when u book a flight with qf when operated by j* it shows a
qf designator with 4 digit flight number.
only airline staff would understand the significance of this, the
punter has no hope
I tend to disagree. I've recently booked on QF's web site, with sector 1 QF and sector 2 JQ. At each point of the booking process, there has been clear distinctions between mainline and the star, (even different logos and airline designators for each segment). It made it clear to me three times that I was flying JQ on sector 2, even giving me a list of JQ terms & conditions under QF's before I had to tick the "I agree" button. If the average person still doesnt know they're flying JQ after all these steps, something's seriously wrong.
I do acknowledge that some Frequent Flyer booking itineraries (when you're put on the star) give a four digit QF flight number starting with the number 5, (ie - QF5340 / JQ430) - but from various FF point journeys with the low cost cousin, it also clearly states under each flight " * - operated by Jetstar".
People need to read the blurb.
