QF A330-300 domestic operations

[Shaun B.]

Hi all

I'm wondering whether there are any scheduled Qantas A333 operations domestically, in particular PER - SYD or MEL - PER routes? Im looking to book flights in december which could involve one of these legs and would like to check out the A333 if possible.

I remember looking earlier in the year and there were a handful of A333 between Perth and Sydney I think later in the year, but can't find one now.

Thanks.
Shaun

[Ryan M]

Hi Shaun,

The flights below are all scheduled A330 runs. Usually shared between A332/A333. I stand to be corrected.

QF575/QF580 - SYD-PER-SYD
QF583/QF568 - SYD-PER-SYD
QF577/QF566 - SYD-PER-SYD
QF581/QF582 - SYD-PER-SYD

QF485/QF802 - MEL-PER-MEL
QF481/QF648 - MEL-PER-MEL
QF777/QF776 - MEL-PER-MEL

QF409/QF420 - SYD-MEL-SYD

Thanks,
Ryan

[Brad Myer]

The A333s replace the B763s on the MNL route from NOV which means the domestic flying will be further reduced.

[Gary B]

And HNL from May next year. Source: A330 Fleet Manager.

[Jack B]

QF460 is an A333 on October 8th...not sure why, but it is!

[Andrew M]

And HNL from May next year. Source: A330 Fleet Manager.

About time too!

A330-300 ???

[Shaun B.]

Thanks all for the replies. By the sounds of it there may not be many domestic A333's by the time December comes around, but ill keep my eye out.

Another question. I see that some A330-200's are international configuration (with Skybed I presume), what chance is there of catching one of these on a redeye Perth-Sydney? And, is Skybed worth it for a good sleep? Never flown business class before, and thinking of using some FF points for an upgrade!

Cheers.
Shaun

[Gary B]

Definitely A330-300 as the 4 international configured -200's are almost exclusively required for YSSY-NZAA-KLAX-KJFK. Honolulu is not a problem range wise in a -300. It carries a little more fuel than the 767 for a very similar fuel burn & a slightly higher cruising mach number.

[Brett o]

Maybe we may see more more 747’s on the Perth route with a 747 doing QF577 and QF566 Sydney to Perth return on the 17th and 19th of September
:)

[Nigel C]

B747-400ER VH-OEI was used on the 19th.

[Brad Myer]

From January QF will replace the remaining 1x weekly A330 on the SYD-NRT-SYD route with a B744, QF has also applied to have some existing PVG A330 services upgraded to B744s....

Maybe this will free up enough A330s to operate the HNL and PER-NRT-PER services which are both the last remaining B763 intl routes.

[JamesW]

Maybe this will free up enough A330s to operate the HNL and PER-NRT-PER services which are both the last remaining B763 intl routes.
Don't forget the SYD-MNL-SYD service which I believe is operated in a 763 :)

[Stefan Perkas]

James,

The manila run is due to switch to an A333 in November. Brad's intention I think was to say that Both SYD-HNl and PER-NRT are the last routes yet to be announced as swapping to an A333.

I am sorry brad if that wasn't your intention. But that is how I implied it.

[Brandon Giacomin]

Maybe this will free up enough A330s to operate the HNL and PER-NRT-PER services which are both the last remaining B763 intl routes.

The Sunday SYD-NOU-SYD run is also operated by a B763, but that will most likely just be changed to a B738.

[Jarden S]

They could start a PER-HKG route with the free 767s its a gap in there routemap its been some years since QF operated to HKG from PER and also to BKK been a while too.

[Stefan Perkas]

Jarden,

QF already fly PER -HKG. three times a week to be exact using A333's.

QF68 Dep HKG 2330 Arr PER 0720+1 (Sun, Tues, Thurs) Arrives in Perth the next morning
QF67 Dep PER 2215 Arr HKG 0605+1 (Mon, Wed, Fri)

[JamesW]

James,

The manila run is due to switch to an A333 in November. Brad's intention I think was to say that Both SYD-HNl and PER-NRT are the last routes yet to be announced as swapping to an A333.

I am sorry brad if that wasn't your intention. But that is how I implied it.
Yeah my bad :o

[Jarden S]

I not realised the PER-HKG run still exists with QF. Thats good.

[Jason H]

747 doing QF577 and QF566 Sydney to Perth return on the 17th and 19th of September

QF777/776 MEL-PER-MEL was scheduled to be an A330-300 on Sep22 and Sep23 but was VH-OEH on 22nd and VH-OJE on 23rd

[Brandon Giacomin]

Sundays QF777/776 will also be operated by a B744.

[Gareth U]

Long Haul cabin crew have been asked for additional availability for 744 ops MEL-PER last weekend and into this week. School Hols?

[Adam W]

A330 maintenance requirements.