Qantas swaps Upcoming Flight A330 for A321XLR

[esseeeayeenn]

Personally couldn't give a toss whether domestic or international are crewing - though I do miss the JetConnect crews. On the other hand I do care about the overnight (almost) bolt upright ... and to that I'm pretty sure it's only the DPS-MEL from your list that meets that unhealthy criteria.

Regards,

BD

Maybe but did you note the word "supplied"?
There are implications for the soft product as well.

 

[BD1959]

Maybe but did you note the word "supplied"?

Maybe not, subtlety ain't my forte!

Regards,

BD

 

[XavierP]

You mean lie non-flat like on MEL-DPS 737? - has been this way for a number of years ... hardly something QF is "introducing".

Regards,

BD

Nope, was JUST referring to new MNL flights and future long distance international routes.

 

[MelbFlyer]

While I am not a great fan of the A321, I think they are partially responsible for the $299 J sale fares. With 20 J seats, it's much easier to justify for QF revenue management to give some of them away at a lower price point to fill the cabin.

I'm not a fan of narrowbodies for anything above 3-4hrs, but I guess if a "business" (in inverted commas intentionally) class fare is $299 for something like MEL-PER or MEL-DPS (unlikely though), I'd be able to compromise with a non-lay flat seat.