I have just completed a RTW business that included a flight from SYD to PER on one of their new A330. In addition to the very undesirable 2-3-2 configuration, the spacing between rows was the smallest I have ever had in busines, except for some intra Europe flights.

Because the business seats reclined more than coach, when the person in front reclined, I had difficulty getting out of my seat. With their spacing QF should reduce the recline.

When I talked to a flight attendant, he said that the plane was one of three new A330's and that a number of flyers had complained and that Qantas may have gone too far.

Later in my trip I saw an Airbus advertisement for the A330, saying no center seats in business. So QF had to special configure theirs.

I also flew on a Cathay Pacific A330 with 2-2-2 and much more spacing between rows. The difference was striking.

I was also very surprised to discover QF does not preassign business seats. That was a first for me. Also for seat preferences, AA EXP or Saphire is third priority behind Qantas Chairman and Platinum flyers. So I ended in the center 3.

The last time I flew QF I had considered them to be one of the best. However based on my 5 segments, in the future I will try to avoid QF.

On a positive note, the QF lounges were excellent.