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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024

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  • @mchristhomas
    @mchristhomas 2 года назад +7

    G'day Adam. Very interesting video, but I'm sorry to say I totally disagree with your comments about Qantas. It WAS a good airline, but l actively avoid it now. Appalling staff and management attitude.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Fair enough. I understand why a lot of people feel that way now.

    • @kevinduffy6712
      @kevinduffy6712 2 года назад +1

      You and thousands of others feel the same way There is a saying go woke go broke !.
      Rainbow wedding rings welcome to country etc ?.
      They can get fucked for me !.

    • @Anonymous-h2y
      @Anonymous-h2y 5 месяцев назад

      Agreed. I'm bombarded enough with the woke garbage while I'm on the ground, I don't need it jammed down my throat while I'm in the bloody air too.

  • @philipg6463
    @philipg6463 2 года назад +11

    Great video Adam and so up to date as well with great info displays..nobody gives us a seat plan and taxiway route like you do. Been to Perth in the Virgin terminal which is great and modern, unfortunately the Qantas terminal looks so outdated in comparison. Perth airport is getting the new railway station to the city very soon, no need for the bus anymore. Thanks for sharing. Do you have the return flight video?

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Philip. Great to get that feedback. The Qantas terminal was meant to be replaced by a new terminal on the eastern side of the airport (where the train station is) but has been postponed given the aviation industry isn’t doing so well. I didn’t film the return because it was a Qantas 737 to Adelaide in economy … and there are plenty of videos already documenting that. Haha.

    • @jenjobr3222
      @jenjobr3222 2 года назад

      Pm

  • @Jacques2you
    @Jacques2you 2 года назад +5

    Thanks Adam. Very professional and informative video. We too will be heading to Perth from Melbourne using frequent flyer points for our business class seats on A330 and coming back in business class on 737. First time in business class. So we enjoyed your video and commentary. Well done. You’ve now got two new subscribers 🛫👏👏👏

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +2

      Hi James. Thanks so much for the feedback. Wonderful to hear that. Hope you enjoy your business class experience! 😊

  • @neatpaws
    @neatpaws Год назад +1

    I am old enought to remember TAA and Ansett domestic First Class.
    My God .. the food and beverage service was STELLAR .. compared to this!!!
    White starched table cloths and silver service ...
    WHAT happened?!!! Flying in the pointy end ain't what it used to be.
    Just sayin' ...

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад

      I think this is partly the result of the pandemic, after which service was severely curtailed and has only been partly restored. Other than that, I think you really only get that ‘first class’ service on international routes now. 🤔

  • @jamessephar9458
    @jamessephar9458 2 года назад +2

    In my car.....

  • @victorianrichard8097
    @victorianrichard8097 2 года назад +1

    Adam uncle i been to melbourne airport when i travel back from Hobart to melbourne

  • @jaikalvani
    @jaikalvani 2 года назад +3

    Another superb video Adam interspersed with informative graphics of seat layout and taxiway. Voice over is crisp and clear as usual. Good job 👍

  • @nathanmaurice747
    @nathanmaurice747 4 месяца назад +1

    Took this flight last week on the red-eye from Perth back to Melbourne, same seat too, 4k, though configured for 7 rows of 4 in the one part of the cabin, and I must say being able to flatten the seat and close my eyes meant I was able to fall asleep on a plane for the first time ever for a proper nap. Definitely an addictive service.

  • @lisabudd5979
    @lisabudd5979 2 года назад +1

    Jealous i am not 😁 you got a bargain because your clever shopper. Well done .i couldn't spend the full price on it thou.
    .i have not got on a plan since covid myself.

  • @halitosis75
    @halitosis75 2 года назад +3

    The meal.service is as cheap as qantas can make it given the expensive ticket price. Good video

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Thank you!

    • @kevinduffy6712
      @kevinduffy6712 2 года назад +1

      If i ever fly Qantas I will be taking combat rations looking at that slop ?.

  • @Theozpilot93
    @Theozpilot93 2 года назад +2

    Hey Adam, a tip for the wifi. A common reason why you can’t connect onboard (I found this out myself) is because Apple has private wifi on as standard when connecting to a new network. Turn this off in your individual network settings and it should connect as normal.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +2

      Oh right - thank you! That’s good to know. I’ve also found that if I connect while still on the ground, I have a better success rate. Not sure why though. 🤔

  • @richardcaldwell9160
    @richardcaldwell9160 3 месяца назад +1

    The lamington looked delicious. Go well Adam

  • @isopath1
    @isopath1 2 года назад +2

    Nice shot of the black and white Koru in Melbourne

  • @xr6lad
    @xr6lad 2 года назад +2

    I stayed at that hotel when it originally opened. It was then called the Hilton Melbourne Airport. Great place to stay and good views

  • @Stokie99
    @Stokie99 Год назад +1

    Will be flying MEL-PER later this year and used points to upgrade when i found out we will be flying on the A330

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад +1

      Good use of points. Enjoy!

    • @Stokie99
      @Stokie99 Год назад +1

      Yeah. I fly between PER-ADL regularly and have always flown economy because I don’t believe that Business class on the B737 is value for money due to the flight time and the seats themselves not being that impressive.

  • @sachabunniksglobaladventures
    @sachabunniksglobaladventures 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic Qantas review mate, i just subscribed

  • @lisabudd5979
    @lisabudd5979 2 года назад +1

    Not bad at all the lounge for breakfast actually better than i thought .i never gone business class sadly it was economy .lol ...this was a very good vlog 👍😉🇦🇺 its been a few years before covid i veen on a plan.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! Really appreciate your comments. 😊

  • @ryansofly
    @ryansofly 2 года назад +1

    I once flew to Sydney, just to catch the A330 to Perth. Like you, I sat in 4K as well. I love these transcon flights on wide bodies. Pity VA doesn't do that anymore. Although I gotta say the A330s are really starting to look very tired. Pity in the mini cabin, the window seats are nearer to the aisle, otherwise that'll be perfect. The lunch flights are catered so much better than brekky flights. You got a proper dessert, I got a miserable ginger cookie. Great video!

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +2

      Yes, certainly a pity there’s no competition in terms of other domestic carriers with wide bodies. Yeah - I was happy with the food and experience overall.

    • @theaussiewhinger
      @theaussiewhinger Год назад

      Good point about meals being better at lunch and dinner times. Qantas really are stingy outside of those meal times. It's a disgrace considering how much they charge in cash/points for business class.

  • @Cingearth
    @Cingearth 2 года назад +1

    Paint peeling off the aircraft No way to fly a350 to put life in danger !

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Not sure what you’re talking about. 🤔 This is an A330 not an A350.

  • @MelbourneFlyer
    @MelbourneFlyer 2 года назад +1

    I wonder if it was the same FA that asked me to remove mine on a Sydney trip back in 2020... Great video by the way! Very informative, and love the graphics!

  • @TheMultilover97
    @TheMultilover97 Год назад +1

    4:46

  • @user-ee3mw7cy1d
    @user-ee3mw7cy1d 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks heaps and it was a great vid I did mean to say 😊

  • @amtrakharry
    @amtrakharry 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was excellent !!! :):):)

  • @linhofmann4913
    @linhofmann4913 Год назад +1

    As some one who lives in Perth , A330 is the only option for going to Melb or Syd . Hoping QF will get the A330's back onto the Brisbane runs soon , again. 5hrs on a 737 for BNE to PER is not fun. Great video.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад

      Yes, the A330 is great for transcontinental flights. Thank you!

  • @vk4vsp
    @vk4vsp Год назад +1

    I recently flew business class to Norfolk Island with Qantas. I had my Osmo Pocket stuck to the window the whole trip, both ways and never got asked by the cabin crew to remove it for takeoff or landing. I reckon it depends on the individual crew members whether or not it's allowed. I've been looking at airfares to NZ on an A330 and it's actually cheaper than a lot of domestic flights.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад +1

      Yes, I agree it’s dependent on individual crew - have never had a problem before. Thanks for watching!

  • @computertennis
    @computertennis 2 года назад +1

    I love watching your videos, always comprehensive and informative. Can’t wait for the next one!!

  • @redcomusic
    @redcomusic 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful, beautiful! I love the quirk of a widebody on a domestic route, wish I could film them more often here in the US.
    - Red

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Yes, it’s a great (if rare) experience.

  • @adamw1944
    @adamw1944 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent and very informative trip report. Love it. Best regards from Tel Aviv. BTW. My name is Adam as well.

  • @Electrotract
    @Electrotract 2 года назад +1

    You had the benefit of as very informative Captain! The A330 is a good product but you have to ask if it is worth the $ in J for what they are currently asking. I can't help but compare with the ex VA product , buts that's history. Ive used this product this year on Darwin to Sydney May , Cairns to Sydney ( June) and Melbourne to Brisbane a couple of weeks ago. The new railway from Perth Airport opens shortly, so worth another trip for that LOL

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Yes, the captain certainly provided quite some detail. 👨‍✈️ Certainly, I think it’s hard to justify the $ being asked on this route for business class but for points, I think it’s worthwhile. I had hoped the rail link might be open when I booked my trip but it was severely delayed. The other thing is the train doesn’t serve the current Qantas terminal at Perth … passengers will have to get a shuttle bus to Redcliffe. The train station is on the eastern side of the airport where the international and Virgin terminal is.

    • @Electrotract
      @Electrotract 2 года назад +1

      @@FromtheWindowSeat Ah i see, great point about the Rail terminal position at the airport- thank you.

  • @Wedgetail96
    @Wedgetail96 2 года назад +1

    Great video Adam. Frequent Flyer members wanting to partake need to be aware that QANTAS have been downgrading those using ‘Loyalty’ points to economy. That’s right, book a business ticket using points and find that you have been downgraded to economy with no offer to refund points.
    Yes I have experienced this personally.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      I’ve not heard about that. That seems really poor form. Sorry to hear that.

    • @lmlmd2714
      @lmlmd2714 2 года назад

      Screw over your frequent customers..... winning strategy as always, Qantas.

  • @sarbaazchabahar
    @sarbaazchabahar 2 года назад +2

    Another well done video. My favorite Airbus aircrafts are the A380, A350 and A330. Beautiful flying birds!!! Thanks for sharing your well done videos. Cheers!!✌️🍻🛫✈️🛬

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @nevillekettle1823
      @nevillekettle1823 2 года назад +2

      The old A330 is a much,much better way to travel than the newer 787 Nightmare from Boing Boing. I travel to BKK a bit and what a nightmare the first flight back in the 787 was.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      @@nevillekettle1823 Oh really? Why was the 787 a nightmare? 🤔 I’ve been on one from San Francisco to Melbourne in premium economy and it was relatively comfortable.

    • @nevillekettle1823
      @nevillekettle1823 2 года назад +1

      @@FromtheWindowSeat Try being taller than 5 feet. The seating configuration and comfort of the padding is appalling compared to the A330. The 3x3 configuration means the window passenger has to climb over 2 others, with the 2+4+2 setup this was avoided. cheers.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      @@nevillekettle1823 Ah - I see!

  • @bryce3907
    @bryce3907 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for this, I have the exact same trip in a months time and got the business upgrade

  • @rileycummaudo8612
    @rileycummaudo8612 Год назад +1

    I wish VA still had wide bodies

  • @user-ee3mw7cy1d
    @user-ee3mw7cy1d 5 месяцев назад

    Why did you need to remove the go pro from the window ? What excuse was offered ?

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  5 месяцев назад

      No reason was really given. She made it sound like a safety requirement. 🤷

  • @CLeungistravelling
    @CLeungistravelling 2 года назад

    8:55 That I didn't know!! I have always been confused of why there is a chime that sounded exactly like the seat belt sign being switched on/off right after takeoff. Thanks for the info :)
    What a smooth landing in Perth 🛬

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Happy I could share something I learnt. Yes, it was smooth. 😃

  • @utareangara5529
    @utareangara5529 2 года назад +1

    you eat left handed,

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      I do! 😆

    • @utareangara5529
      @utareangara5529 2 года назад +1

      @@FromtheWindowSeat I’m right handed though but can ONLY eat left handed. lol. It’s just to weird the other way LMAFO

  • @driftingintoretirement
    @driftingintoretirement 2 года назад +1

    Great video Adam

  • @waynekerr7838
    @waynekerr7838 Год назад +1

    fantastic and informative video :)

  • @diegohurwitz
    @diegohurwitz Год назад

    Wonderful video Adam, thanks for sharing the whole experience with the rest of us.The A330-200 isa great aircraft, very similar indeed to its bigger sister the A330-300 which I flew many moons ago with MH, also domestic form PEN to KUL. QF service onboard and catering seems rather good, although different to ours (NZ).

  • @psychedelicprawncrumpets9479
    @psychedelicprawncrumpets9479 Год назад

    Now you can catch a train from Perth airport

  • @ronsmith2241
    @ronsmith2241 Год назад

    Good video. I am reviewing where I might travel in the future and I found your video helpful. Thanks.

  • @heathertruskinger6214
    @heathertruskinger6214 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great review. Actually very interesting, as I need to fly Melbourne to Perth in the near future

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Glad it helped.

    • @heathertruskinger6214
      @heathertruskinger6214 2 года назад

      @@FromtheWindowSeat only problem...I normally fly Virgin. And all our points are with them.
      But it certainly was an eye-opener seeing a widebody on that route... thanks

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      @@heathertruskinger6214 Ah, I see. Unfortunately Virgin doesn’t own any wide body aircraft anymore. 😞

    • @heathertruskinger6214
      @heathertruskinger6214 2 года назад

      @@FromtheWindowSeat
      Yeah, ...I checked their plane manifest, after watching your video. I guess when covid hit, and they had to re-invent themselves, the good old workhorses ( 737) was their best option. One good thing, as of today, I decided to subscribe to your channel, as, over the last few months, more and more of your videos, I have found, are not only interesting to watch, but I then show them to my "other half". And he can enjoy them too. He often has ideas to travel, and I am able to show him, whether those modes of transport are suitable for him.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      @@heathertruskinger6214 That’s it. An all 737 fleet is quite efficient. Very chuffed to hear you’ve come across a few of my video and subscribed. Thank you!

  • @julianlee4803
    @julianlee4803 2 года назад

    Another great video mate. Not a fan of the terminal in Perth Qantas & Jetstar use. Much prefer the more modern Virgin terminal.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Thanks Julian. I think the intention was for Jetstar and Qantas to move into a new terminal on the same side of the airport as the Virgin and International terminals but because of the hit to the aviation sector, that's been postponed.

  • @joshwatson1735
    @joshwatson1735 Год назад +1

    Good stuff Adam 👏

  • @maureen8966
    @maureen8966 2 года назад

    Hi Adam thank you for video.Food at airport looked really good also plane food was OK. Hope you enjoyed the flight.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Hi Maureen. Yes, the catering in the lounge and onboard were both good. It was very enjoyable.

  • @pauljordan4452
    @pauljordan4452 2 года назад

    Good video and narration. Do you ever get confused with Alan Joyce? 😊

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Thank you! No, although people do sometimes ask if I’m related (I’m not). Ha.

  • @AmuthanVethanayagam
    @AmuthanVethanayagam 2 года назад

    Love your video Adam! The technical details are great!

  • @cascinagiannisingapore9151
    @cascinagiannisingapore9151 2 года назад

    Nice one Adam. Thank you. When will we see you in Italy?

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Thank you! No plans at the moment but I do love Italy … maybe 2023. 🤞

  • @qfa330
    @qfa330 2 года назад

    Great Review Adam ! You flew straight over my place on your descent into Perth... last time when I flew with Air NZ I stuck my Go Pro on the window and the crew didn't say anything to me not sure if its a QF thing or just the crew you got that day ... lucky you were spared the slop in the box served in Economy !

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      Oh wow. You must get a good view of arriving aircraft then. 😍
      I have used my GoPro on many other Qantas flights without issue, so must have been this particular crew. Still, was enjoyable nonetheless. 😃

    • @qfa330
      @qfa330 2 года назад

      @@FromtheWindowSeat I do get a good view of aircraft coming in... always know when its an older A320 or BAE 146 coming in ! I noticed in your video as well and a few flights that i have had is that QF are not spooling up thier engines when the Thrust Reversers are enagaged.. must be a fuel saving exercise !

  • @richardc8738
    @richardc8738 2 года назад

    Hi Adam. Another great report with excellent video and narrative

  • @adammurphy6845
    @adammurphy6845 2 года назад

    I agree with you, the livery does look great on the A320! Another stellar video!

  • @thebalmaintigers
    @thebalmaintigers 2 года назад

    You are prepared for "movember" lol. Good moustache. Magnum p.i; tom selleck & Mev Hughes would be impressed 👍

  • @kennethcampbell7263
    @kennethcampbell7263 2 года назад

    Two covered walkways. one for Virgin too. great hotel, much better than the Adelaide Atura, because as leas every room has apron views. Not sure GAB cuts it that is almost Southern Ocean at least so much so that you won't actually see the GAB. Ice cream at like 7am... Okay. mine you it is national carrier over business class domestic wannabe competitor. the DNS button is more useful on international flights or late night final lander into perth.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback. Although the Parkroyal has more rooms with apron views, it’s also quite a lot pricier, and in my opinion, not as modern as the Atura. So I’m not sure it’s a clear cut win … and for many such visits, it’s night anyway, so I don’t see apron views as being so valuable. 🤔

    • @kennethcampbell7263
      @kennethcampbell7263 2 года назад

      @@FromtheWindowSeat Agreed... but maybe don't mention it to AV Geeks, didn't get much sleep personally at the Park... too many different Aircarft to watch.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      @@kennethcampbell7263 Ha! Yeah, fair call.

  • @cjeremie
    @cjeremie 2 года назад +1

    Entertaining as usual, thanks. I booked a qantas business sydney to bangkok daylight hours flights end-november for $230 and 16,000 points. Points increase thereafter towards the 500,000. Two annoyances with qantas 1) "do not swap seats", blah blah crap; 2) acknowledging the country etc etc.

  • @mariakewa7100
    @mariakewa7100 Год назад +1

    Hallo Adam ❤️🇮🇩

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад +1

      Hello Maria ☺️

    • @mariakewa7100
      @mariakewa7100 Год назад

      How are You,, are you Australian?

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад +1

      @@mariakewa7100 yes I am.

    • @mariakewa7100
      @mariakewa7100 Год назад

      Oh good, i'm from Indonesia and now i am in australia too. are you in Australia now? I hope you and I can be friends

    • @mariakewa7100
      @mariakewa7100 Год назад

      Sorry, can I get your email or Facebook

  • @humanity941
    @humanity941 2 года назад

    great review brillant actually thank you

  • @OzMOTO
    @OzMOTO 2 года назад

    Always enjoy your videos Adam.

  • @eastmarvista3267
    @eastmarvista3267 2 года назад

    Another award-winning video!

  • @deangreen3370
    @deangreen3370 2 года назад +2

    why remove gopro from the window qantas flight attendants are rude

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад +1

      I’m not sure tbh. I’ve used it on many previous Qantas flights without issue (in fact, many flights attendants chat to me about what sort of videos I make with it).

  • @outback7092
    @outback7092 Год назад +1

    Not on ANY Qantas After watching comments of Qantas CEO recently .... DISGUSTED! Glad it has been boycotted HEAVILY. You must be missing something mate . :/

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад

      To each their own. In my experience they have still have a lot of good staff and I’m happy to support them.

  • @louiseleonard1992
    @louiseleonard1992 2 года назад +1

    Yay love it so much thank you

    • @suave-rider
      @suave-rider 2 года назад +1

      you didn't even watch it. A 23 minute video dropped 12 minutes ago

  • @gunvaldsandhaland7757
    @gunvaldsandhaland7757 2 года назад +1

    Love Qantas business seats And Qantas is great arlines

    • @JJ-vy2rh
      @JJ-vy2rh 2 года назад +1

      They aren't such a great airline at all moment

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  2 года назад

      They can be great but have hit some turbulence lately. Hopefully things improve across the aviation sector.

    • @JJ-vy2rh
      @JJ-vy2rh 2 года назад

      @@FromtheWindowSeat some airlines are leading the way like Singapore airlines

  • @angelrose2669
    @angelrose2669 Год назад

    Thank you. No vegan food options,except the snacks which accompanied your drink,I note. Sigh. Flying,without in-flight meals....not good enough.

    • @FromtheWindowSeat
      @FromtheWindowSeat  Год назад +1

      I believe you can request a vegan meal up to 24 hours in advance. 🤔

    • @shoenan2294
      @shoenan2294 Год назад +2

      You can request vegan, vegetarian or an other dietary requirement in advance

  • @victorianrichard8097
    @victorianrichard8097 2 года назад

    I think the melbourne flight price from melbourne to Perth expensive