ALL QF's 330's to get lay flight Business seating - Including Domestic
Feb 14, 2017, 1:16 pm
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I flew back from SIN this week on an EK A388 after my QF A333 flight was delayed over twelve hours.
Chalk and cheese, I'd do EK A388 metal any time over any QF, cost permitting.
Chalk and cheese, I'd do EK A388 metal any time over any QF, cost permitting.
Feb 14, 2017, 1:37 pm
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The QF SIN-SYD A332 flights have recently appeared on one particular OLTA site when searching for the cheapest Biz class Europe-SYD flights (eg AMS-ZRH-SIN-SYD). So QF might be pricing the sector to reflect the quality.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:48 am
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As of January 25th HNL is now being operated by the A330-300 which will have the new J class cabin interior. This is due to the A330-200 being deployed to PEK.
Feb 16, 2017, 3:54 am
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Feb 16, 2017, 3:28 pm
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I flew on a converted A332 yesterday in J . ( only SYD-MEL) and I was impressed. Nice finish and everything where it is needed. I would like to try it out on a night flight sometime. I'm a regular in the J cabin on the EK A380 and the QF A332 is a big improvement. Hope they refit the QF A380s soon. Well done QF.
Feb 18, 2017, 3:22 am
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Thanks moa999, I called Qantas and they told me that it was likely my original plan had an engine problem, had no idea that they could predict these things 3 months out! They weren't the most helpful, looks like I need to find another route
May 16, 2018, 12:47 am
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Either VH-EBG or EBL, the two remaining of the initial international 332 fleet.
Typically used on the SYD-PEK run as the only 332 with crew rests, but also can fit in QF5/6 SYD-SIN in between PEK flights,
But do occasionally end up elsewhere when a 333 goes to Beijing.
Been reported that they will now get refurbed alongside the additionally refurb to sooner of the 332s
Typically used on the SYD-PEK run as the only 332 with crew rests, but also can fit in QF5/6 SYD-SIN in between PEK flights,
But do occasionally end up elsewhere when a 333 goes to Beijing.
Been reported that they will now get refurbed alongside the additionally refurb to sooner of the 332s
May 16, 2018, 2:48 am
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Either VH-EBG or EBL, the two remaining of the initial international 332 fleet.
Typically used on the SYD-PEK run as the only 332 with crew rests, but also can fit in QF5/6 SYD-SIN in between PEK flights,
But do occasionally end up elsewhere when a 333 goes to Beijing.
Been reported that they will now get refurbed alongside the additionally refurb to sooner of the 332s
Typically used on the SYD-PEK run as the only 332 with crew rests, but also can fit in QF5/6 SYD-SIN in between PEK flights,
But do occasionally end up elsewhere when a 333 goes to Beijing.
Been reported that they will now get refurbed alongside the additionally refurb to sooner of the 332s
May 17, 2018, 9:26 pm
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If I was a betting man I'd say it will be the first one refurbed. (Albeit not in the 6th newest 332s)
Assume this was the reference to the May start date
https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-revamps-airbus-a330s-with-an-extra-business-class-loo
Last edited by moa999; May 19, 2018 at 2:49 am
May 18, 2018, 6:26 pm
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Actually, I would have thought EBG/L will have to wait until at least a few of the others have been done? The reason they are still in their present state is that that are required for some longer-haul Asian routes, and QF cannot afford for either of them to be unavailable for 3-4 weeks until there are suitable substitutes.
May 19, 2018, 2:51 am
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Woops. Post edited. Was EBN that was repainted -
agree they need at least two 332s for the PEK route before they can refurb G/L.
However EBN back into service today.
agree they need at least two 332s for the PEK route before they can refurb G/L.
However EBN back into service today.
Last edited by moa999; May 20, 2018 at 2:30 am
