Sydney - auckland business class

[eric2011]

Has anyone flown business class on Qantas Syd - Akl. I understand this service is operated by Jet Connect on behalf of Qantas using 737-800's. My query is the business class seating and more importantly the seat pitch. Are they the same as QF Bus domestic ie a pitch of around 35" or have they extended the leg room to around 38". Anyone know ???

 

[straitman]

Has anyone flown business class on Qantas Syd - Akl. I understand this service is operated by Jet Connect on behalf of Qantas using 737-800's. My query is the business class seating and more importantly the seat pitch. Are they the same as QF Bus domestic ie a pitch of around 35" or have they extended the leg room to around 38". Anyone know ???

I do not know definitively but believe they are very similar (or the same) as domestic business.

 

[opusman]

It is the same as domestic J.

 

[eric2011]

Thanks guys...I thought as much, not to worry, it is only about a 3 hour trip

 

[stomplad]

I would look at other options too like LAN if you want OW points and status or emirates. Both would have much better seating/cabins at similar pricing.

 

[ric_melb]

And business is preferable to economy.

 

[harvyk]

I would look at other options too like LAN if you want OW points and status or emirates. Both would have much better seating/cabins at similar pricing.

EK even flys A380 on that route and I have in the past seen EK F fares for a similar price to QF J fares as well...

 

[ozmille]

EK even flys A380 on that route and I have in the past seen EK F fares for a similar price to QF J fares as well...

QF J on the TT is very expensive, around 2500 for a return, where LA is only 750. EK is 1300 in J and 2500 in F...

 

[Alanslegal]

fly ek380 j or f why waste $$$ on an inferior qf product on the syd-akl sectors.

 

[richie9x]

Yes most Qantas flights SYD-AKL are on a Jetconnect 737-800. These have a seat pitch of 37 inch in Business class, the same as all Qantas 737-800s. SeatGuru says 35 inchs but it is wrong.

The exception is QF114 (and QF141 coming back) they are usually an international configuration A330 (occasionally a domestic A330 is substituted). Which have sky beds with a pitch of 60 inchs in business class. At the weekends this flight is sometimes substituted for 737-800. So best to check the aircraft type before booking.

 

[Andyzx]

Recommend Qf141 Syd Akl, sky bed is nice and reasonable service. Disadvantage is the early morning start :mrgreen:

 

[Sprucegoose]

fly ek380 j or f why waste $$$ on an inferior qf product on the syd-akl sectors.

frequency.....QF product is fit for purpose. nothing too grandiose for 3 hours.

 

[drron]

Yes most Qantas flights SYD-AKL are on a Jetconnect 737-800. These have a seat pitch of 37 inch in Business class, the same as all Qantas 737-800s. SeatGuru says 35 inchs but it is wrong.

The exception is QF114 (and QF141 coming back) they are usually an international configuration A330 (occasionally a domestic A330 is substituted). Which have sky beds with a pitch of 60 inchs in business class. At the weekends this flight is sometimes substituted for 737-800. So best to check the aircraft type before booking.

Yes this Saturday we were on QF114 and it was a 738 by Jetconnect.
The crews though there and back were probably the best we have had on QF for quite some time.

 

[eric2011]

Thanks for all the help guys. i am only flying the one way with qantas because I am using some FF points for a free-bee. Returning on EK's 380 in first @ a cheaper price than a QF J fare. Doesnt compute does it

 

[wilco]

QF J on the TT is very expensive, around 2500 for a return, where LA is only 750. EK is 1300 in J and 2500 in F...

Go figure....

True International First class cabin on an A380, or a coughpy "seat" on a domestic narrowbody? I really am amazed at how QF continue to get away with this sort or pricing. Its beyond outrageous!!

Id take LA, despite the timings as the price is excellent!!

 

[serfty]

The LA flights may be finishing after October; Qantas are moving to SCL with their Sth American Sydney flights.

 

[wilco]

The LA flights may be finishing after October; Qantas are moving to SCL with their Sth American Sydney flights.

I heard... but i wonder if theyll drop the SCL-AKL leg too??

 

[serfty]

I heard... but i wonder if theyll drop the SCL-AKL leg too??

I don't believe that's planned currently; but who knows. QF have a codeshare on the current flights; that may finish as well.