I was very fortunate to travel on G-VSXY (Beauty Queen) on both legs of my recent LGW/ANU/LGW trip - 04 May/25 May.
WOW! The new config is a HUGE improvement on the 1-2-1 A330 configuration. Thanks to the advice here I purposely chose seat 6A (although my preferred seat has always been 6K) in hope that I could experience the more private side of the aircraft as a single traveller.
As well as the the extra space without the additional row of seats, the cabin is much brighter and lighter as the window seats are better aligned so no longer obstruct the natural light from the windows. The weird 'bling' lighting has also, thankfully, gone. In fact, most of the bling has gone so the cabin is far more tastefully decorated. I love the position of the new bar as it doesn't disturb passengers seated in back rows.
I only have two complaints; the table is no longer as large as it used to be so not good for couples wanting to dine together; the buddy seat/foot stool is secured so you can't use it as a mini storage unit.
On the whole, I was very impressed so will be disappointed if my next flights are on the 1-2-1 config - but hey ho!
WOW! The new config is a HUGE improvement on the 1-2-1 A330 configuration. Thanks to the advice here I purposely chose seat 6A (although my preferred seat has always been 6K) in hope that I could experience the more private side of the aircraft as a single traveller.
As well as the the extra space without the additional row of seats, the cabin is much brighter and lighter as the window seats are better aligned so no longer obstruct the natural light from the windows. The weird 'bling' lighting has also, thankfully, gone. In fact, most of the bling has gone so the cabin is far more tastefully decorated. I love the position of the new bar as it doesn't disturb passengers seated in back rows.
I only have two complaints; the table is no longer as large as it used to be so not good for couples wanting to dine together; the buddy seat/foot stool is secured so you can't use it as a mini storage unit.
On the whole, I was very impressed so will be disappointed if my next flights are on the 1-2-1 config - but hey ho!