Dallas to Sydney in main cabin
#18
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Back to the subject of QF 8...when there are payload restrictions QF will offer "comfort seating" where one may secure an empty row (three seats) for a nominal fee. I've seen it offered frequently during the October-March season...they will announce availability over the PA at the gate (and I assume offer it upon check-in as well).
#20
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The A380 cabin is dramatically quieter than the 744. The 744 windows are easier to see out of because of thinner cabin walls. Apart from that, there's little difference. Its still the same old droopy SkyBeds in both aircraft (put a bag or shoes under the foot piece to get it back to level).
#21
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I posted this in another thread but in economy do the two prong headphones have a removable adapter you can use with your own ?
I found this on another forum but from 2011, would you think it is accurate on the A380 that I am suppose to be on Dallas to Sydney
Source: http://www.australianfrequentflyer.c...tor-32527.html
I found this on another forum but from 2011, would you think it is accurate on the A380 that I am suppose to be on Dallas to Sydney
Originally Posted by ChrisFlyer
Re: Do I need a headphone adaptor on the Qantas A380 (economy)?
While the headphones distributed freely on board use a two-pronged connection (presumably so that people don't try and take them off the aircraft), the actual pins on the headphones are of the standard 3.5mm headphone size - and thanks to some innovation from either Qantas or Airbus, plugging in a standard pair of headphones (obviously into one plug only) still produces stereo sound without the need of an adaptor
However, on most older non-A380 aircraft, you will need an adaptor to experience stereo sound... if you're only travelling on the A380 though (and not a 747), there will be no problems at all!
Also, I'm not sure if you've flown on the QF A380 before, however if you haven't, it's worth pointing out that AC power plugs are available in economy (one plug between two seats usually, and one plug per seat in the premium cabins), and each seat also has a USB connection (often hidden away in the tip of the armrest). The USB connection can either be used just as a power source (to charge an iPhone as an example), but can also be used to show personal media through the entertainment system (I'm not too sure about supported formats etc - someone else might be able to help you there)!
While the headphones distributed freely on board use a two-pronged connection (presumably so that people don't try and take them off the aircraft), the actual pins on the headphones are of the standard 3.5mm headphone size - and thanks to some innovation from either Qantas or Airbus, plugging in a standard pair of headphones (obviously into one plug only) still produces stereo sound without the need of an adaptor
However, on most older non-A380 aircraft, you will need an adaptor to experience stereo sound... if you're only travelling on the A380 though (and not a 747), there will be no problems at all!
Also, I'm not sure if you've flown on the QF A380 before, however if you haven't, it's worth pointing out that AC power plugs are available in economy (one plug between two seats usually, and one plug per seat in the premium cabins), and each seat also has a USB connection (often hidden away in the tip of the armrest). The USB connection can either be used just as a power source (to charge an iPhone as an example), but can also be used to show personal media through the entertainment system (I'm not too sure about supported formats etc - someone else might be able to help you there)!
Last edited by jmsnyc; Jul 19, 2017 at 2:50 am
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Some economy head sets are convertible with one pin fold-able back in to the plug.
I generally use my own N/C - with an adapter where needed.
I generally use my own N/C - with an adapter where needed.
#25
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Austin, TX
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It is true QF goes out below 100% DFW-SYD given flight length and weight restriction.
I think that means fewer pax in Y - surprised that it's W0 assuming you look ahead.
I imagine ATL-LAX isn't a fun segment, so I do think sticking with ATL-DFW-SYD may be better.
Another input into your decision would be which program you want to credit to, of course. And cost I guess.
I think that means fewer pax in Y - surprised that it's W0 assuming you look ahead.
I imagine ATL-LAX isn't a fun segment, so I do think sticking with ATL-DFW-SYD may be better.
Another input into your decision would be which program you want to credit to, of course. And cost I guess.
#26
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A friend of mine flew QF DFW -> SYD in economy and as described found it lightly loaded enabling him (without any additional) expense to stretch out over 3 or maybe even 4 seats. He claimed it wasn't bad and actually got a good bit of sleep. The return was a different story. With the winds at their backs, the cabin was almost full so it was an exhausting 15-16 hour return trip.
#27
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QF will happily sell you one onboard the flight for $10: link
The actual headphones in economy though were 1 prong headphones with an adapter attached. The adapter was not "easily" removable because the single prong of the headphones was tied through a hole in the adapter and the prong was too big too pull it out. A simple nail clipper could solve the problem though you would ruin the economy headphones If you were to take the economy headphones home with you , you could simply castrate the prong off the wire. Not that I am advocating that.
With that said, you can plug your own headphones into the adapter and just let the economy headphones hang.
Last edited by jmsnyc; Jul 22, 2017 at 6:42 pm