[JohnK]

Originally Posted by d15.in.oz

OMG you start early, I thought I was bad enough hoeing into the bubbles that time of morning...

Beer o'clock officially starts around the time I would normally finish a round of golf in the morning, which is around 10:00am sometimes earlier.

If I am flying then beer o'clock starts as early as my flight. Nothing like a relaxing beer before boarding.

[NM]

My QF29 flight also shows as "Premium Economy". Well I can certainly agree that sitting in 3K and 4K on that flight was certainly some premium over standard economy .

[serfty]

Originally Posted by JohnK

No Crown Lager or Bluetongue early in the morning in the MEL F lounge?

JohnK, I'm sure the MEL FLounge bar will be available for any hands-on critique you may wish to apply.

[Shano]

An article in today's The Australian confirming the introduction of premium economy on the new A380's.

QANTAS is adding a fourth class to some of its planes - a premium economy seat that will offer a cheaper alternative to business class.

The airline confirmed over the weekend that it would join airlines such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air New Zealand in offering premium economy when its new double-decker Airbus A380 superjumbo is introduced next year.

See article here

[jakeseven7]

Originally Posted by Shano

An article in today's The Australian confirming the introduction of premium economy on the new A380's.


See article here

YAY!!

Premium Economy on the A368 and probably the 787s!! Great move!!

I bet they are shell seats!

Can't wait, QF are certainly hammering out some good stuff lately (just been to the new F lounge haha )

[simongr]

Originally Posted by The Australian

Other airlines have seen a strong response to the introduction of premium economy, which is priced higher than a full economy fare but is significantly cheaper than business class. It typically offers increased leg room as well as better food, wine and other amenities.

Guess they arent referring to BA there - same food as whY I believe.

[Shano]

I must admit that I am a bit concerned by the words ".....which is priced higher than a full economy fare....".

Considering how expensive a full Y fare is from say MEL to LAX (currently ~$8,000), just how attractive is Y+ going to be.

[serfty]

Maybe more attractive than the $13K J fare.

[Shano]

I agree more appealing than J, and considering the yields on flights to/from LAX, I guess plenty of people are currently paying up to $8,000 for Y and the $11,000 for J.

My concern is more with people (such as myself) who fly internationally on B fares or lower, who could probably convince their employer of the benefits of Y+ for a nominal fare increase, but not if this difference is more than 2 x the standard economy fare.

In hindsight this was proably a bad example to use due to lack of competition on the US route.

I would hope that flights through Asia to Europe would be priced somewhere near the offerings from the competition.

[roryg]

Originally Posted by Shano

I would hope that flights through Asia to Europe would be priced somewhere near the offerings from the competition.

Interesting that the article in the paper, as opposed to the on-line version, finishes with this paragraph:

"Mr Dixon also said it was likely the new superjumbo [the A380] would begin services to Dubai."

I wonder is this is a new service? If it will then go through to LHR? And does it mean skipping Singapore?