Qantas 737 Refurbishment tracker

[moa999]

While no curtain is good for row 4, I wonder is the legroom in row 4 still a bonus or ha that been enhanced as well? Interested in any feedback.

I don't believe any other rows were changed - just removal of galley and slimline toilets to create Row 30 space. Certainly doubt any changes ahead of the exit rows

 

[kermatu]

I don't believe any other rows were changed - just removal of galley and slimline toilets to create Row 30 space. Certainly doubt any changes ahead of the exit rows

That's good - though row 4 isn't an exit row.

 

[JessicaTam]

That's good - though row 4 isn't an exit row.

I don't think that was stated or implied.

 

[kermatu]

Ah - I misunderstood.

 

[moa999]

Appears a few 737s have snuck into BNE according to theqantassource, can't identify anything in SYD.

Assuming refurbs
Under refurb BNE
VH-VXE BNE - In 3/1/16 - Exp 7/2 (likely c-check as well)
VH-VYD BNE - In 3/1/16 - Exp 20/1

Also refurbed VXT has been to SIN over the new year for a paint job into New Roo and VXN is there now

 

[Christopher Campbell]

Sydney

VH-VYC entered 8th January

 

[Christopher Campbell]

It looks like VYC is just in for a maintenance check as from yssy forum VYK was said it will be the first refurbished 737 out of Sydney for the year

 

[moa999]

VYD out as #13 late yesterday - confirmed via change to QF seat maps.

VYK still flying but VZA has been parked at SYD for a couple of days

Summary of refurb
13 of 67 -- Seatcount increased - VXC,VXD,VXQ,VXR,VXT,VYB,VYD,VYG,VYH,VYJ,VZB,VZD,VZE
42 of 67 -- With SIFE/ Q-Streaming
29 - Seatback IFE - VZL-VZS,VZT-VZZ,XZA-XZP
13 - Q-Streaming - VXC,VXD,VXQ,VXR,VXT,VYB,VYD,VYG,VYH,VYJ,VZB,VZD,VZE

Under refurb BNE
VH-VXE BNE - In 3/1/16 - Exp 7/2 (prob c-check)

Under refurb SYD
VH-VZA SYD - In 18/1/16 - Exp 30/1 ?Maybe

Log of Refurbs
VH-VXR BNE - 28 days - In 7/8/15 Out 3/9/15
VH-VXQ BNE - 17 days - In 7/9/15 Out 23/9/15
VH-VZB SYD - 16 days - In 5/10/15 Out 20/10/15
VH-VZE BNE - 1mth 8 days - In 23/9/15 Out 30/10/15
VH-VYG SYD - 14 days - In 19/10/15 Out 1/11/15
VH-VYH SYD - 13 days - In 1/11/15 Out 13/11/15
VH-VYJ SYD - 11 days - In 14/11/15 Out 24/11/15
VH-VXC BNE - 1mth 4 days - In 30/10/15 Out 4/12/15 - C-check and refurb
VH-VYB BNE - 16 days - In 20/11/15 Out 5/12/15
VH-VZD SYD - 11 days - In 25/11/15 Out 6/12/15
VH-VXT SYD - 11 days - In 5/12/15 - Out 16/12
VH-VXD BNE - 1 mth 4 days- In 20/11/15 - Out 23/12/15 - C-check and refurb
VH-VZV BNE - 18 days- In 6/12/15 - Out 23/12/15
VH-VYD BNE - 17 days - In 3/1/16 - Out 19/1/16

 

[medhead]

Very confusing.

We have VZC today which seems to mean no on demand IFE. But a flight to BNE has XZA, which is seat back IFE. Yet the flight board in the lounge is telling people to download the Q streaming app. Normal disappointment to have [-]XZP[/-] XZJ sitting at the gate next to mine.

 

[sydks]

Does anyone know if the new row 30 has a window? Assume there were plugs in the windows (if they extend that far back) when it was a bathroom, but wondering if they have converted back to windows?

Having just flown on a refurb I can now confirm myself row 30 does have a window

Does anyone know if the refurbs include removing the curtain between J and Y?

I was on VXC today which has just been done and there was no curtain and a constant stream of Y pax using the J toilet. As 98% on my travel is in Y (today being an exception), I couldn't care less. But I know there are plenty on the forum who believe the people in the narrow seats should use the narrow loos.

I can also confirm that the curtain between J & Y has gone the way of the dodo - and I am very sorry to see it go (even as one usually flying behind the curtain)! To me - the J cabin should be a completely separate zone and that includes a physical separation which not only helped prevent people walking forward to use the J cabin but gave the J cabin a bit of it's own ambience - now completely lost. To me - it was also just more classy, throw the curtain away and pop in a cheap plastic divider and it certainly feels like they have gone cheap and reduced the desirability of the J cabin.


Just some notes on the change at the back of the cabin - leg room behind the exits does not seem to have been effected (as they promised), I sat in a couple of rows to get a feel. Row 30 itself though looks like it would have limited recline due to hitting the wall of the bathroom. When it comes to the new slimline bathroom itself - I would say when actually using the toilet you have about the same amount of room as before - however what has gone is all the bench space and a proper basin - so now there is this awful little drain with a weird tap where you can hardly wet your hands without it going all over the floor (or yourself). I was thinking a better design would have been to put the basin behind the toilet (like those toilets that incorporate a basin into the cistern), that would have been more practical and freed up a bit of space near the door!

Anyway - just my 2 cents

 

[moa999]

VZA out and flying, and added to the seatmap, so that makes 14

Summary of refurb
14 of 67 -- Seatcount increased - VXC,VXD,VXQ,VXR,VXT,VYB,VYD,VYG,VYH,VYJ,VZA,VZB,VZD,VZE
43 of 67 -- With SIFE/ Q-Streaming
29 - Seatback IFE - VZL-VZS,VZT-VZZ,XZA-XZP
14 - Q-Streaming - VXC,VXD,VXQ,VXR,VXT,VYB,VYD,VYG,VYH,VYJ,VZA,VZB,VZD,VZE

Under refurb BNE
VH-VXE BNE - In 3/1/16 - Exp 7/2 (prob c-check)
?? VH-VZW BNE - In 18/1/16 - Exp 5/2 (probably check only like VZV)

Under refurb SYD
?? VH-VYE - In 28/1/16 - Exp 8/2

Log of Refurbs
VH-VXR BNE - 28 days - In 7/8/15 Out 3/9/15
VH-VXQ BNE - 17 days - In 7/9/15 Out 23/9/15
VH-VZB SYD - 16 days - In 5/10/15 Out 20/10/15
VH-VZE BNE - 1mth 8 days - In 23/9/15 Out 30/10/15
VH-VYG SYD - 14 days - In 19/10/15 Out 1/11/15
VH-VYH SYD - 13 days - In 1/11/15 Out 13/11/15
VH-VYJ SYD - 11 days - In 14/11/15 Out 24/11/15
VH-VXC BNE - 1mth 4 days - In 30/10/15 Out 4/12/15 - C-check and refurb
VH-VYB BNE - 16 days - In 20/11/15 Out 5/12/15
VH-VZD SYD - 11 days - In 25/11/15 Out 6/12/15
VH-VXT SYD - 11 days - In 5/12/15 - Out 16/12
VH-VXD BNE - 1 mth 4 days- In 20/11/15 - Out 23/12/15 - C-check and refurb
VH-VYD BNE - 17 days - In 3/1/16 - Out 19/1/16
VH-VZA SYD - 12 days - In 18/1/16 - Out 29/1/16

 

[Aussie_flyer]

VH-VYH yesterday. The same J seats but now in a nice leather, I think they look great. I was not a fan of the lack of a curtain between Y and J either, no more exclusive feel at all! BAD MOVE QF!

 

[moa999]

VH-VYH yesterday. The same J seats but now in a nice leather, I think they look great.

Do they provide iPads in J, or is it BYOD throughout.

 

[njba]

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VH-VYH yesterday. The same J seats but now in a nice leather, I think they look great. I was not a fan of the lack of a curtain between Y and J either, no more exclusive feel at all! BAD MOVE QF!

Got to give those in Y a taste otherwise how will they know what they should aspire to?

 

[kermatu]

Biggest issue from the lack of a curtain in my view is the J bathroom will now be more frequently used by Y pax. I've been on two refurbed birds now - one flight was very short an no-one used the bathroom. The other was just under 2 hours, I was in Row 6 and saw at least 5 people from behind me go up to the bathroom. Only the J cart now provides a disincentive.

 

[TheInsider]

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VH-VYH yesterday. The same J seats but now in a nice leather, I think they look great. I was not a fan of the lack of a curtain between Y and J either, no more exclusive feel at all! BAD MOVE QF!

Crew say a lot of the passengers don't like this change either. But simply no one (or not enough people) put it into writing stating their disappointment - therefore they won't look at fixing it.

 

[TheInsider]

Do they provide iPads in J, or is it BYOD throughout.

BYOD throughout the flight.

 

[moa999]

I'm sure Row 4 pax prefer not having the curtain

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Yeah i was not offered a tablet in J

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Crew say a lot of the passengers don't like this change either. But simply no one (or not enough people) put it into writing stating their disappointment - therefore they won't look at fixing it.

Good point, I have just send feedback to customer care, why not.