Originally Posted by
yyztozag
Yes, I know the A330s have only just been reconfigured, but does anyone have a clue when AC will refresh interiors again? There are some product inconsistencies (for example, the 333 PY seats are much better than those on the 787/777s)
The inconsistencies in the widebody fleet are pretty minor - or will be, if they ever finish the 333 refurbishments.
AC depreciates cabin interiors over eight years, which suggests that's about their useful life. Then again, when other things delayed their plans, they ended up extending the lifespan of the XM interiors
long beyond that.
The fact they're in the process of refurbishing the 333s to a similar look and feel to the 787/777 fleet suggests there aren't going to be any major changes soon.
the A320s are in desperate need of a refresh
The mainline 319s have all left the fleet, and the 320s have been following them out the door. So don't expect them to do anything with the 320s that are left.
If the 321s are part of the long-term fleet plan (and the cancellation of the 7M9 order suggests that's reasonably likely), they'll definitely need a refresh soon, which will probably mean something that looks a lot like the 7M8s and 223s.
and even the widebodies will need a more cutting edge J product pretty soon in order to remain competitive.
Competitive with what? Polaris is just finally catching UA up to AC in terms of hard product. AC's current offering seems pretty in line with what WS and AA have. LH is still installing frigging 2-2-2 J layouts in brand new 359s, for crying out loud. BA is finally rolling out a modern J product that's not exactly a leap forward from what AC has.
EK and EY F are not the standard by which AC measures its J hard product.