Qantas Airbus A330-200 - Blocked Business Class Window Seats

[shoziqff]

They’re not usually offered, or even available for request during a daytime flight. You can ask, but those they have will be for the return overnight flight.

If they have any, they are free… well… included in the fare.

Thanks for letting me know! Back to the seats, do you think its worth the time to check it everyday for the availability of 4A/5A/4K/5K? or just wait for T-80

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Thanks for letting me know! Back to the seats, do you think its worth the time to check it everyday for the availability of 4A/5A/4K/5K? or just wait for T-80

Unless you are gold or above not worth checking back I would suggest. I think gold might have access to row 4?

My upcoming flight in a couple weeks with a gold passenger on the booking we can’t even select seats anymore, and only had the choice of three seats at the time of booking, which was two months before departure.

I’ll be checking just before bed, or at 2.50am in the morning at the T-80.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Thanks for letting me know! Back to the seats, do you think its worth the time to check it everyday for the availability of 4A/5A/4K/5K? or just wait for T-80

Set up an alert on ExpertFlyer for a better seat.

People change flights and itineraries all the time.
You won’t get anything in row 2 earlier but may well snag a better window seat

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Just thinking about this thread overnight.I would probably book 7A for now rather than 5F. There will always be a middle seat available somewhere, whereas the windows are the prime pick.

You may change you mind about the mini cabin and window seat later… in which case if you reserve your seat there now you’ll have it, and if you really want a middle seat in the main cabin later you should not have any problems. The other way around (5F Now trying to get a window later) could be difficult.

The middle seats really have no advantage… window seats have more sense of space and privacy, and you get to control the shades (handy for watching IFE or if you want to snooze).

 

[shoziqff]

Just thinking about this thread overnight.I would probably book 7A for now rather than 5F. There will always be a middle seat available somewhere, whereas the windows are the prime pick.

You may change you mind about the mini cabin and window seat later… in which case if you reserve your seat there now you’ll have it, and if you really want a middle seat in the main cabin later you should not have any problems. The other way around (5F Now trying to get a window later) could be difficult.

The middle seats really have no advantage… window seats have more sense of space and privacy, and you get to control the shades (handy for watching IFE or if you want to snooze).

I'll still stick to seat 5F for now since since the second business cabin is more noisy with just a curtain. Not to mention the seating of 5F definitely gives more of a business class look.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I'll still stick to seat 5F for now since since the second business cabin is more noisy with just a curtain. Not to mention the seating of 5F definitely gives more of a business class look.

There is nothing less business class about this mini cabin. 7A actually has quite a few advantages.

Have you read the recent review from Chris C in this exact seat/ cabin configuration?
Worth a look
Qantas Airbus A330 Sydney -Auckland

 

[shoziqff]

There is nothing less business class about this mini cabin. 7A actually has quite a few advantages.

Have you read the recent review from Chris C in this exact seat/ cabin configuration?
Worth a look
Qantas Airbus A330 Sydney -Auckland

You got me overthinking here again haha! I'm now back to researching the pros and cons of seat 7A.

Do you know what J cabin means? I see a lot of people using the term 'J' a lot.

 

[Princess Fiona]

You got me overthinking here again haha! I'm now back to researching the pros and cons of seat 7A.

Do you know what J cabin means? I see a lot of people using the term 'J' a lot.

J means Business Class
It’s technically speaking booking code for full fare business but used interchangeably amongst us to refer to Business Class seat/ Cabin/ Meals/ Lounge etc.

You will easily get a middle seat in that cabin anytime but currently there is only one window seat left for a solo pax.
I would take it and as I said on a previous post set up an alert on Expert Flyer in case another window seat comes up in the forward cabin given that you don’t seem keen to be near the bassinet seats behind.

On a 1pm departure it is not a problem at all in my opinion. It’s night flights that I would try to avoid being near bassinet seats if I want to sleep.
I have plenty of experience of this on long hauls on the 787 where I’m in 1A and very upset and frustrated infants during the night directly across from me.

 

[shoziqff]

J means Business Class
It’s technically speaking booking code for full fare business but used interchangeably amongst us to refer to Business Class seat/ Cabin/ Meals/ Lounge etc.

You will easily get a middle seat in that cabin anytime but currently there is only one window seat left for a solo pax.
I would take it and as I said on a previous post set up an alert on Expert Flyer in case another window seat comes up in the forward cabin given that you don’t seem keen to be near the bassinet seats behind.

On a 1pm departure it is not a problem at all in my opinion. It’s night flights that I would try to avoid being near bassinet seats if I want to sleep.
I have plenty of experience of this on long hauls on the 787 where I’m in 1A and very upset and frustrated infants during the night directly across from me.

You've convinced me enough haha! I'll have my seat as 7A for now and possibly wait for ExpertFlyer to notify me or wait for the T-80 rule. And in regards with the T-80 Rule, since my flight is at 1:55 PM Saturday, the blocked seats will be open on Wed 5:55 AM right?
Appreciate the help @Princess Fiona !

 

[AIRwin]

And in regards with the T-80 Rule, since my flight is at 1:55 PM Saturday, the blocked seats will be open on Wed 5:55 AM right?

Yes and I found that I've had to refresh the app when the minute ticks over...

 

[smckay]

Couldn't really say, sorry. I suggested 5F for now as it is further forward, away from possible noise coming from behind. The further forward your are, the more likely you will get your meal choice (they don't load enough of all choices for everyone).

You may want to read this: Qantas A330-200 Business Class Seat Overview - Australian Frequent Flyer

and:
Best seats: Qantas Airbus A330-200 Business Suite business class



Interesting. I don't travel on it that often but last night PER-MEL we boarded from the front.

Most recent A330 BNE-AKL last Tuesday; middle door boarding ex BNE, front door disembarkation in AKL.
Even the cabin crew were confuzzled.

 

[smckay]

You've convinced me enough haha! I'll have my seat as 7A for now and possibly wait for ExpertFlyer to notify me or wait for the T-80 rule. And in regards with the T-80 Rule, since my flight is at 1:55 PM Saturday, the blocked seats will be open on Wed 5:55 AM right?
Appreciate the help @Princess Fiona !


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The only thing I would change is try an even # seat. This has the seat close to the window with the storage area by the aisle. As this is your first J flight may as well make it good.
4A is my default seat on the A330, middle of either door and 2 windows. If you want I can post some snaps as I’ll be on it this arvo.
The table is plenty big enough for a large laptop, and it slides back and forwards and is stored under the table thing.
If you want to go cheaps on NC headphones, my wife bought some Aldi cordless ones and reported they were good. I never tried them so don’t hold me to ‘good’.

 

[Flyfrequently]

I'll still stick to seat 5F for now since since the second business cabin is more noisy with just a curtain. Not to mention the seating of 5F definitely gives more of a business class look.

Hi Shoziqff, great feedback from contributors. I am curious to know which seat you eventually chose and your thoughts on it.