Qantas' New A321XLR

[sevenfourtyseven]

But then, QF747 SYD-ADL is flown by a B737

That’s even worse!

 

[DejaBrew]

That’s even worse!

At least it’s being serviced by a Boeing frame (vs Airbus)

 

[sevenfourtyseven]

At least it’s being serviced by a Boeing frame (vs Airbus)

That’s true!

 

[travellerqff]

XLR will eventually get a batch with lie flat J cabins, but the first batch is the standard recliner.

It irritates me that it’s fuel efficiency will likely see it on regular BNE/SYD/MEL-PER flights, but these are the exact flights where we want a lie flat seat!

 

[mviy]

Unless Virgin puts the pressure on by offering lie flat to PER, QF has little incentive to do so.

 

[moa999]

Whereas it lists this 2nd flight for Jetstar 320N as a customer acceptance flight. (To be VH-A5D)

https://aviation.flights/aib/A320/12545

The JQ A320N VH-A5D now on delivery flight as JQ8991.
Seemingly TLS -MCT (probably -KUL -MEL)

 

[markis10]

Will be here July 2 apparently

 

[moa999]

I’m hearing the first A321XLR will arrive in Sydney on 2 July.

Seems @Mattg was on the money.

The JQ 320N is due into MEL tonight, so about 48hrs TLS -MCT -KUL -MEL.

So probably means a Sunday evening departure from Hamburg (or maybe Monday morning if one stopping) for VH-OGA.

 

[pauly7]

I've got hope the seats are nicer than the 737. I notice a difference on NZs A320s compared to the 737s.
Mind you I also notice a difference on VA and like those better, but it's really just the hope!

Hopefully they are similar to the new QF A220 fleet which I find really comfortable (for Y).

The new VA737 seats I find very very hard and on a slightly odd angle for me.

I haven’t flown NZ Y for a very long time so couldn’t compare!