Final 743 flights.

[Dave C]

On the 29th there was a 300 parked at the Cargo terminal. Does anyone know which one that was? I assume it wasn't the last one to fly commercially, as it would have been in Mel. Is there still a 300 in Australia, or have they all actually departed our shores?

[Mark Grima]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Not from a product side. Cyclic IFE and Dreamtime business class seats still operating to this day is appalling.

I am glad they are gone!

Gotta say I am almost offended by that. Perceived luxury is only a small part of a overall service for many people. No one will deny you can get a more comfy ride then one of QFs old 743s but you can't get the history that they have bought to our shores, you can't get the sound that offer nor the nice shiny Rolls Royce’s.

Its the memories that people get every time they see a classic that they will miss.

I have not flown a 743 since my 11 Sep 2002 FCO-SIN flight. I am disappointed that on that occasion I didn't take down the rego.

So long.

Cheers

M

[chrisb]

Originally Posted by Dave C

Is there still a 300 in Australia, or have they all actually departed our shores?

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Qanta...338/0910763/L/

Is EBU still in Avalon? If it is, i assume it'll be waiting to become some coke cans...

I'll miss the 743's on PER-SYD/MEL runs.

[Krzysztof M]

Originally Posted by Dave C

On the 29th there was a 300 parked at the Cargo terminal. Does anyone know which one that was? I assume it wasn't the last one to fly commercially, as it would have been in Mel. Is there still a 300 in Australia, or have they all actually departed our shores?

Dave on the 29th it was VH-EBY, departed at 10am as QFA6??? (can't remember exactly). She rotated very early so presumably off to Melbourne.

Edit: Why not throw in a pic

[Marty H]

Originally Posted by chrisb

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Qanta...338/0910763/L/

Is EBU still in Avalon? If it is, i assume it'll be waiting to become some coke cans...

I'll miss the 743's on PER-SYD/MEL runs.

Still down there but now the fleet is finished I would say she will be broken up fairly soon.

[Sarah C]

Lovely pic as always Krzysztof!

[James K]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Not from a product side. Cyclic IFE and Dreamtime business class seats still operating to this day is appalling.

I am glad they are gone!

Hmm Andrew. Just like Star Class masquerading as Business Class really

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by Andrew

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Mate I am afraid that unless you are a die hard enthusiast, the general consumer could not care either way. They want to get from A to B and predominantly prefer a good product and price for this service.

It'd be fairly safe to say, wer'e all die hard enthusiasts on this site. Hence the general sadness to see the last of a type finish up, especially one as magnificent as the 743.

[Mike W]

Originally Posted by Krzysztof M

Dave on the 29th it was VH-EBY, departed at 10am as QFA6??? (can't remember exactly). She rotated very early so presumably off to Melbourne.

Edit: Why not throw in a pic

It was QF6001.

[James R]

I always had a soft spot for VH-EBY - shame to see her go.