Qantas a330 downgrades

[RichardMEL]

John, I respect the points you've made with reasoned commentary. Thanks.

I do still find it a bit puzzling to judge a product before trying it but your trepadation makes sense.

I fear though for your future as aircraft such as the 787-9 (there is no -900 btw) will become far more the norm as the 747 is retired, and 380's will probably only wind up o trunk routes (unless you're EK )

Additional thought, it may be you might want to consider PE or greater for personal comfort in the future if that's a possible choice.

 

[JohnK]

John, I respect the points you've made with reasoned commentary. Thanks.

I do still find it a bit puzzling to judge a product before trying it but your trepadation makes sense.

I've tried the 787 with JQ and RJ on shorter flights and it's ok for the shorter flights. I will definitely try the QF 787 but I'm hoping it won't be on a 17 hour flight.

I suspect the 747s and A380s will be around for another 5-10 years and will try to book those routes where possible.

I'd hate to think what will happen with Qantas if all they've got A330s and 787s on long haul routes. Wait to make judgement on the 787s when that time comes. I feel premium economy is overpriced and intetrsting to see how it's priced on the BKK route.

 

[RichardMEL]

The 380 may be around for another 10-15 years, but I suspect the 747's will be gone in the 2020-2022 timeframe given they will only be down to a small number by mid-2019.