Would you fly at a less convenient time to get a nicer plane?

[Gredgy69]

I have a family trip to Fiji booked for next February for 5 in economy. I had the options of 06:00 Fiji Air flight 737 Max 8, 08:35 Qantas flight 737 800 or 13:15 Fiji Air A350 900. I would obviously prefer the A350 but have chosen the Max 8 flight as we get the most Fiji time by taking it. So for me I would say that the nicer plane would be my preference, but scheduling will trump nicer plane in nearly all instances

 

[somebol]

I go out of my way to fly nicer planes with better products, only exception SQ supper flights.. always avoid them

 

[Scarlett]

Well here's a live example.

I had booked a Y trip MEL-CBR for November. It was in an A220. I got notified yesterday of a "change to your flights" and the change is that this flight will now be leaving MEL 10 minutes later, in a Dash-8. To say I am not happy would be to minimise my absolute displeasure at this bait and switch. A Dash-8 (a noisy turbo prop with very cramped and uncomfortable seating that is bad enough between CBR and SYD) is a way, way, way worse aircraft than an A220 (a nice modern jet with comfy seats).

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Interestingly, I’d be happy about the change. Having taken a couple of flights on the QF A220/C-Series, I find their seats uncomfortable, mostly due to poor legroom. I’m SG so can only select from whatever row back the whY experience really starts.
I’ll take the Dash8 please, even if the seat pitch is similar.

 

[Berlin]

Do it all the time. Avoiding the MaxMurderer is one big reason- I do what I can to not set foot on this plane type. Flying on a wide body plane is another (just look at the difference between a 737 and a 787 on Qantas as an example- it’s like day and night). Likewise, if there’s an A380 option, that’s usually a winner for me.

Of course, only if it is reasonable, I wouldn’t drag myself out of bed for a 6am departure during holidays just for the aircraft.

 

[maverick1]

I'm doing it coming Dec. Flying Qatar but via Mel instead of home airport SYD. The evening flight from Syd is currently on A380 which is sans Qsuite, so instead flying via Mel to experience Qsuite.

 

[Forg]

I'm doing it coming Dec. Flying Qatar but via Mel instead of home airport SYD. The evening flight from Syd is currently on A380 which is sans Qsuite, so instead flying via Mel to experience Qsuite.

Something-something choosing to do anything via Melbourne to access a particular product-or-service sings really high praises for that product-or-service something-something-something!!

 

[Human]

Something-something choosing to do anything via Melbourne to access a particular product-or-service sings really high praises for that product-or-service something-something-something!!

Next time I stroll the 3-minute walk between International and Domestic at MEL, I'll keep in mind what a massive sacrifice I'm making doing it in MEL rather than SYD where the international-to-domestic transfer is so much more convenient!!

 

[Forg]

Next time I stroll the 3-minute walk between International and Domestic at MEL, I'll keep in mind what a massive sacrifice I'm making doing it in MEL rather than SYD where the international-to-domestic transfer is so much more convenient!!

You’re discounting the fact that time is observed differently in hell, and even though your watch might say 3 minutes that time actually travels like 15-odd years of repeatedly listening to Nic Cage doing a solo radio-play production of Sense And Sensibility.

 

[AuSammy]

Something-something choosing to do anything via Melbourne to access a particular product-or-service sings really high praises for that product-or-service something-something-something!!

This must surely be tongue in cheek.

MEL and ADL are great Airports for d-i or i-d. A leisurely walk. No buses, no going outside in inclement weather, no indeterminant delays by others to get from one terminal to another.

SYD terrible and BNE also not that convenient.

I avoid SYD like the plague if my journey requires a terminal transfer

 

[Berlin]

Next time I stroll the 3-minute walk between International and Domestic at MEL, I'll keep in mind what a massive sacrifice I'm making doing it in MEL rather than SYD where the international-to-domestic transfer is so much more convenient!!

I would normally agree. But currently, the International arrival in MEL is a total nightmare due to construction works and basically ZERO attempt to alleviate its effects in the slightest.

I’d even forgo my beloved Qsuite to avoid that mess in the moment and that means something!

 

[Forg]

This must surely be tongue in cheek.

Pretty much.

But when considering Melbourne, don’t forget how the devil makes those deals appear so appealing at the outset …