Which airline (Sydney - Nadi)?

[KMC.]

About to book and pay for 6 return economy tickets (SYD-NAN) departing anytime next month.
The price differences between Air Pacific, Jetstar and Virgin are fairly insignificant and loyalty awards are not a consideration. Can anyone advise which airline they would choose on this route based predominantly on flight experience and comfort alone?
Many thanks.

 

[docjames]

Either FJ or VA. Probably FJ mostly hoping for the 744 and free food.

There's little in it, so go for the best schedule.

 

[Pvcmenace]

Air pacific is the only one of the three airlines that are full service. In other words food and drink. It is about a 5 hour flight after all.

 

[Ansett]

Agree with Air Pacific over any of the others specially if it is the 747.

 

[markis10]

The Qff point haul is OK as well, interestingly QF are cheaper than FJ if booking one way ex NAN at under AUD$300.

 

[VHOEJ]

Air Pacific it is a 747 - if it is just a 737, maybe a rethink. The meals aren't too bad - it is a longer flight than you think.

 

[docjames]

If its a 737 there's really nothing to choose (va 737 and jq a320). So the food and/or timing should be the decider.

 

[Ewing]

Either FJ or VA. Probably FJ mostly hoping for the 744 and free food

Depends on Y or J.

As someone who tried FJ in Y for the first time recently (738 there, 744 back) I found the 738 significantly more comfortable. On the 738 I had 26C (aisle, just behind the exits) and on the 744 I had 15H (aisle, front row top deck). The 744 seat was uncomfortable, and the temperature was far too warm - I was sweating the entire flight.

The food in Y was absolute rubbish. There was a wrap containing something that was supposed to be chicken. Coming back was a stale small croissant. I'm glad I ate in the First lounge, and the Tabua lounge before the respective flights

J on the other hand (which I've done numerous times) - 744 without a doubt.

 

[bigjobs]

We are about to fly DJ from BNE for the 2nd time. I just go for schedule. It's 4 hrs from BNE & DJ are best schedule. Get you there for happy hour.

 

[Simo]

I would fly on Air Pacific over DJ.

On Air Pacific and you might get lounge access if you can in NAN.