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...

All the DFW terminals are connected airside by the SkyLink train, which is frequent and quick. Your connecting flight may not end up departing from terminal A - terminal changes are common at DFW, especially for AA (although QF always arrives at/departs from terminal D). The AA Admirals Club in t...

1) A subscription to ExpertFlyer is the best option for checking flight loads (and indeed seat maps, reward seat availability, etc.) that I have found. Website works relatively smoothly on smartphones - there is no specific app (for Android at least).2) FlightRadar24 is probably the best establis...

Originally Posted by theflyinggeo I prefer the bulkhead (row 20) for that little bit of extra legroom Agree, and to avoid having someone recline into your lap. If you aren't in a bulkhead row, make sure you use the calf/foot rest as intended - quite comfortable (albeit cramped). I don't bother wi...

Yes, it is interesting how often UA comes up as an option for domestic connections on QF flights to the USA, potentially exacerbated recently by the high rate of flight cancellations (with AA apparently cancelling more than the others). As DanV notes, your QF status won't get you in to the UA lou...

I would be surprised if the F lounge agents could convert revenue seats to redemption ones if the Platinum call centre staff have been unable to do so, but it would always be worth trying. Although perhaps less relevant in the current environment of excessive demand, I think it likely does matter...

Qantas and UA definitely have an interline agreement (unless it was another victim of Covid), and UA flights occasionally come up as connection options from Qantas transpacific flights (e.g. to Mexico) on the QF website. If your flights are all on the one ticket/PNR, your bags should be booked al...

Try [email protected]. It's worked in the past - not sure about current arrangements.

The JAL Dreamliner experience in business class (and down the back, for that matter) is excellent. The seat is very comfortable and private, but doesn't have a huge deal of storage for personal items, if that's important to you. The service and catering on JAL is superb. Domestic to international...

US-based airlines will generally offer paid upgrades, especially for domestic flights.

Try emailing a copy of your boarding passes to [email protected], with a description of the other efforts you have taken to have the points credited. If that fails, I would enlist the support of the Airline Customer Advocate (http://www.airlinecustomeradvocate.com.au).