Glasgow - orlando 747 question
Feb 23, 2010, 4:49 pm
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Glasgow - orlando 747 question
Had a look but can find anything really relating to this. Can u help??
Looking at booking PE from GLA-MCO in June. Problem is I can't find any info on whether 747 has new or old PE. For the price VS is asking if its old PE it's not worth it. IF its new PE its quite reasonable. Can anybody help me or point me in the right direction?? Many thanks.
Looking at booking PE from GLA-MCO in June. Problem is I can't find any info on whether 747 has new or old PE. For the price VS is asking if its old PE it's not worth it. IF its new PE its quite reasonable. Can anybody help me or point me in the right direction?? Many thanks.
Feb 23, 2010, 6:05 pm
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The GLA flights use the LGW/MAN fleet, so will have the old PE and the old IFE, either Nova or Odyssey.
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Feb 24, 2010, 1:51 am
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The one advantage to the old fleet IMHO is that the PE is on the UD. While the seating isn't as good, it makes for a very nice, quiet, private environment.
Feb 24, 2010, 11:48 am
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How is the old seat? Does it have the same dimentions? I know this sounds like a daft question but.. Will the service likely differ from London dept? Also am I right in saying that there is power in the old seat? Lastly I just heard that the LGW/MAN fleet are going to get the upgrade, that will bring them in line with the rest of the fleet, When could that be completed? or will it be during there maint. checks?
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Feb 25, 2010, 2:20 pm
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I actually prefer the old PE seat. I fly MAN-MCO a reasonable amount, though have done a few LHR-IAD runs, mostly in PE. The older seat is fabric, and seems a lot more comfortable to me than the iron-hard purple leather numbers on the newer configs.
Plus, the UD in "old" PE is a lot nicer.
Plus, the UD in "old" PE is a lot nicer.
Oct 26, 2011, 3:26 pm
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As for the OP's question, I've not flown on the LGW fleet but if the seats are similar to the old PE seats on the LHR fleet then it should be pretty comfortable. Someone else is probably more qualified to answer.
Oct 26, 2011, 11:44 pm
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The whole LGW/MAN fleet are getting a refit from April - October next year.
New JAM AVOD system/NEw Premium (like LHR)/Mood lighting throughout and new Y seats.
I believe the 330's are due to go back to LHR after the refits and get UPPER installed.
New JAM AVOD system/NEw Premium (like LHR)/Mood lighting throughout and new Y seats.
I believe the 330's are due to go back to LHR after the refits and get UPPER installed.
Oct 27, 2011, 11:55 am
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Oct 28, 2011, 1:13 pm
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I'm far from regular on VS, but FWIW, I prefer the old PE - clincher, as Jenbel suggests, is the UD.
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Jul 27, 2013, 3:15 pm
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If it's operated by an A330 it will only have PE and Economy.
As for the OP's question, I've not flown on the LGW fleet but if the seats are similar to the old PE seats on the LHR fleet then it should be pretty comfortable. Someone else is probably more qualified to answer.
As for the OP's question, I've not flown on the LGW fleet but if the seats are similar to the old PE seats on the LHR fleet then it should be pretty comfortable. Someone else is probably more qualified to answer.
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