Qantas Launches New Domestic Experience

[Ryan K]

I hope so. Those grey covers with the little pattern do my head in when looking at the seat in front.

[Adam W]

I doubt it given that the latest domestic aircraft (EBO) was delivered with the current grey petterned covers.

[Dan Hammond]

Is this the sign EBJ is heading off for maintenance and a paint job/cabin refit?

From Grahame's ACARS,

VH-EBJ QF0019 23/11/2010 13:30 Qantas A330-202 Sydney-Brisbane-Manila

[Adam W]

Originally Posted by Dan Hammond

Is this the sign EBJ is heading off for maintenance and a paint job/cabin refit?

Yes, it is getting a shiny silver paint job with an orange star on the tail and new leather covers on the seats.

[Jack B]

If it showed as QF19, does that mean it was a scheduled passenger flight?

[Mark B]

Originally Posted by Jack Brownbill

If it showed as QF19, does that mean it was a scheduled passenger flight?

Yes, but I don't think it has a scheduled flight back....

(although it looks as the the Tuesday flights never come back....must be something duff with the timetable)

[Adam W]

It would appear to be a one way flight as the return QF20 does not show up on the Qantas website.

[Gareth U]

Originally Posted by Jason A

Perth Cityflyer still free bar from noon..

To clarify, in case it is not obvious to some. Beer and wine is complimentary seven days a week on Perth Cityflyer (as opposed to Mon-Fri on EC Cityflyer) from when lunch is served and onwards. Lunch is served on flights leaving after 9am (or was it 9.30am?) on Perth Cityflyer.

I don't know why Qantas says noon when it could just say 'lunch onwards'?

[D Chan]

Originally Posted by Ash W

Quite true Jack. We in Australia have been spoilt for years and years, but still complain about how crap it is. Maybe if people were to go off shore and sample what else is out there they may begin to understand the real value of what the likes of Qantas do...

Agreed. You may be surprised to hear but I flown Cathay SYD-HKG return last month and I honestly thought the food is not as good as those offered by Qantas (Business) domestically

[Andrew M]

Originally Posted by Jack Brownbill

Despite the fact many Australians seem to love to bash Qantas, it really is true that when you look at its domestic product against those of other foreign airlines, it really is head and shoulders above the rest. Take a look at the domestic offerings within the US!

As a whole yes, but Virgin America has a beautiful first class product, although the white will need a lot of upkeep to ensure it lasts.

I guess this poor "new domestic experience" now gives Virgin a good chance of delivering something bigger and better to compete with Qantas.

Still not sure how using old A330's will do that though