QF 581/582 Using 747 Aircraft

Anthony F · #1 8th July 2011, 02:54 PM

Does Qantas make a profit using VH-OJD on the short flight from Sydney to Perth and back? I know this aircraft does change sometimes but it is usually VH-OJD 2 class cabin aircraft.

Do Qantas actually own these aircraft after 20 years of service?

Dave Dale · #2 8th July 2011, 03:03 PM

I believe Qantas own nearly all the 747 fleet outright with the exception of the sale - lease back aircraft. The -ER variants may still be under finance, but they are owned outright aswell.

Dave

Jason H · #3 21st July 2011, 05:36 PM

QF581/582 today was VH-OEJ. Good use of a 4 cabin ER if you ask me....

Lukas M · #4 21st July 2011, 05:39 PM

Pretty sure OJD is down here at Avalon at the moment...

Jason H · #5 21st July 2011, 05:53 PM

Yep it went down yesterday. Only came out of a D check on June 3

Brad Myer · #6 21st July 2011, 06:38 PM

VH-OJD is the only B744 that does not have a PE cabin installed, hence the use of OJD mainly on domestic routes.

Cheers

Grahame Hutchison · #7 21st July 2011, 06:44 PM

VH-OJD QF0006 20/07/2011 05:30 Qantas B747-438 Frankfurt-Singapore-Sydney
VH-OJD QF6195 20/07/2011 08:48 Qantas B747-438 Sydney-Avalon

J Brown · #8 22nd July 2011, 11:51 AM

-OEF down to operated 581/582 today

Anthony F · #9 22nd July 2011, 01:23 PM

-OEJ was on Thursday. Can't wait to see this back in Melbourne.

Adam.S · #10 25th July 2011, 08:12 PM

Is it known how long Qantas plan to use the 747 on this route?
I am considering to book a flight on qf581/582 - but knowing my luck there will be a change of equipment the day I book to fly.
It would be a wasted trip as I have no other reason to visit Perth!