Just flew QF2 in J. I have to say that I think the service is not up to scratch when c/w other airlines that charge less than QF do.
No drinks offered after take off from either LHR or SIN. Food mediocre, breakfast this morning was a trolley service of muesli or an inedible roll. Galvanised me to think in future I’ll fly emirates metal on QF codeshares. I’m just not sure that Qantas is worth the premium ?
I recently flew J from LHR-SYD via SIN and the food was great and included pre-flight drinks and everything expected. Obviously everyone can have different experiences, happens with any airline. So far, I haven't yet had an "awful" Qantas experience that everyone regularly complains about here.
Flew both Qantas and Qatar J in the previous months, honestly, worlds apart. Qantas is sub-par in pretty much all aspects but is always one of the most/if not the most expensive.
I am only "loyal" to Qantas because that is who my employer has selected as their preferred airline.
I flew back from London to Singapore in J last Thursday. Drinks before take off, dinner average but wine with it was good. Breakfast before Singapore was good. I have found over the years that it is wise to have a good feed in the lounge before long haul flights.
I recently flew J from LHR-SYD via SIN and the food was great and included pre-flight drinks and everything expected. Obviously everyone can have different experiences, happens with any airline. So far, I haven't yet had an "awful" Qantas experience that everyone regularly complains about here.
You clearly haven't flown Qatar, Emirates or Singapore Airlines if you think Qantas food and drinks are great.
Flew Syd-Akl Return last week in J Class on A330 both legs, fare $2.7k late afternoon departures both legs. There were no pillows, no blankets, no bottle water in the seat shelving per usual practise , no menu , only one type of red wine, one type of white. Dinner was 3 choices , was very average, no salad , no starter , desert was a cake thing in a box. Overall substandard both ways , lounge in AKL no spare seats and showers not cleaned , was able to use EK lounge next door
Flew Syd-Akl Return last week in J Class on A330 both legs, fare $2.7k late afternoon departures both legs. There were no pillows, no blankets, no bottle water in the seat shelving per usual practise , no menu , only one type of red wine, one type of white. Dinner was 3 choices , was very average, no salad , no starter , desert was a cake thing in a box. Overall substandard both ways , lounge in AKL no spare seats and showers not cleaned , was able to use EK lounge next door
100% exactly what happened with me recently. I will never pay for QF 'Business' Class on this sector ever again. What a disgrace. Qantas should be ashamed. They are taking us for fools par excellence.
My wife and I recently flew Mel/Fco/Mel, via Perth, domestic catering was poor and wine selection very average only one white was offered a Hunter Semillon. The transit in Perth was great. The QF International lounge at Perth airport was superb. Both of the long -haul flights were great, top-notch service, great catering and excellent wine list. The crew could not do enough for us on both of the international sectors.
Hit and miss just isn't good enough. QF management seems to begrudge every cent spent on passenger amenity. It's shameful. Think back twenty years to the goodwill in the Qantas brand they have now demolished. I'd sack Joyce and hire someone from SQ - but of course they won't.
SydneyTravels
SydneyTravels
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 01 May 2015
Total posts 34
Just flew QF2 in J. I have to say that I think the service is not up to scratch when c/w other airlines that charge less than QF do.
No drinks offered after take off from either LHR or SIN. Food mediocre, breakfast this morning was a trolley service of muesli or an inedible roll. Galvanised me to think in future I’ll fly emirates metal on QF codeshares. I’m just not sure that Qantas is worth the premium ?
marcellinus
marcellinus
Member since 17 Jan 2018
Total posts 15
I recently flew J from LHR-SYD via SIN and the food was great and included pre-flight drinks and everything expected. Obviously everyone can have different experiences, happens with any airline. So far, I haven't yet had an "awful" Qantas experience that everyone regularly complains about here.
oneworld-flyer
oneworld-flyer
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 26 Sep 2022
Total posts 7
Flew both Qantas and Qatar J in the previous months, honestly, worlds apart. Qantas is sub-par in pretty much all aspects but is always one of the most/if not the most expensive.
I am only "loyal" to Qantas because that is who my employer has selected as their preferred airline.
Racala
Racala
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 22 May 2018
Total posts 67
I flew back from London to Singapore in J last Thursday. Drinks before take off, dinner average but wine with it was good. Breakfast before Singapore was good. I have found over the years that it is wise to have a good feed in the lounge before long haul flights.
Sr Batrill
Sr Batrill
Member since 04 Dec 2017
Total posts 26
Originally Posted by marcellinus
I recently flew J from LHR-SYD via SIN and the food was great and included pre-flight drinks and everything expected. Obviously everyone can have different experiences, happens with any airline. So far, I haven't yet had an "awful" Qantas experience that everyone regularly complains about here.
EPC
EPC
Member since 12 Oct 2018
Total posts 8
Flew Syd-Akl Return last week in J Class on A330 both legs, fare $2.7k late afternoon departures both legs. There were no pillows, no blankets, no bottle water in the seat shelving per usual practise , no menu , only one type of red wine, one type of white. Dinner was 3 choices , was very average, no salad , no starter , desert was a cake thing in a box. Overall substandard both ways , lounge in AKL no spare seats and showers not cleaned , was able to use EK lounge next door
Joe
Joe
Member since 03 May 2013
Total posts 189
Originally Posted by EPC
Flew Syd-Akl Return last week in J Class on A330 both legs, fare $2.7k late afternoon departures both legs. There were no pillows, no blankets, no bottle water in the seat shelving per usual practise , no menu , only one type of red wine, one type of white. Dinner was 3 choices , was very average, no salad , no starter , desert was a cake thing in a box. Overall substandard both ways , lounge in AKL no spare seats and showers not cleaned , was able to use EK lounge next door
Austline
Austline
Member since 23 Aug 2011
Total posts 43
My wife and I recently flew Mel/Fco/Mel, via Perth, domestic catering was poor and wine selection very average only one white was offered a Hunter Semillon. The transit in Perth was great. The QF International lounge at Perth airport was superb. Both of the long -haul flights were great, top-notch service, great catering and excellent wine list. The crew could not do enough for us on both of the international sectors.
tommygun
tommygun
Delta Air Lines - SkyMiles
Member since 16 Oct 2017
Total posts 291
Hit and miss just isn't good enough. QF management seems to begrudge every cent spent on passenger amenity. It's shameful. Think back twenty years to the goodwill in the Qantas brand they have now demolished. I'd sack Joyce and hire someone from SQ - but of course they won't.