New domestic A330-200 EBO
Feb 15, 2011, 10:47 pm
#61
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Are the new 332 staying with QF and not going to JQ (hence the original seat configs) or will they get reconfigured with Skybeds and be deployed on international services (to replace the last 2 767 routes) or is this really a mess up by QF and they are going back to 2x2x2 for domestic?
Feb 16, 2011, 12:12 am
#63
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so will they throwaway the seats or just make wide-wide aisles with the current seats.
I quite like the gatetogate ife abilities of having the screen in seatback
I quite like the gatetogate ife abilities of having the screen in seatback
Feb 16, 2011, 1:45 am
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They're doing gate-to-gate IFE for the overhead screens now (well, safety demo-to-gate). No change to the material, so ads for the first few minutes anyway.
Feb 16, 2011, 11:31 am
#65
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Where as on the Jetconnect 738, there are no adds on the system and it is just pure gate to gate, apart from the safety demo
May 6, 2011, 12:40 am
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Just an update.
As you are aware, we introduced two new A330-200s to the Qantas Domestic fleet with a 2-3-2 configuration in Business late last year, which predominantly operate on MEL/SYD-PER v.v.
Following customer feedback, we are currently reviewing the Business cabin configuration. This weekend, we are introducing a workspace, which will be fitted in the middle seat. In effect, this creates a 2-2-2 seating configuration, with the benefit of a working space for documents/laptops in the centre seating section and ensures that the middle seat is not used as customer seating.
Supporting this solution, work continues in relation to the development of the future configuration for this aircraft.
As you are aware, we introduced two new A330-200s to the Qantas Domestic fleet with a 2-3-2 configuration in Business late last year, which predominantly operate on MEL/SYD-PER v.v.
Following customer feedback, we are currently reviewing the Business cabin configuration. This weekend, we are introducing a workspace, which will be fitted in the middle seat. In effect, this creates a 2-2-2 seating configuration, with the benefit of a working space for documents/laptops in the centre seating section and ensures that the middle seat is not used as customer seating.
Supporting this solution, work continues in relation to the development of the future configuration for this aircraft.
May 6, 2011, 12:49 am
#67
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Just an update.
As you are aware, we introduced two new A330-200s to the Qantas Domestic fleet with a 2-3-2 configuration in Business late last year, which predominantly operate on MEL/SYD-PER v.v.
Following customer feedback, we are currently reviewing the Business cabin configuration. This weekend, we are introducing a workspace, which will be fitted in the middle seat. In effect, this creates a 2-2-2 seating configuration, with the benefit of a working space for documents/laptops in the centre seating section and ensures that the middle seat is not used as customer seating.
Supporting this solution, work continues in relation to the development of the future configuration for this aircraft.
As you are aware, we introduced two new A330-200s to the Qantas Domestic fleet with a 2-3-2 configuration in Business late last year, which predominantly operate on MEL/SYD-PER v.v.
Following customer feedback, we are currently reviewing the Business cabin configuration. This weekend, we are introducing a workspace, which will be fitted in the middle seat. In effect, this creates a 2-2-2 seating configuration, with the benefit of a working space for documents/laptops in the centre seating section and ensures that the middle seat is not used as customer seating.
Supporting this solution, work continues in relation to the development of the future configuration for this aircraft.
For that to be your first response in months is REALLY weak.
RedRoo, I suggest you take some cues from CrazyDave on AFF, or the several Starwood Lurkers about how you should be integrating in social media.
May 6, 2011, 3:38 am
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With all respects to the Reps there are things and decisions that they can't comment on until the senior execs make a call.
Notwithstanding I do encourage all reps to be as integrated and social as possible.
May 6, 2011, 4:21 am
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Thanks for the update. Unfortunately, my (uninformed) perception of trans con flights was that the 2x3x2 had already gone to history and we were basking in the comfort of a 744 on the odd flight with a better 738 product. No mention in the slick advertising of the crappy cramped 332 J interior.
Dumping the centre J seat in the 332 will certaily make for more comfort but this seems like typical QF advertising of a product enhancement way before it actually appears.
Dumping the centre J seat in the 332 will certaily make for more comfort but this seems like typical QF advertising of a product enhancement way before it actually appears.
May 6, 2011, 9:20 am
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Having the tray table doesn't mean you are working sideways. In fact, having a bit of extra storage space is a big help, especially when you are trying to juggle a laptop and onboard services. Having had the priviledge of travelling on a 2-3-2 config with a free middle seat, I quite like this idea even if it's just a glorified tray table.
May 6, 2011, 5:20 pm
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Just an update.
As you are aware, we introduced two new A330-200s to the Qantas Domestic fleet with a 2-3-2 configuration in Business late last year, which predominantly operate on MEL/SYD-PER v.v.
Following customer feedback, we are currently reviewing the Business cabin configuration. This weekend, we are introducing a workspace, which will be fitted in the middle seat. In effect, this creates a 2-2-2 seating configuration, with the benefit of a working space for documents/laptops in the centre seating section and ensures that the middle seat is not used as customer seating.
Supporting this solution, work continues in relation to the development of the future configuration for this aircraft.
As you are aware, we introduced two new A330-200s to the Qantas Domestic fleet with a 2-3-2 configuration in Business late last year, which predominantly operate on MEL/SYD-PER v.v.
Following customer feedback, we are currently reviewing the Business cabin configuration. This weekend, we are introducing a workspace, which will be fitted in the middle seat. In effect, this creates a 2-2-2 seating configuration, with the benefit of a working space for documents/laptops in the centre seating section and ensures that the middle seat is not used as customer seating.
Supporting this solution, work continues in relation to the development of the future configuration for this aircraft.
Wouldn't it be more accurate and truthful to show the middle seat as blocked?
I find this pretty underhanded. At least DJ have said 'yes, it's 2-3-2' even if we don't like it. The seat pitch makes up considerably for this on DJ though, unlike the new QF J.
To be honest, this will be my first flight in the new J, and i'm really not looking forward to it (although it can't be worse than Y).
May 6, 2011, 5:33 pm
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It is also same as done by other carriers where middle seat is not selectable , even DJ for premium economy
You could always choose another flight and avoid it that way; at least in a few weeks will be able to use Virgin for business class travel across to Perth which does look like it could be good
May 6, 2011, 5:43 pm
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