Nov 13, 2018, 12:10 am
Last edit by: Scotflyer80
Currently these aircraft are based in LHR T5. The registrations are:
A320neo
G-TTNA
G-TTNB
G-TTNC
G-TTND
G-TTNE
G-TTNF
G-TTNG
G-TTNH
G-TTNI
G-TTNJ
G-TTNK
G-TTNL
G-TTNM
G-TTNO
A321neo
G-NEOP
G-NEOR
G-NEOS
G-NEOT
G-NEOU
G-NEOV
G-NEOW
G-NEOX
G-NEOY
G-NEOZ
A320neo
G-TTNA
G-TTNB
G-TTNC
G-TTND
G-TTNE
G-TTNF
G-TTNG
G-TTNH
G-TTNI
G-TTNJ
G-TTNK
G-TTNL
G-TTNM
G-TTNO
A321neo
G-NEOP
G-NEOR
G-NEOS
G-NEOT
G-NEOU
G-NEOV
G-NEOW
G-NEOX
G-NEOY
G-NEOZ
NEOs and a couple of SH changes
Mar 11, 2018, 3:30 am
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So... according to BT, BA says half of this thread is rubbish: https://www.businesstraveller.com/bu...ing-explained/
Anyone have any more details? Is the pitch still reducing, but still with the original seats? That sounds even worse tbh...
Anyone have any more details? Is the pitch still reducing, but still with the original seats? That sounds even worse tbh...
With the 2 toilets being relocated on the A320s, this leaves space aft of row 28 for two additional rows, or just about. Looking at the LOPA plan, I suspect the pitch may be tightened from row 13 aft but if the pitch adjustment is made over 16 rows, then we're probably looking at no more than a 1cm reduction in row separation.
Mar 12, 2018, 10:43 am
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It hasn't been running since Friday, but I noticed G-MEDN has was allocated to the following flights tomorrow. I guess this may change if they're doing some modifications to the aircraft.
Tuesday 13 March
LHR-EDI BA1440 1125
EDI-LHR BA1449 1350
LHR-EDI BA1452 1640
EDI-LHR BA1459 1855
Turns out it's not running. Wonder what happened to it?
Tuesday 13 March
EDI-LHR BA1449 1350
LHR-EDI BA1452 1640
EDI-LHR BA1459 1855
Turns out it's not running. Wonder what happened to it?
Last edited by layz; Mar 13, 2018 at 4:46 am
Mar 15, 2018, 5:36 am
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Here's a look inside the densified A321, it doesn't look good: https://saveecrewards.co.uk/blog/look-g-medn
It seems there's no USB chargers in the seats at the back, has anyone sat further forward and able to comment whether sockets in the front rows were installed.
When I first read this thread my view was although they were taking away the screens and reducing the pitch at least we were getting something in return (sockets in the front section, USB in the remaining seats), I'd say now that there's no positive from a passenger perspective.
I won't post all the pics from that article, but here's the worst one for me. This is the final row...
It seems there's no USB chargers in the seats at the back, has anyone sat further forward and able to comment whether sockets in the front rows were installed.
When I first read this thread my view was although they were taking away the screens and reducing the pitch at least we were getting something in return (sockets in the front section, USB in the remaining seats), I'd say now that there's no positive from a passenger perspective.
I won't post all the pics from that article, but here's the worst one for me. This is the final row...
Mar 15, 2018, 6:15 am
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Here's a look inside the densified A321, it doesn't look good: https://saveecrewards.co.uk/blog/look-g-medn
It seems there's no USB chargers in the seats at the back, has anyone sat further forward and able to comment whether sockets in the front rows were installed.
When I first read this thread my view was although they were taking away the screens and reducing the pitch at least we were getting something in return (sockets in the front section, USB in the remaining seats), I'd say now that there's no positive from a passenger perspective.
I won't post all the pics from that article, but here's the worst one for me. This is the final row...
It seems there's no USB chargers in the seats at the back, has anyone sat further forward and able to comment whether sockets in the front rows were installed.
When I first read this thread my view was although they were taking away the screens and reducing the pitch at least we were getting something in return (sockets in the front section, USB in the remaining seats), I'd say now that there's no positive from a passenger perspective.
I won't post all the pics from that article, but here's the worst one for me. This is the final row...
Mar 15, 2018, 6:39 am
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My parents flew on G-MEDN on BA1479 GLA-LHR this morning. An interesting development when landing at LHR - pilot wouldn't let anyone disembark until luggage was off "in case plane tilted", noting that due to galley, extra seats and baggage carts in hold all at the rear then he had a fear that the stability of the plane could be adversely impacted. My dad's view was that the pilot did sound genuinely concerned.
Mar 15, 2018, 6:40 am
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My parents flew on G-MEDN on BA1479 GLA-LHR this morning. An interesting development when landing at LHR - pilot wouldn't let anyone disembark until luggage was off "in case plane tilted", noting that due to galley, extra seats and baggage carts in hold all at the rear then he had a fear that the stability of the plane could be adversely impacted. My dad's view was that the pilot did sound genuinely concerned.
Mar 15, 2018, 6:41 am
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Another possibility no one has mentioned is the BA refurbs will keep the extra toilet but they will have the slimline, non-reclining seating up back to make up the space which is why there's been some confusion.
Mar 15, 2018, 6:45 am
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Mar 15, 2018, 8:23 am
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this should help explain https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29477193-post88.html
Mar 15, 2018, 8:35 am
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Mar 15, 2018, 9:08 am
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I mean I think one thing is for certain - this is not sustainable. There is nothing that makes passengers more angry than not being able to deplane quickly upon arrival. Nevermind that I can see the EU 261 argument of when the plane arrived if passengers were knowingly going to be kept on board. So some solution will ultimately be worked out.
Mar 15, 2018, 10:20 am
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My parents flew on G-MEDN on BA1479 GLA-LHR this morning. An interesting development when landing at LHR - pilot wouldn't let anyone disembark until luggage was off "in case plane tilted", noting that due to galley, extra seats and baggage carts in hold all at the rear then he had a fear that the stability of the plane could be adversely impacted. My dad's view was that the pilot did sound genuinely concerned.
Mar 15, 2018, 10:23 am
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