Qantas Boeing 787 premium economy - worth spending points?
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PG44
PG44
Member since 28 Feb 2018
Total posts 36
Hi there,
Has anyone flown to the USA (or elsewhere) in qantas 787 premium economy?
Did it feel worth spending points on it, via classic reward?
I'm trying to book return classic award in J, and each option seems to always come up with premium economy on one of the legs.
The one way fares are basically the same price as return fares , so there doesn't seem to be much point in booking a reward one way and trying to save points on the way back via cash fare.
Any opinions would be welcome. Most of the reviews online seem to say the 787 premium economy seat is not worth the cash price... Doesn't seem to be many opinions re the points value, which seems to be set at roughly 70-75% of J points cost.
Thanks
SimonFrost
SimonFrost
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 10 Jul 2013
Total posts 70
IMHO - PE is/was a much better experience than Economy. It’s not as good as biz (of course). Depends on how many points you’ve got to burn, and how keen you are to get out of economy...
patrickk
patrickk
Qantas
Member since 19 Apr 2012
Total posts 736
I buy PE sale seats when on offer and they just had one. I do upgrades to it but be wary of points cost. Buy a flexible economy fare and you earn more points as well as fewer points for upgrade and you are higher up the queue but really need to be gold to have a real upgrade chance.
patrickk
patrickk
Qantas
Member since 19 Apr 2012
Total posts 736
By the way PE is quite comfy on the 787 but not worth the full price.
David
David
Member since 24 Oct 2010
Total posts 1,021
FYI: AusBT reviews of Qantas' Boeing 787 premium economy:
OttoV
OttoV
Jetstar Airways - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 24 Aug 2018
Total posts 36
To maximise your PE experience, try and book a forward bulkhead seat in the PE cabin. In full recline and with FA staff providing ottomans, you will be able to fully stretch your legs ( unless 2 m+) Currently it seems near impossible to get an upgrade to J on the B787 if in silver given the dearth of J class seats on that type ( unlike the good old A380)
PG44
PG44
Member since 28 Feb 2018
Total posts 36
Yes the lack of seats on 787 routes (such as MEL - SFO) is a real drawback when trying to book rewards. Still, better than a 737 I guess. A380 is definitely my favourite... If only they had the same oxygen as 787s...
TheCelt
TheCelt
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 08 Jul 2017
Total posts 8
I recently flew virgin to lax and lhr, booked ecomony and upgraded the flights with cash to premium on all sectors. Huge difference and not crazy dear per sector Economy x might be an option if you just want extra legroom. Have done QF business 787, not a huge amount of room for your feet when laying down.
David Mikardo
David Mikardo
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 01 Apr 2018
Total posts 2
Recently flew PE on LHR- PER , bid for an upgrade from Y and got the bulkhead seat . Definitely worth points upgrade , only 20,000 points . Crew were excellent as well , very good service Business cabin was full , PE had a few crew deadheading or on staff travel. Much better seats than old PE on A380 / 747 .
Aidan
Aidan
Member since 05 Dec 2018
Total posts 95
Wow that is a great deal, for such a long flight.
ptcruiser
ptcruiser
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 14 Jan 2015
Total posts 9
Hi there,
Richard W
Richard W
Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer
Member since 12 Apr 2017
Total posts 88
My last 2 flights I have tried to upgrade from Flexible economy to Business (I'm Gold) but have only managed to get into Premium Economy due to full flights. I have to say I have been very impressed. Sure it is not business class standard but for a small use of points, very comfortable with better service, well worth it.
adethyasjce
adethyasjce
Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer
Member since 03 Jul 2018
Total posts 66
Recent flight from SIN to MEL on QF A380 PE - very good experience. The seats were comfortable and I slept like a log. Really nice food, wine and very attentive FA's. They made sure that everyone in PE were taken care off.