ALL QF's 330's to get lay flat Business seating - Including Domestic

[temujin]

Hi, we are flying QF 652 on 17th Feb Perth to Brisbane. Just wondering if that A330-200 is the upgraded one with the suite? Thinking to upgrade for the missus's demob flight.

 

[moa999]

Hi, we are flying QF 652 on 17th Feb Perth to Brisbane. Just wondering if that A330-200 is the upgraded one with the suite? Thinking to upgrade for the missus's demob flight.

Currently showing a 1x2x1 layout, so yes the business suite

 

[wxxnxs]

Has anyone recently flown PVG-SYD route, it seems QF starts using both 332 and 333 from the end of Mar, and the split is about 40%(332)/60%(333) depends which day you are going to fly. The 332 lay out show old configuration, not sure if it's domestic or international.

 

[moa999]

Any non-refurb 332 will be the old international Config with SkyBed I, VH-EBG or VH-EBL

 

[Awesom Andy]

Just got off QPI today, and the seat pocket in 24A is already ripped. Barely lasted 6 months. If anything, these new seats are supposed to last till the aircraft retire.

 

[under the radar]

Just got off QPI today, and the seat pocket in 24A is already ripped. Barely lasted 6 months. If anything, these new seats are supposed to last till the aircraft retire.

all this post tells me is how 'ignorant' some are, by equating a ripped seat pocket (the shell/skin), to the life of a seat structure (the skeleton).. I cant even be bothered to explain the difference. if anything, these new seats will last till the aircraft retire....but over the SEATS life, there may be time for the shell/skin to be replaced, due to pax use/abuse This phenomenon is not unique to QF BTW :shock:

 

[mannej]

Just got off QPI today, and the seat pocket in 24A is already ripped. Barely lasted 6 months. If anything, these new seats are supposed to last till the aircraft retire.

By the nature of the seat pocket and its level of exposure, don't you think it's a bit of a long now to draw regarding the quality of the seat itself?

 

[Awesom Andy]

Of course the seat structure would last. But I expected the other bits and pieces to last quite a little bit longer as well.

 

[moa999]

Of course the seat structure would last. But I expected the other bits and pieces to last quite a little bit longer as well.

Only takes one pax to put too much in their or pull it down too quickly and rip it. They are replaceable parts.
Could happen on the 1st flight, could happen on the 5000th

Did you report it?

 

[mannej]

Of course the seat structure would last. But I expected the other bits and pieces to last quite a little bit longer as well.

I would imagine that the seat pocket would be one of the easier parts of the seat to comprimise if one put their mind to it.

 

[moa999]

VH-EBD back in service in record time operating QF651 BNE-PER making 10/18 A332s

 

[Christopher Campbell]

Excellent EBN looks like it's next. Hasn't flown since arriving into Brisbane yesterday evening operating QF598

 

[jimmylikesitwet]

VH-EBD back in service in record time operating QF651 BNE-PER making 10/18 A332s

That was quick! They're obviously getting pretty efficient. Will be interesting to see what goes in next, unlikely to be the next oldest as that has the Skybed Mk 1. Maybe skip those two and go for VH-EBM.

 

[moa999]

Possibility its VH-EBN which hasn't been active since arriving last night as QF598

(EBN is a 2x2x2 Silverwing config (along with EBM))
EBM is currently active as QF112 AKL-PER

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Thread jack: does the retro fit include works where that in J, the 2 J seats by each window get replaced with one, and the space becomes the side waist high seat storage locker.
I like to be by the window, right by the window, ...
If the retrofit means taking one seat away, and putting in side locker, I might another booking for a J before they all get retro fitted.
I have a booking, tried to get row 2 or 4A/J, by the window, but they are greyed out, have 5J instead, with the side locker.

 

[Melburnian1]

moa999, could you please again submit your famous (and very well done) 'progress table?'

 

[moa999]

moa999, could you please again submit your famous (and very well done) 'progress table?'

Yes. Will update once Ive got confirmation of what is into maintenance (its already updated on Google Keep ready to upload)

 

[moa999]

Thread jack: does the retro fit include works where that in J, the 2 J seats by each window get replaced with one, and the space becomes the side waist high seat storage locker.
I like to be by the window, right by the window, ...
If the retrofit means taking one seat away, and putting in side locker, I might another booking for a J before they all get retro fitted.
I have a booking, tried to get row 2 or 4A/J, by the window, but they are greyed out, have 5J instead, with the side locker.

It doesn't become a storage locker, its mostly footwell space for the seat behind.
Review: Qantas Business Suite business class (Airbus A330-200) - Airlines | flights | hotels | travel tech | style | apps - Australian Business Traveller

And yes 2A/2K/4A/4K are the only true window seats in the 332 (also 6A/6K in the 333)

 

[Awesom Andy]

Did you report it?

Can't remember if I did, to be honest. I was too busy reporting other things, such as having the IFE reset twice.

 

[moa999]

Looks like EBN it is...

Updated based on Qantas Source posts / FR24 data / YSSY board / above

-- Aircraft undergoing refurb in Brisbane
VH-QPG 330-300 - In 12/2/16 Expect ~15/4
VH-EBN 330-200 - In 20/2/16 Expect ~19/3

-- Summary
Refurb complete
A330-300 8 / 10 - QPA, QPB, QPC, QPD, QPE, QPF, QPH, QPI
A330-200 10 / 18 - EBA, EBB, EBC, EBD, EBE, EBF, EBJ, EBK, EBS, EBV
330-300s - 28J/ 269Y, J Panasonic ex3 16" IFE, Y Panasonic exLite 11" IFE
330-200s - 28J/ 243Y, J Panasonic ex3 16" IFE, Y Panasonic 9" IFE (8. EBM-EBS, EBV), 8" iPadMini (10. EBA-EBG, EBJ-EBL)
Notes.
- QPH,QPI yet to be painted to New Roo
- 18 final 330-200s are EBA-EBG, EBJ-EBS, EBV (EBH, EBI to RAAF, EBT, EBU never registered)

-- Refurbishment history
VH-EBV 330-200 - 1 mth 15 days - In 16/11/14 Out 31/12/14
VH-QPA 330-300 - 2 mth 13 days - In 3/11/14 Out 16/1/15, C8 check (SIN repaint 2/8-20/8 )
VH-EBA 330-200 - 1 mth 12 days - In 1/1/15 Out 13/2/15
VH-QPC 330-300 - 2 mth 6 days - In 17/1/15 Out 23/3/15, C8 check (SIN repaint 16/7/15-2/8/15)
VH-EBJ 330-200 - 1 mth 3 days - In 14/3/15 Out 17/4/15 (SIN repaint 27/2-13/3)
VH-QPB 330-300 - 2 mth 7 days - In 16/2/15 Out 23/4/15 (SIN repaint 31/1-16/2, C8 check)
VH-EBS 330-200 - 30 days - In 26/4/15 Out 25/5/15
VH-QPD 330-300 - 2 mth 2 days - In 23/4/15 - out 25/6/15 (SIN repaint 15/3-30/3, C8 check)
VH-EBB 330-200 - 27 days - In 8/6/15 - Out 4/7/15
VH-QPI 330-300 - 28 days - In 7/7/15 Out 3/8/15 (Still needs repaint, no C check)
VH-EBK 330-200 - 31 days - In 22/7/15 Out 22/8/15 (SIN repaint 22/8-9/9)
VH-EBF 330-200 - 28 days - In 27/8/15 Out 23/9/15 (SIN repaint 5/8/15-26/8 from JQ)
VH-QPE 330-300 - 2mth 1 day - In 4/8/15 Out 5/10/15 (SIN repaint 25/4-12/5, C8 check)
VH-EBE 330-200 - 1 mth 4 days - In 25/9/15 Out 28/10/15 (SIN repaint 28/10-17/11)
VH-QPF 330-300 - 2 mth 8 days - In 5/10/15 Out 12/12/15 (SIN repaint 13/7-29/7)
VH-EBC 330-200 - 28 days - In 25/11/15 Out 22/12/15
VH-QPH 330-300 - 31 days - In 10/1/16 Out 9/2/16
VH-EBD 330-200 - 26 days - In 27/1/16 Out 21/2/16

-- Likely next
VH-QPJ (In ~15/4), VH-EBM (In ~20/3)

-- 330-200 configs (of 18 )
8 - 28J/243Y Dom with Vantage XL Business Suite, QStreaming iPads in Y- EBA, EBB, EBC, EBD, EBE, EBF, EBJ, EBK
2 - 28J/243Y Int/Dom with Vantage XL Business Suite, Panasonic ex2 AVOD in Y - EBS, EBV
2 - 36J/199Y Int/Dom with SkyBed I, RC AVOD - EBG, EBL
4 - 36J/268Y Dom with 2x3x2 J Recaro workbench, Panasonic AVOD - EBO, EBP, EBQ, EBR
1 - 36J/265Y Dom with 2x2x2 J Silverwing, Panasonic AVOD - EBM
1 - Under Refurb - EBN