QF A220 seating cost $ for everyone in seats A/B up-to row 9
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Flyman
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
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
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
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.
hakkinen5
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.