Here is a early photo of the new NWA A330

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/313567/M/

RC

The WBC is set up as 5 rows of 2-2-2 seating. The last row is 6a and B and 6C and G. 6A and B are in front of a jumpseat (separeated by a divider). 6C and G are in front of a galley and to the left of a lav. 5H and J are in front of the same lav.

The seats are a similar blue to our 757 FC. It is a bright navy blue with small horizontal lines of red dots running across the seat. It is a very nice design. Everything from your kness down is the grey leather/pleather. All in all, I think it is a very attractive looking seat (comfort? That is another issue!).

The interiors are bright white. They remind me a lot of our 757-300 in that respect. Nothing really significant stood out in my mind about that though. Maybe I am missing something in your question?

The overhead bins are similar to the DC10 inthat there side bins and bins running down the center aisle. They open very much like the Airbus, including the center bins (I mean really...who over 6'8 could close those center bins anyway? Wehn the time came to close them, I would just put my pathetic look on and hope someone took pity on me to help me slam those things up!).

Another feature that I find brilliant that I am certain you probably won't care about is the call lights. When someone rings the call light, we get a message in various locations telling exactly where the call light is coming from. No more hunting for call lights! Isn't technology amazing? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/biggrin.gif

Will there be (2) jetways used to board the A330?

RC

We have always been told that any airport that can accomodate a jetway with 2 boarding doors will be used. This was supped to happen with the 757-300 because boarding is taking way too long. The f/a's have been complaing about so I guess we will see. It just doesn't make sense to park an Airbus at a 2 door jetway when a larger plane could use it.

So in answer to your question...it should happen but is subject to someone using forethought.

I have a pic of thr WBC seat. It is ot a great copy but you can see some details. I don't know how to post it but I can send it to someone if you are interested.


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Will the A330 be listed in the summer schedule? I tried to book a DTW/SEA r/t in August and the Plat Elite Line couldn't find anything but B757-300's on that route.

Anyone know if the A330 will be totally "unscheduled" a/c changes or regularly scheduled service?

RC

It won't be put into service until August so there is likely to be a last minute schedule change (or a schedule change around July...at least that is what we were told). The way things have been going lately, the schedules have have not been confirmed until the 3rd week of the month.