LHR Switch Again
Jan 18, 2013, 3:48 am
#1
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LHR Switch Again
Saw seats changed - hoped it may be for the A380 - turns out it's the '747'.
Am I right in saying this is the dreaded non-Avod in Economy '747'? Or have they all been reterofitted since - I know the AVOD '744' briefly came to to us?
Showing that all flights from 31 MAR onwards have been changed from the A340's (all the way through to December as far as I can see).
Anyone re-assure me those poor sods down back will have AVOD - I hate those bloody screens (but love the seatpitch). And I presume re-percussions for those upfront?
Am I right in saying this is the dreaded non-Avod in Economy '747'? Or have they all been reterofitted since - I know the AVOD '744' briefly came to to us?
Showing that all flights from 31 MAR onwards have been changed from the A340's (all the way through to December as far as I can see).
Anyone re-assure me those poor sods down back will have AVOD - I hate those bloody screens (but love the seatpitch). And I presume re-percussions for those upfront?
Jan 18, 2013, 10:11 am
#2
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Interesting. You will want to check out the refit thread here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thai-...-tgs-747s.html
It will probably be a combination of 74N and 74R (both with AVOD) since there are not many older ones left.
It means there will be chance of getting the new F suite out of London.
By the way, it looks like Rome is getting the A340s that London is giving up: http://airlineroute.net/2013/01/16/tg-mxpfco-jun13/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thai-...-tgs-747s.html
It will probably be a combination of 74N and 74R (both with AVOD) since there are not many older ones left.
It means there will be chance of getting the new F suite out of London.
By the way, it looks like Rome is getting the A340s that London is giving up: http://airlineroute.net/2013/01/16/tg-mxpfco-jun13/
Jan 18, 2013, 5:28 pm
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Saw seats changed - hoped it may be for the A380 - turns out it's the '747'.
Am I right in saying this is the dreaded non-Avod in Economy '747'? Or have they all been reterofitted since - I know the AVOD '744' briefly came to to us?
Showing that all flights from 31 MAR onwards have been changed from the A340's (all the way through to December as far as I can see).
Anyone re-assure me those poor sods down back will have AVOD - I hate those bloody screens (but love the seatpitch). And I presume re-percussions for those upfront?
Am I right in saying this is the dreaded non-Avod in Economy '747'? Or have they all been reterofitted since - I know the AVOD '744' briefly came to to us?
Showing that all flights from 31 MAR onwards have been changed from the A340's (all the way through to December as far as I can see).
Anyone re-assure me those poor sods down back will have AVOD - I hate those bloody screens (but love the seatpitch). And I presume re-percussions for those upfront?
Jan 19, 2013, 5:32 am
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Interesting. You will want to check out the refit thread here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thai-...-tgs-747s.html
It will probably be a combination of 74N and 74R (both with AVOD) since there are not many older ones left.
It means there will be chance of getting the new F suite out of London.
By the way, it looks like Rome is getting the A340s that London is giving up: http://airlineroute.net/2013/01/16/tg-mxpfco-jun13/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thai-...-tgs-747s.html
It will probably be a combination of 74N and 74R (both with AVOD) since there are not many older ones left.
It means there will be chance of getting the new F suite out of London.
By the way, it looks like Rome is getting the A340s that London is giving up: http://airlineroute.net/2013/01/16/tg-mxpfco-jun13/
Jan 19, 2013, 6:52 am
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LHR Switch Again
Saw that BRU is a 772 today (according to my app). Assume that's a one-off substitution?
I am due to fly in F on that route next Saturday.
I am due to fly in F on that route next Saturday.
Jan 19, 2013, 7:02 am
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So Thai takes away with one hand (new A380 from CDG) and gives back with the other (A340 to a chance of a nicer "suite"). Looking forward to this trip a little more now
Jan 21, 2013, 2:35 am
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Jan 23, 2013, 7:12 am
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I won't risk it for a biscuit to get an upgrade. And I napped for an hour in flatbed J today and it was really comfortable...
May 28, 2013, 5:21 am
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I booked seat 1K on TG916/917 (B747) for next October before I knew about the refurbishment. I normally fly on United (Million Miler) but Thai First class is far superior to that offered by UA IMHO.