"Qantas to unveil retro livery on Boeing 737"

[BD1959]

Must admit, when this thread first appeared I thought "How '2004' (and every year in between)" ... but I *like* this !! Can't wait to catch it in the flesh.

Regards,

BD

 

[Princess Fiona]

AusBT are running a competition to meet and greet the new arrival at SYD this Wednesday
10 spots up for grabs
http://www.ausbt.com.au/reader-contest-welcome-the-qantas-boeing-737-in-retroroo-livery

 

[Princess Fiona]

I'll be at the function for the arrival of #RetroRoo tomorrow at SYD. Anyone else on here going ?

 

[TripleB]

They now seem to have added a rather large pinky/redish bow tie under James Strong on both sides of the aircraft. Here's a photo I snapped from the window of VH-OGT on Tuesday afternoon.

As an aside, I don't know what was more awkward explaining to my colleague why I wanted to go on the later 5pm flight (a 763) rather than the 4:45pm flight or having her realise that I am inclined to take photos of planes on my blackberry. Although she didn't complain at being able to use the premium security line and the free champagne in the J lounge. I hope that she didn't see me shudder when she mentioned that she wasn't a QF FF member.

 

[samh004]

They now seem to have added a rather large pinky/redish bow tie under James Strong on both sides of the aircraft. Here's a photo I snapped from the window of VH-OGT on Tuesday afternoon.

As an aside, I don't know what was more awkward explaining to my colleague why I wanted to go on the later 5pm flight (a 763) rather than the 4:45pm flight or having her realise that I am inclined to take photos of planes on my blackberry. Although she didn't complain at being able to use the premium security line and the free champagne in the J lounge. I hope that she didn't see me shudder when she mentioned that she wasn't a QF FF member.

The bow tie was unveiled on the day it arrived.

You might like to sign your friend up and help her claim her points, if for no other reason than to transfer them to you if she's so inclined. If you have a business, you could also "employ" her

 

[Red Roo]

They now seem to have added a rather large pinky/redish bow tie under James Strong on both sides of the aircraft. Here's a photo I snapped from the window of VH-OGT on Tuesday afternoon.

As an aside, I don't know what was more awkward explaining to my colleague why I wanted to go on the later 5pm flight (a 763) rather than the 4:45pm flight or having her realise that I am inclined to take photos of planes on my blackberry. Although she didn't complain at being able to use the premium security line and the free champagne in the J lounge. I hope that she didn't see me shudder when she mentioned that she wasn't a QF FF member.

Here's some background about VH-XZP "James Strong": Qantas welcomes home its first "retro" inspired aircraft

Valid until 31 December 2014, we do have a current offer to waive the Qantas Frequent Flyer joining fee: https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/do/dyns/joinffp?code=FAMILYFREE

 

[JohnK]

Is the interior retro as well?

I flew SYD-BNE on Sunday 16 November which is too early for this aircraft.

No curtain between business and economy. And the divider between business and economy was not all the way to the ceiling so you could clearly see business class from row 4.

Initially I thought BSI but there was no IFE. Thoughts?

 

[mannej]

Which flight number were you on JohnK, and we can check it up for you as to the rego of the aircraft.

 

[moa999]

Was it a plastic divider? If so its the trial refurb plane from a couple of years ago

 

[JohnK]

Which flight number were you on JohnK, and we can check it up for you as to the rego of the aircraft.

QF536

Was it a plastic divider? If so its the trial refurb plane from a couple of years ago

Could have been. First time I have seen it.

 

[mannej]

QF536


Could have been. First time I have seen it.

Yep, you were on VXC.

737 Refurbishment - FlyerTalk Forums

and

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....m/qantas-upgrade-boeing-737s-fit-41219-4.html

 

[BD1959]

Just boarded the retro-37 for tonight's 694.

Have to say:I'm guessing this is the new interior config, leg-room in Row 7 is very noticeably reduced (that'll teach me to abandon the exit row!!)

An internal retro experience, this isn't!!

Regards,

BD

 

[BD1959]

...and an engineer has just wandered down the aisle with a replacement seat...that didn't last long!!

Regards,

BD

 

[BD1959]

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They now seem to have added a rather large pinky/redish bow tie under James Strong on both sides of the aircraft. Here's a photo I snapped from the window of VH-OGT on Tuesday afternoon.

Someone's pinched James's bow-tie!! This snapped at Avalon yesterday ...


Regards,

BD

 

[straitman]

Wasn't there on Thursday either.

 

[Flying Fox]

maybe it blew off in the wind ?

 

[medhead]

I think there was only ever one bow tie.
Can we put bow tie gate to bed now?

Don't want to steal Red Roo's thunder, but here she is:

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