QF A330 v EK A380 - J Class

[NDiddy]

Hi all,

Planning a trip around June and was looking for advice/recommendations on whether people would choose the QF A330 or EK A380 in business class from Singapore to Melbourne. EK comes out $200 more but not fussed about that. Both flights are red-eyes so importance would be a comfy seat/bed.

This flight will form an attempt to re-qualify for Gold status and I can get a QF flight number on the EK metal. TIA.

 

[clazman]

QF for me.... and $200 in the sky rocket

 

[NDiddy]

QF for me.... and $200 in the sky rocket

Cheers clazman.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hi all,

Planning a trip around June and was looking for advice/recommendations on whether people would choose the QF A330 or EK A380 in business class from Singapore to Melbourne. EK comes out $200 more but not fussed about that. Both flights are red-eyes so importance would be a comfy seat/bed.

This flight will form an attempt to re-qualify for Gold status and I can get a QF flight number on the EK metal. TIA.

EK! With Qantas you could end up with angled MK1 skybeds, and the food is a real disappointment these days. EK guaranteed flat bed.

 

[odysseus]

If evenly priced I'd go for Emirates. With the price difference even though you said it doesn't fuss you, I'd go for Qantas.

Basically, Emirates is good but variable. I slightly rate higher, but given the chance of variation with either, I'd take the savings.

 

[ozmille]

QF over EK for me, not a big fan of the EK fake wood and feel the window seats are quite cramped, also legroom when sitting is restricted

 

[QF1]

QF options definitely has an edge.

 

[NZflygirl]

I really like my tail cameras and the option to visit the bar on the A380. Have to agree though quite hard to justify a $200 difference. I'd be peeved if I didn't get the lie flat refurbed A330 though. (I'm not 100% sure if it's 100% complete or 1 or 2 to go?).

 

[ric_melb]

To the best of my knowledge there are only two unrefurbished A330 in the Qantas fleet and they are now busy flying SYD/PEK.
The likelihood of getting an unrebfurbished A330 SIN/MEL is therefore remote.
Whether you fly J on the A380 or the A330 you should have a good flight.
I would prefer having a drink brought to me on the A330 than having to walk to the bar to order one. And saving $200

 

[esseeeayeenn]

To the best of my knowledge there are only two unrefurbished A330 in the Qantas fleet and they are now busy flying SYD/PEK.
The likelihood of getting an unrebfurbished A330 SIN/MEL is therefore remote.
Whether you fly J on the A380 or the A330 you should have a good flight.
I would prefer having a drink brought to me on the A330 than having to walk to the bar to order one. And saving $200

I've always seen the bar on the A380 as an extra option and found crew still as willing as ever to bring a drink to my seat.
Is that not general experience?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

To the best of my knowledge there are only two unrefurbished A330 in the Qantas fleet and they are now busy flying SYD/PEK.
The likelihood of getting an unrebfurbished A330 SIN/MEL is therefore remote.

Unfortunately this might not be the case. 2 unrefurbished aircraft running alternatively between PEK and SIN (QF 5/6) ex SYD. The chances of an unrefurbished might be quite high.

 

[1963transtasman]

I don't mind Emirates in J but QF on the 330 with the newish J suites is hard to beat, save $200 for Duty Free

 

[Jacksond]

I haven't had the chance to try a bar on the 380 but it would probably provide an excuse to stand up and move around a bit. I've seen the happy faces around the bar in the ads!

 

[get me outta here]

So, I wouldn't find an unrefurbed A330 going HKG-BNE?

Unfortunately this might not be the case. 2 unrefurbished aircraft running alternatively between PEK and SIN (QF 5/6) ex SYD. The chances of an unrefurbished might be quite high.

 

[Mattg]

So, I wouldn't find an unrefurbed A330 going HKG-BNE?

Correct. The BNE & MEL A330 flights are always a refurb.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Unless system disruptions elsewhere mean you end up with a non-refurb. Small chance, but as the whole fleet hasn't been reconfigured, it's still a possibility. For full flat guaranteed, CX.

 

[craven morehead]

I haven't had the chance to try a bar on the 380 but it would probably provide an excuse to stand up and move around a bit. I've seen the happy faces around the bar in the ads!

Believe me, they tend to be happy faces in real life as well