ALL QF's 330's to get lay flight Business seating - Including Domestic
Mar 29, 2016, 3:08 pm
#304
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat, Marriott Silver, HH Gold
Posts: 797
My recent flight SYD-PER on QF 575 had the upgraded business. Very nice finishes and seat for a transcon business. Similar to forward facing 1-2-1 business NA to Europe, though pitch is a bit tight. Amount of space feels similar to A321T first on AA transcon, but in 1-2-1 on a wide body.
Wasn't sure if I'd get the new business, and glad I could try it!
Wasn't sure if I'd get the new business, and glad I could try it!
Mar 30, 2016, 10:57 pm
#305
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SYD (perenially), GVA (not in a long time)
Programs: QF PS, EK-Gold, Security Theatre Critic
Posts: 6,764
I'd prefer a seat with the storage block next to the aisle (eg 2A/K) rather than with the seat directly on the aisle (eg 3A/K). But I have some mobility issues and I read on someone's trip review that it's a bit tight to get past the wide armrest. You mention the pitch is a bit tight - what do you think?
Mar 31, 2016, 2:14 am
#306
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat, Marriott Silver, HH Gold
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I have an option to upgrade a PER-SYD which is currently scheduled with the new business.
I'd prefer a seat with the storage block next to the aisle (eg 2A/K) rather than with the seat directly on the aisle (eg 3A/K). But I have some mobility issues and I read on someone's trip review that it's a bit tight to get past the wide armrest. You mention the pitch is a bit tight - what do you think?
I'd prefer a seat with the storage block next to the aisle (eg 2A/K) rather than with the seat directly on the aisle (eg 3A/K). But I have some mobility issues and I read on someone's trip review that it's a bit tight to get past the wide armrest. You mention the pitch is a bit tight - what do you think?
As far as getting into the seat, the width of the opening is just enough for a pair of shoes + an inch or two, that's about it. I'd say it's similar to the amount of space you have when trying to get into an economy seat, except once you're in the seat it's quite comfortable
Mar 31, 2016, 5:17 pm
#307
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SYD (perenially), GVA (not in a long time)
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Posts: 6,764
The storage block is nice, but you can't place anything there really during takeoff, it all has to go under the seat in front on the foot rest, which is kind of hard to reach.
As far as getting into the seat, the width of the opening is just enough for a pair of shoes + an inch or two, that's about it. I'd say it's similar to the amount of space you have when trying to get into an economy seat, except once you're in the seat it's quite comfortable
As far as getting into the seat, the width of the opening is just enough for a pair of shoes + an inch or two, that's about it. I'd say it's similar to the amount of space you have when trying to get into an economy seat, except once you're in the seat it's quite comfortable
Apr 9, 2016, 6:24 pm
#308
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Jeju Island, South Korea
Programs: QF Platinum
Posts: 50
QF 24 - 3 July 2016
Booked on QF 24 BKK to SYD...Originally new 333 seating on charts... Happy me... Checked again yesterday and the flight is now A332 with sloping seat... Unhappy me ... Hope it changes back as I only booked Qantas to get flat bed for overnight flight... Can do a direct flight with TG saving 4 hours so this was my preferred option... Will look at re-routing out of SIN if it doesn't change back... So much for idea that all international flights will be 333 and domestic will be 332... I have a day flight BNE - PER and it's on the new 333... EF says 332 but Seat Guru still has 333 for that flight....anyone want to make me feel better and tell me it will probably change back....
Apr 9, 2016, 7:17 pm
#309
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: SYD
Programs: QF WP/LTG | UA P
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. Been there, experienced that. However, I'd suggest that even the QF SB1 seat (old) is better than TG's J seat - but if you can get TG F then that'd be my preference.
Apr 11, 2016, 12:54 am
#310
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SYD (perenially), GVA (not in a long time)
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Reporting back - I got the upgrade, took seat 1A but looking around I don't think I'd have a problem getting into the window-side seat. ^
The seat, the meal, the service and entertainment were all good (but I rarely get into J so I'm easily impressed.
) ^^
My only minor quibble was that marketing info (early on, for example, here and very recently, here) promised "Recline from takeoff to landing" as a unique selling point. However, the crew on my flight insisted on "seats upright" in the pre-takeoff check and again for landing. My seat (and 1E, and maybe more) had a glitch that when the "fully upright" icon was pressed, the seat would come fully upright, then relax back a tiny amount. It wasn't enough to make any change in comfort, but was sufficient that some warning light on the aisle side was activated. So on both takeoff and landing, both I and the guy across the aisle had to stand up from our seats while the flight attendant reset the seat position.
I noticed that on the control pad, both the "fully upright" icon and the "somewhat reclined" one under it had a little airplane pointing upwards next to the seat picture. It sort of suggested those two were okay for takeoff and landing.
tl;dr: Have they abandoned the "recline from takeoff to landing" feature? Or is it only on int'l flights? (Why?) Or is it just force of habit from cabin crew?
The seat, the meal, the service and entertainment were all good (but I rarely get into J so I'm easily impressed.
) ^^My only minor quibble was that marketing info (early on, for example, here and very recently, here) promised "Recline from takeoff to landing" as a unique selling point. However, the crew on my flight insisted on "seats upright" in the pre-takeoff check and again for landing. My seat (and 1E, and maybe more) had a glitch that when the "fully upright" icon was pressed, the seat would come fully upright, then relax back a tiny amount. It wasn't enough to make any change in comfort, but was sufficient that some warning light on the aisle side was activated. So on both takeoff and landing, both I and the guy across the aisle had to stand up from our seats while the flight attendant reset the seat position.
I noticed that on the control pad, both the "fully upright" icon and the "somewhat reclined" one under it had a little airplane pointing upwards next to the seat picture. It sort of suggested those two were okay for takeoff and landing.
tl;dr: Have they abandoned the "recline from takeoff to landing" feature? Or is it only on int'l flights? (Why?) Or is it just force of habit from cabin crew?
Apr 11, 2016, 4:42 am
#312
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 985
Very much so:
Taken from the Qantas A330 page.
I too had a flight attendant insist I put the seat back to upright for takeoff. On the return flight I didn't bother to recline during takeoff.
I blame either inadequate training and/or the seat indicator light not functioning as it should.
Your seat can be in recline and fitted with the mattress from take-off right through to landing - offering more time to rest and sleep before you arrive.
I too had a flight attendant insist I put the seat back to upright for takeoff. On the return flight I didn't bother to recline during takeoff.
I blame either inadequate training and/or the seat indicator light not functioning as it should.
Apr 11, 2016, 7:04 pm
#313
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SYD (perenially), GVA (not in a long time)
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Posts: 6,764
Very much so:
Taken from the Qantas A330 page.
I too had a flight attendant insist I put the seat back to upright for takeoff. On the return flight I didn't bother to recline during takeoff.
I blame either inadequate training and/or the seat indicator light not functioning as it should.
Taken from the Qantas A330 page.
I too had a flight attendant insist I put the seat back to upright for takeoff. On the return flight I didn't bother to recline during takeoff.
I blame either inadequate training and/or the seat indicator light not functioning as it should.
Apr 14, 2016, 6:27 pm
#314
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: QF Gold LTG (ow Saph), HHon Silver, Marriot Gold
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And another tail update:
A330-300 9 / 10 - QPA, QPB, QPC, QPD, QPE, QPF, QPG, QPH, QPI
A330-200 11 / 18 - EBA, EBB, EBC, EBD, EBE, EBF, EBJ, EBK, EBN, EBS, EBV
Remaining A333 QPJ likely to be a 1-month refurb when it enters. EBM, the last Millenium J equipped 332 also likely to enter shortly.
A330-300 9 / 10 - QPA, QPB, QPC, QPD, QPE, QPF, QPG, QPH, QPI
A330-200 11 / 18 - EBA, EBB, EBC, EBD, EBE, EBF, EBJ, EBK, EBN, EBS, EBV
Remaining A333 QPJ likely to be a 1-month refurb when it enters. EBM, the last Millenium J equipped 332 also likely to enter shortly.
Apr 14, 2016, 6:32 pm
#315
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sydney AUS
Programs: VA Gold, United Premier Gold, Qantas Platinum
Posts: 349
And another tail update:
A330-300 9 / 10 - QPA, QPB, QPC, QPD, QPE, QPF, QPG, QPH, QPI
A330-200 11 / 18 - EBA, EBB, EBC, EBD, EBE, EBF, EBJ, EBK, EBN, EBS, EBV
Remaining A333 QPJ likely to be a 1-month refurb when it enters. EBM, the last Millenium J equipped 332 also likely to enter shortly.
A330-300 9 / 10 - QPA, QPB, QPC, QPD, QPE, QPF, QPG, QPH, QPI
A330-200 11 / 18 - EBA, EBB, EBC, EBD, EBE, EBF, EBJ, EBK, EBN, EBS, EBV
Remaining A333 QPJ likely to be a 1-month refurb when it enters. EBM, the last Millenium J equipped 332 also likely to enter shortly.
