QF NB

NB: PHOTOS ARE © SAM CHUI & SYD MORNING HERALD - 2007

New Qantas Livery

Airbus A380

Qantas' first A380, VH-OQA (Nancy Bird-Walton) will feature the new livery

Boeing 767

VH-OGD is the first domestic aircraft to have the new livery.

Logo designed by Hulsbosch Communications. Click here for QF press release about the new logo. The logo will progressively be rolled out across the fleet.

New Domestic Experience

New Domestic Fabrics

> Business Class (New Fabric)
> Economy Class (New Fabric)

Will be available only on Domestic 767s in addition 73H/734 aircraft.

New Domestic Business Class Lounges

New dedicated domestic Business class lounges will be available in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney by mid-2008. Click on link above for more information.

New A380 Product
A380 Configuration - 14F/72J/32W/332Y

Layout -
First and Economy Class - Main Deck
Business and Premium Economy Class - Upper Deck

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First Class

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> 14 private suite - manufactured by B/E Aerospace VIP Jet Group
> Electronic touch screen control unit - control seat features
> Fully flat bed, with sheepskin overlay, foam mattress & fitted cotton sheeting
> Electronically deployed 17" LCD widescreen video monitor
> Leather guest seat
> Dresser unit and variety of personal storage options
> High quality finish - Edelman leather and solid wood
> Noise cancelling headset port, PC power, USB & RJ45 port
> Electronically controlled dual layer window shades
> Mood lighting and enhanced cabin soundproofing
> Designer amenities, soft furnishings and tableware

Business Class

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> Enhanced Skybed - Sleeper seat - FULLY FLAT, adjustable lumbar support, improved massage function and pre-programmed seating positions
> Illuminated seat controller, electronic privacy divider and in-arm video monitor (fully adjustable)
> Variety of personal stowage options
> Multiple reading lights, noise cancelling headset port, PC power, RJ45 and USB port
> Lounge area - sofa, refreshment bar, entertainment screen etc
> Mood lighting
> 2x2x2 configuration
> Luxury amenities, soft furnishings and tableware

Premium Economy Class

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> Ergonomic, Recaro-manufactured seat, integrated leg rest with foldout footrest
> Large, in-arm, touch screen video monitor
> 42" PITCH
> Wide centre console with fixed cocktail table and in-arm dining table
> Noise cancelling headset port, PC power, USB and RJ45 ports
> Literature pocket and waterbottle holder
> 2x3x2 configuration
> Upper deck cabin with mood lighting
> Self-service bar
> Crockery, cutlery and glassware designed by Marc Newson
> DEDICATED CHECK-IN AREA FOR Y+ PAX

Economy Class

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> Recaro-manufactured seat. Sliding base that moves with seat to create more comfortable, ergonomically correct position to aid sleep and eliminate pressure points
> Foot net - stops sliding during sleep
> Larger seat back entertainment screen
> 4 self-service bars with refreshments/snacks/drinks - photo here
> Concealed in arm entertainment controller
> USB, PC power and RJ45
> 3x4x3 configuration
> Main deck cabin with mood lighting
> Tableware designed by Marc Newson

Inflight Entertainment - A380

> Panasonic (thank god)
> Wide screen digital monitors
> AVOD - 350 TV selections, 500 audio CDs, 30 PC style games, selection of audio books and radio channels
> Lonely Planet destination and arrival guides
> Language tutorials
> Deloitte Leadership Academy
> Online duty free shopping
> Moving maps, text news and weather
> An intuitive state-of-the-art graphic user interface allowing customers to easily navigate through entertainment options or use the in-seat communications
> Wireless connectivity throughout the aircraft
> In-seat access to email and the internet, telephone and SMS
> USB and RJ45 ports as well as PC power for all seats
> An external camera giving a pilot's eye view of take-off, landing and cruising. (Yipee)

747 Premium Economy

Refer to above features for A380 Premium Economy - not all features will be available on 747-400 Y+ though. There will be 32W seats available on the 747-400 and these seats will be located on the main deck. Cabin will be configured 2x4x2.

Premium Economy will be available gradually on 747 services to LHR/JNB/HKG from February 2008 with further routes available as the A380 is delivered.

New Fabrics/Curtains/Carpets - 747-400ER VH-OEJ

New Look 747-400 First Class (New fabrics/curtains/carpets)
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New Look 747-400 Business Class (New fabrics/curtains/carpets)
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New Look 747-400 Economy Class (New fabrics/curtains/carpets)
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Qantas Soft Product Changes

Effective July 25th, Qantas will introduce a new International Y soft product. This includes:

> Black blankets
> Grey/Silver pillows
> New serving trays
> New glasses
> New cutlery

Qantas Business - New Trans-Tasman Soft Product

Effective July 25th, Qantas will introduce changes to its trans-Tasman J soft product which will bring services into line with LH. This is what eoinnz posted in another thread a number of weeks ago:

> New noise cancelling headphones
> New wine glasses
> New cutlery
> New trays
> New Plates
> Tea/Coffee/Juice traymobile service before breakfast on breakfast services

PLEASE ALERT ME OF ANY MISTAKES OR INFORMATION YOU FEEL NEEDS INCLUDING. THANKYOU