How can I avoid flying economy in a Qantas award flight to Shanghai Pu Dong, China?
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dom
dom
Member since 07 Apr 2011
Total posts 3
Does anyone know how to book a classic awards flight from MEL to PVG in Business without getting just a 'business' leg to sydney and 'economy' to shanghai (even though only business is selected)?
dom
dom
Member since 07 Apr 2011
Total posts 3
** Qantas FF, Feb 21 (but any time towards end of feb).
dom
dom
Member since 07 Apr 2011
Total posts 3
Interestingly since posting the question, the booking options now no longer display the mixed economy/business fares that were showing up when this was posted! So problem solved!
John Walton
John Walton
Member since 03 Jan 2011
Total posts 86
Does that mean the answer is "Ask a question on Australian Business Traveller"? ;)
yoshisturt
yoshisturt
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 29 Mar 2012
Total posts 45
I understand that the circumstances have changed but this may help
Book the different legs seperately
e.g. Book SYD - PVG, business class. (generally shows up)
then Book MEL - PVG, you shouldn't have to book business class becuase it is such a short flight and seriously what a waste. Plus if you are platinum you will probably get an upgrade on the MEL - SYD leg, if you have an international flight after it in the next 2 days. The Qantas computer will regonise that and upgrade you.
abudhabi1
abudhabi1
Thai Airways International - Royal Orchid Plus
Member since 15 Jan 2013
Total posts 104
I am not sure if this is a valid option but give it a try with their partners Cathay to HKG EX MEL and onwards Dragonair to Shanghai if the whole domestic international transfer at Sydney is just a hassle and you want the 100% business class.Do also take into account virtually ALL MEL-SYD is now 737's.