I love the A-330 economy class layout (2-4-2) These bi-folding tables tend to lose its horizontality fast (objects slide down) I hope Qantas gets rid of the IFE box underneath the seat (takes a lot of room)
Considering the current situation with delayed new aircraft deliveries, it’s a GREAT strategy! It’s unfortunate the waste of money in updating older aircraft but just the new reality…
Aviation industry: We want to order some cabins. Suppliers: Sorry, we first have to deliver the cabins to the airlines. After that you can get them too. How to increase a bottle neck issue even more. 🤷😉
Completely overdue. I flight Qantas enough to be platinum and boy is the a330's showing their age. Every flight I've had in recent memory has had something wrong with the seat or entertainment. From broken device holders to tray tables that can't eject. Certainly puts a dampener on the experience.
unlikely. They already have the 787 and will get the A350. The A330 will most likely be replaced by additional 787. They're too small of an airline to operate all three models
Qantas should also consider purchasing A330-800neo fleet replacing their aging A330-200s and A330-900neo fleet replacing the -300. From once upon a time, a beautiful A330 aircraft that was a queen of the skies since the 90's, now the A330neo, same aircraft, but even better!
Twelve special ultra-long range (ULR) versions of the A350-1000 are being custom-built for Qantas, with Airbus fitting an additional fuel tank to ensure its globe-striding range. The first Qantas A350-1000ULR's will be the backbone of the non-stop ‘Project Sunrise’ network for direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London, beginning in the back half of 2026.
The A350-900ULR is payload limited to get the range (Singapore Airlines only has 161 seats on their 900-ULRs). Qantas wants around 300 seats on those aircraft *and* the range. They can't get that with the 900-ULR. SQ gets 161 seats in 2 classes (business and premium economy) on their 900-ULRs QF is getting 238 seats in 4 classes.
Something not touched on here is the fact the current a330s are so far behind its a joke. Using these 330s for MEL-SIN route that don't even have screens and into wifi is a joke. Jetstar at least fly a 787. Ridiculous it's taken this long
A330's no longer on cross continent flight - replaced with inferior 737's, as no longer any A330 competition. Lower standard overall. Qantas just has too many old aircraft as per Joe Aston's book. Better competition needed
Nice to see Qantas upgrading they A330 fleet
Hopefully Qantas upgrades their A380 fleet too. Some of their A380’s has a refreshed cabin, but sitll have older screens and older seats.
Would be better if they also added a small premium economy cabin on the A330s
Probably it was a choice of what could be included for the dollars involved. Cheers
Hmm..I’m sceptical. Are Qantas using the new seats to add an extra row or two in the economy cabin?
Good idea. I hope passengers enjoy it.
I love the A-330 economy class layout (2-4-2)
These bi-folding tables tend to lose its horizontality fast (objects slide down)
I hope Qantas gets rid of the IFE box underneath the seat (takes a lot of room)
Considering the current situation with delayed new aircraft deliveries, it’s a GREAT strategy! It’s unfortunate the waste of money in updating older aircraft but just the new reality…
Aviation industry: We want to order some cabins.
Suppliers: Sorry, we first have to deliver the cabins to the airlines. After that you can get them too.
How to increase a bottle neck issue even more. 🤷😉
It’s not a waste if you are keeping them long enough.
Looks amazing 🤩
I hope they upgrade the soundproofing. Those A330-200 aircraft engines sound like their in the seat beside you. Bangkok to Sydney, deaf upon arrival.
I am flying in Qantas A330 from bangalore - Sydney next week .
no matter what they do, i always get a sore back from the flight from the seats. This is why im very reluctant to travel overseas from Australia.
Also in Manila,The Philippines., soon they used another A330 from Brisbane to Manila
Completely overdue. I flight Qantas enough to be platinum and boy is the a330's showing their age. Every flight I've had in recent memory has had something wrong with the seat or entertainment.
From broken device holders to tray tables that can't eject. Certainly puts a dampener on the experience.
so good to have a new cabin but i wish they invested in the a330 neo
unlikely. They already have the 787 and will get the A350. The A330 will most likely be replaced by additional 787. They're too small of an airline to operate all three models
@@MrSchwabentier yeah but for the high demand domestic routes through Australia and new Zealand and they are just so efficent
The new business class product just looks like a slight refresh to what they already have.
OLED screens seem like a poor choice given the potential for burn in
Qantas should also consider purchasing A330-800neo fleet replacing their aging A330-200s and A330-900neo fleet replacing the -300. From once upon a time, a beautiful A330 aircraft that was a queen of the skies since the 90's, now the A330neo, same aircraft, but even better!
they already purchased more 787s to replace them
@ personally I hate the 787s as my experience was horrible on board it but it is what it is.
When will there be side panels on the seats big enough to rest your head when sleeping?
100% a trial run to see if they will be fit for purpose on a 20+ hour flight
No Economy Plus being installed which is disappointing.
Two, four, two seating is great
Being a bit taller hate travelling on A330s as they are so closely set up hence avoid any airlines A330 flights. You are packed in like sardines
A350-900ULR already exist for singapore airline. Why create an A350-1000ULR ?
Twelve special ultra-long range (ULR) versions of the A350-1000 are being custom-built for Qantas, with Airbus fitting an additional fuel tank to ensure its globe-striding range. The first Qantas A350-1000ULR's will be the backbone of the non-stop ‘Project Sunrise’ network for direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne to New York and London, beginning in the back half of 2026.
Qantas wants extra capacity
In addition to what was mentioned before the -1000ULR will also have less payload restrictions than the -900ULR
The A350-900ULR is payload limited to get the range (Singapore Airlines only has 161 seats on their 900-ULRs). Qantas wants around 300 seats on those aircraft *and* the range. They can't get that with the 900-ULR.
SQ gets 161 seats in 2 classes (business and premium economy) on their 900-ULRs
QF is getting 238 seats in 4 classes.
Something not touched on here is the fact the current a330s are so far behind its a joke. Using these 330s for MEL-SIN route that don't even have screens and into wifi is a joke. Jetstar at least fly a 787. Ridiculous it's taken this long
If only they'd upgrade the 737's they are so worn out.
They are..... They're being replaced with A321s.
Aren't the A330's being replaced by 787's and a350's ?
@@TheHomicide61 They are. But not until 2032.
@GarlandTexasSpotter2024 ohh ok makes sense
@@GarlandTexasSpotter2024A380s are being phased out in 2032, First A350s and 787s arrive in 2026
A330's no longer on cross continent flight - replaced with inferior 737's, as no longer any A330 competition. Lower standard overall. Qantas just has too many old aircraft as per Joe Aston's book. Better competition needed
airbus upgrades:
weaker fueslage
less power
more missing parts
@@thetruthbehindplanes How's Scotland doing you? It's great to see that you know that putting personal info online is a number 1 priority.
It seems as if Qantas can't get aircraft deliveries fast enough .
Being let down by manufacturers.
It's odd that sometimes the constraints are seats. 😅