Qf25 737-800????

[hosko]

Hi,
I'm flying from Melbourne to LA (QF25 via Auckland) on Saturday and on the Qantas website it says the route is being operated by a 737-800. My understanding is that the aircraft doesn't have the range to fly from Auckland to LA (range of 737 about 7000km?).
So what's the deal - is it a typo? i'm assuming it'd be a 747-400?

Cheers

Steve

 

[docjames]

The MEL-AKL leg is operated by a 737-800 and you change to an A330 (or 747) in AKL for AKL-LAX. It is sold as a through flight but there is definitely an aircraft change.

Typically the A330 either comes in from LAX or SYD.

 

[gilby08]

B737-800 on MEL-AKL
A330-300 on AKL-LAX

Same flight number though.

 

[djfuzz]

At least it's an 800 with the new interior / IFE - when we took it this time last year, it was a 400.

 

[hosko]

Thanks all.
A330 hey, that should be interesting...

 

[hosko]

according to the qantas website their A330-300 has a range of 7000km?
I'm guessing then that it'll be a 747 because Auckland to LA is about 10500km.

 

[serfty]

It's an A330-200 ... (or 332) ... qantas.com indicates "Range With Full Payload" as 8,500km; however that is for the domestically configured aircraft.

The international configurations take 85 less passengers and the model has a specified range of 12,500Km.

Specifications Airbus A330-200

 

[gilby08]

It's an A330-200 ... (or 332) ... AKL/LAX

Whoops, that's what i meant.. Typo!

 

[mannej]

Thanks all.
A330 hey, that should be interesting...

Definitely A330-200.

Y same as 747 (IFE) and has 2-4-2 layout, and J is Skybed v1 (i.e 747 not quite flat)

 

[munitalP]

I looked at that flight yesterday with Flashware, I decided to not book due to the distance on a A330 - done a similar flight last xmas to shanghai and didnt enjoy the AC -please dont ask why because I cant put my finger on it, so booked mel/lax on A380 - gulp, I dont want to fly on that AC either!

Viva Las Vegas!


munitalP

 

[Flashback]

I looked at that flight yesterday with Flashware, I decided to not book due to the distance on a A330 - done a similar flight last xmas to shanghai and didnt enjoy the AC -please dont ask why because I cant put my finger on it, so booked mel/lax on A380 - gulp, I dont want to fly on that AC either!

Viva Las Vegas!


munitalP

:!: :shock: :mrgreen:

 

[taswegian77]

I looked at that flight yesterday with Flashware, I decided to not book due to the distance on a A330 - done a similar flight last xmas to shanghai and didnt enjoy the AC -please dont ask why because I cant put my finger on it, so booked mel/lax on A380 - gulp, I dont want to fly on that AC either!

Viva Las Vegas!


munitalP

Geez, that does not leave you with many plane options to get to LAX. A330-300 is more than capable of getting from AKL-LAX, it has been ploughing that route for quite some time. A380 is now just another aircraft type IMO and proven. I would personally take the A380 anyday as their IFE system in all classes is better than the 330.
I guess you can take a 744 on the right day or fly UA's 744 offering. I guess there V on a 777-300 or Delta ont he saem aircraft. A 777-300 has similar capability I beleive as a A330-300. I always prefer 4 engines than 2 but hav eno issues flying a long haul on A330. I am sure they have regulations when it comes to making sure they can get to their destination with ample fuel in hold.

 

[FlyboyAl]

Whats wrong with flying on the 380?

Just because you can't open the windows.....................

 

[munitalP]

I looked at that flight yesterday with Flashware, I decided to not book due to the distance on a A330 - done a similar flight last xmas to shanghai and didnt enjoy the AC -please dont ask why because I cant put my finger on it, so booked mel/lax on A380 - gulp, I dont want to fly on that AC either!

Viva Las Vegas!


munitalP

Well, gasp again, the A380 is out, Im QF25

booked paid and seats sorted - with difficulty at the BNE QP today (cheers for the advice serfty!)

737, A320 and MD80, quite a combo for AC!

munitalP