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
Dec 31, 2017, 1:25 pm
#16
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
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As far as I can see, for legroom to remain the same you have to take something out of the seat. The existing Recaro seats are pretty thin and lightweight as it is - there has to be a limit to how much more padding can be removed before they become seriously uncomfortable. If deployed on a AMS flight maybe that’s not too bad - OTP might well be a different matter.
Dec 31, 2017, 1:29 pm
#17
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
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Just to thank MFCC for the information provided here. I've heard a few snippets of late from crew sent to the training course but I'm grateful for this more coherent overview! The April event is supposed to be a full CE catering relaunch but I understand it's still in development mode. The after-breakfast-Mediums issue is well understood, or so I'm told.
Dec 31, 2017, 1:36 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: London, Babylon-on-Thames
Programs: BAEC Blue (back to Earth)
Posts: 1,496
5’11” never once been too bothered by person in front reclining. If I want to grab a nap sitting bolt upright, how do I do this please?
Last edited by skipness1E; Dec 31, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Dec 31, 2017, 1:40 pm
#19
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
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As far as I can see, for legroom to remain the same you have to take something out of the seat. The existing Recaro seats are pretty thin and lightweight as it is - there has to be a limit to how much more padding can be removed before they become seriously uncomfortable. If deployed on a AMS flight maybe that’s not too bad - OTP might well be a different matter.
Dec 31, 2017, 1:53 pm
#20
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I’m no expert on seat design, my only information on the seat is from reading comments on FT, which I’ve taken at face value. Obviously the proof of the pudding is in the eating. That notwithstanding, there are some improvements mentioned in the OP and hopefully that includes the much rumoured relaunch of the CE catering.
Having experienced the modestly proportioned chicken salad and dessert on TXL-LHR this morning, I certainly hope so!
The trouble is, the vast majority of people affected by this will be sitting in Y, where it looks like there’s only more of the same in catering terms coupled with likely a worst seat experience. It’s not, if you’ll excuse the pun, a particularly appetising prospect on the face of it.
Dec 31, 2017, 2:01 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
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Posts: 4,510
Dec 31, 2017, 2:06 pm
#25
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brexile in ADB
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Posts: 7,067
Everyones opinion on this is valid. I am told by crew that the seats are significantly less comfortable, so if you view no recline as a win I would not be celebrating just yet.
Dec 31, 2017, 2:12 pm
#27
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 614
from what I've heard, they'e the same as are fitted on the newer easyJet aircraft. And the wardrobe at the front is staying
Dec 31, 2017, 2:14 pm
#28
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Having experienced the modestly proportioned chicken salad and dessert on TXL-LHR this morning, I certainly hope so!
The trouble is, the vast majority of people affected by this will be sitting in Y, where it looks like there’s only more of the same in catering terms coupled with likely a worst seat experience. It’s not, if you’ll excuse the pun, a particularly appetising prospect on the face of it.
The trouble is, the vast majority of people affected by this will be sitting in Y, where it looks like there’s only more of the same in catering terms coupled with likely a worst seat experience. It’s not, if you’ll excuse the pun, a particularly appetising prospect on the face of it.
Excellent news about the power supply, that is a very welcome development.
Dec 31, 2017, 2:14 pm
#29
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LHR & JER
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 253
At 6’4” I’m happy with the lack of recline, I don’t normally recline myself and just get crushed knees when anyone in front does on the current seat. I gather that the new seats will have essentially the same amount of leg room due to them being less bulky.
As far as I’m concerned seeing USB power is a huge improvement over current and I wouldn’t be bothered by the lack of 110V power on any short flight. The iDevices will be happy!
As far as I’m concerned seeing USB power is a huge improvement over current and I wouldn’t be bothered by the lack of 110V power on any short flight. The iDevices will be happy!
Dec 31, 2017, 2:16 pm
#30
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Cumbria
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As for seat recline, I’m firmly in the no recline camp. And I’ve done more than my fair share of long distance coach travel and a number of flights LH in Y.
