V-Flyer

The Aircraft Database is showing VKSS over in ZRH since 5th September.

Something gone wrong or have I missed something?

This would explain why a lot of the LGW A330 flights have been moved back to the 747 for the next month or so.

Isn't ZRH where the Airbii go for their cabin work?

Neil wrote:This would explain why a lot of the LGW A330 flights have been moved back to the 747 for the next month or so.

Could this also explain the spate of recent complaints about people loosing their 'pre reserved' seats?

clarkeysntfc wrote:Isn't ZRH where the Airbii go for their cabin work?

yes

i was under the impression they were retrofitting something 'secret'.

voyagerweb wrote: was under the impression they were retrofitting something 'secret'.

PE toilets that people will actually be allowed to use?

voyagerweb wrote:i was under the impression they were retrofitting something 'secret'.

Yes, I believe both A330's are being fitted with wifi capabilities at Zurich this month,

Yes, I believe both A330's are being fitted with wifi capabilities at Zurich this month

I wonder how much we are going to get charged for this

voyagerweb wrote:

Yes, I believe both A330's are being fitted with wifi capabilities at Zurich this month

I wonder how much we are going to get charged for this

Nothing, unless you want to use it.

Neil wrote:

voyagerweb wrote:i was under the impression they were retrofitting something 'secret'.

Yes, I believe both A330's are being fitted with wifi capabilities at Zurich this month,

If this is the reason why, it really does beg the question as to why this was not done during the initial cabin fitting? Surly that would have been easier (and cheaper) to do before the A/C came into service. How much extra must this now be costing VS in terms of the A/C being out of service ?|

mitchja wrote:

Neil wrote:

voyagerweb wrote:i was under the impression they were retrofitting something 'secret'.

Yes, I believe both A330's are being fitted with wifi capabilities at Zurich this month,

If this is the reason why, it really does beg the question as to why this was not done during the initial cabin fitting? Surly that would have been easier (and cheaper) to do before the A/C came into service. How much extra must this now be costing VS in terms of the A/C being out of service ?|

Maybe the plan was to but something happened and rather than delay the launch of the A330 (that pax had already booked on) they decided to do it this way? It may not have even been a VS decision ? problem with the cabin interior company or problem with the regulations?

However it does seam to be a little unplanned with short notice switching back to the 747.

VS obviously have the fleet capacity to cope with being an aircraft down, so I can't see it costing VS much at all. If anything I guess it would save them the costs of parking a 744 somewhere...

But on the note of WiFi, fantastic! y) Would this make VS the first transatlantic carrier with WiFi on board? Very impressive either way, and would definitely be a selling point for myself and I can imagine a LOT of business travelers.

Shame the A330 is only doing VS's main leisure route.

I'm wondering if the delay was due to awaiting CAA approval? I'd imagine most of the wiring would already be in place and just requires a hardware install and a software update.

Just hope they block things like VoIP

MrSquare wrote:VS obviously have the fleet capacity to cope with being an aircraft down, so I can't see it costing VS much at all. If anything I guess it would save them the costs of parking a 744 somewhere...

But on the note of WiFi, fantastic! y) Would this make VS the first transatlantic carrier with WiFi on board? Very impressive either way, and would definitely be a selling point for myself and I can imagine a LOT of business travelers.

LH does it.

Neil wrote:

voyagerweb wrote:i was under the impression they were retrofitting something 'secret'.

Yes, I believe both A330's are being fitted with wifi capabilities at Zurich this month,

What with the 744 refit order controversy and now this, Neil has become our very own WikiLeak equivalent! oo)

Read in Airliner World this month it was to have mood lighting fitted in PE.

According to the aircraft database she left ZRH for MAN on the 14th before heading off to MCO and back and out again ...

Also on Wednesday her sister (Beauty Queen) flew from MAN to ZRH.

jwhite9185 wrote:Read in Airliner World this month it was to have mood lighting fitted in PE.

Both PE and Y already had mood lighting I believe. Pretty certain the trip was for wifi as mentioned above.

Guessing the wifi won't be activated until both have it done? Will be on VKSS on monday to MCO, be great to see wifi on board and working

NickLCR wrote:Guessing the wifi won't be activated until both have it done? Will be on VKSS on monday to MCO, be great to see wifi on board and working

Lucky you Looking foward to that TR!!

Neil wrote:

jwhite9185 wrote:Read in Airliner World this month it was to have mood lighting fitted in PE.

Both PE and Y already had mood lighting I believe. Pretty certain the trip was for wifi as mentioned above.

Thought it seemed odd for something to be mentioned in a magazine before it appeared on the net!