BA SYD route goes to 777

[purr777]

As from March next year the BA 16/15 (LHR-SIN-SYD) will be on a 777.

See ba.com

[pilotatlast]

Had a look at flights to syd mid marech on ba.com and showing still on the 747!

[purr777]

Your ba.com must be different to mine.....

LHR Heathrow (London) SYD Sydney SIN Singapore


1
BA0015 LHR SYD 21:50 05:15** BA 777 1 i i i i i i i Book
BA0009 LHR SYD 21:55 06:05** BA 744 1 i i i i i i i Book
BA0011 LHR SIN 21:25 17:10* BA 744 0 i i i i i i i Book
BA0015 SIN SYD 19:55 05:15* BA 777 0

*arrives 1 day later **arrives 2 days later

3
BA0010 SYD LHR 15:15 05:20* BA 744 1 i i i i i Book
BA0016 SYD LHR 15:55 05:55* BA 777 1 i i i i i i i Book
BA0016 SYD SIN 15:55 21:55 BA 777 0 i i i i i i

[the_fish@blueyonder.]

I think what pilotatlast means is that when you go to Book (or mock book) a flight from LHR-SYD and click on the flight number it still comes up with "Aircraft Type: Boeing 747 Jet".

It does still do this, as I checked the other day when I first saw this thread.

[747-436]

Strange move, that route always seems to be packed out all the time!

[MarkD]

Could be trying to push yield up, especially since the axing of MEL?

[Skyflier]

The marketing phrase 'Singapore Airlines, now more than ever, a great way to fly' comes to mind. Seem strange that BA are going to pitch a 777 against the A380 unless they are really worried (not) by the latest competition. I really can't imagine LHR-SYD at 777 cabin noise levels being popular, at least at the front.