BA 777 F - refurbished or not?
 

Hi - taking the Mrs to JFK in F using BA miles and had us at the front of a 747 (her dream!) but they've told us today it's swapped to a 777. It's got 12F seats so assume it's a -200 which I've not travelled. Pictures look, well, underwhelming and I can't work out whether these have been refitted. Does anyone know? Thanks!

All aircraft have the same cabin or a variation of it (A380, 789). The IFE should be better on the 777.

Not sure how the pictures could be underwhelming if compared the the 747, the seats are more or less identical across the fleet, so I understand.

Thanks both. I assumed they were all refurb (save for a few 744s) however found some mention of some 772s that were waiting to be refurbished. It's a first F for both of us (if you don't count CX J at Easter ;) so slightly nervous we'll end up on some older stock!

Welcome to FlyerTalk, TheJayHatch :)

The 12F configuration is unique to the Rolls Royce powered 777-200ERs. These birds are fitted with the 2010 version of First and have the older TES IFE system installed. Have a peek here for more info: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19928944-post5.html

Thanks and thanks, Prospero! Well, in a sense! 2010 F sounds underwhelming compared to what I've wandered past. That Bentley-harlequin stitched seat always looks so appealing! Might try and change - although still a few months out. But not holding much hope for a Nov JFK flight needing to upscale F!

Most of the 744s serving JFK have the new IFE, but there's still a chance of getting the older version. 777 is more spacious than the 747 seat, but otherwise almost identical. I would see it as a positive change. It will be a very comfortable ride in either, and I hope you enjoy the trip.

Yes it's a 1st works problem! Just fancied pretending in 1K for. Few hours ;) Plus the 772 F looks more or less like the CX J which will remind Mrs H of the slightly traumatic flight taken a few months back where we lost Mr Woof. Don't ask.

The B747 is my least favourite aircraft in First, whereas the B777 is my second favourite (behind the A380). I find the B777 far more comfortable and private when compared to the 747. I'd see the aircraft change a positive one.

Enjoy ^

thanks Tobias. Will probably just roll with it I guess - plus Mrs H isn't fussy...she married me after all ;)

2010 F is new F. The 777 seat is actually more spacious than the 747 seat. Though I still picked the 747 over 777 on an upcoming trip just for the allure of being in the nose of the Queen of the Skies.

We have also just been notified of a change from 747 to 777 for our Nov F flight. We are in seats 3k and 4K, I assume we are ok to stay in these seats or should I seek to move us?

Not on the 12F ones

So as not to alarm the OP, perhaps we should clarify that it is the IFE you are referring to and not the seat itself.