B777-300ERs to replace the A340 [rumour confirmed]

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Oct 7, 2014, 3:56 pm

#151

aflo

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Thanks for the info. I really hope for 2-5-2 in Y, but I guess it's unlikely.

Oct 9, 2014, 4:24 am

#152

malmostoso

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2-5-2 should be a human rights violation, but of course all the side seats could become "preferred seats" and boom, ancillary revenue.

Is there any other airline double blocking a poor soul from aisle access?

Oct 9, 2014, 5:50 am

#153

GBM.flights

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Quote:

Originally Posted by malmostoso

Sorry to point out the obvious but in a 3-4-3 anyone in a window seat is equally double blocked.

Oct 9, 2014, 7:33 am

#154

malmostoso

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GBM.flights

Sorry to point out the obvious but in a 3-4-3 anyone in a window seat is equally double blocked.

Point well taken, but the person in the middle of the 5 doesn't even have a window to distract themselves

Oct 23, 2014, 11:28 am

#155

seat 1a

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When is this replacement taking place?

Mar 10, 2015, 3:06 am

#156

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According to businesstraveller.com LX plans to purchase three additional 777ER making it 9 in total.

Mar 10, 2015, 4:55 am

#157

MarkC

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Thai flight (LX4xxx) on the same route BKK-ZRH-BKK will change to a 777-300 from end of March.

Mar 10, 2015, 5:28 am

#158

Koby

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkC

Thai flight (LX4xxx) on the same route BKK-ZRH-BKK will change to a 777-300 from end of March.

... with 3-3-3 seating in Economy.

Mar 20, 2015, 4:24 pm

#159

Scott218

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There is more information on Swiss' website and also extended discussion on future routes:
https://www.swiss.com/gb/en/fly/fleet/boeing
http://www.experiencetheskies.com/fu...ing-777-300er/

May 4, 2015, 9:20 am

#160

oliver2002

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And LX just ordered another 3 B77W: http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2015-05-...nal-777-300ERs

Boeing is currently desparate to fill the 777 classic line before the EIS of the 77X. LH Group probably only paid 130-165 million for the remaining 77W

May 4, 2015, 12:34 pm

#161

divjan

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Do we have any news on the NEW First class cabin???

May 4, 2015, 2:17 pm

#162

alinghi90

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Quote:

Originally Posted by divjan

Do we have any news on the NEW First class cabin???

Nothing released, yet. It will still be a 8 suite cabin and feature 2 lavatories (instead of 1...).
From what I heard from people who have seen the new dabin it will be aligned to the current one in the A333, but provide more privacy etc.