The oldest OQA/ NBW is only 7.5 yrs old (and was grounded for some time) and the youngest OQL only 4.2yrs
With a typical 20-yr life, a refresh would normally be at the 10-yr spot.
That said it wouldn't surprise me if QF activates its Dreamliner options for a 2017 delivery, that it also decides to refresh the A380 to a similar product standard around 2017/18
Reality is F is still very nice, albeit a more open design than some. J has a fully flat bed, just not all-aisle access, PY is still market leading, and Y is relatively decent (albeit could do with better seat pitch)
Any other leading airline would continue the upgrade program once the a330s were all upgraded. Either Qantas is showing lack of foresight or is being cagey. Not sure which!
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When will QANTAS upgrade its A380 seats and interior?
Kitch
Kitch
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When will QANTAS upgrade its A380 seats and interior?
riley
riley
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Won't be until after the A330 upgrade is completed.
David
David
Member since 24 Oct 2010
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No plans at the moment – see http://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-airbus-a380-won-t-get-new-business-suite-business-class-seats
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
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What that a rhetorical question?
Joshb
Joshb
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Should have been yesterday.
moa999
moa999
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The oldest OQA/ NBW is only 7.5 yrs old (and was grounded for some time) and the youngest OQL only 4.2yrs
With a typical 20-yr life, a refresh would normally be at the 10-yr spot.
That said it wouldn't surprise me if QF activates its Dreamliner options for a 2017 delivery, that it also decides to refresh the A380 to a similar product standard around 2017/18
Reality is F is still very nice, albeit a more open design than some. J has a fully flat bed, just not all-aisle access, PY is still market leading, and Y is relatively decent (albeit could do with better seat pitch)
riley
riley
Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards
Member since 19 Mar 2014
Total posts 358
Y could do with armrests that fold all the way up, to enable better use of an adjoining spare seat, should you be lucky enough to land one.
superflyer
superflyer
Member since 18 Apr 2015
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Any other leading airline would continue the upgrade program once the a330s were all upgraded. Either Qantas is showing lack of foresight or is being cagey. Not sure which!