DJ 737 Business Class

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Maybey more hand me downs ? :confused:

I think from memory there are two more ex emirates birds coming as well. I would expect that they will have the same interior makeover to make them consistent.
 
I think from memory there are two more ex emirates birds coming as well. I would expect that they will have the same interior makeover to make them consistent.

The thing is if the interiors are up to scratch - new, modern, good pitch, comfy seats, attractive and clean - who cares if the aircraft is second hand?

At least two of those 6 are brand new though - leasing company sounds like what is going on, and it makes sense with little $ for a big bang.
 
Virgin J - MEL-PER & BNE-PER from end of September

Not sure if this has already been posted (couldn't see it on AFF or Virgin website, for that matter!):

Virgin Australia bumps up business class


Nice benefit with the limo service at both ends for a limited time. Great use of Velocity points (as discussed in other threads) - hopefully they don't change it!

Would have preferred the A330 with the 60" pitch - 38" isn't that special for someone of my height (6'9").
 
Re: Virgin J - MEL-PER & BNE-PER from end of September

Those getting stuck on the 737's are getting ripped pricewise compared to the A330. However the competitor does this so what difference does it make?
 
All Virgin Australia flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Perth will have business class from 28 September.

Yep they have called it business class. but its only truly business class from sydney.

"A330s would remain on the Sydney-Perth route three times a day, with new or refitted Boeing 737s that have eight business class seats with a 38-inch pitch used for all other flights,"

Brisbane/Melbourne to Perth will be using the 737, not the A330 which is Sydney (Business A330) prices start from $1399.

Prices start for $1299 ex-Melbourne and $1499 ex-Brisbane (Boeing 737 38inch pitch "business" class). abit steep for a domestic flight...yikes, but im not a corporate high flyer or a mining magnate lol
 
Yep they have called it business class. but its only truly business class from sydney.

How so, in comparison to the product on offer from the competition, the only difference is the IFE, meal service etc will be same! Pitch on the DJ 737 is comparable to QF in J

FEATURES OF THE 737 BUSINESS CLASS CABIN INCLUDE:
· Eight Business Class seats with generous recline in a separate premium cabin in a Two - Two configuration
· Luxury leather seats with 38 inch seat pitch
· Custom-made hard divider separating Business Class and Economy Class
· 168 next generation Economy seats designed to provide enhanced ‘living space’
· Priority check – in and boarding
· On selected aircraft, new Boeing Sky Interior, designed to provide guests with a feeling of increased spaciousness
· Contemporary interior design
· Newspapers are available until noon daily
· Comfort kit including blanket, pillow, dental kit, eye mask, ear plugs and socks
· Coat Check service
· Dedicated bathroom
· Dedicated cabin crew member
· Complimentary access to the lounge


INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Business Class Guests will be provided with a Digiplayer XT which includes a selection of:
· Six movies – including new releases
· 10 television programs
· Generous selection of music podcasts
· Games
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Guests will receive a gourmet dining experience, designed by Luke Mangan, including:
· Boarding drink – including Luke Mangan’s Australian Mocktail
· Hearty breakfasts
· Pre-landing morning tea service on breakfast flights including gourmet Byron Bay cookies
· Pre-meal bar service on lunch and dinner flights including nuts
· Three course lunches and dinners designed for trans-continental sectors
· Two service supper and continental breakfasts on back of clock flights
· Selection of two main meals on all flights, including options suitable for vegetarians and gluten free dietary
needs
· Fresh food, sourced locally garnished on board by crew
· Premium Australian wines including Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, Eden Valley, Pinto Gris and Frankland River
Cabernet Merlot
· Premium Australian Beers including Crown Lager and Fat Yak
· Spirit selection, including Vodka, Rum, Scotch, Baileys, Gin and Bourbon
 
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How so, in comparison to the product on offer from the competition, the only difference is the IFE, meal service etc will be same! Pitch on the DJ 737 is comparable to QF in J

FEATURES OF THE 737 BUSINESS CLASS CABIN INCLUDE:
· Eight Business Class seats with generous recline in a separate premium cabin in a Two - Two configuration
· Luxury leather seats with 38 inch seat pitch
· Custom-made hard divider separating Business Class and Economy Class
· 168 next generation Economy seats designed to provide enhanced ‘living space’
· Priority check – in and boarding
· On selected aircraft, new Boeing Sky Interior, designed to provide guests with a feeling of increased spaciousness
· Contemporary interior design
· Newspapers are available until noon daily
· Comfort kit including blanket, pillow, dental kit, eye mask, ear plugs and socks
· Coat Check service
· Dedicated bathroom
· Dedicated cabin crew member
· Complimentary access to the lounge


INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Business Class Guests will be provided with a Digiplayer XT which includes a selection of:
· Six movies – including new releases
· 10 television programs
· Generous selection of music podcasts
· Games
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Guests will receive a gourmet dining experience, designed by Luke Mangan, including:
· Boarding drink – including Luke Mangan’s Australian Mocktail
· Hearty breakfasts
· Pre-landing morning tea service on breakfast flights including gourmet Byron Bay cookies
· Pre-meal bar service on lunch and dinner flights including nuts
· Three course lunches and dinners designed for trans-continental sectors
· Two service supper and continental breakfasts on back of clock flights
· Selection of two main meals on all flights, including options suitable for vegetarians and gluten free dietary
needs
· Fresh food, sourced locally garnished on board by crew
· Premium Australian wines including Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, Eden Valley, Pinto Gris and Frankland River
Cabernet Merlot
· Premium Australian Beers including Crown Lager and Fat Yak
· Spirit selection, including Vodka, Rum, Scotch, Baileys, Gin and Bourbon

The soft product is nice, but the seat from Brisbane and Melbourne to Perth is 38 inch seat pitch, whereas sydney has the 60inch pitch seat.
 
The thing is if the interiors are up to scratch - new, modern, good pitch, comfy seats, attractive and clean - who cares if the aircraft is second hand?

You neglect to mention technically reliable.
If anymore of the ex Emirates A332 are as unreliable as -XFA then I for one will be happy to 'endure' a 737 trip coast to coast. Last night we were delayed 2.5 hours on DJ572 after the aircraft gave out a 'false systems warning'

that said I agree with you, age is no factor in how much I enjoy an aircraft. Take NZ's 763s, after their refit they're brilliant aircraft to fly.
 
You neglect to mention technically reliable.
If anymore of the ex Emirates A332 are as unreliable as -XFA then I for one will be happy to 'endure' a 737 trip coast to coast. Last night we were delayed 2.5 hours on DJ572 after the aircraft gave out a 'false systems
.

Yeah, I've heard about the poor OTP with the 330s. I heard the aircraft came from entires Arun pretty poor condition.

On the other hand. I thought XFA was usually ontime.

Crew call them XFAwesome and XFBroken.

The 330 flight to PER got canned/delayed this morning. Misha was on it as a paid J seat and got moved to PE.
 
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Yeah, I've heard about the poor OTP with the 330s. I heard the aircraft came from entires Arun pretty poor condition.

On the other hand. I thought XFA was usually ontime.

Crew call them XFAwesome and XFBroken.

The 330 flight to PER got canned/delayed this morning. Misha was on it as a paid J seat and got moved to PE.

HAHAHAHA! Love the names!

It was definitely XFA, so unfortunately not so awesome this time around:/

I agree with the poor condition also. Aside from the apparent poor technical condition of the aircraft the interior seemed a little past it's used by. Everything creaks like I've never heard it before!
 
I guess the opinion varies with the passenger, I have flown on the VA A330s a few times, and found them very good, quiet, and comfortable. And I was in the back, not J.
Mind you, all my A330 flights thus far have been in XFB, dont really see that they would be much different though. Only problem with them was the IFE, but considering current install on refitted 737 fleet, its great IFE

Oh and EVERY flight on XFB has been on time, or EARLY arriving.. Just lucky I suppose :)
 
The soft product is nice, but the seat from Brisbane and Melbourne to Perth is 38 inch seat pitch, whereas sydney has the 60inch pitch seat.

Only in Row 2, and as someone who has done considerable time recently in the DJ737 Row 1, I have no issues with the pitch, or the fact my J cabin has only 8 seats!

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Only in Row 2, and as someone who has done considerable time recently in the DJ737 Row 1, I have no issues with the pitch, or the fact my J cabin has only 8 seats!

And I had absolutely no issues with Row 2 either, even with Row 1 fully reclined (and I have been known to whinge occasionally :oops:).
 
And I had absolutely no issues with Row 2 either, even with Row 1 fully reclined (and I have been known to whinge occasionally :oops:).

I've only ever sat in Row 1 and never considered it crampt. Exactly the same as Qantas 737 J.
 
I think the main point to be made here is that over time, Virgin will operate a majority A330 transcontinental service (just like QF) and the 737 business class will be well suited to the shorter east-coast runs.
 
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