Virgin Australia B737 Max 8

[AIRwin]

Eww looks like 8IE is doing my SYD-PER sector. That will be different....yet somehow the same! ,

Delivered less than a week ago

 

[PERLHR]

Just been told no entertainment on board prior to boarding. Well that's a good start....,

 

[MooTime]

Just been told no entertainment on board prior to boarding. Well that's a good start....,

Bummer.

How did this happen?

Below par IMO.

Some minor consolation knowing before boarding, can download something to watch possibly.

 

[PERLHR]

Bummer.

How did this happen?

Below par IMO.

Some minor consolation knowing before boarding, can download something to watch possibly.

Yes but it does seem a bit ridiculous doesn't it? Seems also to be a small catering issue on loading. Think now rectified.(I'll ask on board re the entertainment).

 

[MooTime]

Yes but it does seem a bit ridiculous doesn't it? Seems also to be a small catering issue on loading. Think now rectified.(I'll ask on board re the entertainment).

Ridiculous and not good enough.

These things happen I guess.

Half the time I'd be surprised if they told the truthful reason why entertainment didn't work.
Doesn't IT rule 101 state turn it off then back on usually work.

 

[PERLHR]

Ridiculous and not good enough.

These things happen I guess.

Half the time I'd be surprised if they told the truthful reason why entertainment didn't work.
Doesn't IT rule 101 state turn it off then back on usually work.

According to CC, it's not "downloaded". It's there to be downloaded but has not been! Bit of a farce! I also want dividers but we know that ain't going to happen soon. It looks ok just never really a business experience.

 

[MooTime]

According to CC, it's not "downloaded". It's there to be downloaded but has not been! Bit of a farce! I also want dividers but we know that ain't going to happen soon. It looks ok just never really a business experience.

Ok.
I too loved the dividers.

Some would say it's not real business class so no need for a divider, ha.

Enjoy.

 

[trisreed]

According to CC, it's not "downloaded". It's there to be downloaded but has not been! Bit of a farce!

I am guessing it was actually broken in your case. I have been told a few times before that there is no entertainment or the entertainment is broken (same for 'internet Wifi') and then it works perfectly

 

[PERLHR]

Interestingly, there was x3 in flight deck on the flight which took 5 hours 25 mins last night. CC who were Perth based seemed to be getting to grips with some of the "stuff" on board but alas from my perspective sadly seems typical of Perth based crew: content in doing the minimum. It's also quite a long flight without a blanket or pillow considering QF offer both while in economy! They had about 70 percent success rate in monitoring loo "invasions" behind row 2 and I still think it looks not right not having dividers. I just don't understand why this instalment is so hard for VA.

 

[HS-TQE]

Pillows and Blankets are available for "buy on board" (The Relax Pack) in Y on VA on short haul international flights as a Budget/Value Carrier. Pretty much the same availability as the hot meals.

I do agree they should offer the pillows/blankets for BoB im Y on Transcons.

 

[PERLHR]

Pillows and Blankets are available for "buy on board" (The Relax Pack) in Y on VA on short haul international flights as a Budget/Value Carrier. Pretty much the same availability as the hot meals.

I do agree they should offer the pillows/blankets for BoB im Y on Transcons.

Yes..they should provide for all in Biz. On Transcon. Did not know about the buy opportunity in Y on international. Bet they never have them onboard...,. When I do CNS to HND in biz I'll.be sure to keep my pillow.and blanket for future Transcon!! (Unless I just go QF down the back!!).

 

[trisreed]

Pillows and Blankets are available for "buy on board" (The Relax Pack) in Y on VA on short haul international flights as a Budget/Value Carrier. Pretty much the same availability as the hot meals.

I do agree they should offer the pillows/blankets for BoB im Y on Transcons.

For starters, it would be nice to have availability of the hot meals consistently in Y - only 1/3 times that (on transcons) I have asked have I actually been able to purchase one.

Ex PER I now just buy a Whopper meal at the Hungry Jack's.

 

[AIRwin]

Looks like 8IG has been flown from Renton to Boeing Field

And now 8IH

 

[Harrison_133]

From Airfleets.net, the next batch of MAX-8s will be registered: 8II, 8IJ, 8IK, 8VA, 8VB, 8VC.

I'd expect the 8V series aircraft to be domestic only, similar to the 737-800 rego sequencing.

 

[MooTime]

From Airfleets.net, the next batch of MAX-8s will be registered: 8II, 8IJ, 8IK, 8VA, 8VB, 8VC.

I'd expect the 8V series aircraft to be domestic only, similar to the 737-800 rego sequencing.

Why is that?
Why no J cabin in new jets?
Serving what ports in general?

 

[Harrison_133]

Why is that?
Why no J cabin in new jets?
Serving what ports in general?

Domestic only, as in they won't be equipped for international services. They'll certainly have J.

 

[encryptededdy]

Why is that?
Why no J cabin in new jets?
Serving what ports in general?

I assume no liferafts etc.

 

[Must...Fly!]

No liferafts, bio treatment, and live on the other AOC i think.

 

[Saab34]

They will be transcon or long domestic machines so guess to pull back that fuel bill.

 

[PERLHR]

From Airfleets.net, the next batch of MAX-8s will be registered: 8II, 8IJ, 8IK, 8VA, 8VB, 8VC.

I'd expect the 8V series aircraft to be domestic only, similar to the 737-800 rego sequencing.

To be fair it is not that VA have a vast array of international flights to fly them do they? ,