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The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.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The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.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 3, 2016, 10:16 am
#4711
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Jun 3, 2016, 10:36 am
#4712
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Jun 3, 2016, 10:40 am
#4713
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I've been booked on 3 service due to operated by the 86J 747 but all had last minute equipment changes so don't get your hopes up.
Jun 3, 2016, 1:09 pm
#4714
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Ha ha, I have zero hope given that my main point of departure is Phx and I suspect the 86J would only fly to PHX because of a tech issue with assigned aircraft. Occasionally I will connect out of west coast, LAX (380) or now SAN with 744 aircraft. LAS is also a possibility if F is not available on my direct from PHX. I am curious what the future holds for PHX, LAS and SAN when the 744 retirements continue. Which new aircraft is the odds on favorite for these routes? Too early to tell I suspect.
Jun 3, 2016, 1:12 pm
#4715
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Ha ha, I have zero hope given that my main point of departure is Phx and I suspect the 86J would only fly to PHX because of a tech issue with assigned aircraft. Occasionally I will connect out of west coast, LAX (380) or now SAN with 744 aircraft. LAS is also a possibility if F is not available on my direct from PHX. I am curious what the future holds for PHX, LAS and SAN when the 744 retirements continue. Which new aircraft is the odds on favorite for these routes? Too early to tell I suspect.
Dec 7, 2016, 7:11 am
#4716
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Why is there no timetable or news of any kind from BA regarding the upgrading of the IFE systems in F the rest of the 744 frames to match the super high J product? With no upgrade, at this point we are talking about many years with an inconsistent as well as inferior product in F. Seats basically the same so what does one do on a long haul flight....use the IFE system.
Dec 7, 2016, 7:20 am
#4717
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Why is there no timetable or news of any kind from BA regarding the upgrading of the IFE systems in F the rest of the 744 frames to match the super high J product? With no upgrade, at this point we are talking about many years with an inconsistent as well as inferior product in F. Seats basically the same so what does one do on a long haul flight....use the IFE system.
Dec 23, 2016, 11:42 am
#4718
Join Date: Apr 2000
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Is there a thread/post which compares 1st class in the 747 vs 388? I booked a LHR-MIA flight for next March on the 747 that departs in the afternoon. The schedule now shows 388. I love the 747, especially the 747 on CX when it was flying.
Dec 23, 2016, 12:13 pm
#4719
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I would consider the A380 an upgrade. Much more room, a very spacious cabin. I much prefer it to the 747, indeed when traveling to LAS I fly via LAX just to take the A380.
