I was just wondering what the exact terms of the relationship/deal between QF and Alliance Airlines. I am going to Darwin in June and I am flying Alliance.
I am also wondering how the points and status system works.
Then you will receive all the benefits of a regular Qantas flight. Status recognition, status credits and points. It is the same as if Qantas was flying it themselves. Same as other Qantaslink flights.
I live in Darwin and fly frequently fly on Alliance operated aircraft. As advised, the recognition and benefits are the same as flying on a Qantas owned aircraft with a kangaroo on the tail- this includes double status credit earning.
Two tips: overhead locker space, especially on the left side over the solo business class seats, can be limited. There is no inflight entertainment or WIFI which can be a stretch on a transcontinental flight.
On the last point, except for Sydney and Brisbane, Darwin is more distant by kms than Perth from Australia's capitals- including Canberra. Transcontinental flights from Darwin to Canberra, Perth or Adelaide on an entertainment-free regional brand doesn't sit well with Qantas's promise of "entertainment" being included in every fare. (Then again, us Territorians can be pretty entertaining at times, maybe that's what QF means?)
I will be downloading plenty of shows. Also, do you recommend making a conscious effort to get on the plane first i.e waiting at the gate.
Cheers,
QFflyer_10
I'd relax. There's always seems to be enough space, unless the carry on is a larger size rigid wheelie bag. The economy locker size fits somewhere between a 737 and Dash 8.
If you are ahead of row 5, your luggage may end up in a slightly different row to your seat. Row 4 in economy has virtually no locker space as the bins follow the aisle shape where is transitions from 1-2 to 2-2.
This means the lockers over the right hand side business (E/F seats) are the largest on the E190 and equivalent to a 737.
I live in Darwin and fly frequently fly on Alliance operated aircraft. As advised, the recognition and benefits are the same as flying on a Qantas owned aircraft with a kangaroo on the tail- this includes double status credit earning.
Two tips: overhead locker space, especially on the left side over the solo business class seats, can be limited. There is no inflight entertainment or WIFI which can be a stretch on a transcontinental flight.
On the last point, except for Sydney and Brisbane, Darwin is more distant by kms than Perth from Australia's capitals- including Canberra. Transcontinental flights from Darwin to Canberra, Perth or Adelaide on an entertainment-free regional brand doesn't sit well with Qantas's promise of "entertainment" being included in every fare. (Then again, us Territorians can be pretty entertaining at times, maybe that's what QF means?)
start a little fire in one of the seats, crash the drinks cart into the toilet, stab your neighbouring passenger with a fork.....all very Territorian things at the moment
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QFflyer_10
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Hi all,
I was just wondering what the exact terms of the relationship/deal between QF and Alliance Airlines. I am going to Darwin in June and I am flying Alliance.
I am also wondering how the points and status system works.
Cheers,
QFflyer_10
Grannular
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Are you flying on a Qantas ticket, with Qantas flight number?
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Hi @Grannualr,
Yes I booked through QF with a QF flight number
Grannular
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Then you will receive all the benefits of a regular Qantas flight. Status recognition, status credits and points. It is the same as if Qantas was flying it themselves. Same as other Qantaslink flights.
Nalanji
Nalanji
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I live in Darwin and fly frequently fly on Alliance operated aircraft. As advised, the recognition and benefits are the same as flying on a Qantas owned aircraft with a kangaroo on the tail- this includes double status credit earning.
Two tips: overhead locker space, especially on the left side over the solo business class seats, can be limited. There is no inflight entertainment or WIFI which can be a stretch on a transcontinental flight.
On the last point, except for Sydney and Brisbane, Darwin is more distant by kms than Perth from Australia's capitals- including Canberra. Transcontinental flights from Darwin to Canberra, Perth or Adelaide on an entertainment-free regional brand doesn't sit well with Qantas's promise of "entertainment" being included in every fare. (Then again, us Territorians can be pretty entertaining at times, maybe that's what QF means?)
QFflyer_10
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Hi @Nalanji,
I will be downloading plenty of shows. Also, do you recommend making a conscious effort to get on the plane first i.e waiting at the gate.
Cheers,
QFflyer_10
Nalanji
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Member since 28 Mar 2018
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Originally Posted by QFflyer_10
Hi @Nalanji,
I will be downloading plenty of shows. Also, do you recommend making a conscious effort to get on the plane first i.e waiting at the gate.
Cheers,
QFflyer_10
If you are ahead of row 5, your luggage may end up in a slightly different row to your seat. Row 4 in economy has virtually no locker space as the bins follow the aisle shape where is transitions from 1-2 to 2-2.
This means the lockers over the right hand side business (E/F seats) are the largest on the E190 and equivalent to a 737.
Happy flying!
QFflyer_10
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Thanks @Nalanji,
I am flying J (business) with a colleague next to me on the E/F side so should be fine
Cheers,
QFflyer_10
RedWood
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Member since 04 Sep 2019
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Originally Posted by Nalanji
I live in Darwin and fly frequently fly on Alliance operated aircraft. As advised, the recognition and benefits are the same as flying on a Qantas owned aircraft with a kangaroo on the tail- this includes double status credit earning.
Two tips: overhead locker space, especially on the left side over the solo business class seats, can be limited. There is no inflight entertainment or WIFI which can be a stretch on a transcontinental flight.
On the last point, except for Sydney and Brisbane, Darwin is more distant by kms than Perth from Australia's capitals- including Canberra. Transcontinental flights from Darwin to Canberra, Perth or Adelaide on an entertainment-free regional brand doesn't sit well with Qantas's promise of "entertainment" being included in every fare. (Then again, us Territorians can be pretty entertaining at times, maybe that's what QF means?)