[straitman]

Originally Posted by nzers

We're on one ticket AKL-LAX-SFO so that is a positive in this situation. I beg to differ re the aircraft type - this is an old 743 due for retirement which is regularly delayed - I don't know all the reasons, but the ones I can find out about are all mechanical. Yesterday's flight arrived from MEL almost on time, but left Auckland 5 hrs behind schedule - again...

nzers,

I have to disagree with your disagreeing above. The 743 may be old but ultimately will get you there. The delays are really across the board at the moment and I really believe the 743 stats aren't going to be that much worse than the 744.

Maybe I'm old school here but I prefer the possibility of a delayed 4 engine a/c over the pacific to any 2 engine a/c. I'm just not comfortable with the extremes of ETOPS.

[Evan]

I like the old girls... 743's that is
Nothing wrong with them at all.
Relax and enjoy the flight.

E

[THE TRIMMER]

If QF25 is supposed to be delayed frequently , then what is QF 26 like .I ,m on this flight in a couple of weeks ,does this mean having have to spend time in Auckland & arriving back in Melbourne late ?

[NM]

Originally Posted by THE TRIMMER

If QF25 is supposed to be delayed frequently , then what is QF 26 like .I ,m on this flight in a couple of weeks ,does this mean having have to spend time in Auckland & arriving back in Melbourne late ?

QF26 sits on the ground at LAX for quite a few hours, so has a chance to get back onto schedule most days.

[nzers]

Qantas have changed their schedule today - from Sept 12 all flights on this route will be 743. No more A332.... fyi

nzers

[oz_mark]

Originally Posted by nzers

Qantas have changed their schedule today - from Sept 12 all flights on this route will be 743. No more A332.... fyi

nzers

Till late October when it switches to a 744.

[tuapekastar]

Originally Posted by nzers

Qantas have changed their schedule today - from Sept 12 all flights on this route will be 743. No more A332.... fyi

nzers

Thanks for posting this. My deliberately selected aisle seat on the 332 for QF25 has become a middle on the 743. I shall ring and change it. I do check back every now and then on the booking but it's handy to know so soon of the change.

[Tenore]

Hey there folks

Am new to the forums, however are scheduled to travel on QF25 to LAX on Dec 17, and it appears there's been a recent change as the 743 is scheduled to operate this flight on that day too.

I've a friend in QF who told me that they had planned to have the 743's off this route by the end of October, however due to the recent industrial actions, there have been delays in the maintenace schedules which is likely to result in the 743 operating this route until early '09.

Bit of a shame as I'm travelling on pojnts in J and would love to have been in a Skybed, however I'll still enjoy a nostalgic trip on one of these graceful old birds.

Cheers.

[sydbloke]

I am on QF26 early march in a J award.

I'll be p***** off if the 743 is around

Flight is currently showing a 744.

[serfty]

If travelling in WHY it's not a huge difference; watch the loop or BYO entertainment.