Qantas Frequent Flyer - New 737-800 interior photos

There seemed to be a lack of photos of the new 737-800 interiors and I so happened to be on one today, so took a few photos for you to enjoy.

The IFE is the same as the A380 however the selection is not as vast. There is no traditional controller like on the 747/A380. It is all via the touch screen except for volume, channel, home menu or screen off, where the buttons are located in the seat. There are still games but are simple touch screen games like trivia, hangman, card games etc

There is a flight path, however is different to the one featured on the A380

2 power ports to every 3 seats.

I unfortunately didn't get any in business class however it looks almost identical to the current seats on domestic 737-800 with the screen in the armrest and a more sleek finish.

Enjoy :D

Seat back
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01304.jpg

Controls in seat
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01309.jpg

My (empty ^ row )
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01310.jpg

USB Port
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01314.jpg

Seat view again
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01312.jpg

Cabin View
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01320.jpg

Various screen shots/flight path
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01328.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01329.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC05879.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01331.jpg

Y touch screens are fine so long as the operator is light fingered on the touching. A real PITA to the one in front if the operator is punching at the screen.

Thanks eoinnz. How many of these birds are flying so far?

We have 3 currently flying, and three more will be delivered by Jan 2011.

Some good shots there, I was going to post some pics of the business class seats. I dont find them as comfortable as the millenium seats but they are a lot wider and have a much higher back, but the recline definitely isn't as good.

Thanks for the photos, eoinnz ^. I guess the soon-to-be-delivered domestic A332 will also feature the new seats?

Thanks eoinnz and workflyer!

Are they just doing AKL runs atm or WLG also?

Thanks for the photos, eoinnz ^. I guess the soon-to-be-delivered domestic A332 will also feature the new seats?

Im not sure about this, the key design feature for this seat was the siutability to inseat IFE, laptop power etc - I know all 737s delivered to the QF group after the arrival of Jetconnect's will feature AVOD but cant comment on whether the rest of Qantas' domestic fleet will also.

As for the operational flights - AKL/MEL/SYD is the priority. All AKL-SYD-AKL flights should feature the 800 (non 767) now and AKL-MEL-AKL (QF 25/26/131/134). There will be the odd days though where 800s will find themselves on WLG runs and I would suggest this would more often than not be through MEL and not SYD.

Excellent photos, thanks eoinnz and workflyer!

I was going to post some pics of the business class seats. .

yes please...

I have posted one picture on my profile, its the only photo on there so shouldnt be hard to find. Most of the photos ive got have people in them so I will endeavour to take some more among my travels! Enjoy!

Thanks for that people. :)

I can't look at eoinnz's images as they are blocked at my work desktop, so I will have to wait until I get home.

Much better then the 733s :p

Why did they go so cheap on the remote? Even on NZ A320 you get a pull out remote with a keyboard.

A keyboard would serve no purpose. There are no SMS or e-mail capabilities, and even though there is a seat to seat chat function (on screen keyboard) like on the A380, I can't imagine that being used very often.

On such short flights I think simple touch screen navigation is more than adequate. It also means one less thing that could break.

Although I was surprised as first, I now also see that a remote is pointless given that the system is basically just Movies, TV and Music and a few simple games

A keyboard would serve no purpose. There are no SMS or e-mail capabilities, and even though there is a seat to seat chat function (on screen keyboard) like on the A380, I can't imagine that being used very often.

On such short flights I think simple touch screen navigation is more than adequate. It also means one less thing that could break.

Although I was surprised as first, I now also see that a remote is pointless given that the system is basically just Movies, TV and Music and a few simple games

I have to agree. I too was surprised but after paxing recently I found myself just sifting through music and watching an episode of Family Guy and then the flight was over. And yes, as eoinnz said, the less functions that could break mean less time spent completing re-sets and therefore causing less disruptions to passengers on short flights.

Are they offering it Gate to Gate yet?

I love G2G on NZ you can watch a Episode of Outrages Fortune before you even have taken off at Sydney.

Yes, I started watching my movie as soon as I was settled in

Thanks for the pics and update on the new product, eoinnz and workflyer!

Thanks for posting. Looks pretty swish!

Are they offering it Gate to Gate yet?

Yes, I started watching my movie as soon as I was settled in

No G2G in Business Class or first row of economy as the screens are in arm. This is a shame, but really only 15 minutes either way of your journey as there is no headset collection so screens dont need to be stowed at top of descent - just for cabin preparation. ^

What sort of headsets are in Business?

Standard Qantas noise cancelling, I think they are visible in the picture of the seating on my profile.

thanks for the J pix, they look very flat but I guess they are comfortable.

Now I've seen eoinnz's images, they look pretty good.^

It must be a relief not to have to deal with the DVD's ...

Standard Qantas noise cancelling, I think they are visible in the picture of the seating on my profile.Actually, active N/C in those black headphones is pretty much non existent.

(How to check? Turn volume right down to nothing while wearing them and unplug from dual pin socket - you will detect no change for in-ear noise [Try this with the Grey ones supplied with Skybeds and you'll notice the difference]).

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Yes, I started watching my movie as soon as I was settled in

Be nice to see this extended to AVOD long haul flights too... Sometimes it's a looooong time before it's switched on.

Thanks serfty.

Interestingly, the silver ones are actually compatible with the business seats and should be loaded but it seems to be like getting blood from a stone from catering. Now I know the difference in quality I will note it my catering reports. ^

Yes, I started watching my movie as soon as I was settled in

I was always under the impression QF didn't do this because of safety concerns. They didn't want people to be distracted during take off and landing.

I was always under the impression QF didn't do this because of safety concerns. They didn't want people to be distracted during take off and landing.A seat supplied audio programme will be overridden by PA announcements when thay are made so the passenger still hears them.

No so for personal IPOD type audio programs; especially with N/C.

There seemed to be a lack of photos of the new 737-800 interiors and I so happened to be on one today, so took a few photos for you to enjoy.

The IFE is the same as the A380 however the selection is not as vast. There is no traditional controller like on the 747/A380. It is all via the touch screen except for volume, channel, home menu or screen off, where the buttons are located in the seat. There are still games but are simple touch screen games like trivia, hangman, card games etc

There is a flight path, however is different to the one featured on the A380

2 power ports to every 3 seats.

I unfortunately didn't get any in business class however it looks almost identical to the current seats on domestic 737-800 with the screen in the armrest and a more sleek finish.

Enjoy :D

Seat back
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01304.jpg

Controls in seat
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01309.jpg

My (empty ^ row )
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01310.jpg

USB Port
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01314.jpg

Seat view again
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01312.jpg

Cabin View
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01320.jpg

Various screen shots/flight path
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01328.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01329.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC05879.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/eoinnz/DSC01331.jpg

Thanks for posting the pics! ^

I was always under the impression QF didn't do this because of safety concerns. They didn't want people to be distracted during take off and landing.

A UA FA once told me that headphones could not be on your head during takeoff and landing because the cord could become wrapped around your throat in the event of a crash / evac. Perhaps this is a new security threat that hasn't been considered by those who insist on plastic knives...

The same UA allows you to listen to ATC on their Channel 9 during takeoff and landing.

Thanks for the info.
In J would you choose new 738 or 767 for SYD-AKL?
Which do you think would be the best seat in new 738? First row or further back?
Thanks. WLGNZ

I think I would choose the 738 for entertainment as the seating is the same as domestic 767 and although not as good as dreamtime, SYD-AKL-SYD flights are 3.30 at their absolute longest, and TT customer satisfaction has been up since Jetconnect short haul began operating most of the flights - this is in all areas of customer focus, no for hard product.

To me, row 1 actually provides the best overall sense of space but if you are particularly tall the bulkhead could be an issue. Row 2 seems the tightest for space. Much of muchness really.

Are the J seats the same as Premium Economy....they do look quite similar.

The Y cabin looks good, but J looks a bit cramped and not really worth the premium imho, unless connecting from a long-haul flight. Would be nice if Qantas took out a row of Y, and increase J pitch by 10 inches to make it a better-valued regional product, more akin to CX Regional J

Great pics - Thank you!

I was hoping for http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2009/q2/090428d_nr.html but forgot that it is late 2010 before they start appearing on selected new 737's! :(

Great pics - Thank you!

I was hoping for http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2009/q2/090428d_nr.html but forgot that it is late 2010 before they start appearing on selected new 737's! :(

And QF is not on the list of customers for this interior. I wish QF would get rid of the 737s and replace them with A320.

Agreed - The paneling and overhead bins on the 737 just look old! The lighting looks old and well it just looks old!

Are the J seats the same as Premium Economy....they do look quite similar.

The Y cabin looks good, but J looks a bit cramped and not really worth the premium imho, unless connecting from a long-haul flight. Would be nice if Qantas took out a row of Y, and increase J pitch by 10 inches to make it a better-valued regional product, more akin to CX Regional J

They are quite similar but with a more "business" class lounge chair feel to them.

I wish they would take out a row of economy too!

I believe the next 738's to arrive will have the new interior with some exceptions - of which I am not sure. From January 2010 all 737 deliveries from Boeing will have a changed interior including blue lighting. I am hoping for the bigger overhead lockers as these 737s are international flights and the extra room for luggage would be great!

Are the J seats the same as Premium Economy....they do look quite similar.

Was just thinking the same thing, actually.

Does anyone know what head phone jack they have on the new 738s?

Two prong

Two prong

Thanks,

They are a damn pain to us than want to use our own headphones. Keeps DSE happy selling the converters though.

Does anyone know what head phone jack they have on the new 738s?

The J Class are 3 prong, but 2 or 1 prong will work - obviously.

How does one prong work with this?

The three prongs have the standard 2.5mm double Jack for the sound and a 1.5mm power jack for the N/C circuitry (note the Black headphones have no such power plug).

One plug may give you L or R sound channel only.

The J Class are 3 prong, but 2 or 1 prong will work - obviously.

Not always the case, On JQ's A320 you only get sound in one ear if you use a 1prong headphone set. Same goes for NZ A320s,763,747,777.

Not always the case, On JQ's A320 you only get sound in one ear if you use a 1prong headphone set. Same goes for NZ A320s,763,747,777.

You're probably correct! I just remember being told a single will work. :cool:

You're probably correct! I just remember being told a single will work. :cool:

That will be with Mono heap phones where there is no left or right.

To get stereo you need one of these things http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4aecaa1c01e0c0cc2741c0a87f3b071d/Product/View/P6645

I'm not the greatest (I'm probably the worst) photographer in the world, but here's a few shots of business on the new 737-800:

http://flickr.com/gp/jermoe/4P249h