Why Is The Airbus A330 Popular In Asia-Pacific?

The Airbus A330 is not the flashiest plane in the sky. These days it is mostly outshone by its glossier sibling, the Airbus A350. But since first entering service in the mid-1990s, the A330 has proved a continuing hit for airlines and travelers. The A330 is reliable, spacious, comfortable, and can move large numbers of people a fairly long way in a single leap. There’s a lot to like about the plane and nowhere has the A330 proved more popular than in the Asia-Pacific region. But why is this?

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[mbenidze]

A330 is definitely a workhorse. Not the sleakest, most modern aircraft but the one that reliably does its job.

[arj-pnfk]

One of the most versatile aircraft ever built in my opinion and with a really comfortable cabin layout to match. Hoping for more success for the A330neo

[eli_man]

It’s all about that 2-4-2 config for me. Cabin is nice and quiet too.

[YesterchipsMIG]

The A330 ist just like a Volvo. Nothing flashy about it, it is just there. And its trustworthy. And everybody knows it.

[mq]

The A330 basically had no competitor from the early 90s to the late 20s until the 787 was introduced. The closest Boeing offering during this period was the 767 but it is technically miles behind the A330. The 777 is considerably bigger than the A330 so it was not a direct competitor.

[filthywings]

The A330-300 is also the lightest 440 seater on the market. It’s empty weight is 6 tons lighter than the 777-200, the A350-900, and 787-10!

[jjccbbxxyt]

I've been on the A330 multiple times. One with Hawaiian Airlines, one with Air China, one with Delta Airlines, and one with Garuda Indonesia

[captainh]

It is safe to say the A330 is the best option for short medium and long haul routes, a reason why it is most popular in Asia Pacific

[avgeek_]

I’ve flown on the A330 on quite a few airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Thai, Emirates. I’ve had a good experience on all flights.

[MotoRiderTube]

This is one of those planes that's just very, very good, in all respects. Some are more efficient, some are more comfortable, some are more advanced... but the A330 is just a great plane!

[hcguyz]

Garuda's A330 was the most comfortable I've been in economy class, it feels so spacious with the 2-4-2.

[NarutoHarryPotter]

Don't give this idea to Ryanair. They'll find a way to pack it with more seats than a standard a380 hahaha.

[evolara_fisildayan_adam]

As a Turkish citizen there is a reason why A330's are so popular in Turkey. TK uses their A330's in Europe based flights mostly (around 2000 km). Also in summer seasons demand for domestic flights skyrockets! Even the longest domestic flight is around 900 km's, A330 is very useful. They also operate A330's to Western Asia and Africa flights too. I had a chance to fly with a (ceased operations in 2021) Onur Air's A332 in 2017. For a 650 km flight it was very good. A330 should stay at service for 10 more years!

[nateye]

The a330 is like that one friend you can always trust. Always reliable and dependable.

[stefandudda]

The A330: Best aircraft I‘ve ever flown! I flew it everywhere in the world and it was always safe, reliable and fun to fly.

[studiosnch]

Here in the Philippines, the A330 is just as utilized by the two leading airlines (Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific) for both domestic and international routes, so avgeeks here get to see this plane model more so often. Personally I've seen and flown on A330s ranging from PAL using it for their Manila-Davao morning flight, to CebuPac using it for their Manila-Bangkok route.

[Airscapebytoby]

Airbus A330s are by far my most favorite twin engine aircraft!!!

[lukemccrory]

I love the a330. It's the plane I grew up on on Aer Lingus from Boston to Dublin

[dimitri_tsm]

A330 is one of, if not The model that most people see when they think of a "plane".

[jordanwilliams]

The A330 is where the world gets it butter from