Perth losing the QR A380?

[WeeGraeme]

Strange, I just looked at September through to December flights on the QR website and, as was said, a B777 is shown from 12 /9. However, it reverts to being being an A380 from 27/10. I wonder if it is just a "seasonal" change or they haven't adjusted the later dates yet?

Maybe it’s to facilitate aircraft maintenance or something like that.

 

[Mattg]

Strange, I just looked at September through to December flights on the QR website and, as was said, a B777 is shown from 12 /9. However, it reverts to being being an A380 from 27/10. I wonder if it is just a "seasonal" change or they haven't adjusted the later dates yet?

27 October is the start of the northern winter season, and airlines tend to adjust their schedules around this date. I suspect the changes just haven't been loaded for the northern winter yet, but we'll have to wait and see for now.

 

[Daver6]

I'm flying in on 8th. I'll be watching the aircraft types a bit nervously. I'm booked in F on a QF award flight. It would certainly be a significant downgrade if they swapped the aircraft early. The older 777-300er aircraft look to have seating which isn't that much better than Emirates from what I've seen in a few videos. Plus, if we get downgraded to J, we'd lose access to the F lounge in Doha.

I think you would have a case to push for being routed in J to SYD and then F on QR to DOH. At least, I'd be making an argument for that if it were me.

 

[WeeGraeme]

I think you would have a case to push for being routed in J to SYD and then F on QR to DOH. At least, I'd be making an argument for that if it were me.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm actually flying in from Doha. I'm spending a few days in Perth before flying home to Brisbane. I've already prepaid non-refundable accommodation and a rental car. I'll just hope it doesn't happen.

 

[mew]

I have just booked J for the period when the 777-300 is flying and it has the Q-suites.

 

[Mattg]

At this stage the 777-300ER is on the PER-DOH route from 12 September until 12 December (after which time it reverts to the A380).

Qatar Airways 2H19 Perth service changes

 

[Doctore1003]

At this stage the 777-300ER is on the PER-DOH route from 12 September until 12 December (after which time it reverts to the A380).

Qatar Airways 2H19 Perth service changes

With Qsuite according to EF.

 

[Flashback]

F on QR isn't that great anyway TBH. The F&B is pretty similar, it's only really the wines that are (slightly) better. The bar on the A380 is nice though for being able to stretch your legs.

 

[Isochronous]

F on QR isn't that great anyway TBH. The F&B is pretty similar, it's only really the wines that are (slightly) better. The bar on the A380 is nice though for being able to stretch your legs.

What about the seat?

 

[Flashback]

What about the seat?

It's not really that much different to the J seat and in fact some may say the J seat is more private.

 

[LA10]

Yay looks like I'll be on the first qsuites from doha to adelaide! I'm booked on 16 June.

 

[Danger]

Qatar is certainly putting a lot of effort into Australia.

 

[LA10]

Yay looks like I'll be on the first qsuites from doha to adelaide! I'm booked on 16 June.

Damn, the flight has now changed back to normal J seats. Strange though, when assigning seats after the aircraft change, QR split up myself and my parents!