JFK equipment changes
Aug 16, 2018, 1:36 am
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JFK equipment changes
Anyone know what's going on with equipment changes? I've got a return trip LHR-JFK in Oct and a one-way in Nov. All were 747 CW bookings where I'd managed to get 64K - now all are 777 with seats somewhere in the middle of the massive cabin Appreciate its still CW, but a pretty disappointing reduction in the experience. I was following the HKG thread and saw that although they don't have to under the CoC, some folks have had success swapping flights - any thoughts as to whether (2-3 months out) the current equipment choices are now locked (barring unforeseen issues)?
Aug 16, 2018, 5:00 am
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My JFK-LHR flight in Jan has changed to a 777, so no 64K for me now and not sure where to sit. The window seats do look a bit claustrophobic.
BA won't let me move flights. They have previously when the times changes by 15 minutes, but they are the same for this.
BA won't let me move flights. They have previously when the times changes by 15 minutes, but they are the same for this.
Aug 16, 2018, 5:02 am
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Yep lack of window storage means much more cramped window seat. Unfortunately have realised this was an Avios.com redemption so BAEC call centre can't even discuss it just now. Ironically this is the much more expensive flight time than the other flights each day too, so would be more revenue for them if they moved me! Never a fan of aisle seat with folks stepping over you at night so probably will stick with 11A both ways 
Aug 16, 2018, 6:37 am
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We have been affected by the HKG swap. IMHO these changes are down to under investment of new aircraft by BA and the advanced years of the airframes is taking it's toll on the fleet, and even newer airframes (B787/9) have engine issues. Hence all the wet leases. We also have a trip via DOH in Feb and that's is supposed to be an B789 but we are expecting that to be changed\cancelled.
Aug 16, 2018, 6:55 am
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Hopefully this is witty sarcasm. Otherwise I'm just speechless at the spoiled undertones on display here.
Aug 16, 2018, 7:24 am
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Aug 16, 2018, 7:25 am
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Aug 16, 2018, 10:00 am
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It's therefore quite hard to see how you could rationally blame this change on underinvestment or on the age of the aircraft.
The JFK changes for NW 2018/9 rang a bell, and it looks like they were made in June: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...l#post29830418
Aug 16, 2018, 11:05 am
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Agreed here. I would be happy to fly on first class on any airline or aircraft. And to get an unexpected 747 would be even more of a treat. That would make my year getting 1A on a BA 744!
Aug 16, 2018, 11:40 am
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HKG has changed from 1x388 + 1x77W each day to 1x77W + 1x388 each day. The oldest 77W has just turned 8, and the oldest 388 has just turned 5.
It's therefore quite hard to see how you could rationally blame this change on underinvestment or on the age of the aircraft.
The JFK changes for NW 2018/9 rang a bell, and it looks like they were made in June: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...l#post29830418
It's therefore quite hard to see how you could rationally blame this change on underinvestment or on the age of the aircraft.
The JFK changes for NW 2018/9 rang a bell, and it looks like they were made in June: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...l#post29830418
John
Aug 16, 2018, 11:45 am
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Same happened to me was 64K on BA174 and got notified a couple of months ago to a change to 777 in 10A. Disappointing as I was swithering between the 747 and the AA 777 when I booked. Called BA but they advised they wouldn't change.
Originally was a High J so maybe due to the refurbishment on this sub fleet
Originally was a High J so maybe due to the refurbishment on this sub fleet
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Aug 16, 2018, 4:39 pm
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Oops, sorry!
Same happened to me was 64K on BA174 and got notified a couple of months ago to a change to 777 in 10A. Disappointing as I was swithering between the 747 and the AA 777 when I booked. Called BA but they advised they wouldn't change.
Originally was a High J so maybe due to the refurbishment on this sub fleet
Originally was a High J so maybe due to the refurbishment on this sub fleet