TG682 BKK->HND Aircraft
Sep 1, 2015, 9:30 pm
#31
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: TG/ROP*P; CX OW/G; LH M&M; UN Privilege; KC Nomad; IT Kingclub; SPG Platinum
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they would allocate any other seat (which ever is then available), or just do nothing (keep 11k but "not confirmed") - I ever had both cases. keep checking and allocate new seat whenever aircrafts swaps.
Sep 2, 2015, 1:02 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,314
those seats on the 330 and 33H in business class are "EADS Sogerma Evolys" seats, but with only two seat configuration buttons (safety position, angled lie flat position; the centre control button for "relax" position of the seat is not fitted). this is due to tight seat pitch arrangement. from my personal experience, 330/33H seats recline to sleep position slightly less than those Evolys fitted on TG's 777-2D7(ER), 777-3D7, or 74N. Sadly, pictures not available on Sogerma website, but google knows. difference between 330 and 33H equipped Evolys seats is technical system (screen, remote, usb connecticity yes/no) only. it is not predictable which ones (33H or 330) TG will send on the flights, they are basically interchangable.
the old 333 with business class cradle seats are phasing out, we will see them no more, very soon. As of the old 333, I just randomly checked, only HS-TEL and HS-TEJ seem to be still flying active service. it's unlikely that those will be sent on 682/683.
the old 333 with business class cradle seats are phasing out, we will see them no more, very soon. As of the old 333, I just randomly checked, only HS-TEL and HS-TEJ seem to be still flying active service. it's unlikely that those will be sent on 682/683.
Sep 3, 2015, 7:13 am
#33
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: TG/ROP*P; CX OW/G; LH M&M; UN Privilege; KC Nomad; IT Kingclub; SPG Platinum
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those called "33H" are 330-343X (HS-TBA ... -TBG) with second generation electrics with the Evolys seats: USB connectivity, and a more modern hand set and screen systems for the AVOD. no ZIM at the back.
lucky you got one of the old ones... a rare treat. honestly I miss the flying culture of the AB6. was a nice plane after all for the short routes, and I don't like the replacement on TG's 320 or worse WE ;( at all...
Sep 3, 2015, 12:21 pm
#34
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,314
I never flew WE so far; the 320 I try to avoid as well; a couple of times on the 737, which are also pretty terrible