Originally Posted by mjh0

Not so much a regular on the LGW operation these days since moving "Oop North", but I've got an upcoming longhaul out of LGW to ANU in May - wondering how much of a lottery the LGW 777 lottery actually is...

Currently the seatmap is showing as a 4-class (40W - I'm in WTP) 777, with "Flub" currently blocked. How "sticky" is the allocation of a 4-class? I get that there may be an increased chance of 4-class ops at LGW as LHR frames provide cover while the 3-cabin fleet go for refit as well, but how likely is it that it will end up as a 3-class?

What's the score in terms of revenue management for these non-F flights given the fluidity and the various different configs flying - do they actually plan for some sort "compromise" 777 config that doesn't actually exist?

I've done the usual tricks of watching the seats in Expertflyer to keep an eye on things changes.