Qantas Airways

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Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing TV 12345
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2/10

"needs extra padding"

(Australia)

QF 51 & 52 BNE-SIN-BNE. When are Qantas going to put some extra padding in these so called designer seats. Hard as a rock after around 3 hours and somewhat painful after 7 hours in the sardine can. Needs extra padding and the IFE Screen needs to be updated from its piddy 9cm size into a more viewable screen size.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A330-300
Seat Layout2x4x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
no
2/10

"felt like a short haul seat"

(United Kingdom)

London to Sydney with Qantas in an A380 in row 57 economy. Service and food great but seat pitch was poor and felt like a short haul seat. Changed to an Emirates A380 from Sydney to Auckland in the same seat number and a different experience - more room and better IFE.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A380
Seat Layout3x4x3
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
no
8/10

"outstanding product"

(United States)

LAX-MEL and MEL-LAX - Feb 2015. Got a Premium Economy fare at a steal only $300 more than regular economy why not. PE is just that premium and I will never fly regular economy again. 28D isle on the LAX-MEL leg last row in PE. I am 6'1 and had more than ample leg room to really stretch out. Seat recline accompanied that I could stretch out entirely amazing and I slept 7hrs. Real dishes glass's cutlery even a tray table cloth. Pre-flight Drink wine amenities bag excellent flight crew - atentive. Flight back 26K window. Even better with the additional side storage at the window. ONLY two issues - one in a Window seat hard to get out if like me flying solo. Had to ask my row mate to get up. This was only when the seat in front was reclined. Two - seat could have had a little more padding. Otherwise outstanding product and if you can afford it I more than recomend.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A380
Seat Layout2x3x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
yes
3/10

"staff attentive and helpful"

(Australia)

Empty flight so had row of 3 for infant and myself after moving from bassinet seat. Staff attentive and helpful infant food very good. Good entertainment system. Not sure how good it would have been with a full flight as seat width not very wide. Singapore Airlines definitely more spacious and Emirates about the same as Qantas.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeBOEING 747-400
Seat Layout3x4x3
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
no
9/10

"seats were comfortable"

(France)

Dubai-Sydney in Economy Class. Seats were confortable and cabin crew were friendly. They were organised during meal service and passed through frequently to distribute drinks. The meal was disgusting. Hopefully there are some Sodas and cookies in the self-serve in the back of the plane. IFE is complete I enjoyed the language learning lessons. Great selection of films and music. Big and reactive touch screen.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A380
Seat Layout3x4x3
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
yes
7/10

"still up there with the best"

(Australia)

Travelled Sydney to Singapore same seat 35D there and back. Qantas is still up there with the best despite its financial troubles. The seat was a bulkhead row and the seat next to me was empty so plenty of room. These center seats are unpopular so tend to be the last allocated in an airplane that is not full.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeBOEING 747-400
Seat Layout2x4x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
yes
8/10

"seats are most impressive"

(South Africa)

Premium economy passengers have a dedicated check-in counter and priority boarding. Pre-take drinks service and hot refresher towels. Meals and drinks are served on China and glasses. The seats are most impressive I felt extremely comfortable in these seats and there was no sense that I was encroaching in my neighbors space. Legroom above average with plenty of space between myself and the seat in front of me - even when the seat in front was fully reclined. Seat pitch is far above the limited seat pitch in a conventional economy cabin. Tray tables are stowed in the left armrest and is fully flexible and adjustable to suit the 'shape' of the passenger and the meal service. PTV is stowed in the right armrest and can be used comfortably in conjunction with the tray table. IFE system is fast and responsive and had a good selection of shows and latest releases. A word of caution however is to check the aircraft operating your flight as the PTVs and IFE system was older on my return leg to JNB. Fewer options a more outdated UI and a disappointing experience. Almost all movies had Chinese and/or English subtitles - which for me was a deal breaker and resulted in me rather reading a book. This is a personal preference however but I would of appreciated an option to remove this! Overall a very good experience on QF premium economy - a great option for those wanting a true premium service at a fraction of business class prices!
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeBOEING 747-400
Seat Layout2x4x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
yes
10/10

"seats were great"

(Australia)

Seats 24 A&B SYD-DXB-LHR 26 A&B LHR-DXB-SYD. Flight over was exit row great leg room & easy access in the night. The downfall here is it's location to the bathroom in peak times numerous would wait in front of our seat which was annoying. Flight back seats were great I am 6foot 2 and had no issue even when seat in front was at full recline. I got past my travelling partner without the need for them to get up however if the person is unknown to you probably best to ask them to get up. Food was fantastic highly recommend the Q Eat option so you can pre select your main meal prior to travel there is also a pre select only option which was fantastic. Sleep quality good pillow was of amble size & blanket of a high quality. Cabin nice & quiet with very attentive cabin crew. All in all highly recommended.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A380
Seat Layout2x3x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
yes
3/10

"usual discomfort of economy"

(Australia)

Sydney to London via Abu Dhabi. Rear of top deck. Not worth the price. Usual discomfort of economy at three times the price. Never again.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A380
Seat Layout2x3x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
no
1/10

"given the alternative of 36D and 36E"

(Australia)

We were given the alternative of 36D and 36E and we did not even realize what we were up for with 36E blocked on the other side we were only left every time to wake up the lady on 36C who was even otherwise unfriendly for the toilet and even relaxing.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Aircraft TypeAIRBUS A380
Seat Layout2x4x2
Seat Legroom 12345
Seat Recline 12345
Seat Width 12345
Aisle Space 12345
Viewing Tv Screen 12345
no