Thanks for the replies. I see QF 149 does indeed still operate, but no services showing for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, according to the Qantas online timetable. Unfortunately over the last few weeks these have been the wanted days of travel.
In regards to the Qantas brand, the person in question here is a Platinum FF (Life Gold), and prefers Qantas over and above any other carrier across the Tasman, despite also being gold status on two other carriers that fly the Tasman. He is aware of the Jetconnect situation, but finds the crew, aircraft and operation great. In years gone by he would do everything possible to travel with QF, even if it involved transiting in Aus, but is finding it harder and harder to do these days. (he is a kiwi too!)
Last edited by scon; 21st May 2014 at 00:21.