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Configurations (with links to AeroLOPA seatmaps, where available):

777-200ER
32J 48W 252Y (code 77S)
32J 52W 252Y (code 77T)
14F 48J 40W 134Y (code 77R)
48J 40W 184Y (New Club Suite) (code 77L)
8F 49J 40W 138Y (New Club Suite) (code 77M)

777-300ER
8F 76J 40W 130Y (New Club Suite) (code 77H)

Updated 777 aircraft now in service:

LGW Based Aircraft:
Completed (re-entry to service date):
G-VIIX - 08 March 2018
G-VIIR - 20 April 2018
G-VIIO - 23 May 2018
G-VIIP - 25 June 2018
G-VIIT - 07 October 2018
G-VIIU - 07 November 2018
G-VIIV - 25 January 2019 (currently operating from LHR)
G-VIIW - 02 April 2019 (currently operating from LHR)
G-YMMC - 15 May 2019
G-VIIY - 04 June 2019 (currently operating from LHR)
G-YMMF - 03 October 2019

G-YMMD - 01 November 2019

G-YMMB - 20 November 2019

G-YMME - 14 December 2019

G-YMMA - 14 July 2022

LHR Based Aircraft:
Completed (re-entry to service date):
G-RAES - 08 October 2019
G-VIIL - 31 January 2020

G-VIIK - 02 March 2020
G-VIIM - 20 March 2020
G-VIIN - 14 April 2020
G-VIIB - 25 April 2020
G-VIIF - 15 June 2020
G-VIIS - 12 July 2020
G-VIIC - 08 September 2020
G-STBM - 01 October 2020*
G-STBN - 05 October 2020*
G-YMMI - 08 October 2020
G-VIIG - 28 October 2020
G-STBO - 06 January 2021*
G-STBP - 08 January 2021*
G-VIID - 28 February 2021
G-YMMN - 04 March 2021
G-YMMO - 21 April 2021
G-VIIE - 29 April 2021
G-STBD - 20 July 2021
G-YMMP - 23 July 2021
G-VIIH - 16 August 2021
G-YMMJ - 03 September 2021
G-YMMH - 05 October 2021
G-VIIJ - 29 October 2021
G-VIIA - 14 December 2021
G-YMMG - 07 January 2022
G-YMML - 31 January 2022
G-YMMK - 24 February 2022
G-STBH - 31 March 2022
G-YMMT - 24 May 2022
G-STBG - 14 June 2022
G-STBK - 21 August 2022
G-STBL - 09 October 2022
G-STBJ - 27 November 2022
G-YMMS - 22 February 2023
G-YMMR - 31 March 2023
G-YMMU - 04 May 2023
G-STBA - 24 June 2023
G-STBE - 22 September 2023
G-STBF - 12 December 2023

In Progress at CWL:

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Planned:

G-STBB - TBC (originally planned for March 2021)

G-STBC - TBC (originally planned for July 2021)
G-STBI - TBC
G-VIIV - TBC
G-VIIW - TBC
G-VIIY - TBC

*G-STBM/N/O/P were delivered new with cabins installed; date reflects entry into service rather than re-entry into service

LGW & LHR selected 777s go 10-abreast (3-4-3) in Y 2018 onwards

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Mar 5, 2018, 3:28 pm

#331

Prospero

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The new WT+ seat looks identical to IB's premium economy seat. Both feature Panasonic's eX3 in-flight entertainment system.

https://apex.aero/2016/04/20/iberia-...-economy-cabin

British Airways - PLUS-SIZED MAKE OVER FOR WORLD TRAVELLER AND WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS

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Mar 5, 2018, 3:36 pm

#332

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prospero

The new WT+ seat looks identical to IB's premium economy seat. Both feature Panasonic's eX3 in-flight entertainment system.

https://apex.aero/2016/04/20/iberia-...-economy-cabin

British Airways - PLUS-SIZED MAKE OVER FOR WORLD TRAVELLER AND WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS

Does Ba also get IB’s 37” pitch?

if anything they should get more pitch to accomodate a leg rest - CX had to do that.

Mar 5, 2018, 4:01 pm

#333

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I don't know if it's the Iberia factor, or the seats themselves, but that does not look terribly "premium".

Mar 5, 2018, 4:41 pm

#334

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Quote:

Originally Posted by V10

I don't know if it's the Iberia factor, or the seats themselves, but that does not look terribly "premium".

Would you say BA's current WT+ seats look "premium"? I sure wouldn't. Still very much closer to Y than J.

Mar 5, 2018, 7:50 pm

#335

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Of course it’s interesting (unsurprising?) that in BA’s publicity there don’t seem to be any photos of the banks of 3-4-3 WT seats.

It reminds me of AA’s new safety video with the non-aircraft mock-up or stylization of an actual plane, which doesn’t have rows of seats spaced anything like the distance which actual economy seats are spaced.

Mar 5, 2018, 9:19 pm

#336

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Actually if you click through the press release there are photos there of the new 3-4-3 seating.

Still don't know why they would put "plus-sized" in the title of the press release. Plus sized people are those who are least likely to welcome this.

Mar 6, 2018, 1:11 am

#337

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sxc

Still don't know why they would put "plus-sized" in the title of the press release.

This is an example of what happens when marketing people try to bury bad news, like this paragraph:

Quote:

Originally Posted by BA Marketing

The World Traveller cabins have also been fitted with the newest, most enhanced seating, which feature a six-way headrest with adjustable ears for added comfort and movable middle arm rests, which is particularly useful for customers travelling with children.

If the only good things you can say about a seat is that the head and arm rests can move then "enhanced" is probably accurate.

Mar 6, 2018, 1:37 am

#338

BillyBleach

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I am off to Cancun in August in J - BA2203. We have friends in Y on the same flight and their seat map is showing the new 10 abreast.

Mar 6, 2018, 10:52 am

#339

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What are the tubes for underneath the arms of the seat in front? Umbrellas?!

Mar 6, 2018, 11:02 am

#340

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Water maybe https://en.recaro-as.com/files/conte...est_web_01.jpg

Mar 6, 2018, 11:33 am

#341

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So when this refurbishment takes place will WT and WTP have better IFE than Club World or will that be getting an upgrade too? On a separate but related note, if it's taken this long to pass out White Company pillows and blankets excuse me if I find the Winter 2018 rollout a bit optimistic.

Mar 6, 2018, 11:51 am

#342

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All seats get the new IFE.

Mar 6, 2018, 11:54 am

#343

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Originally Posted by Can I help you

All seats get the new IFE.

Finally! Club World on LGW planes has been massively behind for years. I wonder which will be first - the densification, the blankets or the new meal service? On second thoughts - I know exactly which one will be first. Shows what their priorities are doesn't it?

Mar 6, 2018, 12:03 pm

#344

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Originally Posted by Can I help you

All seats get the new IFE.

but will they get more films given the new ife can support it? Im looking at the entertainment on the KIN-LGW flight tomorrow and it looks the same as february...

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Mar 6, 2018, 12:07 pm

#345

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I’m guessing that the IFE content isn’t being updated yet due to there only being one aircraft fitted, but if you check the Panasonic system used on out B744 you will see what is available.

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