Bangkok 777 refurb
#1
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Join Date: May 2017
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Bangkok 777 refurb
Hi - Flying to Bangkok during Sept with BA (first time in a long time - usually Qatar Business). Can anyone tell me if this 200 series aircraft has had the Premium Cabin upgrade? To be honest I've lost touch with Ba and have no idea over the years how many cabin upgrades there has been. I notice on the BA website there is an ongoing refurb for Premium but not focused immediately on the 777-200.
I was in Dubai last week (BA Premium) and it was certainly different to the Premium I flew 10 years or so ago. I have no idea if that flight had the upgraded premium. All I can say is there was only one usb port below the screen - new seems to have two.
Many thanks.
I was in Dubai last week (BA Premium) and it was certainly different to the Premium I flew 10 years or so ago. I have no idea if that flight had the upgraded premium. All I can say is there was only one usb port below the screen - new seems to have two.
Many thanks.
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Welcome to Flyertalk and the BA Board, Bil1965 ^
I see your question has been answered however the BA Forum Dashboard is well worth a look for all BA and Oneworld related matters, it's very comprehensive!
Other useful sites are thebasource.com and headforpoints.com too
I see your question has been answered however the BA Forum Dashboard is well worth a look for all BA and Oneworld related matters, it's very comprehensive!
Other useful sites are thebasource.com and headforpoints.com too
#6
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Many thanks guys for the quick replies. As I feared. To make matters worse I am just trying to use up some miles on this trip. As I mentioned, I usually fly via Doha.
I'll make sure I make full use of lounge in T5 first to dull the senses!!
Also note advice re other dashboard.
I'll make sure I make full use of lounge in T5 first to dull the senses!!
Also note advice re other dashboard.
#7
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Many thanks guys for the quick replies. As I feared. To make matters worse I am just trying to use up some miles on this trip. As I mentioned, I usually fly via Doha.
I'll make sure I make full use of lounge in T5 first to dull the senses!!
Also note advice re other dashboard.
I'll make sure I make full use of lounge in T5 first to dull the senses!!
Also note advice re other dashboard.
The food is generally decent enough anyway.
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Also, not sure if it matters so much in Club but presumably the A380 CW is either the same as or better than the 777-200 CW used on the Bangkok route?
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Probably of no help to the OP but my flight the other day on a 777-200 (G-VIIL) aircraft was the first in about 5 years. I was actually pleasantly surprised in the comfort of the seat (padding & space) which is the main factor for me.
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Many thanks guys for the quick replies. As I feared. To make matters worse I am just trying to use up some miles on this trip. As I mentioned, I usually fly via Doha.
I'll make sure I make full use of lounge in T5 first to dull the senses!!
Also note advice re other dashboard.
I'll make sure I make full use of lounge in T5 first to dull the senses!!
Also note advice re other dashboard.
If you are used to flying the fantastic QR J product and are going to be flying CW then I am afraid that you are in for quite a shock.
Last edited by capin; Aug 2, 17 at 9:20 am Reason: correcting typos
#12
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I just amended my next BKK-LHR to go via Hong Kong for this reason. The BKK departure time means I would have to either leave work early on Friday or fly the next day but if I go via HK I can connect onto the A380 service just before midnight and be home a clear 12 hours before the Bangkok flight arrives the next day.
Also, not sure if it matters so much in Club but presumably the A380 CW is either the same as or better than the 777-200 CW used on the Bangkok route?
Also, not sure if it matters so much in Club but presumably the A380 CW is either the same as or better than the 777-200 CW used on the Bangkok route?
#13
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I'd say it's better because it is a newer aircraft and a better IFE system. That said, one problem that I have with the 380 is that J is very big, and I get the impression the crew can be a bit rushed- you certainly don't get much "personalised" service, although as with all things BA, there is inconsistency, with some crews much better than others. For me, not that much of a problem- both HKG sectors are night flights where I want to sleep- but it might be a bit disappointing if you are viewing this as a treat. However it doesn't sound as though you are.
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You are going to have an OK flight. I have done it twice in economy in the last year. Don't get me wrong its not QR and it's the old aircraft.
The one slight benefit is that the older seats are pretty comfortable, but the IFE is so fuzzy you can hardly see it.
The one slight benefit is that the older seats are pretty comfortable, but the IFE is so fuzzy you can hardly see it.
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This thread has made me feel so much better after I day of wondering if I did the right thing.
My Qatar flights BKK-DOH-AUH in First were cancelled and when I called BA this morning they offered me BKK-LHR(overnight)-VIE in Business (amazing they agreed to VIE!). I had a second Qatar booking from AUH-DOH-VIE that I could have cancelled to get my 12,500 Avios back on that booking. Eventually I was rebooked with the 2 bookings connecting at KWI instead of AUH.
Although I would have got Avios back, I couldn't quite bear the thought of replacing QR First with BA Business....so I'm so glad I didn't!
My Qatar flights BKK-DOH-AUH in First were cancelled and when I called BA this morning they offered me BKK-LHR(overnight)-VIE in Business (amazing they agreed to VIE!). I had a second Qatar booking from AUH-DOH-VIE that I could have cancelled to get my 12,500 Avios back on that booking. Eventually I was rebooked with the 2 bookings connecting at KWI instead of AUH.
Although I would have got Avios back, I couldn't quite bear the thought of replacing QR First with BA Business....so I'm so glad I didn't!
