The FlyPelican British Aerospace Jetstream 32 seats 19 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
Verified by John McKeanLast verified 2 June 2026Single source
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A small pressurised twin-turboprop on FlyPelican's routes from Newcastle to Canberra, Sydney and the Gold Coast, in a one-one layout — single seats either side of a narrow aisle. It's built for short hops of 45 to 90 minutes, with an intimate cabin, tight headroom and small bins.
With single seats both sides, every seat has a window and the aisle, so the choice barely matters. The front rows are marginally quieter, ahead of the propellers; on the Newcastle–Gold Coast run, the left side often has the better coastal views.
It's small enough that no seat is much worse than another — the mid-cabin rows by the propellers are marginally louder. If you're tall, mind the headroom boarding and moving about; you're off in under two minutes from anywhere. The aircraft's size is the main comfort factor, not the seat.
Yes — the Jetstream 32 is pressurised, which makes it more comfortable than an unpressurised light aircraft on regional sectors. That said, it typically operates at lower cruise altitudes than a jet, so some passengers notice a slightly different cabin feel compared to flying on an A320 or 737.
The Jetstream 32 is configured with a two-one layout, meaning one side has a single seat per row with nobody beside you. For solo travellers, those single seats are the most comfortable option — but on a full flight they go quickly, so book early if you want one.
FlyPelican serves towns across regional NSW and Queensland where the terminal may be a single building. Front seats deplane first, which matters when there's only one set of steps and a short tarmac walk — a minor but real advantage on tight regional connections.
Avoid 6A, 6B, 6C, 7A (Last row with limited or no recline. Near lavatories. Consider choosing a different seat.)
