To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Brown, black and wood seems to be the design order of the day for david caons a380 lounge. Us airline pilots will marvel at the amount of training that qantas gives pilots transitioning to new equipment. As we passed 6000 feet it really was looking like a picturebook day. These were mainly biplanes or flying boats servicing routes in queensland and new guinea. There were even two fully enclosed offices, stocked with all the business essentials, so you can keep working right up until flight time. Qantas brings you a newgeneration experience to business class on the a380s upper deck. Then there was another, even louder crash, followed by what. Qantas flight qf32 took off from changi airport in singapore headed for sydney on november 4. The following is excerpted from the book, smarter faster better.
Qantas grounds all a380s after engine failure world news. We would like to know what type of socket there is for headphones in economy on a qantas a380. This qantas a380 toy can be used alone or added to an airplane playset for extra fun. Enjoy an allinclusive service on australias favourite airline, with entertainment, refreshments and checked baggage on every qantas flight. Even experienced crashinvestigators later revealed they thought. The failure was the first of its kind for the a380, the worlds largest passenger aircraft. Shortly after leaving changi airport, an explosion shattered engine 2 of qantas flight qf32 an airbus a380, the largest. Qf32, captains extraordinary account of how one of the worlds. Qantas took great care of me during the 15 hour flight.
Aug 05, 2017 the qantas a380 first class is a spectacular product and incredibly spacious. Jun 03, 2019 qantas uses elements of the qf72 incident as part of its pilot and emergency procedure training. Planes that changed the world 3of3 airbus a380 720p hdtv x264 aac mvgroup org duration. The only thing that could make me leave was that first class seat on the qantas airbus a380. A comprehensive plane profile and seat map of the a380 aircraft. May 04, 2017 join me on qf 9 from dubai to london flying in the excellent qantas first suite with a look at the first, business and premium economy cabins plus lunch. This was the last leg of my seychelles holiday the flight from mahe to dubai was on an emirates b777. Dec 20, 2016 qantas a380 first class mellax december 20, 2016 reward flying one of the hardest reward tickets to procure is flying qantas a380 service across the pacific in first class. This was the last leg of my seychelles holiday the previous flight was from mahe to dubai was on an emirates b777.
The oneworld alliance brings together some of the worlds biggest and best airlines so you can travel the world with ease. Nov 04, 2010 qantas grounded all six of its airbus a380 superjumbos after one of them blew out an engine today, shooting flames and debris that forced the plane to make an emergency landing in singapore with. The a380 is designed to fly on its remaining three engines if one fails. View the onboard seat map for the qantas airbus a380 aircraft. Nov 04, 2010 qantas has grounded its a380 fleet due to an engine failure, an extreme step that makes you wonder what we dont know about what happened.
Though i didnt avail of the service, qantas businessclass passengers flying to and from london, dubai and major australian cities can book a complimentary chauffeur service to. The worst crash in aviation history occurred on march two boeing 747 passenger airliners collided on the. Debris from the qantas jet initially sparked fears of a crash. Now, upon the release of his book qf32, the 55yearold pilot recalls the. Its been 5 12 years since ive been on an a380, and i have to say that qantas has improved heaps. Since they are part of the oneworld alliance you can use american miles, with oneway tickets starting at 110,000 miles in first, 80,000 miles in business and 40,000 miles in economy. On 4 november 2010, the aircraft operating the route, an airbus a380, suffered an uncontained failure in one of its four trent 900 engines. Qantas to retain and update a380, with massive premium. At the time of the accident, 39 a380s were operating with five airlines. The incident happened on may 20 last year about two hours after takeoff as the crew initiated a climb to a higher flight level. Double figures for the doubledecker 10 years since the. We have managed to request seats 80ab and am happy with these. Qantas a380 first class qf9 dubai to london youtube. This seat map is for the airbus a380800, the flagship of qantas airlines.
Nov 04, 2010 an engine malfunction forced a singapore airlines a380 to return to paris midflight in september 2009, and in march this year two tyres burst on a qantas a380 as it landed in sydney after a. From preflight privileges to dining and entertainment, heres what you need to know before you book your business class seat on the qantas a380. While qantas has never had a fatal jet airliner accident, the australian national airline suffered several losses in its early days before the widespread adoption of jets in civilian aviation. After reading the book qf32 and also after interviewing him for. Qantas a332 at melbourne on jan 26th 2020, could not retract gear published on 29. Qantas uses elements of the qf72 incident as part of its pilot and emergency procedure training. We dh, dd, ds and myself all want to take our own headphones for the ife, including two pairs of noise cancelling. Qantas data book qantas group summary the qantas groups main business is the transportation of passengers using two complementary airline brands, qantas and jetstar, operating international, domestic and regional services. Qantas announces major cabin upgrade for a380 fleet.
On some long haul routesqantas also offers a complimentary. Vhuse lost control after takeoff in stormy weather, possibly broke up in flight tail fin found a mile from the crash site. This story is summed up at the end its still a great story though heres a picture of vhoqa because the next image in this answer is a little embarrassing. The qantas a380 first class experience starts the day before your flight when the qantas first team call you up to check if curbside luggage assistance is required and whether youd like to book in a complimentary spa treatment at the first class lounge qantas chauffeur drive routes. Australias crash investigator has found that faulty cleaning of fan blades by rollsroyce resulted in an engine failure on a qantas a380 on route to melbourne. There were several different areas of the lounge where you could relax with a book or watch tv. An engine malfunction forced a singapore airlines a380 to return to paris midflight in september 2009, and in march this year two tyres burst on a qantas a380 as it landed in sydney after a. Membership and qantas points are subject to the qantas frequent flyer program terms and conditions. Frightening photos from the report on the qantas a380 incident.
On november 1st 2016, i flew first class in an airbus a380 of qantas from dubai international airport dxb in the united arab emirates to london heathrow airport lhr in the uk. Supplied by the air accident investigation bureau of singapore to atsb. Qantas b738 at perth on sep 17th 2019, bird strike published on 17. It gives a deeper appreciation for the professionalism and dedication given by the pilots, cabin crew and other staff who ensure our skies are safe. Qantas first class trip report airbus a380 sydney to london. Touting cocoonlike enclosure, the seats deliver ample storage space, a range of adjustments, a reading light, builtin massage options and plenty of inflight entertainment. Having recently flown longhaul 10 hour legs on qantas, etihad, klm, china southern, ba and emirates, i have to say that qantas a380 is my favourite. Qantas a380 passengers tell of horror as engine failed. Air france airbus a380 catastrophic engine failure youtube. You can book this reward online at as well as alaska airlines if you are using mileage plan points.
Ten years ago this week, qantas became the third airline to take delivery of the airbus a380. If you have enjoyed, then please make sure to like, comment and subscribe on this video. On a sunny morning in 2010, qantas airways flight 32 taxied onto a. There a couple of ways to book an award seat on a qantas a380. Qantas skillful a380 landing in 100 km per hour winds at melbourne airport. Sep 29, 2017 qantas first class trip report airbus a380 sydney to london. Investigators would later deem qantas flight 32 the most damaged airbus a380 ever to land safely. Watch the full story on 7plus, or visit the sunday night website. The qantas a380 first class is a spectacular product and incredibly spacious. See more ideas about qantas a380, airbus a380 and aviation. The usb socket, great wine selection, selfservice snack bar and friendly service are big pluses in my books. The qantas a380 first class experience starts the day before your flight when the qantas first team call you up to check if curbside luggage assistance is required and whether youd like to book in a complimentary spa treatment at the first class lounge.
Rollsroyce engine cleaning procedures blamed for qantas. You must be a member of the qantas frequent flyer program to earn and redeem qantas points. On 4 november 2010, the aircraft operating the route, an airbus a380. I had been earning qantas points purely for this reason. The qantas a380, nancybird walton, which was operating as qf32 on. Upgrade your web browser for an enhanced experience. What air crash investigations didnt tell you about qf32. Qantas a380 seat map qantas airbus a380 seat pictures. Qantas flight 32 was a regularly scheduled passenger flight from london to sydney via singapore. Enjoy a new standard of luxury in our a330 business suites on international flights. One of the hardest reward tickets to procure is flying qantas a380 service across the pacific. Sep 20, 2018 ten years ago this week, qantas became the third airline to take delivery of the airbus a380. There are a lot of little extras that make it a pleasant choice, even in economy.
The airbus a380 wont be covering the return leg, so qantas is putting on an airbus a330 as a dedicated points plane for tokyomelbourne departing as qf80 at 8. Qantas a380, a journey like no other iflya380 airbus. I had always wanted to fly qantas in first class on the a380 and this was my chance. It has 14 first, 64 business, 35 premium economy and 371 economy seats. Am flying glalhrsyd flight in september economy, and the lhrsyd flight is qf32 a380 flight. Designed in collaboration with marc newson with a focus on practicality, comfort, privacy and style, our business suites redefine the inflight experience.
Frightening photos from the report on the qantas a380 incident show exactly what. Diecast vehicles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Book your perfect holiday with a flight and accommodation package. The a380 project was announced with several other product investments at qantas full year results today see other release. It is the third oldest airline in the world, after klm and avianca, having been founded in november 1920. The qantas group s broader portfolio of businesses and investm ents, including qantas loyalty, generates diverse revenue. Qantas grounded all six of its airbus a380 superjumbos after one of them blew out an engine today, shooting flames and debris that forced the. The accident led to the temporary grounding of the rest of the sixplane qantas a380 fleet. Unfortunately i am being told that 80ab and 80jk are already booked for our sydlhr return.
How to book a seat on qantas exclusive airbus a380. It offers first, business, premium economy and economy seats, and operates. Quite often, i use emirates and etihad to fly to australia but this time i opted for flying qantas, the australian carrier for a style change. Every seat on that a330 will available at the standard classic flight reward rate of 72,000 qantas points in business class or 35,000 qantas points for economy. We appreciate any feedback on this channel as we want to provide the. It offers the space to spread out and enjoy your flight with an extralong, fully flat bed, ergonomic cushioning, larger entertainment screen, along with additional storage options and more privacy.
Dec 26, 2014 what air crash investigations didnt tell you about qf32 airbus a380. Qantas, air france, emirates, lufthansa and singapore airlines. Qantas today announced a major cabin upgrade for its fleet of 12 airbus a380s to improve passenger comfort on long haul flights. Join me on qf 9 from dubai to london flying in the excellent qantas first suite with a look at the first, business and premium economy cabins plus. The captain of the qantas a380 superjumbo that suffered an engine. Called the superjumbo, it is the largest, most comfortable, and quietest airliner in the world. May, 20 my head was filled with excitement and i didnt even want to leave the lounge it was so amazing. After reserving the reward a year in advance and flying it my question is, why. Airline incidents for airline qantas home incidents and accidents qantas qantas a332 at sydney on feb 12th 2020, hydraulic failure on touch down. Qantas skillful a380 landing in 100 km per hour winds at.
Arranged in 11 rows of 121 along the upper deck of the qantas a380, the airlines business class seats aka skybeds truly aim to please. According to the qantas seat map and seat guru there appears to be 5 rows of them. Qantas has grounded its a380 fleet due to an engine failure, an extreme step that makes you wonder what we dont know about what happened. I will be telling you about that flight in future stories. Jul 28, 2017 qantas skillful a380 landing in 100 km per hour winds at melbourne airport. The incidents between 1942 and 1944 were during world war ii, when qantas empire airways operated on behalf of. Qantas to retain and update a380, with massive premium boost. In recognition of this milestone, australian aviation takes a look back at the history of the world. Has anyone travelled in one of the few economy seats located at the rear of the premium economy section on the upper deck of some of the qantas a380 s. With our extensive qantas and partner airline network you can book your flights across australia or around the world with ease. We were very well fed, the entertainment was excellent and as a great perk, the passenger in 80c didnt recline her seat at all for the entire flight. Your question was how does the qantas economy class foot net work. This qantas a380 toy can be used alone or added to an airplane playset for extra. Though i didnt avail of the service, qantas businessclass passengers flying to and from london, dubai and major australian cities can.