WEEKLY REVIEW: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Hope your weekend has been as good as mine. Below is a summary of stories that appeared in the blog over the last week.
QANTAS: Gets A321XLR configuration very wrong. Too few loos.
By 2paxfly on 06 Feb 2026 12:17 pm
When Qantas began introducing its new Airbus A321XLRs, the focus was on longer range, larger overhead bins, and a more modern onboard experience. Instead, they got one incredibly basic thing wrong. It has become the talking point amongst passengers. That is, not enough toilets, or colloquially, ‘too few loos’. For a full-service airline trying to […]
QANTAS: Refreshing 7 regional lounges after closure
By 2paxfly on 05 Feb 2026 5:11 pm
If you rely on Qantas’ regional lounges for a quiet coffee, a power point and a bit of pre-flight calm, there’s good and bad news. Your lounge is likely being refreshed and may be closed for a few weeks. Qantas has been active on the lounge front, with the most recent lounge dramatic refurbishments being […]
EUROPE: Carry on bags to become free on low-cost carriers
By 2paxfly on 05 Feb 2026 11:01 am
Budget carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have built their ultra-low headline fares on optional extras, especially baggage fees. But now the European Parliament has taken a strong stance in favour of passengers being allowed to bring more on board for free — and it has triggered a fierce reaction from the airlines. The […]
ETIHAD: Brings its best Business Class to Sydney and Melbourne
By 2paxfly on 04 Feb 2026 4:35 pm
Etihad Airways has now rolled out its latest-generation Business Class suites on all services from Sydney and Melbourne to its base in Abu Dhabi. That consistency of product will be welcomed by Australian travellers. In practical terms, that means no more ‘pot luck’ draw of older cabins. Book Business Class on these routes and you’ll […]
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA: We had Economy X first, so there!
By 2paxfly on 03 Feb 2026 11:41 am
Yesterday, I wrote a post about the launch of Qantas’ new Economy Plus seats. Today, I write a post where Virgin Australia gives a less-than-subtle middle finger to the Qantas initiative, rightly claiming that they did it first with their Economy X seats. To top it off, they are offering a sale on the fares, […]
QANTAS: ‘Economy Plus’ now launched
By 2paxfly on 02 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
Qantas has now launched its newest cabin product, and as of today, Monday 2 February, it’s available for booking. Economy Plus was first announced back in November 2025. The product, which provides four extra inches, increases the seat pitch at the front of the economy section from 30 to 34 inches. It means Qantas is […]
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