Qantas - New Fabrics/New Livery/Premium Economy/A380 Product
Oct 30, 2007, 5:25 am
#226
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I finially have seen the SQ A380. Departing SYD-SIN today over Parramatta. It looked much like the Antonov HeavyLift freighter - stubby, huge wing, big tail plane. Doesn't really look like a "real" aircraft because it is not long and skinny (like the DC8-63). However, it was quiet. Much quieter than the "old" 744s that flew over before and after it (at a similar altitude).
Now looking forward to seeing it in QF colours when departing over my house in he inner west of SYD (lower, slower, closer).
It is still fugly.
Now looking forward to seeing it in QF colours when departing over my house in he inner west of SYD (lower, slower, closer).
It is still fugly.
Nov 25, 2007, 10:43 pm
#227
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London
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Qantas seat maps have been updated to reflect the new Premium Economy cabin where applicable:
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...aft/seatMap744
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...aft/seatMap744
Nov 25, 2007, 11:48 pm
#229
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I had a look at the Y+ seats on display in the QF museum on top of the round bit of SYD T3. The look quite nice in pairs. BUT, like the Y- seats also on display, there were no IFE boxes under them. I can only guess that they will be space hungry (unless the A380 has the electronics elsewhere - one can only wish). The Y+ looks a cut above the BA WT+ product and I wonder if this brings on an uddate by BA too?
Nov 26, 2007, 12:15 am
#230
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Qantas is pretty good at hiding away the IFE boxes on the 747s, compared to other carriers (eg CX). They are generally small, and at the very ends of each row. So I imagine that the new boxes will be similarly non-ontrusive.
Having said that, I am only speaking from my past experience on non-AVOD 747s, so I don't know if there were new more intrusive boxes due to AVOD.
Having said that, I am only speaking from my past experience on non-AVOD 747s, so I don't know if there were new more intrusive boxes due to AVOD.
Nov 26, 2007, 7:09 am
#231
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lithgow, NSW
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I experienced most of the new "soft" product in Y the other day.
I really like the trays the meals are presented on - simple, elegant yet functional.
I like the new blanket - less static and the pillows seem fluffier.
HOWEVER the amenity kit now lacks a toothbrush or toothpaste which is really stupid considering the liquid/gel rules. All it is is socks and an eyeshade in a packet. I didnt ask about toothpaste etc as I couldnt be bothered, but it was kind of annoying. The snack on Q bags seem to have less in them as well.
I really like the trays the meals are presented on - simple, elegant yet functional.
I like the new blanket - less static and the pillows seem fluffier.
HOWEVER the amenity kit now lacks a toothbrush or toothpaste which is really stupid considering the liquid/gel rules. All it is is socks and an eyeshade in a packet. I didnt ask about toothpaste etc as I couldnt be bothered, but it was kind of annoying. The snack on Q bags seem to have less in them as well.
Nov 26, 2007, 11:39 am
#233
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BTW I had a loverly crew HKG to LHR last Thursday (22nd Nov). Attentive, happy and visable.
Nov 26, 2007, 6:06 pm
#235
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Brisbane AUST
Programs: QF WP + PG
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I experienced most of the new "soft" product in Y the other day.
I really like the trays the meals are presented on - simple, elegant yet functional.
I like the new blanket - less static and the pillows seem fluffier.
HOWEVER the amenity kit now lacks a toothbrush or toothpaste which is really stupid considering the liquid/gel rules. All it is is socks and an eyeshade in a packet. I didnt ask about toothpaste etc as I couldnt be bothered, but it was kind of annoying. The snack on Q bags seem to have less in them as well.
I really like the trays the meals are presented on - simple, elegant yet functional.
I like the new blanket - less static and the pillows seem fluffier.
HOWEVER the amenity kit now lacks a toothbrush or toothpaste which is really stupid considering the liquid/gel rules. All it is is socks and an eyeshade in a packet. I didnt ask about toothpaste etc as I couldnt be bothered, but it was kind of annoying. The snack on Q bags seem to have less in them as well.
I do like the Snack on Q bags, though I still managed to get hungry 6 hours short of LAX.
The new pillows were good and the rugs were quite comfortable and definitely large enough.
I was on Wunala Dreaming and loved the new seat patterns as well. Much more flattering than the old ones.
Nov 26, 2007, 7:51 pm
#236
Join Date: Dec 2006
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It shouldn't be much longer but I don't have an exact date.
Did you go BNE-LAX-JFK? If so the LAX-JFK sector does not get amenities in Y class. The BNE-LAX would of just been a error on loading.
Did you go BNE-LAX-JFK? If so the LAX-JFK sector does not get amenities in Y class. The BNE-LAX would of just been a error on loading.
Nov 26, 2007, 9:08 pm
#237
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Nov 27, 2007, 12:32 pm
#239
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Location: Sydney, AU.
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I have experienced the new product a couple of times, once in J and 3x in Y on SYD-LAX.
I don't personally like the new pillow in Y, I find the larger format more difficult to stuff between you and the armrest or in the small of your back.
New blankets are good but the lack of toothbrush in Y is just ferral.
While I like the new grey colour scheme in J I find the red in Y to be over stimulating.
sxc: the AVOD boxes on QF are pretty intrusive, especially in the two seats in the last few rows.
I don't personally like the new pillow in Y, I find the larger format more difficult to stuff between you and the armrest or in the small of your back.
New blankets are good but the lack of toothbrush in Y is just ferral.
While I like the new grey colour scheme in J I find the red in Y to be over stimulating.
sxc: the AVOD boxes on QF are pretty intrusive, especially in the two seats in the last few rows.
Nov 27, 2007, 2:27 pm
#240
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Location: Nashvegas
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Qantas seat maps have been updated to reflect the new Premium Economy cabin where applicable:
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...aft/seatMap744
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...aft/seatMap744