The 77Ws will not have Recaro seats, according to the grapevine. Rumor has it that they will have Weber seats.
Anyway, as to deployment, word has it that it may be sent to Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Vancouver and the ever-high density MNL-CEB. A 77W base will be established in Cebu the last time I heard. However, word also has been circulating that PAL is planning a return to Europe and the Middle East using 77Ws.
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I was looking at the Mabuhay magazine this morning and noticed that the controller on the IFE system on the 777 is different from the one installed on the 747. It actually looks like the ones used in CX. But the movies for "Long Haul and Medium Haul flights" are less than those being offered on the 747, any thoughts why this is the case?
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PR has the 773 seat map posted. C is 2-3-2. I could live with that. Y is 3-4-3. There's not a chance above or below that I'll do that. Very disappointing.
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Looks like maiden flight is PR300 Manila to Hong Kong on Nov 24 and they are offering 777 Bonus Mabuhay miles on that flight only per Frequent Flyer Bonuses
According to PEx, routes covered by the 77W for now are HKG, NRT, SYD and MEL. HKG will receive them from November 24 (the maiden flight) to January 10 for PR 300/301 and PR 306/307, while NRT will receive them on December 18-19. On the days NRT receives the 77W, MEL and SYD will receive the 744, and HKG will receive the 744/A330.
Anyway, before we jump to conclusions over the 3-4-3 layout in Fiesta Class, here's some interior cabin shots of the 77W, courtesy of flight_083 at PEx.
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The overhead Bins...
I love the design.. made the cabin look spacious and less cramped.
SEE!
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Mabuhay Class.
I would love to be seated on this Cabin.
Look at all those space!
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More of the Mabuhay Cabin.
There is an adjustment on the buttons that can make it lie-flat.
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This is where the screen is hidden on the bulk head seat.
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Fiesta Class.
When the seat reclines.. the back-rest moves backward and the seat-cushion moves forward, a foot-rest is provided.
The seat is incredibly spacious for economy class against the B747s. Its like I was seated on an exit row on the A319/A320.
Having a 3-4-3 configuration on this aircraft turned out to be simply amazing.. I could still walk pass the aisle with no hassle. Even if the passenger infront of me reclines his seat.. My legs are still well placed, relaxed and rested.
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Fiesta Class
Having problem where to place your cup of coffee?... or water glass or bottle?..
This might just fit in...
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Fiesta Class...
AVOD
EXIT ROW
773PR only has 1 exit row.. and that's row 41.
Also, the bulkhead seats in economy have bigger leg space than the ones on the B747.
LAVATORY
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