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
Jan 30, 2019, 2:53 am
#304
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This is a mid-J route, so it's going to be pot luck on whether you get a refurb aircraft, an enhanced refurb aircraft or one with a worn out cabin.
There's no way to know this far out which specific aircraft will be used, but you can come back here a couple of days before you fly each leg and ask someone to check.
There's no way to know this far out which specific aircraft will be used, but you can come back here a couple of days before you fly each leg and ask someone to check.
Jan 30, 2019, 3:14 am
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This is a mid-J route, so it's going to be pot luck on whether you get a refurb aircraft, an enhanced refurb aircraft or one with a worn out cabin.
There's no way to know this far out which specific aircraft will be used, but you can come back here a couple of days before you fly each leg and ask someone to check.
There's no way to know this far out which specific aircraft will be used, but you can come back here a couple of days before you fly each leg and ask someone to check.
Jan 30, 2019, 3:28 am
#306
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Not known at this stage. Today is scheduled to be G-CIVM and tomorrow is scheduled to be G-CIVD both of which have had the (non enhanced) refresh so you'll just have to keep your fingers crossed. Aircraft reg may be available later today/tomorrow however don't forget this is always subject to last minute change.
Jan 30, 2019, 6:37 am
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Not known at this stage. Today is scheduled to be G-CIVM and tomorrow is scheduled to be G-CIVD both of which have had the (non enhanced) refresh so you'll just have to keep your fingers crossed. Aircraft reg may be available later today/tomorrow however don't forget this is always subject to last minute change.
Jan 30, 2019, 8:18 am
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OK, I’ll succumb to temptation to ask about ... BA289, LHR-PHX, 12 Feb.
And .., How do I find these answers without bothering other people?
On the UD, in our favourite seats (63A/B), and haven’t been on the 747 for over four years! Day flight, but I still might sleep anyway if the IFE is still invisible/inadible!!
And .., How do I find these answers without bothering other people?
On the UD, in our favourite seats (63A/B), and haven’t been on the 747 for over four years! Day flight, but I still might sleep anyway if the IFE is still invisible/inadible!!
Jan 30, 2019, 8:29 am
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Jan 31, 2019, 3:28 am
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Jan 31, 2019, 7:14 am
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Feb 9, 2019, 8:44 am
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Good start, taps in F toilets were not working during the flight and the entertainment had to be reset inflight. They couldn’t get it working on the ground. Took some time to do this. Resulted also in a manual safetybriefing. Haven’t seen that lately. The flight however was smooth and enjoyable.
Feb 9, 2019, 2:31 pm
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Just got off G-BNLN in MIA. Having feared the worst it wasn't as bad as expected. Generally mostly clean, everything worked as expected. It was a bit tatty, with some of the wall panels not quite aligned, but a generally good flight. It probably helped that it was our first ever flight upstairs
If I'd wanted to watch the in flight entertainment my verdict would have been rather different however - low res and barely visible with the window shade open.
If I'd wanted to watch the in flight entertainment my verdict would have been rather different however - low res and barely visible with the window shade open.
Last edited by omk298; Feb 9, 2019 at 8:59 pm