SYD-PER-SYD - Aircraft type

[simongr]

Hi

I am just looking at some flights to Perth for work and Virgin are looking a little cheaper. I was thinking of trying to get a decent flight and potentially use the upgrades (subject to how you can use them). Is there a difference between whY on the 738 and the A330 or a difference between J on the two aircraft?

I am not bothered by IFE at all.

S

 

[ozmille]

Hi

I am just looking at some flights to Perth for work and Virgin are looking a little cheaper. I was thinking of trying to get a decent flight and potentially use the upgrades (subject to how you can use them). Is there a difference between whY on the 738 and the A330 or a difference between J on the two aircraft?

I am not bothered by IFE at all.

S

I usually prefer wide body for longer flights and the J seats on the A330 look heaps better then the ones one the 737

 

[mannej]

If you want to sneak a peak on the A330, its the old 2-class version for EK. The seats were vaguely similar to the CX regional seats, but with the angled beds up front. Y has 32 inches and I think J is around 60-62.

I am guessing you will have slightly more room out the back, and it is a no brainer in J compared to the 737

 

[777]

Upgrade availability should theoretically be a lot better on a330 if that's what you're looking for. There's a lot more J seats.

 

[VOZZY]

I have done a few returns on VA Business 737 East Coast and Coast to Coast Business on the a330 and can firmly recommend the a330. The fit-out in the Business cabin in the a330 is a few years older but the seat leather is new. The Food and space was immeasurably better on the a330.