Other Middle East and Africa Frequent Flyer Programs - GF Economy A340 v A330

Am planning a trip on Gulf Air LHR-BAH in Feb and just wondered about the A340 v A330. There seems to be two daily flights, one on each type and I've heard that the A330's are newer and have better Business and First set-ups. But I wondered how this translates to down the back? Does anyone know the main differences? I have seen a few photos of the A340 economy seats and there appears to be no PTV - are there PTVs on the A330? Any other info would be appreciated.

Am planning a trip on Gulf Air LHR-BAH in Feb and just wondered about the A340 v A330. There seems to be two daily flights, one on each type and I've heard that the A330's are newer and have better Business and First set-ups. But I wondered how this translates to down the back? Does anyone know the main differences? I have seen a few photos of the A340 economy seats and there appears to be no PTV - are there PTVs on the A330? Any other info would be appreciated.

330 is light years ahead. There is a PTV (VOD, I believe), and the cabin is fresher and much newer - no question about it, go for the 330 flight

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The ex SQ leased A340's GF currently uses do have PTV. I think thats version A., Version B does not. I think in the GF timetable the version (without PTV) in Y is referred to as '340-300'..the newer Version A(with PTV in Y) is referred to as '340' only. The Y class on the A330 are the same seats only refurbished with new fabric, the carpets, bulkheads, curtains and pannels are all new. The seats even though not updated as with F and J seats are quite comfortable and sophisticated as far as Y seats go. Foot rest and head rest wings are part of the deal.
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Thanks for the replies. I'm looking on Expedia, and the flights I'm planning to take are the outbound (LHR-BAH) morning flight (departs 09:30) is described as "A340". Now, as per Cedar Jet's very helpful reply, this would seem to indicate the newer version A340 with PTV. I would think that GF consider LHR to be a premium route, so is it unreasonable to assume that they would put their upgraded A340's on this route before other routes?

Edited to add: Unfortunately this flight appears on the GF website as "A340-300" as opposed to other flights (e.g. to SYD) which appear as A340. Therefore I assume that it is the non-PTV version of the A340 which serves this flight to LHR. :(

On the way back, also the dayflight (departs BAH 13:10) is the A330, so no problem there.

I think I'll go with these as I'd prefer the dayflight outbound to the overnight in Y, even if I do end up on a non-PTV A340 I've always got my iPod and a book! Furthermore, and rather sadly I'll admit, I've never been on an A340 before, so it would be good to "tick it off" the list! ;) Thanks for all your help, much appreciated. ^

I would think that GF consider LHR to be a premium route, so is it unreasonable to assume that they would put their upgraded A340's on this route before other routes?


That's what I would be hoping too. However, sadly, it rarely seems to be the case. I too, prefer the evening flights between ME and UK because it allows me to nicely to connect to AC859 leaving LHR at 905pm. Even EK uses a "supbar" 777-300 on the evening flight.

If you don't mind posting the date of your BAH-LHR flight, I can check if it is the old or new configuration just to confirm, or you can just do it yourself: Go to www.travelocity.com, make a dummy booking in First Class. When you get to the seat map, 2x1x2 configuration in F = PTV's in Y, whereas 2x2x2 configuration = no PTV's in Y

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