Why a plane change on QF11/QF12 - 380 to 744

[FlyboyAl]

I've flown SYD-LAX 5 times this year, and its always been a 380, so I booked in 3 weeks time and didn't look at the aircraft type and its a 744!!!! Any idea why the change? If I hadn't been busy when I booked, I'd have changed flights to get a 380. GRRRRR!
As an aside, how good is the IFE in the 744's now?

 

[Blackbird]

Mondays often sees a 744 instead of A380.
If you are on QF11 on 13 Aug it is a non refurbished 744 so IFE will be unreliable.
Take plan B with you.

 

[Happy Trails]

Maybe they're taking your A380 off line to remove toilets and squeeze in more seats?

 

[FlyboyAl]

Mondays often sees a 744 instead of A380.
If you are on QF11 on 13 Aug it is a non refurbished 744 so IFE will be unreliable.
Take plan B with you.

I'm flying out on Aug 10, and back on the 17th - both 744 aircraft

 

[Blackbird]

Both flights are currently non-refurbished 744s on expert flyer.

 

[serfty]

Both flights are currently non-refurbished 744s on expert flyer.

QF12/QF11 are unlikely to get a refurbishes 744 as that would cause issues with the loss of "First" seating.

 

[FlyboyAl]

Bugger!

 

[infinity]

Change the date you fly to A388!

747 is a very poor substitute

 

[pshepvic]

Call them and check if it was actually changed after you booked from a 388 to a 744. If it was, they will allow free flight changes if the aircraft has been changed (I've done it when they swapped a 738 to a 734 - they said they can check the system and see any changes, and will swap flights at no charge).


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[JohnPhelan]

Funny how we all have different preferences - I purposely choose dates/routes to make sure I get a 747 rather than an A380!

I'd consider the OP's situation a piece of incredibly good luck! (Though would have been better with a refurbed 747).

 

[FlyboyAl]

I'll go with the flow on this - can't change dates due to commitments at the other end. I figure that after 4 hours in the F lounge, I won't care what plane it is! I've booked an exit row seat in Y and I'll just curl up with a good book and sleep all the way over. Coming home, I'll be stuffed anyway, so sleep won't be a problem. Next time I'll pay more attention when I book.