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LIST OF ROUTES/FLIGHTS WITH BEST SEATS - update 21 April, 2017. Flights looked up for week of June 12, 2017
IMPORTANT NOTES :
- This is the list of "BEST"-operated routes for a typical week during the summer season in June 2017.
- Some of the routes listed below may see a non-BEST aircraft operating the flight some day(s) of the week
- Last minute aircraft substitution is always possible

NORTH AMERICA

- BOS (AF334/333) : on days the flight operates with a B772
- IAD (AF026/027)
- IAH (AF636/639)
- JFK (AF032/019) : operating from ORY
- JFK (AF022/023)
- JFK (AF008/009)
- LAX (AF072/073)
- LAX-PPT (AF076/077)
- SFO (AF082/083)
- YUL (AF342/345) : on certain days
- YUL (AF344/345 B787-9)
- YVR (AF374/379)

CENTRAL & LATIN AMERICAS
- EZE/MVD (AF394/393)
- EZE (AF228/229)
- SCL (AF406/407) : on certain days
- GRU (AF456/459)
- GRU (AF454/457)
- PTY (AF474/475)
- CAY (AF852/853)
- CUN (AF650/651)
- HAV (AF820/825)

ASIA
- BOM (AF218/217)
- HKG (AF188/185)
- HND (AF274/293)
- KIX (AF292/291)
- NRT (AF276/275)
- NRT (AF272/271)
- PEK (AF382/381)
- PVG (AF112/117)
- PVG (AF116/111) : only on days when the flight is B777-operated (A380 has no BEST cabins at the moment)
- CAN (AF102/107)
- SIN (AF256/257)
- SGN (AF258/257)

AFRICA
- ABJ (AF702/703) : only on days when the flight is B777-operated (A380 has no BEST cabins at the moment)
- BKO-ABJ (AF520/521)
- ACC (AF780/781)
- DLA-NSI (AF982)
- BGF-NSI (AF775/775)
- NSI (AF900/901)
- LBV (AF976/977)
- LAD (AF928/929)

MIDDLE EAST
- BEY (AF566/565)
- CAI (AF570/567 B787-9)
- DXB (AF662/643)

CONFIGURATIONS OF THE B777 FLEET
Note : this list is not up-to-date
Boeing 777-200ER 309 seats J-W-Y without new cabins : 4/25

Code:

F-GSPA – NEV4
 F-GSPE – NEV4
 F-GSPM – NEV4
 F-GSPZ – NEV4

Boeing 777-200ER in modification process : 2/25

Code:

F-GSPD
 F-GSPP

Boeing 777-200ER 280 seats or 316 seats "quick change" J-W-Y with new cabins : 16/25

Code:

F-GSPB – BEST
 F-GSPC – BEST
 F-GSPF – BEST
 F-GSPG – BEST
 F-GSPH – BEST
 F-GSPI – BEST
 F-GSPJ - BEST
 F-GSPK – BEST
 F-GSPQ – BEST
 F-GSPR – BEST
 F-GSPS – BEST
 F-GSPT – BEST
 F-GSPU – BEST
 F-GSPV – BEST
 F-GSPX – BEST
 F-GSPY – BEST
 
 
 or

Boeing 777-200ER 312 seats (28J) J-W-Y with new cabins : 3/25

Code:

F-GSPL – BEST
 F-GSPO – BEST
 F-GSPN – BEST

Boeing 777-300ER 303 seats P-J-W-Y without new cabins : 0/43

Code:

All Converted to BEST

Boeing 777-300ER 381 seats J-W-Y without new cabins : 5/43

Code:

F-GSQD – NEV4
 F-GSQE – NEV4
 F-GZNH – NEV4
 F-GZNI – NEV4
 F-GZNJ - NEV4
 F-GZNK – NEV4

Boeing 777-300ER in modification process : 0/43

Boeing 777-300ER 296 seats or 322 seats "quick change" P-J-W-Y with new cabins : 20/43

Code:

F-GSQA – BEST
 F-GSQB – BEST
 F-GSQC – BEST
 F-GSQF – BEST
 F-GSQG – BEST
 F-GSQH – BEST
 F-GSQI – BEST
 F-GSQJ – BEST
 F-GSQK – BEST
 F-GSQL – BEST
 F-GSQY – BEST
 F-GSQM – BEST
 F-GSQU - BEST
 F-GSQV – BEST
 F-GSQY – BEST
 F-GZNA – BEST
 F-GZNB - BEST
 F-GZNC – BEST
 F-GZND - BEST
 F-GZNE – BEST
 
 
 or

Boeing 777-300ER 468 seats J-W-Y "CIO" without new cabins : 12/43

Code:

F-GSQN – NEV4
 F-GSQO – NEV4
 F-GSQP – NEV4
 F-GSQR – NEV4
 F-GSQS – NEV4
 F-GSQT – NEV4
 F-GSQX – NEV4
 F-GZNF – NEV4
 F-GZNG – NEV4
 F-GZNL – NEV4
 F-GZNN – NEV4
 F-GZNO – NEV4

Boeing 777-300ER 381 seats J-W-Y with old J and new W-Y : 6/43

Code:

F-GZNP – NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in April 2015)
 F-GZNQ – NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in May 2015)
 F-GZNR – NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in November 2015)
 F-GZNS - NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in March 2016)
 F-GZNT - NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in March 2016)
 F-GZNU - NEV4 (delivered new from Boeing in April 2016)

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Jun 3, 2015, 3:21 pm

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DO we have feedback on the quickchange experiment went (I think in April)?

I'd like to know as well.

Jun 5, 2015, 2:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Plates

Thanks for the comprehensive response.

Has anyone flown this configuration yet? I'm just wondering whether I'd be better to choose an Exit Seat or a Seat Plus seat (I'm 6' 4").

I was on the quick change 77W not the 772. But I would bet on the forward seat plus section (12-16).

Jun 7, 2015, 4:56 pm

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BEST and new P now loaded into the schedule for IAH 636/639 effective October 25.

Jun 15, 2015, 3:43 am

#259

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

I was on the quick change 77W not the 772. But I would bet on the forward seat plus section (12-16).

Thanks for the tip - that's the option I've gone for.

Jun 16, 2015, 10:49 am

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I did not check the whole thread, but I do not recall seeing this posted:
virtual tour of the 777 new P, J, W and Y cabins
https://goo.gl/maps/jWCBf

Jun 17, 2015, 2:52 am

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The BEST PowerPoint presentation has been updated by AF (in French)

Jun 22, 2015, 10:20 am

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Thanks olivedel !

I find the presentation quite confusing... The quick change process may not simplify things though.

Jun 22, 2015, 7:30 pm

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777 New Cabins - Deployment Schedule

Thanks for posting the updated presentation! AF claims that by the end of this year 26 aircraft will have the Best cabin. What is the current count?

Jun 23, 2015, 3:07 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777

BEST and new P now loaded into the schedule for IAH 636/639 effective October 25.

Quote:

Originally Posted by olivedel

The BEST PowerPoint presentation has been updated by AF (in French)

yet IAH doesn't appear in the presentation at all?

Jun 23, 2015, 10:08 pm

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yet IAH doesn't appear in the presentation at all?

Don't be. The table only shows scheduled BEST services for IATA Summer 2015 season that ends on October 24th.

Jun 24, 2015, 11:03 pm

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FYI : just to remind people here that when a beginning date for BEST operations has been announced for a specific flight, it doesn't mean that this flight will be operated every day with the BEST cabins, as the number of aircrafts equipped is still limited. As concrete examples : WUH and YVR are among the new BEST destinations in june. But, during the summer, YVR and WUH will have only one weekly and 3 weekly BEST flights, respectively. The other ones will be non-BEST.

Jun 25, 2015, 4:39 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by olivedel

The BEST PowerPoint presentation has been updated by AF (in French)

Are all A380s in NEV4 ? I thought only the last four aircrafts were NEV4, 6 others in NEV3.

Jun 25, 2015, 7:36 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldorak

Have WUH booked for mid-September and am hoping for BEST.I noticed that the flights are operated by BEST on the 3 weekly flights but this stops after the first week of September (i.e. last flight on Friday 4th September). Do you think they are taking the plane off the route or have they only loaded the seat map up until then and it should continue?

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Jun 25, 2015, 11:51 pm

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I have no idea but, for sure, the seat map is the only indicator. If you see 2-3-2, then

Jun 26, 2015, 12:03 am

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Just flew the new AF BEST Business product, and I have to say it is absolutely amazing, the service on board and crew were at a very high standard. The only thing is my duck was a bit tough, but the food selection was very good. I had a young cousin who flew in Economy on the same flight and she was allowed to have a snack at the "bar" in the business cabin. To put it short, it was just as good as BA's First product. Didn't get to see La Premiere though, but will be taking economy back as I got a cheap upgrade for £400 on the way in to Singapore. The aircraft I am flying back in has the quick change so I will let you know how it is. The IFE as well it by far one of the best I have used as well. AF needs to get this product out as soon as possible, even the crew are very ecstatic about it as well.