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The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.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The older version of the First cabin (termed "Classic" internally by British Airways, or "Old First") has now been withdrawn.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]
#91
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Here's the current odds that you will get New First on your route:
777: 2.17% (based on 1 flying out of 46 in the fleet - of course all the 777s don't have First cabins either, so much better odds than this!)
747: 2.04% (49 aircraft in fleet - although the odds should improve because a number of them are in storage, how many?)
So there is a chance for everyone!
(Forgive me for using Wiki as a source for fleet numbers, entriely aware they may be incorrect!)
Here's the current odds that you will get New First on your route:
777: 2.17% (based on 1 flying out of 46 in the fleet - of course all the 777s don't have First cabins either, so much better odds than this!)
747: 2.04% (49 aircraft in fleet - although the odds should improve because a number of them are in storage, how many?)
So there is a chance for everyone!
(Forgive me for using Wiki as a source for fleet numbers, entriely aware they may be incorrect!)
Last edited by Motors; Jun 1, 2010 at 2:34 am
#93
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There are actually now 3 aircraft with NF. 2 777s and 1 747 - from memory they are IIU, IIV and IVF.
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Is there a more scheduled timetable for conversion of the aircraft now, that the CAA approval has been given? Wasn't a CW conversion carried out every 2 weeks or so, once in things were in full swing?
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Has BA provided any more details as to the roll out of the new F cabin, as they did with NGCW?
How many F seats are there in the 777 - is it 14 or 17 or is it likely to vary?
How many F seats are there in the 777 - is it 14 or 17 or is it likely to vary?
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Some very nice pictures of New First in this blog review:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...ew-experience/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...ew-experience/
#99
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Some very nice pictures of New First in this blog review:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...ew-experience/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...ew-experience/
I don't care what anyone says... that is one heck of a decent looking F product... Now you can actually see it properly, in a full cabin configuration, lighting and all working... it looks the dogs danglies..
#100
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Bill Nighy in the new seat
I saw this link elsewhere on the web, but can't remember where so forgive me if someone else posted it on FT
Bill Nighy looking cool as ever in the new F seat
New or Old F, I am going to try and replicate the photo next month on the way to Miami.
Bill Nighy looking cool as ever in the new F seat
New or Old F, I am going to try and replicate the photo next month on the way to Miami.
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I saw this link elsewhere on the web, but can't remember where so forgive me if someone else posted it on FT
Bill Nighy looking cool as ever in the new F seat
New or Old F, I am going to try and replicate the photo next month on the way to Miami.
Bill Nighy looking cool as ever in the new F seat
New or Old F, I am going to try and replicate the photo next month on the way to Miami.
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Some very nice pictures of New First in this blog review:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...ew-experience/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/flying...ew-experience/
Sadly the text leaves a bit to be desired as the author thinks that VS has an F product.
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The odds of NF on 777s appear to be getting better
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Here's the current odds that you will get New First on your route:
777: 2.17% (based on 1 flying out of 46 in the fleet - of course all the 777s don't have First cabins either, so much better odds than this!)
747: 2.04% (49 aircraft in fleet - although the odds should improve because a number of them are in storage, how many?)
So there is a chance for everyone!
(Forgive me for using Wiki as a source for fleet numbers, entriely aware they may be incorrect!)
Here's the current odds that you will get New First on your route:
777: 2.17% (based on 1 flying out of 46 in the fleet - of course all the 777s don't have First cabins either, so much better odds than this!)
747: 2.04% (49 aircraft in fleet - although the odds should improve because a number of them are in storage, how many?)
So there is a chance for everyone!
(Forgive me for using Wiki as a source for fleet numbers, entriely aware they may be incorrect!)
Thanks to Motors for getting the mental wheels spinning on what the odds are of having NF on your route. Using some of the useful tools I’ve found on this board, I think I’ve gotten a littler closer calculation for those flying on Triple Sevens (I am an analyst after all).
Thanks to Swanhunter and the Seating Queries: First thread: :-:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ies-first.html
From this (with details seat maps and tail numbers), I’ve gathered that there are a total of 32 777s with F (out of a fleet of 46 777s, the remaining 14 in 3 class configuration with no F I would surmise). However, since the first one to be rolled out was G-VIIU, that is the 14 seat configuration (one of 20 777s with 14 F seats), that rules out any flights on a 17 F seat 777 (3 of those) or a 13 F seat 777 (9 of those). MMB shows my 3/8 flight is a 14 F seat 777 (so I’m in the running at least for NF, seats 2E and 2F). Unfortunately for me, MMB is showing my return flight on 8/22 is one of the old 17 seaters (not that I mind the old F, I still prefer it to AA Flagship Suites).
So, with all this sleuthing (since apparently there’s no detailed official word from BA on the roll out other than over the next two years) there may be 4 777s with new F in service by mid-June, greatly increasing all of our odds of sitting in NF. I also noted that 2 of the 20 14 F seat 777s, G-VIIA/B fly from LGW (to BDA and BGA). That could actually reduce the pool to 18 777s if BA fits out the LHR 777s first.
So, for anyone showing a 14 F seat 777 on MMB here’s my calculated odds based on the increasing number of 777s fitted or soon to be fitted (based on 20 or 18 in the pool).
1 777 – Odds between 1 in 20 and 1 in 18 (5 to 5.56%)
2 777s – Odds between 1 in 10 and 1 in 9(10 to 11.11%)
3 777s – Odds between 3 in 20 and 1 in 6 (15 to 16.67)
4 777s – Odds between 2 in 10 and 2 in 9 (20 to 22.22%)
And with every new one added after that an increase of between 5 and 5.56% (so my chances could be up to between 35 and 38.89% by early August if 7 Triple 7s with NF are on line – I’m liking that).
If anyone could confirm G-VIIW has been fitted with NF and/or if G-VIIX is currently being fitted with NF, it would help solidify the odds and projections I’ve made or help me revise them).
If you’re on a 17 or 13 F seat 777, seems your odds are 0%, at least for the foreseeable future unless they start refitting these (which of course, would alter my other projections).
As for 747s, if what I’ve read holds true, the current plan is only the one 747 for now (G-CIVF) and there are 49 active 747s so your odds remain at 1 in 49 or 2.04% as Motors indicated. Slightly better than the 17 or 13 F seat 777s.
Of course if you’re Bill Nighy or Rachel Weisz, your odds are greatly improved.
YMMV
Cheers!
Last edited by TheFlyingFoodie; Jun 5, 2010 at 10:38 pm