In fact, non-aerosexuals would most likely struggle to tell the two apart. QantasLink’s Fokker 100 type is quite similar to the B717 with the same 2-3 seating layout and equivalent engine placement. Economy: 121 seats in a 2-3 configuration.These aircraft often fly on routes with lower demand such as Sydney to Canberra or Hobart. QantasLink’s Boeing 717 aircraft accommodates economy travellers in a 2-3 configuration, with 12 of the type adding a business class cabin in a 2-2 layout. QantasLink’s Boeing 717 aircraft were previously operated by National Jet Systems for the past 15 years, although Qantas plans to take all twenty 717’s aircraft back in-house. The Boeing 717 is a single-aisle aircraft noticeable for its engines at the back of the fuselage near the aircraft tail (hint: row 19 is best for wing/engine views). QantasLink’s A320 aircraft seat 180 economy passengers in a 3-3 layout: Currently, there are only six QantasLink A320s in operation, although plans to shuffle aircraft from Jetstar would increase this number. Each aircraft formerly flew in Jetstar colours and retain the Jetstar-spec cabin, without the bright orange accents. Operated by Network Aviation, the A320 services selected flights within Western Australia. The Airbus A320 is the largest aircraft in QantasLink’s fleet. Economy: 162 seats in a 3-3 configuration.Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 configuration.Qantas’ B737 aircraft seat 174 passengers in a two-class layout: Qantas holds around 80 B737s, making the type the most common in the fleet. The Boeing 737-800 is often referred to as the workhorse of the Qantas fleet, flying between several key domestic destinations all around Australia plus some short-haul international services including to New Zealand and Fiji. Want to know more? Check out our Qantas A330-200 Business Class Review! Qantas Boeing 737-800 Economy: 269 seats in a 2-4-2 configuration.Economy: 243 seats in a 2-4-2 configuration.Business: 28 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane/Perth to Singapore.Qantas operates 18 A330-200s and 10 A330-300s on routes including: These aircraft are a passenger-favourite, especially on key Australian domestic East to West Coast routes with lie-flat beds in Business class and a larger economy cabin (which means more chance of a spare seat next to you!). Qantas operates two Airbus A330 variants, the -300 and shorter -200 which features improved range over its longer sibling. Want to know more? Check out our Qantas A380 First Class Review! Qantas Airbus A330 Economy: 371 seats in a 3-4-3 configuration.Premium Economy: 35 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration.Business: 64 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.Economy: 341 seats in a 3-4-3 configuration.Premium Economy: 60 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration.Business: 70 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.First: 14 seats in a 1-1-1 configuration.Qantas’ Airbus A380 aircraft seat between 484 and 485 passengers depending on the layout: The 12-strong fleet operates some of Qantas’ international long-haul routes to destinations such as Los Angeles, Singapore and London. The A380 is the only Qantas aircraft to feature First class, with an expansive suite and fully-flat bed awaiting travellers. The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft, iconic for its double-decker appearance. Economy: 166 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration.Premium Economy: 28 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration.Business: 42 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration.Qantas’ Boeing 787-9 aircraft seat 236 passengers in a three-class layout: Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane to San Francisco.There are 11 Dreamliners in Qantas’ fleet, flying routes including: The Boeing 787 features state-of-the-art technology to improve passenger comfort and fatigue, including cabin pressurisation that is 2000ft lower than traditional aircraft with improved cabin humidity. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is Qantas’ most modern aircraft, with the first of the type delivered to the airline in 2017.
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