ADL-BNE flights

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CFG

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 06 Dec 2017

Total posts 1

Just been advised of change to flight tines for Nov 29- and notice that direct flights are now in a 717- pretty cheesed off as I booked way back in business on the usual 737.

Why would Qantas change? Probably time I changed from Qantas if that is the way they treat us!

mviy

Member since 05 May 2016

Total posts 322

There could be low demand for that flight and/or higher demand on the route the 717 was originally scheduled on, or one of of a whole range of other possible reasons.

The aircraft you'll fly on is not guaranteed (nor is seat selection for that matter) and QF moves aircraft around to suit them.

Ryan K

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 30 May 2013

Total posts 160

Nothing wrong with the 717! The business class product is comparable to the 737.

markpk

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 29 Nov 2013

Total posts 456

I caught the 717 last week. It's a pretty good ride. I don't think there's any significant difference between it and the 737 - and as Ryan K noted, the biz class seats are comparable...

Dredgy

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 02 Apr 2017

Total posts 181

Feel free to switch to another airline. Literally any other - equipment will still get swapped and schedules will still change.


The 717 is a comparable product to the 737 (plenty of people prefer it). It's fine. Chill bro.

Gilflyer

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 15 Jan 2017

Total posts 10

I like the front of the 717 in business (now if it had been the back a different kettle of fish), and have found the QantasLink crew working the business class all excellent. Don’t let it worry you, at least it’s not a Dash

jared7825

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Member since 02 Feb 2018

Total posts 30

I prefer the 717 for Business as the cabin has a proper divider at row 3/4 not just a panel above the seat like the 737. Staff on Qlink are generally younger and level of service and friendliness is slightly better.


Changes of aircraft- no differnt to any other airline doesn’t matter if “us” is business or platinum etc

John Phelan

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 28 Oct 2011

Total posts 261

What's your problem with the 717? It's a great aircraft and many people - especially in Business - prefer it to the 737. Crews and meals are often a bit better, too. Try it before you complain.

colin5353

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 03 Jul 2011

Total posts 85

The 717's I've been on out of ADL to BNE and SYD have always been a decent flight, the crew I've seen have always been pretty good; both up the front of the bus and down the back.

GBRGB

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 21 Jan 2014

Total posts 295

I use the 717 regularly out of Townsville, nothing wrong with the aircraft itself and especially in business class, the cabin itself has a great feel, however the reliability factor is still an issue but is better than it was 12 months ago when cancellations were far too regular.

mannej

QF

Member since 21 May 2014

Total posts 176

You'd have reason to be annoyed if you were in a 789/330 and it changed to a 737/717, however I think you are getting worked up over a like for like switch here. At the end of the day, you are still getting a recliner seat.


If you think this is worth moving away from QF, there must be other service issues at hand as IMHO this is not a reason to change airlines.

Mjudd

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Member since 14 Dec 2016

Total posts 57

Grrr...my message was deleted. I thought it was quite relevant.


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Last editedby Chris C. at Aug 30, 2018, 04:12 PM.

Chris C.

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Mjudd:

Please familiarise yourself with AusBT's published comment policy, which asks users to avoid making personal attacks/remarks about others and to add value to a conversation while sticking to the topic.

The message you posted earlier was unnecessarily rude and was deleted in line with this policy, and similarly, your post above was unnecessary and was again deleted in line with the same policy. Users who repeatedly ignore this policy may find their commenting privileges suspended.

Red Cee

Member since 15 Feb 2018

Total posts 151

Qantas have changed a number of flights from a 737 to a 717. Personally, I don’t have a problem with it. You can tell the type of plane by the flight number, if it has three digits, it is a 737. If it has four digits that begin with a one, it is a 717.

mannej

QF

Member since 21 May 2014

Total posts 176

Qantas have changed a number of flights from a 737 to a 717. Personally, I don’t have a problem with it. You can tell the type of plane by the flight number, if it has three digits, it is a 737. If it has four digits that begin with a one, it is a 717.

That is not necessarily correct, as there are 737 flights with 4 digits.

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