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

[Myrna]

Thanks all, for your replies on my Q re refurb'ed A330 to HKG.

 

[moa999]

As expected QPG is back online after a short visit to BNE. No obvious replacement yet. (QPE/QPI suggested candidates).

JQ has also just received another 788 VKJ which will likely mean another 332 to paint shop soon.

Australian Govt also confirmed two more KC30A MRTT aircraft to be delivered in 2018 and will be converted from existing Qantas A332s - so this seems to confirm another two aircraft (previously flagged) will leave the fleet.

 

[madrooster]

Australian Govt also confirmed two more KC30A MRTT aircraft to be delivered in 2018 and will be converted from existing Qantas A332s - so this seems to confirm another two aircraft (previously flagged) will leave the fleet.

RAAF to acquire two additional KC-30s | Australian Aviation

It appears it'll be VH-EBH and VH-EBI.

 

[geordieladinoz]

Anyone able to confirm if the 'limited-edition' Oroton cases are still dished out in J on overnight flights ex Asia or has it long returned to the basic PJ set and amenity kit? Thanks in advance.

 

[moa999]

RAAF to acquire two additional KC-30s | Australian Aviation

It appears it'll be VH-EBH and VH-EBI.

Indeed it does. EBH has already left the fleet, and that article mentions November for EBI

 

[mick]

Had a refurb on QF30 in May ... but that was an overnight swap.

No luck for me - a refurb was scheduled for QF5 tomorrow and it looks like it just got swapped with an oldie. Booo!

 

[Cynicor]

What flight should I book for SYD-PER to maximise my chances of the new config? Date in question is Oct 13th, Tuesday. I understand the config can change at any time, of course.

Thanks!

 

[Croupier]

What flight should I book for SYD-PER to maximise my chances of the new config? Date in question is Oct 13th, Tuesday. I understand the config can change at any time, of course.

Thanks!

575, 581, 577, 583, are all showing new config on expertflyer for your dates.

 

[Cynicor]

575, 581, 577, 583, are all showing new config on expertflyer for your dates.

Oh, great, thanks!

 

[Cynicor]

Not to be too off topic, but what is better value in people's minds: points on J directly, or an on demand upgrade from a red edeal currently at $315. I can't figure out if it's 20 000 or 30 000 because I don't know what Qantas thinks the distance is.

 

[Ansett]

Not to be too off topic, but what is better value in people's minds: points on J directly, or an on demand upgrade from a red edeal currently at $315. I can't figure out if it's 20 000 or 30 000 because I don't know what Qantas thinks the distance is.

East to West upgrade Discount Y to J is 20,000 points each way. As to what is better value is a personal thing.

Current MEl-PER is 72000 points return and a co payment of $65.52

Paid Business class is $3698.00 return.

Consider that you will get points and status credit if you go the upgrade. Remember though upgrade at last minute may not be available.

 

[Cynicor]

East to West upgrade Discount Y to J is 20,000 points each way. As to what is better value is a personal thing.

Current MEl-PER is 72000 points return and a co payment of $65.52

Paid Business class is $3698.00 return.

Consider that you will get points and status credit if you go the upgrade. Remember though upgrade at last minute may not be available.

Thanks Ansett. I only need to go one way, and the extra points cost will be about 18-ish K points to save $250. Think I'll book the seats as Y and try an early upgrade. Any thoughts on upcoming sales?

 

[Ansett]

Thanks Ansett. I only need to go one way, and the extra points cost will be about 18-ish K points to save $250. Think I'll book the seats as Y and try an early upgrade. Any thoughts on upcoming sales?

Who Knows when it comes to sales just pot luck.

One way award booking in J is 36000 points and $33.00 co payment.

If you want to be guaranteed J then book the award, remember no guarantee of a refurbished bird or make sure you can get an upgrade at time of booking the Y flight.

Again it all comes down to ones perceived value.

 

[Flyerqf]

EBB has returned to service, the 5th A332 to be completed. The next three to be done are likely to be JQ EBE, EBF and EBK.

There are no A333 being done at the moment. QPI will go in next week, then be painted afterwards.

 

[moa999]

Updated based on Qantas Source posts / FR24 data

-- Current aircraft in Brisbane maintenance
VH-QPJ 330-300 - In 1/7 (May be short service only)

-- Refurbished aircraft in service - TOTAL = 9 (5/18* A330-200s, 4/10 A330-300s)
VH-EBV 330-200 - 1mth 15days - In 16/11 Out 31/12
VH-QPA 330-300 - 2mth 13days - In 3/11 Out 16/1, C8 check (SIN repaint 2/8-20/8 )
VH-EBA 330-200 - 1mth 12days - In 1/1 Out 13/2
VH-QPC 330-300 - 2mth 6days - In 17/1 Out 23/3, C8 check (SIN repaint 16/7-2/8 )
VH-EBJ 330-200 - 1mth 3days - In 14/3 Out 17/4 (fresh from SIN repaint from JQ from 27/2-13/3)
VH-QPB 330-300 - 2mth 7 days - In 16/2 Out 23/4 (fresh from SIN repaint 31/1-16/2, C8 check)
VH-EBS 330-200 - 30days - In 26/4 Out 25/5
VH-QPD 330-300 - 2mth 2 days - In 23/4 - out 25/6 (SIN repaint 15/3-30/3)
VH-EBB 330-200 - 29 days - In 8/6 - Out 4/7

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-EBV), 8" iPadMini (10-EBA-EBL)
* 18 final 200s expected to be EBA-EBG, EBJ-EBS,EBV (EBH,EBI to RAAF, EBT,EBU never registered)

-- In Singapore for painting (presumably) -300s only (all the -200s are already New Roo apart from the JQ aircraft)
None

-- Likely next
VH-QPE 330-300 SIN repaint 25/4-12/5
VH-QPI 330-300 Nominated on YSSY Board
VH-EBE/F/K 330-200s with JQ expected to depart with delivery of VH-VKJ on 2/7 and VKK expected in July.

 

[Jacques Vert]

QF24 1 July: my first flight on the new config; some comments:

The flight was originally listed as an old config with myself in 3A and +1 in 3B/C; that is, side by side.

Last minute activity in the lounge with the angel calling people to return to the desk so I knew we had been subbed to a new bird. However, the change from 2-2-2 to 1-2-1 would mean that we were no longer sitting together. The angel did a great job of rearranging the seating to get everyone seated as best she could and we ended up in 5A/5E - not side by side but with an aisle between us. As 5A is offset to the aisle and 5E also offset to the aisle (but in the other direction - sorry for the poor description), we were not that much further from each other than if we had been together in the middle.

On entering the cabin I was very impressed: it looks great and very professional, and as good as any layout I have experienced.

We settled in and the service was excellent. The previous occupant of +1's seat had pushed the tray table in too far and she couldn't retrieve it but CSM Adam (a mechanic in a previous life) was able to fix it.

About 20 mins into the flight my IFE system crashed and couldn't be restored. I read my newspaper, drank a few/various wines and slept. On leaving the aircraft, the CSM stated that someone would be in touch regarding the issue. Within 36 hours we received an email apologizing for the inconvenience and stating that 5,000 points would be forthcoming as compensation (arrived in the account the following day). Perhaps not overly generous but adequate considering that I slept for most of the flight, that it was on points, that I was plied with drinks and that the compensation was forthcoming without me making a complaint.

Overall, I think that provided these issues are just teething problems with a new product (rather than a good design poorly executed), than QF are onto a winner with this product. Hopefully QF have a good guarantee from the supplier!

JV

 

[Melburnian1]

moa999 is doing an outstanding job cobbling together all the individual aircraft registration updates.

VH-QPE has just departed on QF19 from SYD to MNL (on time) so it won't be entering the 'workshops' today.

 

[Danger]

About 20 mins into the flight my IFE system crashed and couldn't be restored. I read my newspaper, drank a few/various wines and slept. On leaving the aircraft, the CSM stated that someone would be in touch regarding the issue. Within 36 hours we received an email apologizing for the inconvenience and stating that 5,000 points would be forthcoming as compensation (arrived in the account the following day). Perhaps not overly generous but adequate considering that I slept for most of the flight, that it was on points, that I was plied with drinks and that the compensation was forthcoming without me making a complaint.

It's very refreshing when an airline - or any service industry provider - is proactive about recognising its failure to deliver.

 

[maninblack]

QF24 1 July: my first flight on the new config; some comments:

The flight was originally listed as an old config with myself in 3A and +1 in 3B/C; that is, side by side.

Last minute activity in the lounge with the angel calling people to return to the desk so I knew we had been subbed to a new bird. However, the change from 2-2-2 to 1-2-1 would mean that we were no longer sitting together. The angel did a great job of rearranging the seating to get everyone seated as best she could and we ended up in 5A/5E - not side by side but with an aisle between us. As 5A is offset to the aisle and 5E also offset to the aisle (but in the other direction - sorry for the poor description), we were not that much further from each other than if we had been together in the middle.

On entering the cabin I was very impressed: it looks great and very professional, and as good as any layout I have experienced.

We settled in and the service was excellent. The previous occupant of +1's seat had pushed the tray table in too far and she couldn't retrieve it but CSM Adam (a mechanic in a previous life) was able to fix it.

About 20 mins into the flight my IFE system crashed and couldn't be restored. I read my newspaper, drank a few/various wines and slept. On leaving the aircraft, the CSM stated that someone would be in touch regarding the issue. Within 36 hours we received an email apologizing for the inconvenience and stating that 5,000 points would be forthcoming as compensation (arrived in the account the following day). Perhaps not overly generous but adequate considering that I slept for most of the flight, that it was on points, that I was plied with drinks and that the compensation was forthcoming without me making a complaint.

Overall, I think that provided these issues are just teething problems with a new product (rather than a good design poorly executed), than QF are onto a winner with this product. Hopefully QF have a good guarantee from the supplier!

JV

Hmm. 5000 points isn't too impressive though. That's about $50. Irrespective of whether you were traveling on points (you earned them after all) the airfare is worth about $5,000, let's say $2,500 one way so that's a 2% discount on the ticket.

 

[Dmac6345]

It's very refreshing when an airline - or any service industry provider - is proactive about recognising its failure to deliver.

It would be refreshing if the product (IFE) fitted doesn't keep crashing.
I'm 3 from 3 with the new config and IFE resets.
All on domestic A330's. Not good enough !