Virgin Australia Fleet Update Thread.

[jaspon]

DPS has seen a lot of the new new aircraft being used, I dont expect you will have an issues getting a refitted aircraft and its likely to be a newbie.

your probably more likely to see a BSI than refit on the DPS routes these days, as the following are configured for international service and get alot of flying over there

VH-YIA
VH-YIB
VH-YID
VH-YIE
VH-YIF
VH-YIG

only drawback is that the BSI currently doesnt offer any seatback IFE

 

[wafliron]

DPS has seen a lot of the new new aircraft being used, I dont expect you will have an issues getting a refitted aircraft and its likely to be a newbie.

your probably more likely to see a BSI than refit on the DPS routes these days, as the following are configured for international service and get alot of flying over there

Ah that's great news - thanks to both of you for the info.

Out of interest, what's different between the domestic and international configs on these planes?

only drawback is that the BSI currently doesnt offer any seatback IFE

They do hand out portable players in J though, don't they?

 

[markis10]

The players are pretty average, and that's being generous!

 

[wafliron]

The players are pretty average, and that's being generous!

So I've heard - better than nothing though. Plus it's only 6 hours, and an overnight flight DPS-MEL.

 

[ash.1111]

Out of interest, what's different between the domestic and international configs on these planes?

More safety equipment as well as fitment of rafts.

 

[Jack Melon]

They are just fitted with extra safety equipment/devices ie. rafts.

 

[wafliron]

More safety equipment as well as fitment of rafts.

They are just fitted with extra safety equipment/devices ie. rafts.

OK - thanks for the extra info.

 

[markis10]

YFG is due to arrive in a couple of days, just two weeks after YIG! They are sure churning them out!

 

[MarkD]

Did they pick up some extra slots or was this always the plan?

 

[777]

Did they pick up some extra slots or was this always the plan?

Was always the plan - although the key questions is whether (or at what rate) they are retiring the old planes. I believe they are playing with that in order to increase/ decrease capacity as desired.

 

[Wunala Dreaming]

Here's an image of Virgin's first new-build A330-200 VH-XFC:

Virgin Australia Airbus A330-243 cn 1293 F-WWYU // VH-XFC | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Aircraft is due for delivery next month

 

[markis10]

The interior config should cause a stir.........

 

[jazza1971]

The interior config should cause a stir.........

Cant wait to see it!

 

[serfty]

In the line of XFAwsome and XFBroken, was thinking about what XFC might stand for?

My final suggestion: XFChrist!!!

 

[Justchecking]

The interior config should cause a stir.........

Wait! Let me guess....no middle seat in J and more purple than an eggplant. Yes I can just imagine the controversy.

 

[markis10]

Wait! Let me guess....no middle seat in J and more purple than an eggplant. Yes I can just imagine the controversy.

I was thinking IFE more to the point.

 

[MarkD]

In the line of XFAwsome and XFBroken, was thinking about what XFC might stand for?

My final suggestion: XFChrist!!!

I think they block out the c words..... I could get another infraction if I do that lol

 

[Justchecking]

I was thinking IFE more to the point.

Oh yeah. That. Well, we'll see if the much anticipated Red makes an appearance or if its still all shiny white surfaces and UV Lamps.

 

[VOZZY]

The Coast to Coast Trolley Dolly's have been telling passengers they will rollout Red on the a330 this year for a while.

 

[Justchecking]

The Coast to Coast Trolley Dolly's have been telling passengers they will rollout Red on the a330 this year for a while.

The trolly dollies are the absolute last to know anything. They generally find out, right after a public announcement. Although there's no end to the amount of rumours they are willing to believe.