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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 8:01 pm
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Originally Posted by MBS MillionMiler

For folks that fly Economy, the 747 will be 'upgraded' to a 777. For folks that fly in Business, they'll say the flight is being 'downgraded' to a 777.
Nailed it ^ Well Upper Deck anyway.

4 across Biz OTOH ..... of course if it's going to be flown with 3 class 777, then it's a wash, almost (yes more room downstairs on 747 than 777 but still 2-4-2).

Originally Posted by drewguy
I thought that was the usual change in the Winter - switch the 747 for the 777. Although maybe this time it's for good.
Could be.

773s are coming online, and IIRC last of 747s will be gone before end of next year.
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