QF 747s - refurbished or not?

[tuapekastar]

I'm looking at taking QF5 SYD-SIN next April (If I can get a decent priced JASA) and note it is showing to be operated by a 56J/40W/275Y config 744. I think this an unrefurbished configuration (i.e. no A380-equivalent fitout, just the angled flat Mk 1 Skybeds).

Can anyone confirm that, and if so, are there plans to refurb all the 744s, or will some remain with Mk 1 beds until retirement? I'll take it anyway (may look a day before to see if a different config operates it, but subs happen anyway), but just curious to know.

Thanks

 

[markis10]

I'm looking at taking QF5 SYD-SIN next April (If I can get a decent priced JASA) and note it is showing to be operated by a 56J/40W/275Y config 744. I think this an unrefurbished configuration (i.e. no A380-equivalent fitout, just the angled flat Mk 1 Skybeds).

Can anyone confirm that, and if so, are there plans to refurb all the 744s, or will some remain with Mk 1 beds until retirement? I'll take it anyway (may look a day before to see if a different config operates it, but subs happen anyway), but just curious to know.

Thanks

There are no plans to refurbish the old ones, of which you are apparently on!

 

[serfty]

All those that are to be refurbed have been done.

Of the remainder there are two basic layouts, both with skybed mk 1: four class has old Style first in zone A.

Easy way to tell? With row 4 == non-refubished, if as well, 1B exist == old 3 class.

 

[tuapekastar]

There are no plans to refurbish the old ones, of which you are apparently on!

That's a shame. Thanks for the info markis10. (And serfty)

 

[tuapekastar]

Actually, given it is basically a daytime flight it is not a huge deal really, will not be doing much, if any, sleeping. If I do it, it will tick a box for me. I've flown J on all other current QF aircraft types that offer it, and on 743s in the past but never on a 744.