Qantas Airbus A330-200
Qantas A330-200 Domestic · 251 seats · Business / Economy
Qantas Airbus A330-200 (Domestic)
The domestic A330-200 carries 251 passengers (28 Business, 223 Economy) on high-demand routes like Perth-Sydney, Perth-Melbourne, and east coast trunks. Getting a widebody on a domestic route is a clear step up -- the dual-aisle cabin means boarding and deplaning are faster, the cabin feels more spacious, and the air recirculation is better than on a 737. Business class is the same 1-2-1 lie-flat layout as the international version. These aircraft also regularly end up on Asian routes when Qantas needs the capacity, so you might find yourself on one heading to Singapore.
Best Seats on the Qantas A330-200
Business rows 1-5 with the 1-2-1 lie-flat is a luxury on a domestic flight -- if you can get an upgrade or a reasonable fare, it's worth it on the 5-hour Perth transcontinental routes. Economy exit rows 27-29 are the best value seats: real extra legroom on a domestic service, which is rare. Aisle seats throughout the 2-4-2 cabin give you more mobility than on a narrowbody.
Seats to Avoid
Rows 48-56 are at the back of a widebody, which means a long walk to the forward lavatories and galley noise from the rear. The middle columns (D and E) in the 2-4-2 layout are surrounded by other passengers on both sides -- fine for a 90-minute hop, not great for Perth-Sydney.
Cabin Specifications
This Qantas Airbus A330-200 features 251 seats in a Business / Economy configuration. Our analysis has identified 46 seats rated as "Best" or "Good" for comfort and convenience.
Business class offers 28 seats with 60" seat pitch and 21" width. Economy class offers 223 seats with 31" seat pitch and 17.5" width.