Qantas has expanded its code share arrangement with Jet Airways, to give Aussies more choice when it comes to flying into India as well as extra opportunities to earn Qantas Points.
Kicking off next month (and subject to regulatory approval of course), the Flying Kangaroo will add its code to Jet Airways flights between Singapore and Chennai, Hong Kong and New Delhi.
The expanded arrangement will also allow Qantas passengers to fly with the QF code on Jet Airways flights from Bangkok and New Delhi and Bangkok and Mumbai.
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This is in addition to the current agreement, which includes Jet Airways flights between Singapore and Mumbai, Singapore and New Delhi and between Hong Kong and Mumbai.
Qantas expects the extra code share will be well received by guests as its provides “greater choice” by increasing the number of code share services between the two carriers from 28 to 77 return services a week.
Tickets for travel between these destinations are on sale now.
Meanwhile, Qantas also unveiled this week a new service that allows its passengers to pre-order their complimentary coffee before or during their time in Qantas Clubs and Business Lounges at the airline’s domestic airports.
Qantas customers are able to order their favourite coffee using Skip – an online coffee ordering service – and their barista-made coffee will be waiting for them to enjoy, all with the convenience of never having to wait in a queue. As an added bonus, customers can also select the time they want to collect their coffee via the app.
Skip can be downloaded for free with iOS or Android smartphone or tablet or touchscreen kiosks are located throughout the lounges for customers who are yet to download the Skip app to order their favourite coffee, before conveniently collecting it from the barista.
According to the airline, baristas brew over 1,000 cups of tea and coffee every day, with the most demand coming out of Sydney during the peak 6.00am to 7.00am period.
