Virgin Australia's new A330, B777 business class
Jan 6, 2016, 7:24 pm
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Can you give us any slightly more detailed impressions?
(In particular, I'd be interested to hear whether the suite felt a bit flimsy/rattly as one other poster indicated, and whether you tried it in bed mode (and if so, what that was like and whether there was sufficient room for feet and toes).
Can you give us any slightly more detailed impressions?
(In particular, I'd be interested to hear whether the suite felt a bit flimsy/rattly as one other poster indicated, and whether you tried it in bed mode (and if so, what that was like and whether there was sufficient room for feet and toes).
Jan 7, 2016, 12:18 am
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Originally Posted by SimonD 
Below are dates with the updated seat maps
VA1 SYDLAX APR 09 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 01 03 05 07.
From the 9th May onwards, everyday.
VA2 LAXSYD APR 07 09 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 01 03 05.
From the 7th May onwards, everyday.
VA7 BNELAX JUN 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28.
From the 30th June onwards, everyday.
VA8 LAXBNE JUN 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26.
From the 28th June onwards, everyday.
Days in between still have the original seat map.
Last edited by serfty; Jan 8, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Jan 7, 2016, 7:45 am
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That implies that the first two will be put on the SYD route and then the second two on the BNE route. That seems to make sense to me. It's interesting seeing the days jump back and forth by 2, which is caused by the slightly before midnight departure from LAX on both LAX-SYD and LAX-BNE. Were it a 12:15am departure, we would see it alternate every other day each direction.
I guess I'm definitely on the old configuration for my March flight to BNE. While flying on the new seats would be fun, I think we'll be just fine in 1A/C since the new config doesn't really have any seats for couples.
I guess I'm definitely on the old configuration for my March flight to BNE. While flying on the new seats would be fun, I think we'll be just fine in 1A/C since the new config doesn't really have any seats for couples.
Jan 8, 2016, 2:07 pm
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[whether you tried it in bed mode and if so, what that was like and whether there was sufficient room for feet and toes)]
I am very interested in this information too, as husband is over 6' and not keen on that rather triangular alternative to the existing full flat bed. I saw an A330 review where the passenger in a single window seat admitted the toe room had been compromised but he was satisfied with the overall space. If we are in the centre row, could I then assume that the leg room would not be as cramped, due to the division between seats being more of a vertical zone and not impeded by the curvature of the cabin? Hope this makes sense.
I am very interested in this information too, as husband is over 6' and not keen on that rather triangular alternative to the existing full flat bed. I saw an A330 review where the passenger in a single window seat admitted the toe room had been compromised but he was satisfied with the overall space. If we are in the centre row, could I then assume that the leg room would not be as cramped, due to the division between seats being more of a vertical zone and not impeded by the curvature of the cabin? Hope this makes sense.
Jan 10, 2016, 7:46 pm
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I'm flying BNE-LAX at the end of May in J and was really hoping to get to experience the new business class.
Jan 10, 2016, 11:43 pm
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Lucky!
Can you give us any slightly more detailed impressions?
(In particular, I'd be interested to hear whether the suite felt a bit flimsy/rattly as one other poster indicated, and whether you tried it in bed mode (and if so, what that was like and whether there was sufficient room for feet and toes).
Can you give us any slightly more detailed impressions?
(In particular, I'd be interested to hear whether the suite felt a bit flimsy/rattly as one other poster indicated, and whether you tried it in bed mode (and if so, what that was like and whether there was sufficient room for feet and toes).
Food was tasty, though quite boring. I had the prawn laska, which was great, but the other options were baked chicken and quiche. I'm sure they're edible, but this is also a lunch/dinner meal service which share the same selection. It's also the same identical meals as on the 737 coast-to-coast routes, I believe.
If their domestic product is anything to go by, I can't wait for the 77W refurb. It will be spectacular!
Jan 11, 2016, 5:22 am
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How did you score row 5? Assigned ahead of time by phone or it just happened to still be available at check-in? My understanding was that they don't normally assign it to regular passengers until other seats are assigned so that it can be used to VIPs if needed.
Jan 13, 2016, 5:46 pm
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Another post on Australin Frequent Flyer showing a seat layout to scale. Also where the bar and the lavatories will be:
Originally Posted by ishkaban
I asked a friend in the know about the seats and this is what they sent me
I asked a friend in the know about the seats and this is what they sent me
Feb 4, 2016, 11:17 am
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Feb 16, 2016, 1:32 am
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Interesting post to RGN on the 777 retrofit. While the updated seat maps would suggest VA is still on track to deliver as scheduled, makes you wonder what exactly is going on. Is VA trying to cram more premium passengers in at the expense of safety?
https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/20...ecy-questions/
https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/20...ecy-questions/
Feb 16, 2016, 2:43 am
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Interesting post to RGN on the 777 retrofit. While the updated seat maps would suggest VA is still on track to deliver as scheduled, makes you wonder what exactly is going on. Is VA trying to cram more premium passengers in at the expense of safety?
https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/20...ecy-questions/
https://www.runwaygirlnetwork.com/20...ecy-questions/
All it indicates is the authors are having trouble finding current information about the seat certification.