Originally Posted by
ratypus
check those other threads, but in economy I really don't think it will make much difference - the A340 is a nice quiet aircraft (relative to, say, a 777 you might fly on BA to EWR) and has the advantage of a 2-seat block by the window (whereas the BA planes on a 777 would be 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (can't remember where we are with densification these days...)
it will be BA catering either way
probably just stick with the flight if the timing is convenient for you
Originally Posted by
mikeyfly
If you're in Y and were on a 787, I think it's a good thing !
Originally Posted by
cosmo74
The IFE is pretty poor in terms of choice so you may want to load up an ipad.
Yeah, it seems weird, but from the reports there seems to be "nothing really wrong" with flying Air Belgium, especially in coach. I've read that their IFE isn't great, but on an east-bound transatlantic flight (my return trip is still reportedly on BA metal), I don't really care. I mostly want to try to sleep.
I went to BA and they want $41 each for an advance seat assignment. Too rich for my blood, so I guess I can log in at the 24 hour mark and try to snag two seats along the window?
Originally Posted by
simons1
Thanks. I actually found the Dubai link but my search did not yield the longer thread that discusses how these Air Belgium flights are now spread around the BA system, including EWR. Seems strange they would bring them to New York, where the service is likely to attract a fair bit of unwanted attention. Are the engine problems with their own aircraft that severe that BA still needs to do this in May?