V Australia or Qantas A380

[Greg McDonald]

Just thought it would be interesting to see what the forums members are waiting to see the most....V Australia's 777 or Qantas's A380.

[phil.l]

both of them will be round for years.Can`t get to excited.

[Andrew McLaughlin]

From an importance to the industry and to the owner airline, it's the A380 for me. It's the first of a new generation of airliners to enter service with any Australian airline.

[Jamie D]

I said the A380, at least it will be coming to melbourne!

[Montague S]

neither, because at this stage they aren't serving Perth so I'm not making a special trip to see them. :)

[Marty H]

V Australia B773W but hey Im biased:p

[Shameel Kumar]

V Australia 77W by a clear margin! :D

As important as the A380 may be to QF's future and Australian aviation in general, the birth of V Australia and the fact that they've chosen my favourite aircraft has turned me into an absolute nutter of a V Australia fan. :D

And I'm absolutely looking forward to flying V Australia in December after doing numerous flights across the Pacific with NZ and QF. Something new, something fresh.. some really exciting to look forward to!!

I've got all my fingers and toes crossed that VA's first 77W is delivered on a weekend like QF's A380.

[Bernie P]

V Australia 77W by a clear margin! :D

As important as the A380 may be to QF's future and Australian aviation in general, the birth of V Australia and the fact that they've chosen my favourite aircraft has turned me into an absolute nutter of a V Australia fan. :D

And I'm absolutely looking forward to flying V Australia in December after doing numerous flights across the Pacific with NZ and QF. Something new, something fresh.. some really exciting to look forward to!!

I've got all my fingers and toes crossed that VA's first 77W is delivered on a weekend like QF's A380.

Shameel...

Would never have guessed this from you !!! :D I am not that far behind you either I might add!

[Shameel Kumar]

Shameel...

Would never have guessed this from you !!! :D I am not that far behind you either I might add!

Hahaha.. why do you say that Bernie? You suprised I've become this super-enthusiast for V Australia ? :D

It's great to see others embracing and getting behind VA as well...if VA's 77W is delivered on a weekend, I trust I'll see you out there waiting eagerly for VH-VGA's arrival ? :D


Can't wait!! (but first things first, gotta get out there to greet QF's first A380 on Sept. 21)

[Nigel C]

Perhaps I'm just a party pooper, or perhaps I've been looking at them for too long, but neither really sparks much interest for me.

I see B777's all day, and the A380 is just another plane now, barely raising a look from me. A change in colour scheme doesn't change much for the way I look at them.

Now, if one of those F15's at Williamtown came down...

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Perhaps I'm just a party pooper, or perhaps I've been looking at them for too long, but neither really sparks much interest for me.

I see B777's all day, and the A380 is just another plane now, barely raising a look from me. A change in colour scheme doesn't change much for the way I look at them.

Now, if one of those F15's at Williamtown came down...

Yeah, you're a party-pooper! :D:cool:

[Bob C]

Jennifer Hawkins + Stephanie Rice = EXCITEMENT !

A380 + B777 = aeroplanes


(Perhaps my priorities are changing as I get older)

[Tony G]

I am sitting on the fence...Both will look great in aussie skies. first aussie 777 is going to be awesome. I am happy with the livery as will. the union jack it a nice touch.

[Clarke P]

Jennifer Hawkins + Stephanie Rice = EXCITEMENT !


But similar competition as involved here!

However, I do think Jennifer Hawkins has the better.. livery.. :eek::p

[Shameel Kumar]

But similar competition as involved here!

However, I do think Jennifer Hawkins has the better.. livery.. :eek::p


Well it's best to compare Jennifer Hawkins & Stephanie Rice in terms of looks, because it wouldn't even be a contest if you compared the aesthetic appeal of the QF A380 against the VA 77W. :D

Apart from the fact that I'll finally get to fly on my fav' aircraft, I'm actually really looking forward to seeing VA's customer service during the flight. Having experienced QF's and NZ's cabin crew (both of which were great, though NZ crew were a tad nicer)... I look forward to seeing how Virgin Blue apply their 'fun and enjoyable' experience onto their long-haul product because on a 13+ hour flight a bit of humour sure does go a long way.

But in terms of the question posted at the beginning of this thread, I'm absolutely jumping out of my skin waiting for VA's first bird to touch down in SYD.. while I'm looking forward to QF's A380. Believe me, BIG difference there in emotions. :D

[Raymond Rowe]

V Australia B773W but hey Im biased:p


Not the word for it.

[Shameel Kumar]

Not the word for it.

Speaking of a party-pooper... :rolleyes:

[Bob C]

Hi Shameel

I don't want to be a party pooper but I experienced new Emirates B777-300s between Dubai and Rome two years ago.

Other than being a new type in my logbook, there wasn't anything particularly special about the aircraft, service or amenities. It was what one would expect in a fully loaded aircraft and the service was no better or worse than other major airlines.

I expect that VAustralia will pull out all stops in the first few month's of its operations but the standard will probably taper off after then if it follows Virgin Blue's pattern.

I flew with VB several times in its early days and excluding the lack of IFE and meals, the antics of the cabin crew was the only notable difference with Qantas and Ansett. The "hip, groovy, get down, outta sight" attitude wore a bit thin after a while and on later flights the crew appeared to be going through the motions and not really committed at all, often talking amongst themselves when serving "guests". It seeme to me that it had all become a bit of a chore.

I haven't flown with VB for several years but will be doing 3 sectors with them shortly so it will be interesting to see the changes if any.

[Marty H]

Not the word for it.


Sorry for being pretty pumped about the airline that I work for is growing and getting new aircraft, I will consult you before I post next Ray:rolleyes:

[Shameel Kumar]

Hi Shameel

I don't want to be a party pooper but I experienced new Emirates B777-300s between Dubai and Rome two years ago.

Hehe, thanks for the heads-up Bob. :)

Don't get me wrong, I'm not under any illusions that the B77W is some revolutionary experience for passengers, or that V Australia will provide a new era of air travel... I know that ain't going to happen on either front.

I'm just genuinely excited about V Australia because there's something new on the horizon in terms of an Australian international carrier and also something new across the Pacific. Over the past 3 years I've done numerous trips across the Pacific with NZ, QF and even JQ (to HNL)...and as fun as it is flying with them, having a new and exciting airline like VA enter the route is just great..and that's exactly why I've booked a return trip with them towards the end of the year.
Also, the B77W is my favourite aircraft for a number of reasons, so the fact that I will finally get to fly it will be great eventhough I doubt it'll be any different of an experience to the numerous 777-200ER flights I've had with NZ.

It's just more the novelty of seeing the birth of a new and exciting airline, and seeing them choose the 77W. If VA had a leaderboard for their most excited enthusiasts, I'd be right up there at the top. :D :D :D :D

Exciting times ahead for VA, travellers who fly across the Pacific, and also for the Australian airline industry in general..... and oh, also exciting time for us spotters at SYD! :D

[Darren Butterworth]

Bobby C - I fly weekly (mostly VB due to work's choice) and have been flying weekly since January 2006 and find the enthusiasm of the crew 'entertaining' as always. Mind you the Thursday night or Friday arvo crew seem a little more jolly (maybe it's the drinks I'm having on my way home).

Daz

[Philip Argy]

It's not necessarily a binary choice - for business I would probably go J class on the QF A380, but for personal/family travel V Australia is more likely to get a look in.

[Andrew M]

It's not necessarily a binary choice - for business I would probably go J class on the QF A380, but for personal/family travel V Australia is more likely to get a look in.

That is EXACTLY what will happen with the vast majority of travellers I would say. That may pose a problem for VA when it comes to filling up the front section of the plane. Easy enough to fill the back with discount Y!

I would love to know how the J and Y+ loads are going on these flights.

I was hoping for an introductory J sale but there has been nothing.

I assume that if no sale occurs by the end of September then the loads must be acceptable, as most people have locked in annual leave for Dec/Jan/Feb by now or indeed many months ago!

[D Chan]

Hehe, thanks for the heads-up Bob. :)

Don't get me wrong, I'm not under any illusions that the B77W is some revolutionary experience for passengers, or that V Australia will provide a new era of air travel... I know that ain't going to happen on either front.


I think the A380 will be in a league of its own once QF begins revenue service. Already a lot has been said about how quiet the bird is. The 77W is quiet indeed but I don't think it can compare with the A380 on the uppder deck, for example.

It would be awesome if QF gets the 77W but it's probably never going to happen (unless they get a good deal from Boeing as part of the 787 delay compensations - and even then I consider it not very likely). The 77W would be a good replacement for the 744 (less seats to sell as well)

[Grant Smith]

It would be awesome if QF gets the 77W..

For the sake of Shameel's keyboard I hope they don't

;)

[Bruce Bramwell]

For the sake of Shameel's keyboard I hope they don't

;)

Why not? they are 777's an inferior product to 767's

[Grant Smith]

Why not? they are 777's an inferior product to 767's

http://www.yssyforum.net/board/showthread.php?t=1290

That's why Bruce...

;)

[Bill S]

Why not? they are 777's an inferior product to 767's

If that made any sense at all I'd agree with you.

[Shameel Kumar]

For the sake of Shameel's keyboard I hope they don't

;)


Oh no you didn't just say what I think you said....:D

Hilarious one-liner mate!! :D

As for my keyboard... well, watcha gonna do. The poor bugga's hanging in there... for now anyways. :p

I guess I made it a bit toooooo obvious that I'm a fan of the 777-300ER. My bad! :D

Anyhoot, if QF were to get some 77Ws or 77Ls I'd actually be a bit annoyed at them, firstly because I'm more of a VA fan than QF fan so I'd be shouting 'copy cat!!' at QF... and also because QF was one of the airlines that helped Boeing develop the 777, only to not place a single order. Not nice! :mad: ... hehe, I'm just kidding! Any more 77W/L metal into SYD is music to my ears. Just a pity QF will never order 777s.

Ah well, QF's loss is VA's gain! :D