Oct 6, 2018, 2:19 pm

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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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Dec 4, 2018, 1:09 pm

#466

flyuk

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I've got 20A and 20B on an upcoming flight, did the bulkhead seats look ok?

Dec 10, 2018, 5:30 am

#467

no2blues

Join Date: Oct 2018

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Globaliser

The Aircraft Change Alert does more than that now. If the seating configuration changes, then you will be alerted even if the aircraft code does not.

...and it worked perfectly thank you. I had the Aircraft Change Alert last week for the inbound flight and I've moved us from row 13 (24W) to row 11 (52W).
Weirdly, the only incorrect cabin now on both outbound and inbound is WTP.

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Dec 21, 2018, 12:04 pm

#468

TCX69

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Dec 21, 2018, 12:19 pm

#469

The _Banking_Scot

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Hi TCX69,

Thanks for that but the seat plan shows 14F seats not 8 per the description? ( or is the seat plan only accurate for Y?)

Regards

TBS

Dec 21, 2018, 12:59 pm

#470

TCX69

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Dec 22, 2018, 10:56 am

#471

ConfusedByBAEC

Join Date: Oct 2015

Location: Leeds, UK

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I'm currently sat on G-VIIU at 38,000 ft just off the coast of Nova Scotia and I have to say I'm impressed with these refurbished planes.

WTP is a pleasant place to be. Plenty of legroom, comfortable seat and a good amount of recline. The leg rest part of the seat doesn't seem to be of any use to me but I guess that's perhaps due to me being relatively tall.

The IFE is a huge step up over the last time I flew a LGW 777 in CW last year. A large and clear screen that is incredibly responsive to a soft touch. Power points that work and WiFi that seems perfectly good for browsing FT, what more could you want?

To be honest, it's that pleasant that I don't think I'd choose the current CW over it unless using a 2-4-1.

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Dec 22, 2018, 12:43 pm

#472

anyuser

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I flew down to Barbados this last Tuesday in WT. 21C was very comfortable even though I could be described as large. Admittedly theoretical seating did keep 21B free so I didn’t have anyone next to me.
impressed with the seats and the IFE. I have been avoiding 777s but these refurbs are fine.

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Dec 24, 2018, 4:17 am

#473

paul71

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I count 142 Y seats in the seatmap above with row 40 not numbered. However an upcoming trip next year in expert flyer shows rows 26-35 as 10 across, and 36-38 as 8 across which still comes to 124?

Dec 24, 2018, 9:21 am

#474

South London Bon Viveur

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What is the likely status of the refurb in mid March 2019? I am contemplating a LAS-LGW flight, as an alternative to heading back to LAX and then into LHR, but I will only do so if the chances of getting a refurbed 777 are high- seems like there will still be a few of the non-dolled up ac operating.

Dec 24, 2018, 9:32 am

#475

TedToToe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by South London Bon Viveur

The most likely outcome for a LAS-LGW flight is an un-refurbished G-YMMx aircraft.

Dec 26, 2018, 8:11 am

#476

AirNurse

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We're flying BA2036 MCO - LGW March 2019, looks like we'll be on one of the upgraded aircraft. Considering utilizing the POUG being offered at $205/pp WT->WT+ (about $150/pp cheaper than had we booked into WT+ to begin with). Seems like the new WT+ product is pretty nice, especially since we're flying with two kiddos who will need to sleep, and we could all benefit from a little extra space.

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Jan 14, 2019, 3:22 pm

#477

SussexFly

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Looking to book LON-JFK for October.
closest airport is LGW (20mins away), so ideally fly out there. However having checked EF, it’s showing one of the densified 777’s.
Whats CW like on these? Any major differences?
Or should I head to LHR?

not opposed to LHR, but obviously LGW is easier.
will be SCH at the time of booking so should be able to secure a decent seat, which tempts me towards UD 747.
Or is the A350 likely to operate JFK as a flagship route . . .

The trip to JFK is for a special birthday so will be looking to go CW.

Jan 14, 2019, 3:45 pm

#478

rockflyertalk

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Location: LHR, LGW

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I’d stick with LHR for this route. As recently noted 4 out of 9 LGW - JFK flights were cancelled. Ok the drone chaos was and will be a one off. UD on a super hi J 747 is the best way to JFK.

Jan 14, 2019, 3:56 pm

#479

SussexFly

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rockflyertalk

I’d stick with LHR for this route. As recently noted 4 out of 9 LGW - JFK flights were cancelled. Ok the drone chaos was and will be a one off. UD on a super hi J 747 is the best way to JFK.

thought as much

Although hadn’t taken into consideration the number of JFK cancellations, which now makes it a more obvious decision.
thanks

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Jan 15, 2019, 2:36 pm

#480

BigVince76

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Does anybody know if there are IFE boxes, and if so do they encroach on your leg space in Y? As a couple I'm tempted to book the pair seats at the back, are these any good?