Sep 6, 2013, 1:14 pm
Last edit by: Globaliser
The latest version (2010) of the First cabin (termed "Prime" internally by British Airways, or "New First") is available on all 4-class 777s and all 747s.
An newer evolution (2013) of the First seat (Prime+) is found on all A380s, and a newer version still (2015) is available on all 787-9s.
The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.
747 information updated to 31 March 2016. Last change: withdrawal of G-BNLF, the last OF aircraft
An newer evolution (2013) of the First seat (Prime+) is found on all A380s, and a newer version still (2015) is available on all 787-9s.
The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.
747 information updated to 31 March 2016. Last change: withdrawal of G-BNLF, the last OF aircraft
Tracking NF [New First]
Oct 30, 2015, 6:01 pm
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WTP in the 789 will have a much newer seat and newer IFE and power points accepting British plugs and will be much quieter. That's quite a difference.
Oct 30, 2015, 7:07 pm
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That being said, I would have no trouble swapping my WTP seat for OF
Oct 31, 2015, 10:59 am
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If you have got "74I" from the EF seat map (or similar), it does not indicate OF. "74I" is now routinely being shown whether it's an OF or NF aircraft, and has been for a long time now. (See the notes in the "internal codes" thread.) flightradar24.com suggests that BA142 on 2 November is planned to be operated by G-CIVA, which is NF.
Jan 23, 2016, 12:49 pm
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Please forgive me for asking a question that is likely anwered in this 300+ page thread. I am flying F in October from London to Denver on a 747. Will OF still exist in October of 2016 on any route? Thanks for your time...
Jan 23, 2016, 1:08 pm
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No, OF remains only on one 747 (G-BNLF), which is due to be retired in March. Currently the First cabin on this aircraft is sold as Club World.
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Jan 23, 2016, 3:03 pm
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Jan 23, 2016, 3:10 pm
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We can keep it open so that people can whinge about the deficiencies of NF and reminisce about why OF was so much better, in the true FT spirit of always finding something to complain about.
Jan 23, 2016, 3:18 pm
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Jan 23, 2016, 4:21 pm
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I may be guilty of this as I actually prefer the look of OF, NF is a bit clinical and a bit dark for my liking. I however accept that the IFE was awful and BA allowed the cabins to get into a shocking state. Would have loved to travel in OF but alas this is not to be.