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MyerFlyer 17th Oct 2010 10:38

About time QF did something more out of BNE!

BNE-HKG-BNE has been 4x weekly for years, loads are always strong particually now the flight connects onto LHR.

QF really need more international A330s!

puff 17th Oct 2010 15:12

QF doesn't wanna compete in CX and SQ territory out of BNE !

QF competes out of SYD and MEL and just hands BNE to SQ and CX on a platter.

BNE-HKG - CX 10 a week - QF 4

BNE-SIN - SQ 19 a week - QF 7 - EK 7

Sue Ridgepipe 18th Oct 2010 11:28

You can add Melbourne to that list -
CX MEL-HKG 21 a week QF 7

mister hilter 18th Oct 2010 18:52

For all of you looking forward to not going to LAX I found this on another thread. Thought this might be a good thread to reproduce it.


My last trip was tiring, until I reached Dallas. Then it became intolerable. Standing with my hands above my head in that glass box like some F*****g ballerina, with my wallet going in another direction, complete with stick with years of work on it.......Oh, my.

Nothing, not even a tissue could remain in my pockets.


People are just not going to put up with it. I have to divide my time across the Atlantic, my family are both sides, and we play an active part in all their lives, but if that wasn't the case, I'd never come back.

Bush senior came on British TV years ago, telling us Brits what a great place to visit, the US was. And it is. But walking over hot coals to get in the door, after, what? 13 hours with book in times, just is not going to appeal to many people.

It's more than a shame, because both countries have a lot to offer. It really should not have to be like this.
Sorry for stealing your work LR, but didn't think you'd mind (too much).

qfguy 21st Oct 2010 21:30

Wouldnt be surprised to see SFO dropped off the network.. still running at a loss despite the current loads being ok. The yeild is crap on that run. And they are only running 4 flights a week.. hardly a consistant flight when you throw in all the adhoc cancellations.

Capt Kremin 21st Oct 2010 22:00

QF would like to send the A330 to SFO, but there aren't enough airframes. Apparently it is doable direct with an IGW variant.

Keg 21st Oct 2010 22:48

Yet again a perfect 777 route goes begging! :ugh:

Fatguyinalittlecoat 21st Oct 2010 22:56

A330 SYD-HNL-SFO. Got my vote.:ok:

an3_bolt 21st Oct 2010 23:38

Be better off with the Syd - Honno - Hongkoover:ok:

qfguy 21st Oct 2010 23:49

Who would go SYD-HNL-SFO when you can go SYD-SFO direct on UA. Bad call in my mind.

Double Wasp 22nd Oct 2010 01:36

With AC the only outfit flying YVR this route is underserved. I do not believe there anyone who offers a stop over in HNL, on the same itinerary. Tourist season is about to kick off in Canada in December. Might be a good route to extend the JQ 330's at the very least.

DW

derab 22nd Oct 2010 02:21

Would this planning be in reaction to UA's plans to fly directly into HOU from Auckland? allowing the (seamless?) transitting to the CO network from Auckland.
anything that avoids LAX certainly has my vote. even if it is a knee jerk reaction, its certainly positive news.:D

(edit) I had my origin airport wrong, I have corrected it to show Auckland.

moa999 13th Jan 2011 21:38

Some interesting rumours on FT
Rumor: Qf to begin dfw flights - FlyerTalk Forums

Flight times have appeared in Amadeus and Sabre commencing May 16

QF7 Sydney 1325 - Dallas Fort-Worth 1350
QF8 Dallas Fort-Worth 2200 - Brisbane 0500+2
QF8 Brisbane 0630 - Sydney 0805

Capt_SNAFU 13th Jan 2011 22:16

Official QF pull out of SFO again and going to DFW as per above post.

ampclamp 13th Jan 2011 22:42

No more direct SFO!:mad:
DFW is not exactly top of the list.Maybe the bizoids will jump for joy but...for anyone else??!!:bored:

maybe put another flight into LA ( yeah funny I know) to make up the difference.:rolleyes:

MyerFlyer 13th Jan 2011 22:57

As part of the announcement the existing JFK services will increase to daily from June 2011.

I assume A330 still to operate JFK?

standard unit 13th Jan 2011 22:59


Official QF pull out of SFO again
The operative being, "again". :mad:

An ill conceived knee jerk reaction that proves the theory that the clowns running our outfit have learnt nothing from the last 10-15 years of management cluster f@cks. :ugh:

qfguy 13th Jan 2011 23:01

Sfo shuts on 14may. No a330, no jetstar.

Those poor guys who work there.

QF have made a very very bad decision.

Oldmate 13th Jan 2011 23:32

So zero gain in QF international flying. Well done clowns.

ANCDU 13th Jan 2011 23:46

Jetstar will start flying into Oakland within the year, they have to send their next 3 330's somewhere! As usual they will need to pull QANTAS off the destination to make the Jetstar flights viable.

neville_nobody 13th Jan 2011 23:55

A somewhat questionable headline.....

Anyways it's official.

Qantas does Dallas, dumps San Francisco


Qantas does Dallas, dumps San Francisco
January 14, 2011 - 11:27AM

Qantas Airways will apply to the consumer watchdog for permission to co-ordinate its trans-Pacific operations with American Airlines, as it dumps direct flights to San Francisco in favour of Texas.

Dallas/Fort Worth, in Texas, is American Airlines largest hub airport. Qantas said today it would begin direct flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on May 16, after ending flights to San Francisco on May 14.

The Dallas/Fort Worth service would provide Qantas with access to American Airlines regional network, meaning it could offer codeshare services to another 13 destinations in the US and three in Mexico.
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Qantas said it would operate four times a week direct from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth starting May 16, using a three-class Boeing 747.

The return leg will fly through Brisbane.Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, in Texas, is the eighth busiest airport in the world based on passenger traffic figures from 2009. It was American Airlines’ largest hub city, Qantas said.

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the new services were part of an expanded commercial relationship with American Airlines.

‘‘It will connect Qantas customers to one of the USA’s major hub airports, benefitting both business and leisure travellers,’’ Mr Joyce said in a statement.

Qantas said it would seek Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approval for the two airlines to coordinate operations between Australia/New Zealand and the US.

‘‘It will give Qantas a stronger and more balanced network footprint in the United States and provide more choice and convenience for travellers,’’ Qantas said.

The new alliance would provide a ‘‘joint platform for the airlines to offer a daily service between Australia and Dallas/Fort Worth’’, Qantas said.

The ACCC last year approved Virgin Blue’s alliance with US-based Delta Air Lines on trans-Pacific services, but the tie-up was awaiting a final decision from the US Department of Transportation.

Qantas said it would stop flying to San Francisco, but city would remain part of the airline’s network as a codeshare destination.

AAP

Pegasus747 13th Jan 2011 23:57

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14 January 2011
Attention all Qantas and OCCA International Crew

QANTAS TO DALLAS

In a media release of 10am this morning, Qantas announced the cessation of San Francisco Flights. The last flight will depart San Francisco on 14th May 2011 and arrive in Sydney on 16th May 2011. I am sure you will all agree that San Francisco has been a Qantas Crew Favourite port for many years and it will be sorely missed on our network.

At the same time Qantas is announcing flights to Dallas Fort Worth, which will commence on Monday the 16th May 2011.

The flights will operate four (4) times a week Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The route will be SYD/DFW/BNE/SYD and crewing arrangements have not been discussed at this stage however it will be operated by a 747-400 (three class) and the newly configured 747's will be deployed to that route when they come online.

Dallas Fort Worth is a significant OneWorld Hub for Qantas' partner American Airlines. It is also the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Over 59 Million passengers travelled to DFW in 2009 with 59% of those passengers continuing onward to other destinations.

Qantas will also increase frequency of its Los Angeles-New York Service from six times per week to daily from June 2011.



Written and authorised by Steven Reed - President International Division



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73to91 14th Jan 2011 01:26

In regards to what 'ANCDU' said about Oakland, you'd want to partner with someone in the US then, wouldn't you? A quick look at the Oakland site Oakland International Airport: Airline Information shows plenty of airlines flying from there but they'd want to be in the 'Oneworld' family I would have thought?

From The Herald Sun, 5th Jan 2010: Etihad tips a major boost down under | Herald Sun

Etihad and Qantas were at odds over the Australian national carrier's plans to send Jetstar into the Middle East.
So does this allow JQ to fly to the mainland as ANCDU said and without upsetting AA?

fishers.ghost 14th Jan 2011 01:27

A Poorly Kept Secret
 
This has been on the cards for months.
When SFO was excluded from the Tourism Australia roadshow through Amercia last year the writing was on the wall.
Lets hope it doesnt out to be a mistake....again

mach2male 14th Jan 2011 01:56

The Best Part
 
No more LAX Airport
What a mess that airport is.
Uh Oh hope DFW is better.
Better have a gander

Roger Greendeck 14th Jan 2011 02:10

DFW sooo much better!

FoxtrotAlpha18 14th Jan 2011 03:57

DFW wx sucks though! :uhoh:

Capt Fathom 14th Jan 2011 04:21

Dallas to Brisbane should test the range a bit.

Chronic Snoozer 14th Jan 2011 04:42

Set Up Cost
 
Can anyone in the know describe roughly what the set up costs are for a new port? I'm guessing there is a break-even point given a certain load factor for say 3,6 or 12 months?

standard unit 14th Jan 2011 04:51


Jetstar will start flying into Oakland within the year, they have to send their next 3 330's somewhere! As usual they will need to pull QANTAS off the destination to make the Jetstar flights viable.
Ah yes, of course, Jetstar. :rolleyes:

Otherwise known as Qantas's very own pet, "strangler fig".

It climbs slowly up around and over to the point of completely enveloping a viable and entirely healthy tree, slowly but inextricably strangling it to death.

In the mean time those running SQ, EH, CX, BA, VB, Air NZ and the like just piss themselves laughing. :ugh::ugh::ugh:

Sunstar320 14th Jan 2011 06:05

Are the upcoming 330's not going to Singas now?

mustafagander 14th Jan 2011 06:51

Amazing!!

The two gay capitals of the world and QF abandons the route - I almost said "pulls out" but restrained myself!!!

Hasn't QF management heard of the Pink Dollar???

DFW will be a challenge in the TS season!! Good for overtime though.

hoofie 14th Jan 2011 06:53

Who is going to operate SFO->SYD now ?
 
One thing from a SLF : I'm booked with Qantas to fly SFO->SYD at the end of June 2011. Does anyone have any idea who will operate that sector from May for Qantas ticket holders ? [Please don't say American...]

Cheers in advance

Goat Whisperer 14th Jan 2011 07:35

Hoofie...

at best you'll get put on SYD-LAX and provided with a shuttle ticket LAX-SFO.

second best you'll be able to redeem your booking on a SYD-LAX flight and walk there.

hoofie 14th Jan 2011 07:51


at best you'll get put on SYD-LAX and provided with a shuttle ticket LAX-SFO.
Cheers Goat Whisperer.

Bugger. We fly into LAX from Hawaii and then spend a week wandering around the west coast and San F.

I don't want to then have to fly back to bloody LAX and then get LAX to SYD.

Methinks I'll wander down to the travel agents tomorrow.

gobbledock 14th Jan 2011 08:11


One thing from a SLF : I'm booked with Qantas to fly SFO->SYD at the end of June 2011. Does anyone have any idea who will operate that sector from May for Qantas ticket holders ? [Please don't say American...]
Latestar perhaps ??

surfside6 14th Jan 2011 22:30

Connections
 
If you live in PER for example and dislike LAX and SYD you can avoid both by flying DFW/NRT/PER using a JAL/QF connection.
Good Connections from South America and Europe to OZ.
Would the A380 have the legs to do DFW/SYD?

mrdeux 14th Jan 2011 22:47


Would the A380 have the legs to do DFW/SYD?
Yes, but not with a viable load.

Romulus 14th Jan 2011 23:02


Originally Posted by surfside6
Would the A380 have the legs to do DFW/SYD?

Not sure DFW is A380 capable/accredited, memory is faded a bit but the everything needs widening to prevent FOD to the outboard engines and there are other issues with passenger egress etc.

KrispyKreme 15th Jan 2011 05:33

Good news !!! , but i have also heard that the LAX -JFK Route is going to reviewed and could be given the punt as they can now use AA codeshare easier from DFW ... must have more flights to JFK than LAX?


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