The plan is for these first three aircraft to be retrofitted with the additional economy class toilet at a later date.

The Marhaba lounge in Melbourne is a disgrace and doesn't come close to having the level of "premium" expected from Qatar. Yes it's a contract lounge and there aren't many alternatives in Melbourne but hopefully with the expansion of MEL now going ahead Qatar will look at having it's own lounge w...

I agree reeves35, it's very pleasant on the eye but beyond their promise of an elevated soft product there is little differentiation in the hard product. A step change would be an increase to the very standard 38" pitch and at the prices airlines are charging for premium economy it certainly shou...

It is very difficult to get the most out of a schedule that maximises QF connections at both ends. QF still has a huge issue with aircraft shortage so they will prioritise utilisation initially.There is also large O&D demand on WA-NZ.

While I don't agree with the 3x4x3 layout of the 777, Emirates has to be commended for at least giving more generous pitch. Most 777 operators have moved to 3x4x3 with a horrid pitch of 31".Emirates also has generous pitch on A380 and the width is solid. I travelled on a young 380 last year from ...