Originally Posted by Joe You'll definitely get the QF level of points and SC. Qantas thankfully are fair in these circumstances. Yes, that has been my experience too - I've never had any issue claiming Original Routing Credit with Qantas.

Your can check in any time from 0430 am on the day of travel. As a OW Emerald, you will have access to the QF First lounge prior to departure. Although a pleasant (if somewhat ageing) space with decent food and passable drinks, I wouldn't get there early for this reason alone unless you had absol...

Peaceful enjoyment of a premium cabin is a reasonable expectation, but is in no way precluded by the presence of young children therein. I have experienced greater disturbance from socially inept adults than I have from children, in F, J or Y. I have also flown relatively frequently in premium ca...

I've had success in the past through involving the Airline Customer Advocate (Google it ... my attempts at posting the link have been thwarted), although that was pre-Covid. Good luck ...

Originally Posted by MKS11 Melbourne departures is excellent these days. Absolutely top marks, through security plus customs in 5mins flat on my last few trips in the last year. Confirming as others said, the express queue is open but you hardly need it as either is a breeze. Agree - very efficie...