Originally Posted by
Cap'n Benj
Is there any news on the LGW 747 refits to update the IFE etc, as to when you're likely to have AVOD guaranteed on all VS flights from LGW?
A friend is looking to book to LAS and whether he chooses VA or BA will very much depend on their being AVOD present
AFAIK they start next April (2012). Premium economy seat maps have been unavailable after this time as it's not known which aircraft will be flying on any given day (some LHR 747s will be in to cover).
No idea how long it is scheduled to take though. I think there are 7 planes to do - the 443 variants GAL, ROS, ROY and LIP (Nova IFE) a couple of 41R AST,XLG and a 4Q8 - TOP(Odyssey IFE). ROM has been off at Aerosur since last year.
Your friend could always do LHR>LAX and then the short hop to LAS on B6? My preferred route but I have to say that is driven by reward availability.
Regards
R3dV