Qantas or Jetstar to Bali from Melbourne

[TheTrimmer]

Which would you fly Qantas 737 to Bali Or Jetstar for comfort?

 

[blacksultan]

Obviously qantas

 

[anyonebutqantas]

JQ will be bogan overload.

 

[jase05]

Friends that we go to Bali with regularly reckon the JQ A321 is far better than the QF 737’s.
Obviously everyone is different but as JQ is on my banned list I can’t vouch for the quality of seating in their new aircraft

 

[aikman]

If you choose a Qantas 737 don't sit at the window. Due to the curvature of the wall, you lose floor space so I couldn't sit properly and had to twist my legs for 5+ hours. I sat at row 4 and was told to use the toilets all the way at the back.

JQ seats have thinner padding. Presumably you will be on a JQ 787 to Bali which will obviously feel bigger and have more overhead bag space. Toilets will likely be closer. If you feel like standing and stretching your legs there is more space to do so.

 

[Quickstatus]

JQ will be bogan overload

Not necessarily. Its often the route more than the airline.
JQ might actually be a better product?? notwithstanding the potential clientele.

 

[jase05]

I sat at row 4 and was told to use the toilets all the way at the back.

This is precisely how it should work. Sounds like the crew did their job which is good news

 

[Happy Dude]

JQ will be bogan overload.

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[jrfsp]

If 787 on JQ, definitely prefer that option

 

[aikman]

JQ will be bogan overload.

 

[Forg]

Been on a JQ 787, seats have no more room than an A320. Interior is physically larger yeah, but just more people are shoved in.

From memory, a QF 737 has a tiny bit less width bit a tiny bit more knee-room; at only 6'1" that suits me better, as it is I spend the entire Y flight with knees jammed into the metal frame of the seat in front.

I reckon this is a comparison between 2 things that are near identical. I'd go with whatever has the best price or the most convenient timing. Unless cancellations or mass lateness are an issue, in which case go QF.

 

[Catweazle]

Last I checked, JQ had the better food in Y.

 

[RooFlyer]

Obviously qantas

JQ will be bogan overload.

Recently I had to make that choice (or Virgin).

Going up I chose Qantas J on a B737 (I think there are some A330s now). Coming back, Qantas only were running B737s overnight, so that was a no. With some trepidation I chose my second-ever JQ flight, with a J max bundle on a B787, to BNE. It was fine! Lounge access, good amenities, the meal was fine and the crew attentive. Not bothered by the other passengers . Of course if there was a delay or cancellation, then it would have been a much bigger problem than if I was on Qantas, but the flight was just fine. Cheaper than QF J of course.

 

[yachty]

I reckon this is a comparison between 2 things that are near identical. I'd go with whatever has the best price or the most convenient timing. Unless cancellations or mass lateness are an issue, in which case go QF.

+1 to this. It's not like the pax mix on VA or QF are wildly different to JQ. It's DPS.

JQ neo seats are slightly wider than the QF 737, if that matters. But less legroom in the standard seats. It really is much of muchness.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Not sure if MEL is using JQ 787's from March onwards

We have chosen to go QF J via SYD this year on the way back for the A330.

Flyfrequently daughter flew A321 recently and spent the $12 for extra legroom on the way home.

 

[bam71]

I actually think if flying economy, Jetstar is better. At least they have a variety of offers on the menu to purchase, not just “get what you’re given” on QF. My opinion…

 

[Mwenenzi]

Which would you fly Qantas 737 to Bali Or Jetstar for comfort?

What seat type? :- Business/exit row/last row down the back?
Upgrade to a better seat with QF points or $?
Scheduled arrival & departure time of QF JQ VA ?
QF points/SC earning a consideration? JQ max likely to be best $ per SC.

Aircraft type (as posts above)

Jetstar - aeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

Up-to-date detailed seat maps of the Jetstar fleet

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JQ Boeing 787-8 - aeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

The Jetstar Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is configured 21J 314M

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JQ Airbus A321neo LR - aeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

The Jetstar Airbus A321neo LR is configured 232M

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Qantas - aeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

Up-to-date detailed seat maps of the combined Qantas and QantasLink fleet

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QF Boeing 737-800 - aeroLOPA | Detailed aircraft seat plans

Hola > Qantas > Boeing 737-800The Qantas Boeing 737-800 is configured 12C 162MSelected aircraft have individual seatback screens with audio/visual content provided on demand, whereas the remainder have overhead screens plus the option of content streamed to your personal electronic device. The...

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And last the price? (for me price is always the last consideration)

 

[Guvner]

I'd go with whatever has the best price or the most convenient timing. Unless cancellations or mass lateness are an issue, in which case go QF.

As a side story, JQ were recently filming a new commercial for Vietnam. Very tight 3 day scheduling. Production and film crew flew from MEL early to do location setup etc, of course flight was delayed. Client (Jetstar) marketing team, and the talent, went to fly next day. Flight cancelled. Flew day after. Packed 2 days filming in to one. Went to return. Flights cancelled. Production budgets blown out of the water with accom, talent fees, location fees etc all multiplying.
Some very unhappy JQ execs.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I think flight timings are important here. JQ will generally get you to bali in time to be enjoying coughtails by the pool. QF gets you there in time to go to bed

Coming back most flights are overnight, I’d take Qantas unless there’s a Jq 787. Nice in the qantas flight to get a snack and drink from the bar.

Otherwise timing is another consideration, the JQ has flights leaving at various times … no hanging around after getting kicked out of your hotel, and home in time to sleep in your own bed.

 

[SOPOOR]

since most aussies are used to every foreign country being 8+ hours away
its surprising even for me, who has been multiple times, how quick the trip is

id recommend unless you are doing Business/honeymoon, just choose the cheapest and most convenient time

Literally, you get on, settle down, watch a movie and its time to land