QF A220 seating cost $ for everyone in seats A/B up-to row 9

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Flyman

QFP

Member since 22 Jan 2013

Total posts 93

Well this was not in any reviews, press releases or announcements. As a platinum FF, today I booked a flight on the new A220 to Melbourne. To my surprise when choosing my seat all A/B seats from row 4 to row 9 are showing a $30 fee to sit their. No more priority seating for free as a platinum flyer. More being taken from QFs most loyal.

At least Virgin allow free access to their economy X for their platinums. Another reason to move my loyalty.

Was anyone a-wear of this? What do yo think?



wdeguara

Etihad - Etihad Guest

Member since 06 Apr 2012

Total posts 94

You pay $40 if you are Gold (irrespective of whether you are flying full-fare or red-e deal fare). Interesting to see that as a Gold I can now select row 4 (the extra legroom row directly behind the business class section) at the time of booking - if I pay the $40 cost of course. This wasn't possible if the aircraft was a 737 - at least until the seats were unlocked at 80 hours before travel. Looks like Qantas is intent of extracting further revenue from the preferred seating, and at the same time winding back another benefit for it's premium frequent flyers. Presumably the change will be mirrored across other aircraft types in the near future.

theflyinggeo

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 19 Mar 2019

Total posts 35

You can select these seats for free as a plat 1.

tommygun

Delta Air Lines - SkyMiles

Member since 16 Oct 2017

Total posts 291

Originally Posted by theflyinggeo

You can select these seats for free as a plat 1.

Wow, what a perk. I'd really want to spend a shedload to get Plat 1 with a sub-standard carrier so I could save $30-40 in A220 economy. No disrespect to theflyinggeo, only to Qantas.

hakkinen5

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 20 Aug 2014

Total posts 206

This is a terrible change and poor form from Qantas. No doubt this will be rolled out on A321 XLR and A350-1000 as these new types come into service.

Joe

Member since 03 May 2013

Total posts 190

If true, pure Qantas bloodthirsty greed at its finest. Disgusting move Qantas-you should be ashamed.

GBRGB

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 21 Jan 2014

Total posts 295

Going to make the 80 hour rule a bit of a lottery with more pax having to use it.

nige00160

Member since 07 Jan 2016

Total posts 64

Qantas makes a point of recognising edlers past, present and emerging. Wouldn't it be nice if they recognised the loyalty of their most regular customers ?

F8.1

Member since 02 Oct 2016

Total posts 8

Agree a poor move by Qantas but, if fools pay up, can you really blame them? Stop paying and the seats will be free before you know it.

gsx

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 14 Aug 2015

Total posts 19

Platinum's lost the access to row4 and free exit rows back before covid. now its just the 80 hour rule. for free access even P1's cannot even get blocked seats released like pre covid.

APACPete

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 09 Jun 2017

Total posts 59

Looking at the seating configuration, the issue is that they have lost a row of business down the left hand side, due to the front row position and minimum aisle width. Could not squeeze another full economy row in so a bit more leg room was the only option for these rows. Qantas (and most other airlines) hate giving away extra legroom that’s they are effectively forced to provide due to either aircraft design or safety regulations so someone is expected to pay.

As a cost saving plane, expect these to move beyond QantasLink and start replacing some 737s particularly outside peak hours. A full A220 will make more money than a creaky old 3/4 full 737 any day.

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