Originally Posted by
apaul
Aren't BA cramming an extra 12 seats on to the A320? So the seats for sale will probably be similar, just less passenger comfort.
You are correct BA are adding a further 12 seats to there A320/A321 Aircraft. BA are removing a wardrobe from the aircraft and redesigning the galleys as less galley space is required BOB.
BA will begin reconfiguring there A320’s will from 168 to 180 seats shortly. This program will continue until late Spring. The A321’s will be configured shortly afterwards and will have there number of seats increased from 205 to 218, in time for S18
BA confirmed the plans for there shorthaul fleet for the next 5 years.
The A320NEO’s will start to be delivered from early 2018. The new aircraft will be fitted with in seat charging sockets throughout and the new WIFI system. A total 10 A321NEO and 25 A320NEO’s will be in service by the end of 2022.
The 7 767’s still flying in shorthaul will begin to be retired from late JUL18 through until late Dec18. The A319 fleet will reduce in size from 44 now to 28 by the end of 2019. The number in service is expected to only BA 22 by end of 2022. Full details are in the presentation below
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External...52658710557042