Seating on Qantas 747 UK --> OZ flights

Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
check-in gets the pick of the seats.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

Thanks.

"Bill" wrote in message
om...
| Hi.
|
| I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
| allocated on Qantas.
|
| I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
| check-in gets the pick of the seats.
|
| Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
| seat.
|
| Thanks.

Arrive at the terminal early and get an allocation.................

"Bill" wrote in message
om...
| Hi.
|
| I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
| allocated on Qantas.
|
| I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
| check-in gets the pick of the seats.
|
| Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
| seat.
|
| Thanks.

Arrive at the terminal early and get an allocation.................

On 5 Jan 2005 14:34:47 -0800, (Bill) wrote:

Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

Exit row are only allocated at the airport checkin, and the clerk
assess you for ability to get out of the areq quickly. So if you
compalin about bad back, or anything they will not give it to you.

Seats seem to be pre-allocated, but they will move you to available
seats if possible. You can put request in when you make the booking.

Tom

"Tom Hatfield" wrote in message
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| On 5 Jan 2005 14:34:47 -0800, (Bill) wrote:
|
| Hi.
|
| I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
| allocated on Qantas.
|
| Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
| seat.
|
| Exit row are only allocated at the airport checkin, and the clerk
| assess you for ability to get out of the areq quickly. So if you
| compalin about bad back, or anything they will not give it to you.
|
| Seats seem to be pre-allocated, but they will move you to available
| seats if possible. You can put request in when you make the booking.
|
| Tom
F/F's Can help....................

"Bill" wrote in message
om...
Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
check-in gets the pick of the seats.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

Thanks.

I believe you can ring up 24hrs before your flight to get a seat allocation.
I have often been at the airport checking in more than 3 hrs early - only to
be allocated some back row seat (on a 747 long haul - the back row is not
the place to be!) and I am a Qantas FF.

MK

"Bill" wrote in message
om...
Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
check-in gets the pick of the seats.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

Thanks.

I believe you can ring up 24hrs before your flight to get a seat allocation.
I have often been at the airport checking in more than 3 hrs early - only to
be allocated some back row seat (on a 747 long haul - the back row is not
the place to be!) and I am a Qantas FF.

MK

Yeah!! I'm an ANZ FF too!! - BUT - since I lost my 'silver' status through
lack of current mileage - I'm actually nothing.


Gotta' keep your miles up in this competitive world!!!



"MK" wrote in message
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"Bill" wrote in message
om...
Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
check-in gets the pick of the seats.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

Thanks.

I believe you can ring up 24hrs before your flight to get a seat
allocation. I have often been at the airport checking in more than 3 hrs
early - only to be allocated some back row seat (on a 747 long haul - the
back row is not the place to be!) and I am a Qantas FF.

MK

Bill wrote:
Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
check-in gets the pick of the seats.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

You don't say *how* you (will?) book (i.e. travel agent, internet,
etc.), but as others mentioned, (with Qantas/BA) you can *request*
certain seats (but as said, not exit seats) at booking time (at least
when booking via a travel agent), especially when booking early. We have
done that on three UK (Heathrow) to Oz (and return) flights and always
got what we had asked for (just in 'cattle' class and no FF (on the
first two)).

Bill wrote:
Hi.

I'm going to OZ in February and I was wondering how seats are
allocated on Qantas.

I've only flown once before to the US on a 747. It was first to
check-in gets the pick of the seats.

Is that how Qantas does it too? I'd prefer an exit seat or an aisle
seat.

You don't say *how* you (will?) book (i.e. travel agent, internet,
etc.), but as others mentioned, (with Qantas/BA) you can *request*
certain seats (but as said, not exit seats) at booking time (at least
when booking via a travel agent), especially when booking early. We have
done that on three UK (Heathrow) to Oz (and return) flights and always
got what we had asked for (just in 'cattle' class and no FF (on the
first two)).