Upgraded A380 J class
Jan 26, 2019, 5:27 pm
#16
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With respect that isn't correct.
The refurbishment program does not begin until March when the first one goes into the workshops. It will take some time. As mentioned above, the A330 refurbs took 1-2 months. It would not surprise if the A380 took 3.
All 12 have been flying over the last few days on southern hemisphere high season duty so there is not one out of service awaiting service in March.
The refurbishment program does not begin until March when the first one goes into the workshops. It will take some time. As mentioned above, the A330 refurbs took 1-2 months. It would not surprise if the A380 took 3.
All 12 have been flying over the last few days on southern hemisphere high season duty so there is not one out of service awaiting service in March.
Jan 26, 2019, 11:10 pm
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The first A380 is not being refurbished in March, it’s already started with the arrival of the aircraft in AUH a few days ago. There is some conjecture around the wing crack issues that could see four of the fleet not upgraded and permanently grounded depending on the results of the concurrent D check being done.
Jan 26, 2019, 11:24 pm
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Mind you there are also some counter claims
https://www.pprune.org/10371949-post773.html
Jan 27, 2019, 5:08 am
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Mar 17, 2019, 5:17 am
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I had to laugh. The "service" you receive on Qantas, even in a newly refurbed bird, will be 'chalk and cheese' compared with the quality and sophistication you'll have received with Qatar on the first leg. Qantas first and business are way below par in their offering despite fares which would indicate otherwise. Qatar is a plush 5 star hotel service. Qantas will be more akin to a friendly BBQ invite on someones back deck. That's soft product generally. As for the food comparison Qantas will no doubt significantly disappoint after flying Qatar. Qatar's business class service, food, lavs, amenity kits and bar area are better than anything Qantas could ever offer - even in 'first'.
Sep 23, 2019, 9:01 pm
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New seatmaps uploaded.
From some detective work on AFF, this is the first fortnight or so but seemingly seats have been changed into December.
Full schedule (subject to change)
QF2 30/9 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF1 2/10 SYD-SIN-LHR
QF2 3/10 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF1 5/10 SYD-SIN-LHR
QF2 6/10 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF1 8/10 SYD-SIN-LHR
QF2 9/10 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF11 11/11 SYD-LAX
(Add 1 day for QF2 SIN departures)
From some detective work on AFF, this is the first fortnight or so but seemingly seats have been changed into December.
Full schedule (subject to change)
QF2 30/9 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF1 2/10 SYD-SIN-LHR
QF2 3/10 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF1 5/10 SYD-SIN-LHR
QF2 6/10 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF1 8/10 SYD-SIN-LHR
QF2 9/10 LHR-SIN-SYD
QF11 11/11 SYD-LAX
(Add 1 day for QF2 SIN departures)