737-800 on Trans Tasman

[serfty]

... What i would like to know is what sort of power point is available in whY? Empower?

110VAC, combo socket, takes US/Eu/Oz plugs - not UK.

The USB sockets have more use than simply power - I have not used them, but this may be pertinent:

http://qantas.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/qantas.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=3474

 

[RB]

Just back this week after return TT flights in Y on Air NZ to use up expiring airpoints. Excellent flights each way, food fine, choice of beers limited but OK, sparkling available. Inflight entertainment easy to use with touchscreen or remote. Baggage handling fine. Flights near full both ways.

 

[Empdizz]

Hi Empdizz,

OT... however...if qf value TT travel so much as to introduce these new planes, when are transcon pax going to get the same level of service.

I fly J between SYD and PER and we still get stuck with main screen movies only (unless you get the A333's which appear to be ending).

The cost is higher, the flight is longer and the service is less, it doesn't make sense.

end rant/

ejb

Hi ejb,

We plan on putting several of these 737-800's mid to late 2010, its just the first few ones will be put on TT routes.

The Domestic 737-800's will have the same configuration (Intl Y seating)

 

[Empdizz]

110VAC, combo socket, takes US/Eu/Oz plugs - not UK.

The USB sockets have more use than simply power - I have not used them, but this may be pertinent:

Answer

The USB ports are not just for power.

You are also able to access songs, movies and photos on any USB device and view it on the touch screen AVOD.

Unfortunately, due to Ipod dependence on iTunes, this is not compatible with iPods and Iphones

 

[pauly7]

Hi ejb,

We plan on putting several of these 737-800's mid to late 2010, its just the first few ones will be put on TT routes.

The Domestic 737-800's will have the same configuration (Intl Y seating)

Wow... thats news! What routes for the new config domestic 73H's... ?longer ones like Sydney/Darwin, Ads/Perth etc?

 

[Empdizz]

Wow... thats news! What routes for the new config domestic 73H's... ?longer ones like Sydney/Darwin, Ads/Perth etc?

PER/BNE, PER/SYD & PER/MEL are the only ones on the lists at the moment, but like everything in the aviation industry, this is subject to change.

 

[serfty]

... You are also able to access songs, movies and photos on any USB device and view it on the touch screen AVOD. ...

I believe you can do this with AirNZ as well; however I believe the content needs to be in the 'root' folder. (My one attempt with AirNZ failed and this is the reason given on my feedback/query.)

 

[oz_mark]

PER/BNE, PER/SYD & PER/MEL are the only ones on the lists at the moment, but like everything in the aviation industry, this is subject to change.

Cool. (Although I guess that means that the idea of PER-MEL and PER-SYD going to all wide body flights has been subject to one of those changes!)

 

[mannej]

Cool. (Although I guess that means that the idea of PER-MEL and PER-SYD going to all wide body flights has been subject to one of those changes!)

+1. If I can get inseat Power in Y, I would be a very happy man.

 

[Flashback]

30" seat pitch in whY.......... Hmmm......

 

[pauly7]

PER/BNE, PER/SYD & PER/MEL are the only ones on the lists at the moment, but like everything in the aviation industry, this is subject to change.

Great and thank you.

AVOD on longer domestic routes, very exciting and long time coming.

Hopefully this pushes DJ to upgrade their pay for pay TV with annoying commercials and no guarantee of starting a show at the begining to AVOD with their new 737s!

 

[harvyk]

AVOD on SYD \ MEL to PER flights would be good. I know that there is the one A333 flight, but I can't take the return flight as it gets in too late for me to connect to a SYD - CBR flight.

PTV was a major reason why I used the old B743's for cross country flights...

 

[ejb]

Hi ejb,

We plan on putting several of these 737-800's mid to late 2010, its just the first few ones will be put on TT routes.

The Domestic 737-800's will have the same configuration (Intl Y seating)

Thanks for the information.

I look forward to the improvement.

ejb

 

[uzza]

Hi,

Not sure if this is already up on here or not but TVNZ did a story on the new 737-800's and naming it after NZ pioneers, one of the reporters did a stand up walking through the Y section of the new jet. Can't see the PTV's or the J seats but i suppose it's a look inside the jet at least.

Here's the link: Qantas honours Kiwi pioneers on new planes | News Video

Not a Kiwi but found it via a Google news search , look about 1min into the video.

 

[pauly7]

Hi,

Not sure if this is already up on here or not but TVNZ did a story on the new 737-800's and naming it after NZ pioneers, one of the reporters did a stand up walking through the Y section of the new jet. Can't see the PTV's or the J seats but i suppose it's a look inside the jet at least.

Here's the link: Qantas honours Kiwi pioneers on new planes | News Video

Not a Kiwi but found it via a Google news search , look about 1min into the video.

Maybe AFF should post a bounty/prize for first interior photos of the new 73H!........

 

[freofan]

I wish someone could get some bloody pics! LOL!!!

 

[pauly7]

Still no interior pics but I did find this on the QF website.

Note the 'first of 31' comment! What great news...! I had just thought they would cover off TT and throw a couple more on the cross country routes but 31 looks like a heap of other routes will eventually be converted to the enhanced 73H.


Boeing 737-800

We are continuing to build our fleet of modern Boeing 737-800s, so we can offer you a better product as well as delivering improvements in environmental performance, aircraft reliability and on-time performance.
New Boeing 737-800

Since September 2009 the first of a new fleet of 31 x 737-800 aircraft configured with 12 Business and 156 Economy commenced flying. The first 6 aircraft will operate on selected routes between Australia and New Zealand and subsequent deliveries will support the existing domestic 737-800 fleet from 2011.

The aircraft features a new seating design styled by Marc Newson and state-of-the-art, on-demand inflight entertainment from Panasonic. Business Customers will enjoy Qantas' exclusive wide seatback design with a 37" seat pitch and 22" width between arms. Seats have a 10.6" in-arm Inflight Entertainment touch-screen, extendable leg rest with fold-out footrest, PC power and USB port, coughtail table and ergonomic cushions. Economy customers will have a 9" seat-back Inflight Entertainment touch-screen, individual USB port, four-way adjustable headrest and ergonomic cushions.

Inflight Entertainment in both cabins has more than 300 entertainment options: movies, TV shows, CDs, library, games, audio books, Q radio channels, children's section and seat-to-seat "chat" messaging, It also includes Qantas ' exclusive interactive Lonely Planet Guides as featured on the A380.