Sep 6, 2013, 1:14 pm
Last edit by: Globaliser
The latest version (2010) of the First cabin (termed "Prime" internally by British Airways, or "New First") is available on all 4-class 777s and all 747s.
An newer evolution (2013) of the First seat (Prime+) is found on all A380s, and a newer version still (2015) is available on all 787-9s.
The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.
747 information updated to 31 March 2016. Last change: withdrawal of G-BNLF, the last OF aircraft
An newer evolution (2013) of the First seat (Prime+) is found on all A380s, and a newer version still (2015) is available on all 787-9s.
The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.
747 information updated to 31 March 2016. Last change: withdrawal of G-BNLF, the last OF aircraft
Tracking NF [New First]
Jun 25, 2010, 8:52 pm
#151
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G-VIIY left CWL earlier today (in 13/6 out 25/6) hopefully with NF onboard. It is currently flying from LHR to BOS. If you happened to have been on BA 239 25/6 and sitting if F, please confirm (once you’ve landed of course) if it did indeed have NF (to continue to validate my theory).
Jun 25, 2010, 10:32 pm
#152
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Jun 26, 2010, 8:53 am
#153
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Best chance of NF?
Flying to US East coast beginning AUG
Between IAD - PHL and Newark on 777's whats my best bet for NF??
Ideally PHL would be most convenient for me but would like to fly NF and it doesn't make a whole lot of difference
Between IAD - PHL and Newark on 777's whats my best bet for NF??
Ideally PHL would be most convenient for me but would like to fly NF and it doesn't make a whole lot of difference
Jun 26, 2010, 9:10 am
#154
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Jun 26, 2010, 9:14 am
#155
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Jun 26, 2010, 9:30 am
#156
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Jun 26, 2010, 9:41 am
#157
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So, if you're willing to roll the dice, I'd pick BA66 from PHL.
Jun 26, 2010, 9:48 am
#158
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Looking at the last 11 days history on flight24.com for the 3 777s that are confirmed to have NF (G-VIIU, G-VIIV and G-VIIW) BA66 ex PHL and BA 188 ex EWR have each had NF once. Looking at G-VIIX and G-VIIY (which I suspect have NF, but no firm confirmation as of yet), BA66 ex PHL and BA 292 ex IAD have each had NF once.
So, if you're willing to roll the dice, I'd pick BA66 from PHL.
So, if you're willing to roll the dice, I'd pick BA66 from PHL.
Thanks again^
Jun 26, 2010, 10:16 am
#159
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You're Welcome! The odds should get slightly better if the current roll out of 1 NF 777 every 2 weeks continues, so that should put two more into the mix by 23/7, three more by 6/8.
My F flight is 3/8 ex YYZ (2 NF flights in the last 11 days there too), so I'm hoping for improved odds myself.
My F flight is 3/8 ex YYZ (2 NF flights in the last 11 days there too), so I'm hoping for improved odds myself.
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Jun 26, 2010, 11:47 am
#161
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Has BA given any recent statements regarding the role out of NF and when it will be completed across the 777s and 747s?
They did this when NGCW was being rolled out over what was an extended period in the end.
I see that my flight to YYZ later this year is on a 17 seat 777, so it appears that we will not have NF nor a IFE screen that is bigger than a match box.
I suppose the portable devices will be provided.
They did this when NGCW was being rolled out over what was an extended period in the end.
I see that my flight to YYZ later this year is on a 17 seat 777, so it appears that we will not have NF nor a IFE screen that is bigger than a match box.
I suppose the portable devices will be provided.
Jun 26, 2010, 12:00 pm
#162
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Tom
Jun 26, 2010, 12:43 pm
#164
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Some 777s are equipped with minute screens, although I was given a player on my AUH-LHR flight earlier this year, as there was no AVOD.
I think it is the 777s that have 17 F seats that have been used for many Middle East in recent years.
Jun 26, 2010, 12:45 pm
#165
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So my only hope for NF is the YYZ-LHR 3/8.