Originally Posted by
d3vski
1) Any ideas when the newer B77Ws will be based at BOM and fly to LHR on a regular basis. I want try the New First class on these planes but dont wanna risk having a 747 with all that money spent?
2) When are Air India going to join Star Alliance as i want to earn BD miles for the above F trip.
3) Is the 77W DEL-LHR a longterm thing or will it revert to a 747. If it is a long term thing, i may risk tranferring at Del to a IC flight to BOM.
4) What sort of ground service can one expect in AI F class (comparison to Jet?)
1) Not anytime soon. As long as BOM-LHR is linked with EWR/AMD, it will be a 744.
2) Don't hold your breath. No fixed timetable yet.
3) Almost all DEL-base longhaul flying is now 777. Expect that to continue.
4) On the 744 its good but dated. On the 77W/77L its allegedly wonderful but not quite 9W standards. Personally, I believe 9W First Class is one of the best products in the skies.