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The trend has caught on.
Also this actually represents a devaluation of QFF Platinum status as previously you could only pre-allocate these seats if you hold WP status.
Qantas will introduce new fees of up to $160 for emergency exit row seats which offer extra leg room on long-haul overseas flights.
Under new plans confirmed today the airline will introduce a pre-purchase option for emergency exit row seats for international trips in economy class.
"This will give customers greater choice and access to seats that offer more leg room. A similar service is offered by many other airlines," an airline spokesperson said in a statement.
The new fees are still being finalised, however, the airline will likely charge consumers $80 for shorter flights and $160 for longer flights. Under the changes, Trans-Tasman flights will be excluded.
Frequent flyers will also be able to use points to pre-purchase the seats (ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 points).
Under new plans confirmed today the airline will introduce a pre-purchase option for emergency exit row seats for international trips in economy class.
"This will give customers greater choice and access to seats that offer more leg room. A similar service is offered by many other airlines," an airline spokesperson said in a statement.
The new fees are still being finalised, however, the airline will likely charge consumers $80 for shorter flights and $160 for longer flights. Under the changes, Trans-Tasman flights will be excluded.
Frequent flyers will also be able to use points to pre-purchase the seats (ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 points).
Also this actually represents a devaluation of QFF Platinum status as previously you could only pre-allocate these seats if you hold WP status.
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