Status of A333 Envoy Suites rollout?
Dec 14, 2011, 7:30 am
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Thanks for the update USFAN. These planes will essentially be "like new" when they come out with a complete airframe overhaul, replacement of some components and a brand new interior.
Dec 14, 2011, 11:24 pm
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The Envoy cabin seat chart inside the 24-hour window is not necessarily accurate.
At on-line check-in for yesterday's 719 from FCO to PHL, the seat chart showed the new cabin, and we had to choose one new seat, having had 1G and !H, with g being eliminated in the New cabin. However, when we got on board, we were in the old cabin and had to re-shuffle again. It all worked out, though.
At on-line check-in for yesterday's 719 from FCO to PHL, the seat chart showed the new cabin, and we had to choose one new seat, having had 1G and !H, with g being eliminated in the New cabin. However, when we got on board, we were in the old cabin and had to re-shuffle again. It all worked out, though.
Dec 15, 2011, 4:50 pm
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FWIW, the 333 used for US705 FRA-CLT today was the new config. Did not catch the reg number, but did enjoy 7H quite a bit ^. Was originally in 1G, so when I checked in at NCE and saw the seat shift I was hopeful. Had one of the 332s PHL-MUC two weeks ago on the outbound, so a nice experience 
I noticed that the 333 has no overhead storage for 1A/H - a slight drawback for those seats. Is that true on the 332 as well?
I noticed that the 333 has no overhead storage for 1A/H - a slight drawback for those seats. Is that true on the 332 as well?
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Dec 15, 2011, 6:24 pm
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There's another thread here where someone complains that no one says anything nice about US. But if we acknowledged how nice the suites are on the 332s (and now the 333s ?) they would soon be pricing upgrades way outside my capacity to pay.
Dec 17, 2011, 9:29 am
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Is it me or does it seem like they're putting the reconfiged 333s on longer routes (PHL-FCO, CLT-FRA, etc.)?
Dec 17, 2011, 1:06 pm
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Dec 18, 2011, 1:53 pm
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Dec 21, 2011, 1:51 pm
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Will let everyone know if it changes.
Dec 21, 2011, 2:56 pm
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The last post on page 4 of this thread indicates we may see 2 back in service by the end of this month (December), making 3 total flying out of 9. I doubt any more would be done by mid January, however, so your odds might be 33%. But a seat in row 1 of the old config is quite nice, nonetheless.
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Dec 21, 2011, 6:18 pm
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The last post on page 2 of this thread indicates we may see 2 back in service by the end of this month (December), making 3 total flying out of 9. I doubt any more would be done by mid January, however, so your odds might be 33%. But a seat in row 1 of the old config is quite nice, nonetheless.
Dec 31, 2011, 2:03 pm
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flight in April with new Envoy config PHL-FCO in the seat map. Hoping like most folks that this sticks because I'd prefer the new Enjoy flat bed suites in the A330-300.
Dec 31, 2011, 6:01 pm
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No, got the old envoy, but did reserve row 1 which was Us Airways old First Class. Not bad, service was, "Useless," and certain features of the seat were quite dated. Kosher meal on the plane was absolutely inedible; the "ribeye" looked like something raw from the butcher shop.
Jan 1, 2012, 10:27 am
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No, got the old envoy, but did reserve row 1 which was Us Airways old First Class. Not bad, service was, "Useless," and certain features of the seat were quite dated. Kosher meal on the plane was absolutely inedible; the "ribeye" looked like something raw from the butcher shop.
Still only 1 of 9 a330-300s done. I have a 4 months before my maiden Envoy flight to FCO, so there is some times. Hope US Airways rolls up their sleeves.
Jan 1, 2012, 4:45 pm
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1 done. 2 have been in for major inspections plus interior refurb. They were due to be back in service this past week though.