Apr 5, 2018, 3:58 am
Last edit by: Globaliser
In April 2018 BA announced that they had started a programme to refurbish the cabins on the Mid-J 747-400 fleet. In January 2020, this programme was completed.
As part of the refurbishment all of the aircraft involved have undergone a basic refresh which consisted of:
* Full aircraft deep clean
* Seats in WT/WTP refurbished with new seat foams and cushions as on Super Hi-J aircraft
9 of the aircraft received an ENHANCED refurbishment to bring the cabin up to the same standard as the Super Hi-J 747-400 fleet. This consisted of what is listed above plus:
* New carpets fitted throughout
* All curtains replaced
* New Panasonic IFE fitted in all classes
Note: It was initially believed that the enhanced refurbishment included LED mood lighting throughout, but this is not the case. All retained standard lighting. There were no plans to install WiFi to any Mid-J configured 747-400 aircraft.
Note: Aircraft that have undergone an ENHANCED refurbishment are shown in red
Aircraft are listed below in the order that they were refurbished and show return to service date, along with retirement date where applicable.
G-CIVU - 11 October 2019
G-BNLY - 24 November 2019
Mid-J 747 Cabin Refresh
May 6, 2019, 3:09 pm
#436
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it was NLN (writren over emerg exit) and the seats (not ife screens) was refurbished - crew confirmed it and it was obvious also visually
May 9, 2019, 10:22 am
#437
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None of the usual "official" sources has yet stated this. I include the BA Source in this, as that website's information is usually first-rate insider knowledge.
However, since April 2018 (when the mid-J refresh was announced), G-BNLN has had these periods of maintenance:-
- [*]
- [*]
Which flight number were you on?
May 9, 2019, 10:29 am
#438
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It would be good if this could be confirmed by someone else who's flown on the aircraft.
None of the usual "official" sources has yet stated this. I include the BA Source in this, as that website's information is usually first-rate insider knowledge.
However, since April 2018 (when the mid-J refresh was announced), G-BNLN has had these periods of maintenance:-
Which flight number were you on?
None of the usual "official" sources has yet stated this. I include the BA Source in this, as that website's information is usually first-rate insider knowledge.
However, since April 2018 (when the mid-J refresh was announced), G-BNLN has had these periods of maintenance:-
- 12 January 2019 - 17 January 2019 (CWL)
- 24 March 2019 - 29 March 2019 (CWL)
Which flight number were you on?
May 9, 2019, 10:34 am
#439
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 59
It would be good if this could be confirmed by someone else who's flown on the aircraft.
None of the usual "official" sources has yet stated this. I include the BA Source in this, as that website's information is usually first-rate insider knowledge.
However, since April 2018 (when the mid-J refresh was announced), G-BNLN has had these periods of maintenance:-
Which flight number were you on?
None of the usual "official" sources has yet stated this. I include the BA Source in this, as that website's information is usually first-rate insider knowledge.
However, since April 2018 (when the mid-J refresh was announced), G-BNLN has had these periods of maintenance:-
- 12 January 2019 - 17 January 2019 (CWL)
- 24 March 2019 - 29 March 2019 (CWL)
Which flight number were you on?
yes the NLN is marked with a streamer over the emerg exit over the wings
May 9, 2019, 10:43 am
#440
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NLN written over an exit? I don't recall the registrations ever being written over the exits? Which of the 12 was it? Inside I assume you mean?
I think its nonsense myself. The crew are often not the most up to date with information, even the people on the phone and Twitter support are really out of date at times. Also agreed none of those periods are anywhere near long enough for the maintenance to take place.
I think its nonsense myself. The crew are often not the most up to date with information, even the people on the phone and Twitter support are really out of date at times. Also agreed none of those periods are anywhere near long enough for the maintenance to take place.
May 9, 2019, 10:46 am
#441
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May 9, 2019, 10:58 am
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It is all very odd, then. From every other source, this is an aircraft that hasn't been refreshed, and is not logged as having been in maintenance for long enough to have been refreshed.
May 11, 2019, 2:13 pm
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May 13, 2019, 6:47 pm
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Flew out to LAS on 6/5 on G-CIVP and it had been refurbed, new IFE was great, and the plane was spotless, flying back to LHR tonight on G-CIVU which going by BA Source has not yet been refubed, not looking forward to it now after experiencing the panasonic IFE, will get some pictures on the return leg
May 15, 2019, 11:18 am
#448
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Hi guys,
My first post!
Flying out to Las Vegas from LHR on Aug 19. Planning on booking TW+ on BA275. Has anyone flown this route on any of the upgraded planes yet and could shed some light on the upgrades?
Apologies in advance if this isn't the right place to post this question!!
Br,
McDoodle
My first post!
Flying out to Las Vegas from LHR on Aug 19. Planning on booking TW+ on BA275. Has anyone flown this route on any of the upgraded planes yet and could shed some light on the upgrades?
Apologies in advance if this isn't the right place to post this question!!
Br,
McDoodle
May 15, 2019, 12:13 pm
#449
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Hey welcome.
I’m sure some long-standing member will provide the official welcome soon.
You’re in the right thread but Las Vegas has tended to be a sore thumb and get the older 747s non-refurbed but with the amount of refurbs 747 done now, your chances are much better.
IFE is the main benefit, as well clean, up-to-date interiors and WiFi (if the aircraft has it) refurbs aren’t always given the WiFi as I believe it’s done separately.
If you provide a date and/or flight number others may give a clearer insight for your travels.
Happy flying.
I’m sure some long-standing member will provide the official welcome soon.
You’re in the right thread but Las Vegas has tended to be a sore thumb and get the older 747s non-refurbed but with the amount of refurbs 747 done now, your chances are much better.
IFE is the main benefit, as well clean, up-to-date interiors and WiFi (if the aircraft has it) refurbs aren’t always given the WiFi as I believe it’s done separately.
If you provide a date and/or flight number others may give a clearer insight for your travels.
Happy flying.
May 15, 2019, 3:37 pm
#450
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Hi guys,
My first post!
Flying out to Las Vegas from LHR on Aug 19. Planning on booking TW+ on BA275. Has anyone flown this route on any of the upgraded planes yet and could shed some light on the upgrades?
Apologies in advance if this isn't the right place to post this question!!
Br,
McDoodle
My first post!
Flying out to Las Vegas from LHR on Aug 19. Planning on booking TW+ on BA275. Has anyone flown this route on any of the upgraded planes yet and could shed some light on the upgrades?
Apologies in advance if this isn't the right place to post this question!!
Br,
McDoodle
https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#fl...9*2.GBP.137869
https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#fl...2*2.GBP.124382
Last edited by mikeyfly; May 15, 2019 at 3:42 pm