BA Gatwick B777-200 fleet upgrade anytime?
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YellowBellyParticipantDoes anyone know if the BA fleet of B777-200s used out of Gatwick for the Caribbean route will get cabin upgrades anytime soon? I have used these flights in the past when the cabins were relatively new but have recently read threads suggesting they are now tired and outdated.
Will BA update the cabins to the LHR levels or maybe replace these planes as the newer B787 and A350s arrive?4 Sep 2015
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BA744fanParticipantAs Gatwick is used for long haul leisure destinations I’m afraid it comes a poor second to the Heathrow fleet in terms of investment in updates. I beleive the 4 class 777s had a refresh recently but I am not aware of any plans to upgrade the 3 class fleet.
As for retirement and replacement, the oldest 777 in the fleet is coming up to its 20th birthday and many are 15 or younger so I imagine BA will squeeze every mile they can out of them before starting to pension them off.
4 Sep 2015
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sparkyflierParticipantWell it is not just the LGW 777s that are in need of some updating, some of their, or at least one, of their LHR ones need some treatment as well.
I have flown 772s in the past year that were nicely upgraded, but the 772 to BKK had the old, Y+, the old Y, and the pretty rubbish selection of Inflight Entertainment throughout, including J where I was.
What was noticeable however, is how comfy and spacious the BA 777 economy was compared to the 788, which was the last long haul flight I went on. Passengers looked FAR more relaxed, and I remember thinking the 777 lot would be much more likely to choose BA again.
So lets just hope that any LGW refurb does not result in “new upgraded,slimline (10 across ) seating…” and simply catches most of the LHR fleet which has pretty decent products (BA J is for a separate discussion).
FDOS you made me chuckle again…
4 Sep 2015
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greyhawkgeoffParticipantYellowBelly, be careful for what you wish. At the July 31 half yearly results presentation for IAG, Keith Williams CEO of BA confirmed that they were looking at going 10 abreast on the 777 – 200 fleet in Y. After all if there rivals can get away with it then the return on investment will win out sometime soon. The quid pro quo may be an update in the IFE with the new lighter weight seating that inevitably comes with it too, perhaps another row or two as well?
4 Sep 2015
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AMcWhirterParticipantBoth KLM and Air New Zealand are in the process of reconfiguring their B777-200s for 10-abreast seating.
Let’s hope BA doesn’t follow.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/101041/klm-revamps-b777-economy-seating
4 Sep 2015
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AnthonyDunnParticipant@ FDOS_UK – 04/09/2015 09:19 BST
This reminds me of my British Airtours days when Dan-Air used to operate a B707 whose registration ended in Sierra Lima. The plane carried the nickname “Sick Lil” because of the peculiar and particular habit she had of dripping condensation internally. Presumably some kind of problem with the insulation inside the aircraft hull that Dan-Air never felt the need to fix…
5 Sep 2015
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passionateflyerParticipant6 months on and still no news on plans for the Gatwick 3 class 777s to be refurbished. Considering booking on the new Cape Town flights from Gatwick but very hesitant about going on those planes. A worn uncomfortable interior makes for a miserable 12 hour flight. Anyone got any news?
31 Mar 2016
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Derek1948ParticipantJust arrived back from Tampa on an old Club 777-200. Usual old poor seats and the new “cheap” champagne. However the flight attendants were the best I’ve had as long as I can remember on a BA flight. Friendly, chatty and great service. Could the fact that they were all fairly new to the job, oldest was 10 months service, have something to do with it?
Also new lounge at TPA, so much better than the old one.31 Mar 2016
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MartynSinclairParticipantLast time I flew a Virgin from Gatwick there was duct tape over an unusable table in Upper. Both airlines are in desperate need of a business class refresh…
31 Mar 2016
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YellowBellyParticipantThe FlyerTalk Forum is stating “Cabin retrofit commencing Jan 2018. Starting with G-VIIX/R/T/U/V/P/O”.
See: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-executive-club/1476013-ba-fleet-new-aircraft-arrivals-retirements-master-tracker.html31 Oct 2016
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