Jan 9, 2015, 4:29 am
Last edit by: Genius1
The reconfigured A332 comes in two versions, one is distinguishable by the 4th row being behind the galley and doesn't use the B/E Diamond seats. The second reconfigured A332 version uses the B/E Diamond seats and is not distinguishable from the seat map. For updated info, refer to the wiki on this thread.
QR (Qatar) refurbished A330s with horizontal lie-flat business class seats
Apr 24, 2016, 12:34 am
#226
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anabolism according to http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...ays-fleet.html the last two A332s with sloping seats should leave the fleet this year. So by next year all A332s should have lie flat seats.
But it is a long time to next year and much can change before then. So keep an eye on the aircraft type it may change!
In my opinion any pair of seats on an A332 are suitable for a couple.
But it is a long time to next year and much can change before then. So keep an eye on the aircraft type it may change!
In my opinion any pair of seats on an A332 are suitable for a couple.
May 21, 2016, 9:18 am
#228
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decentmove I suggest you wait the few hours until QR69 departs DOH and then use the Wiki on http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/qatar...l#post26591973 to decode the registration number.
May 21, 2016, 12:03 pm
#230
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flightaware already shows that QR69 is going to be a B787-8, dunno how reliable that is. But if it's true, than no worries about flat bed or not as it would be in the case of an A332.
flightradar doesn't have any info yet.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QTR69.
flightradar doesn't have any info yet.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QTR69.
May 26, 2016, 2:24 am
#231
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Hi, Can I borrow your knowledge please?
I'm due to fly this Sat DOH-SIN on an a330-300 in J. The front seats have just opened up. (Apparently there is more foot-well room?)
I'm travelling alone, and usually like a window seat. However, I hear that the A330-300's can be a little tight.
Would I be much happier in 1E over 1A? Or would 1A be more cosy / private without being as squished as some people say.
Thanks for your help!
I'm due to fly this Sat DOH-SIN on an a330-300 in J. The front seats have just opened up. (Apparently there is more foot-well room?)
I'm travelling alone, and usually like a window seat. However, I hear that the A330-300's can be a little tight.
Would I be much happier in 1E over 1A? Or would 1A be more cosy / private without being as squished as some people say.
Thanks for your help!
May 30, 2016, 9:48 am
#232
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Anyone know if any of the A330s out of Milan MXP or Berlin TXL to DOH have the newer style business class seating ?
And if so, which flights they are ?
Cheers.
And if so, which flights they are ?
Cheers.
May 30, 2016, 11:48 am
#234
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Sisyphus1carus according to Theqatarsource
Since 28 April there have been from MXP
7 flights with the sloping seat A332,
1 flight with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
21 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
17 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
From TXL
0 flights with A332 sloping seats
2 flights with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
4 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
5 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
The new 'Super' Business Class seat is not due to be launched until November.
Due to the way you asked you will have to decide what "newer style business class seating" is to you.
Since 28 April there have been from MXP
7 flights with the sloping seat A332,
1 flight with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
21 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
17 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
From TXL
0 flights with A332 sloping seats
2 flights with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
4 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
5 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
The new 'Super' Business Class seat is not due to be launched until November.
Due to the way you asked you will have to decide what "newer style business class seating" is to you.
May 31, 2016, 1:06 pm
#235
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Sisyphus1carus according to Theqatarsource
Since 28 April there have been from MXP
7 flights with the sloping seat A332,
1 flight with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
21 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
17 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
From TXL
0 flights with A332 sloping seats
2 flights with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
4 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
5 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
The new 'Super' Business Class seat is not due to be launched until November.
Due to the way you asked you will have to decide what "newer style business class seating" is to you.
Since 28 April there have been from MXP
7 flights with the sloping seat A332,
1 flight with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
21 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
17 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
From TXL
0 flights with A332 sloping seats
2 flights with the 3 class A333 with sloping seats
4 flights with A333 B/E Diamond seats
5 flights with A332 Minipod seats
and the remainder A332 wirh B/E Diamond seats.
The new 'Super' Business Class seat is not due to be launched until November.
Due to the way you asked you will have to decide what "newer style business class seating" is to you.
In terms of "Newer Style" I realised that was a bit tricky to determine given the hotch-potch the A330 seems to be !
I was thinking of the seat pictured here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25475940-post167.html
which I now realise is not liked so much due to narrow shoulder and ludicrously narrow leg space as a bed.
Probably an older lie-flat is more comfortable. Goodness knows. Probably the angle-flat are more comfortable too !!
Will probably be on the QR081 DOH-TXL
May 31, 2016, 1:38 pm
#236
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Qrcargo is also very useful, and is for future dates to check the aircraft operating your flight...more accurate than in Manage My Booking.
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May 31, 2016, 8:56 pm
#237
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I was thinking of the seat pictured here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25475940-post167.html
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I was thinking of the seat pictured here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25475940-post167.html
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Jun 4, 2016, 12:24 pm
#239
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I've reviewed the B/E MiniPod flatbed seats and compared them to the B/E Super Diamond seats in my latest trip report here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ess-class.html
Thanks to those on the QR forum who helped me out with information on the A330 before my trip.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ess-class.html
Thanks to those on the QR forum who helped me out with information on the A330 before my trip.
Oct 22, 2016, 8:35 am
#240
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back and forth ...
Dear fellow travelers,
It's probably childish telling the world how annoyed I am with the frequent equipment changes of QR. ;p
Originally booked on an A350 in J, I'm now rebooked on what they call A330.
I'm afraid there is no way of finding out which of the many A330 versions I'm gonna be flying with, right? And therefore it's impossible to zero in on the correct seat map?
Advice as always much appreciated.
Nice weekend everybody!
It's probably childish telling the world how annoyed I am with the frequent equipment changes of QR. ;p
Originally booked on an A350 in J, I'm now rebooked on what they call A330.
I'm afraid there is no way of finding out which of the many A330 versions I'm gonna be flying with, right? And therefore it's impossible to zero in on the correct seat map?
Advice as always much appreciated.
Nice weekend everybody!