Airbus A330-300
Trade-off rows: 9 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 42 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Qantas flies the Airbus A330-300 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 42 on this version — if your row is above 42, you're on the 301-seat (28J · 273Y) version instead.
- Seat letter C/H exists only on this version — if that's your seat, this is your aircraft.
- This version has no B/J seats — if your seat letter is B or J, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 297 seats · 28J / 269Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
297 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 80" | 21" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 269 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 28 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-7), Thompson Vantage XL, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 80" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy: 269 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 9-42), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 9 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 9 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 42 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
The same seat on other airlines
Thompson Vantage XL also flies with Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Mauritius, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Philippine Airlines and South African Airways.
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 7 and 9: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 42: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Airbus A330-300 on other airlines
Qantas's Airbus A330-300 seats 297 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 80 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Qantas uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 28J / 269Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 28J / 269Y
- 297 seats as drawn
- 28 Business, 269 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Qantas's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (28J + 269Y = 297 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 28J + 269Y = 297
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Airbus A330-300 have?
- This Qantas Airbus A330-300 configuration (28J / 269Y) has 297 seats: 28 Business, 269 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 9 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Qantas Airbus A330-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 42 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 9 trades extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the Qantas Airbus A330-300 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the Qantas Airbus A330-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 80" pitch, 21" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the Qantas Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Qantas Airbus A330-300 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-16.