Qantas swaps Upcoming Flight A330 for A321XLR

[Saab34]

I think CGK is given alongside DPS which could enable them to launch a third frequency from Sydney or even BNE.

I’m more interested to see where the new expansion will come from, ie Adelaide/Perth/Brisbane into Asia or Pacific. Melbourne and Sydney too far for me on a 321.

 

[jase05]

I think CGK is given alongside DPS which could enable them to launch a third frequency from Sydney or even BNE.

I’m more interested to see where the new expansion will come from, ie Adelaide/Perth/Brisbane into Asia or Pacific. Melbourne and Sydney too far for me on a 321.

I think they will try ADL-SIN

 

[SYD]

I think they will try ADL-SIN

That what QF said when they ordered the flatbed variant. Hopefully they turn up sooner than later!

 

[jase05]

That what QF said when they ordered the flatbed variant. Hopefully they turn up sooner than later!

Personally I won’t fly with them in principle from ADL but I’m sure plenty will

 

[Flyfrequently]

Was on QF39 a couple of days ago and the CSM apologised about the wear and tear on the aircraft and a few technical issues and commented that as soon as QF gets a few more A321’s then MEL-CGK would be swapped over permanently to them

From memory, the initial roll-out of QF A321's are only recliner not lie flat @jase05 ?
Am flying MEL- CGK on Sunday be interesting to see how (s)coughpy that 330 is.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

From memory, the initial roll-out of QF A321's are only recliner not lie flat @jase05 ?
Am flying MEL- CGK on Sunday be interesting to see how (s)coughpy that 330.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the a330 business. The seats are great. I don’t find any major differences between the a330 and 787 or 380.

Economy is a little tired however.

 

[jase05]

From memory, the initial roll-out of QF A321's are only recliner not lie flat @jase05 ?
Am flying MEL- CGK on Sunday be interesting to see how (s)coughpy that 330 is.

The seats were comfy but just a bit tatty which is to be expected of something that has done the mileage.
The IFE had to be reset a couple of times which caused all units to be blank for a little bit several times. The one J loo is probably the biggest fault with it though.

 

[PERLHR]

Any decent seats on the A321 in biz?

 

[MelbFlyer]

Was on QF39 a couple of days ago and the CSM apologised about the wear and tear on the aircraft and a few technical issues and commented that as soon as QF gets a few more A321’s then MEL-CGK would be swapped over permanently to them

Another downgrade in hard product.

I'd still prefer the most tired A330 business product on QF (still very functional though) over a shiny new business seat on the current A321XLRs.

You simply just can't compare a lay-flat seat to a recliner.

 

[elanshin]

Another downgrade in hard product.

I'd still prefer the most tired A330 business product on QF (still very functional though) over a shiny new business seat on the current A321XLRs.

You simply just can't compare a lay-flat seat to a recliner.

Sure. If we extrapolate for a few years and the lie flat versions have come onboard (lets say 1-1 reverse herringbone) would you still consider it a downgrade?

 

[MelbFlyer]

Sure. If we extrapolate for a few years and the lie flat versions have come onboard (lets say 1-1 reverse herringbone) would you still consider it a downgrade?

I'd say yes still - a narrowbody simply doesn't have the cabin spaciousness unlike a widebody.

Even simple things as walking through the cabin on a long haul flight, a widebody is easily better.

I guess with the economics of operating flights though, it's obvious a lot of airlines are cutting costs - us as the passengers suffer.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I'd say yes still - a narrowbody simply doesn't have the cabin spaciousness unlike a widebody.

Even simple things as walking through the cabin on a long haul flight, a widebody is easily better.

I guess with the economics of operating flights though, it's obvious a lot of airlines are cutting costs - us as the passengers suffer.

I get what you mean… but could never understand why pax battled to sit upstairs on a 747? That was only marginally wider than a 737 and no twin aisles. Is there that much of a difference - other than psychologically - with a premium narrow body configuration these days (vs the awful herringbone high-density narrow boys business classes some carriers are starting to adopt).

 

[Doctore1003]

PER-SYD redeye is on the A321XLR on some dates I'm looking at next year ... crikey!

 

[SYD]

PER-SYD redeye is on the A321XLR on some dates I'm looking at next year ... crikey!

I used travel to the PER office at least once a month for many years (flying both QF and a lot on VA).

Never once did I think it’ll be a good idea to catch the red-eye home!

 

[Doctore1003]

I used travel to the PER office at least once a month for many years (flying both QF and a lot on VA).

Never once did I think it’ll be a good idea to catch the red-eye home!

Yeah I get it, I’m looking at it to connect to a morning international flight ex-SYD. Shocked they swapped the A330 out (or maybe I shouldn’t be).

 

[elanshin]

Yeah I get it, I’m looking at it to connect to a morning international flight ex-SYD. Shocked they swapped the A330 out (or maybe I shouldn’t be).

I thought all the 330s werent flying on the PER route these days.

 

[SYD]

Yeah I get it, I’m looking at it to connect to a morning international flight ex-SYD. Shocked they swapped the A330 out (or maybe I shouldn’t be).

Yeah, I started typing “Unless you’re connecting” but I never was! TF….

 

[Doctore1003]

Yeah I guess this is what happens when your only “competition” is a Virgin 737