BA GATWICK B777s interiors
 

I fly about 5 times a year on this fleet and have no problem. Last week I came back from TPA on 4 class aircraft in WTand was immediately struck by how new the seating/.carpet looked and noticed that the screens were updated touch only with no controls in the arm rest. Is this fleet generally being updated or was this just a newish aircraft- anyone know?

Thanks

Hi KLOS,

I suspect you were on G-VIIA. This was an ex-LGW 777 that was refurbished about 2 years ago with the Thales IFE system and became an LHR-based aircraft (all the GE 777s at LHR have Thales IFE now, along with the A380 and 787 fleets). It is currently covering a line of flying at LGW as G-VIIU is in maintenance at BAMC. Following IIU, LGW have a string of 4-class 777 D checks coming up so I suspect IIA will remain at LGW for a few more weeks. As soon as the scheduled maintenance is finished, you can bet that LHR will recall her!

Hope that helps.

Hi Champ,

Many thanks for your most helful response and for taking the trouble- much appreciated :ok: