc. or start a film when you want it like Sing which is great when kids need the toilet or you need the loo! You have to watch the film from where it is on a continous roll. I tried to watch a full film in 3 different stages!
They are better than the cheap airlines but service and food on Sing beats them hands down (in my opinion)
Louise
If you've travelled with Sing you've been spoilt though.
I would pay more to fly with Sing.
Qantas/ BA do have tv's in each seat for every person but you can't press "pause", "rewind" etc. or start a film when you want it like Sing which is great when kids need the toilet or you need the loo! You have to watch the film from where it is on a continous roll. I tried to watch a full film in 3 different stages!
They are better than the cheap airlines but service and food on Sing beats them hands down (in my opinion)
Louise
Feb 19th 2006 | 7:20 pm
#24
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Re: Quantas Airline ?
Stick With Singapore Airlines They Are Great - Much Better Than Quantas / Ba!!!
More Movies, Music, Nicer Food And The Staff Were Great -
Might Be My Imagination But There Seemed To Be A Little More Room
Only Down Side They Were Alot Stricter On Excess Baggage Than Quantas / Ba
More Movies, Music, Nicer Food And The Staff Were Great -
Might Be My Imagination But There Seemed To Be A Little More Room
Only Down Side They Were Alot Stricter On Excess Baggage Than Quantas / Ba
Feb 20th 2006 | 4:59 am
#25
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From: East Sussex
Re: Quantas Airline ?
Originally Posted by Hazel T
just been pricing flights for April, Quantas coming up£ 500 cheaper than singapore, we have flown with singapore before just wondered what the flights are like with Quantas, do you get the video screens on each seat with the kids games on etc ? what about food and drink couldnt find anything about this on web page, is it included in price or pay extra as and when want something. any extra baggage allowed with this airline ? any info good or bad.... also priced up Cathy Pacific and they have are coming up at £1000 each for a one way flight, surley this cant be right !!!!
Hazel
Hazel
We flew out with Qantas- fantastic!! couldn't fault them.
Then back with BA - awful, surly unhelpful staff, not many drinks, no water on tap as there was on the way out, never again!!
