Virgin Atlantic Fleet Re-Alignment
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Virgin Atlantic Fleet Re-Alignment
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Virgin Atlantic are due, according to Wikipedia(!), to phase out their B747 and A340s in 2018 as new A350-100s join the fleet. In addition the page says the A330-300s will be 're-configured'.
At the moment the 787-9s seem to have displaced the majority of A330s to Manchester and Gatwick to support the B747s which are solely based there, due to the expansion in routes.
How will this play with the historical philosophy of 'Heathrow gets all new shiny planes'? Would it be safe to assume that the first batch of A350s will allow the A340s to be retired, or instead push the A340-600s out to replace the 747s and retire the Jumbos first?
Any clues on the A330 reconfiguration? Less Upper Class to pack in more premium and economy travellers?
Hello to the Senior First Officer I was chatting to at Manchester today if you're a member. Hope the free Cafe Nero got you on your way to San Fran
Thanks in advance
Virgin Atlantic are due, according to Wikipedia(!), to phase out their B747 and A340s in 2018 as new A350-100s join the fleet. In addition the page says the A330-300s will be 're-configured'.
At the moment the 787-9s seem to have displaced the majority of A330s to Manchester and Gatwick to support the B747s which are solely based there, due to the expansion in routes.
How will this play with the historical philosophy of 'Heathrow gets all new shiny planes'? Would it be safe to assume that the first batch of A350s will allow the A340s to be retired, or instead push the A340-600s out to replace the 747s and retire the Jumbos first?
Any clues on the A330 reconfiguration? Less Upper Class to pack in more premium and economy travellers?
Hello to the Senior First Officer I was chatting to at Manchester today if you're a member. Hope the free Cafe Nero got you on your way to San Fran
Thanks in advance
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And from MAN (and I assume GLA?) (I think B744/A333 mix at the moment).
If they take the A380 (does this still appear on the VS books?!) Id say MCO, LAX, ATL would be the front runners. Personally, I doubt they ever take them.
If they take the A380 (does this still appear on the VS books?!) Id say MCO, LAX, ATL would be the front runners. Personally, I doubt they ever take them.
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Was talking to flight attendant on a recent flight
Current plans were stated as A350s split between LGW MAN at LHR but she did say she wouldn't be surprised to see them more concentrated at LHR with A330s at LGW and MAN.
Guess it is wait and see.
Current plans were stated as A350s split between LGW MAN at LHR but she did say she wouldn't be surprised to see them more concentrated at LHR with A330s at LGW and MAN.
Guess it is wait and see.
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I assumed VS would aim for an all A333 fleet at MAN, if it could cover all the routes they want year round.
VS seem to have slowed at MAN (and have retreated this winter for sure) so what they plan next is anyone's guess.
VS seem to have slowed at MAN (and have retreated this winter for sure) so what they plan next is anyone's guess.
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