Jun 17, 2019, 5:17 am
Last edit by: Nick Art
LX A340 refurbishment timeline
HB-JMH : 06DEC18 - 06MAR19
HB-JMI : 07MAR19 - 25APR19
HB-JMC : 26APR19 - 18JUN19
HB-JMB : 11DEC19 - 20JAN 20
HB-JMA : 30OCT19 - 11DEC19
HB-JMH : 06DEC18 - 06MAR19
HB-JMI : 07MAR19 - 25APR19
HB-JMC : 26APR19 - 18JUN19
HB-JMB : 11DEC19 - 20JAN 20
HB-JMA : 30OCT19 - 11DEC19
A340 refurbishment
Dec 16, 2017, 11:07 am
#46
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Had my farewell flights on old A340 F-Class two weeks ago to and from GRU. Still a very decent experience. I always found the seat comfy. I am really just missing some privacy screens and stowage space.
I assume that this was the last flight since my usual routes are on 777s.
I assume that this was the last flight since my usual routes are on 777s.
Jan 5, 2018, 2:26 pm
#48
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Is LHT or SR Technics going to the refurb? SRT did the Edelweiss and SAS refurb: SR Technics to help Edelweiss upgrade another four aircraft | News | SR Technics
It seems SRT will continue to do all the MRO for LX, but the PR on that a few months ago is curiously silent on the A343 refurb: SWISS International Airlines renews and expands its service partnership with SR Technics | News | SR Technics
It seems SRT will continue to do all the MRO for LX, but the PR on that a few months ago is curiously silent on the A343 refurb: SWISS International Airlines renews and expands its service partnership with SR Technics | News | SR Technics
Feb 22, 2018, 2:33 am
#50
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Well the date for the refurbishment by an article in the Swiss magazine will be between Spring and Summer.
I have however noticed that Swiss will be flying a A340 on LX between ZRH and GVA on LX 2824 and LX 2813 (I think once daily) around April. Maybe they will do this to test run the new cabin for the FAs?
The seat map still shows the old plane sadly, but I hope that I will catch a refurbished plane when I'll fly the route in april, although it would be nice to say goodbye to the old First Class Cabin.
I have however noticed that Swiss will be flying a A340 on LX between ZRH and GVA on LX 2824 and LX 2813 (I think once daily) around April. Maybe they will do this to test run the new cabin for the FAs?
The seat map still shows the old plane sadly, but I hope that I will catch a refurbished plane when I'll fly the route in april, although it would be nice to say goodbye to the old First Class Cabin.
Feb 22, 2018, 8:23 am
#51
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Well the date for the refurbishment by an article in the Swiss magazine will be between Spring and Summer.
I have however noticed that Swiss will be flying a A340 on LX between ZRH and GVA on LX 2824 and LX 2813 (I think once daily) around April. Maybe they will do this to test run the new cabin for the FAs?
The seat map still shows the old plane sadly, but I hope that I will catch a refurbished plane when I'll fly the route in april, although it would be nice to say goodbye to the old First Class Cabin.
I have however noticed that Swiss will be flying a A340 on LX between ZRH and GVA on LX 2824 and LX 2813 (I think once daily) around April. Maybe they will do this to test run the new cabin for the FAs?
The seat map still shows the old plane sadly, but I hope that I will catch a refurbished plane when I'll fly the route in april, although it would be nice to say goodbye to the old First Class Cabin.
PS: welcome to FT!^
Feb 24, 2018, 3:38 am
#52
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Asked the purser last week and he said the refurb is going to start in about 6 weeks.
There is a special edition of PJs exclusive to the A340 F-cabin, to „make up“ for the „dated“ interior. I didn‘t mind it anyway, thoroughly enjoyed the flight, but Stil a nice touch. Probably my last flight in the old F.
Mar 2, 2018, 1:15 am
#53
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More and more deatils are now trickling out... it seems the retrofit starts this month, with 3-4 weeks planned for each aircraft. HB-JMH is up first, presumably when the Winter schedule ends.
Mar 3, 2018, 6:03 pm
#57
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Mar 5, 2018, 12:24 am
#58
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It can’t be positioning, the plane flies back to ZRH immediatly and the A330s for the GVA-JFK actually position through JFK (ZRH-JFK-GVA-JFK-ZRH).
I guess the flights are to certify new pilots, although the flights are sheduled over the span of several months so I’m not sure what to think.
Mar 17, 2018, 8:29 am
#59
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It looks like there are delays and we may not get these until winter.:
https://www.aerotelegraph.com/proble...der-swiss-a340
The problem seems to be certification of the first class seat. I wonder if any will be completed in time for the summer schedule. Has anyone heard anything else?
https://www.aerotelegraph.com/proble...der-swiss-a340
The problem seems to be certification of the first class seat. I wonder if any will be completed in time for the summer schedule. Has anyone heard anything else?