Qantas Airbus A330-300
Qantas A330-300 International · 297 seats · Business / Premium Economy / Economy
Qantas Airbus A330-300 (International)
The stretched A330-300 carries up to 297 passengers across Business (28 seats), Premium Economy (21 seats in some configurations), and Economy (up to 248 seats). Economy pitch is 31 inches (79 cm), Business gets 73 inches (185 cm) with fully flat suites in a 1-2-1 layout. It flies medium to long-haul international routes to Asia. The -300 has a longer fuselage than the -200, which means more seats and a longer cabin, but the same wing and engines. The Premium Economy cabin, when fitted, sits between Business and Economy and is one of the better premium economy products Qantas offers.
Best Seats on the Qantas A330-300
Business rows 1-6 in the 1-2-1 layout are the same excellent product as the A330-200 -- lie-flat, direct aisle access, good dining. Premium Economy rows 7-11 (when fitted) get enhanced service and significantly more space than economy at a meaningful price saving over business. Economy exit rows around row 38-40 are the best standard-economy option for legroom, though they can't recline.
Seats to Avoid
Rows 61-70 are deep in the back of this long cabin. Engine noise is noticeable, the walk to forward lavatories takes forever, and you'll be among the last off the aircraft. Middle seats in the 2-4-2 economy layout (columns D and E) are the same problem as on the -200: no window, no aisle, trapped on a long-haul flight.
Cabin Specifications
This Qantas Airbus A330-300 features 297 seats in a Business / Premium Economy / Economy configuration. Our analysis has identified 52 seats rated as "Best" or "Good" for comfort and convenience.
Business class offers 28 seats with 80" seat pitch and 22" width. Premium Economy class offers 21 seats with 38" seat pitch and 19.5" width. Economy class offers 248 seats with 31" seat pitch and 17.5" width.