Seat Map Aircalin Airbus A320

I flew to Noumea on the QF361 codeshare (actual flight is SB141). The A320 seems to be getting a little old now, as the interior is tired. The economy seat is typical of any A320 I've been on.

AirCalin is a full service airline, so you get a full meal service on this 2 hour 50 minute flight. Qantas codeshare passengers are all placed between rows 14 and 20. I would have expected the cabin crew to speak at least some English given they were flying from Sydney, but apparently they did not (other than the CSM who did the announcements).

The meal was pasta with chicken and vegetables, a potato and turkey salad, some chocolate cake, a TimTam and a bread roll. You could have red or white wine, whiskey (unknown brand) and soft drink. The chicken and pasta was very untasty. It reminded me of the type of meals you used to get on long haul flights in the 80s and 90s. I didn't bother eating it, knowing once I got to Noumea I could have a nice French meal.

Entertainment is drop down screens.

If you are flying this route, try to go on one of the days it's operated by Qantas. At least you'll get a refurbished 767-300 or most likely a 737-800.

Plane is a bit aged (the A320's in the AirCalin fleet are 10+ yrs old) but still a comfortable experience. Food wasn't on-par with other international business class but it's a sub 3hr flight so suck it up.

Entertainment is a single screen for the cabin but there are about 12 audio channels (most in french). There's no english channel for the entertainment which is weird and you can't plug your own speakers into the sockets as they provide ready plugged in seinheisser headphones.

Everyone speaks french and everything is french on the plane... the plus side of that was the wines... I love a full-bodied cab sav so the 2008 margaux blend and a nice 2011 syrah which I forget the name of.

It's shocking that a flight that long had no tv screens. We have been travelling around the world and it's our first experience with this. We could use our own devices but the battery life runs out especially when you are at the airport 3 hrs before using your devices. The food was the absolute worst we had. I'm not sure the chicken dinner was even chicken. We couldn't begin to eat it. Whereas on other flights the chicken was great. The attendants were super nice. The magazines were only in French though. On an "international" flight maybe some English ones would be a good idea. Old old plane. So different from other airlines.

Two of us flew from Auckland to Noumea and then back again a week later on the A320. The staff were friendly and smiley. On the way over we received an enjoyable lunch meal of meat and veg etc. There wasn't any choice but it was pleasant and the drinks (except Champagne) are free. On the return journey we were given a big breakfast - pain au chocolate, fruit, omelette and bacon. Seats were normal - perfectly comfortable for the 3 hour flight. They do recline and have the regular amount of legroom. We would happily fly Air Calin again.

Small but ok for a 2.5 hr flight.
We were delayed on the Tarmac for 2hours! All packed in like sardines. Don't know why. Told some safety procedure at Sydney airport as we watched 3 firemen, 2 police and baggage men standing around laughing and not appearing to do much.
Annoying as told 30 minute delay initially. Then told another 20 minute delay. Was in all 2 hours. No reason given for long delay other than we needed to refuel after the wait.

We had a wonderful flight. Our hostess was lovely always smiling and so pleasant. The meal was lovely to and the merlot. Far better than a lot of other flights we have been on.

Exit row seat so loads of legroom. No entertainment on the flight. Good food during the flight

lots of legroom as it was an exit row seat. No entertainment good food andservice