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
Jun 21, 2019, 12:59 am
#286
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Jun 21, 2019, 6:08 am
#287
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Took HB-JMH in F.
It really looks like the small cheaper brother of the 777.
The seat itself seems to be about the same size as on the 777, similar functionality and similar panel with the controls, table etc on the side. Screen and entertainment was the same or at least very similar to the 777 also.]
Main differences is: the wardrobe is not there, just a hook inside next to the screen for the hangers.Instead of the wardrobe is a thin pull out screen between the seat and the isle. The aisles itself are very narrow, not only between the seats but also in front of the two toilets. A lot of moving back and forth when two people trying to pass.
The first toilet is identical to before. They squeezed a much smaller toiled in between door 1 and the cockpit.
They use a lot of white an the walls, panels etc which in my opinion makes it look a bit cheap and like plastic.
Not ideal in my opinion but much better than the old seats.
It really looks like the small cheaper brother of the 777.
The seat itself seems to be about the same size as on the 777, similar functionality and similar panel with the controls, table etc on the side. Screen and entertainment was the same or at least very similar to the 777 also.]
Main differences is: the wardrobe is not there, just a hook inside next to the screen for the hangers.Instead of the wardrobe is a thin pull out screen between the seat and the isle. The aisles itself are very narrow, not only between the seats but also in front of the two toilets. A lot of moving back and forth when two people trying to pass.
The first toilet is identical to before. They squeezed a much smaller toiled in between door 1 and the cockpit.
They use a lot of white an the walls, panels etc which in my opinion makes it look a bit cheap and like plastic.
Not ideal in my opinion but much better than the old seats.
Jun 21, 2019, 8:53 am
#288
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We can cross out 19 June as the start date for -JMB on the wiki above if that's the case...
Jun 21, 2019, 10:34 am
#289
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In view of the B77W issue it would be smart for LX to postpone JMA and JMB until the start of the winter timetable. Better an old F seat than a cancelled flight IMO.
Jun 21, 2019, 2:17 pm
#290
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Someone at LX told me something along these lines - JMA and JMB are on hold until Sep/Oct. AMM is a check indeed and no retrofit.
Jun 23, 2019, 10:22 am
#291
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Nice to fly the refurb 340 yesterday on LX52. Good amount of space still at the thrones and more dedicated storage plus finally an acceptable video screen.
Jun 24, 2019, 8:05 am
#293
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Could well be AMM for C-check and then to DRS for the new interior - not sure whether otherwise a potential AMM conversion would require a new certification.
In view of the B77W issue it would be smart for LX to postpone JMA and JMB until the start of the winter timetable. Better an old F seat than a cancelled flight IMO.
In view of the B77W issue it would be smart for LX to postpone JMA and JMB until the start of the winter timetable. Better an old F seat than a cancelled flight IMO.
Keeping old F flying may look attractive in the first look but this retrofit is more than that. The entire cabin gets a refurb. So spares will have to be kept, new capacity organised in peak winter season, other aircraft scheduled for the winter postponed etc etc.
Jun 27, 2019, 7:14 am
#297
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Hmm, any guesses on how many rows they'll add? If they add like four rows in 2-3-2 they would fill the complete forward Y cabin and only be left with 124 Y seats.
I guess they'll just put in 2-3 rows in the forward cabin and have a fluent transition into the Y rows, since based on the pictures we've seen the seats appear to be the same size as Y.
I guess they'll just put in 2-3 rows in the forward cabin and have a fluent transition into the Y rows, since based on the pictures we've seen the seats appear to be the same size as Y.
Jun 29, 2019, 4:30 pm
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didn't think about it. We boarded very late too after a direct transfer from our delayed flight from BCN.
Jun 30, 2019, 9:18 am
#300
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Interesting. This may be the reason why it went to AMM.
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