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Topic: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: 330lover
Posted 2008-09-02 06:14:01 and read 1531 times.

Hi there,

i have travelled last Saturday from VIE to BRU on OS A320 (OE-LBN). I was surprised to find an upgraded C-class cabin. Not the usual 'Y-class with empty middle seat', but a real business seat in a 2-2 config with lots of legroom.

I suppose it was one of the A320's OS uses for longer routes like DXB, RUH/JED,...

Anyone can tell how much/which A320's have been reconfigured in this config? Are there any 319's or 321's with similar lay out?

Finally, what are the destinations receiving these aircraft?

Thanks for clearing this out.

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: AustrianZRH
Posted 2008-09-02 06:23:31 and read 1510 times.

AFAIK a subfleet of 4 A320 will be upgraded in the end. How far they are done, I don't know.

The destinations and starting dates according to OS website are:
TSE, July 15th
DAM, July 15th
THR, July 23rd
CAI, July 24th
DUB, Sep 29th
EBL, Sep 29th
RUH, Oct 4th
JED, Oct 5th

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: Airmale
Posted 2008-09-02 07:40:21 and read 1407 times.

Quoting AustrianZRH (Reply 1):

DUB, Sep 29th
Surely you don't mean DUBLIN, but DUBAI (=DXB)?

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: Piskoto
Posted 2008-09-02 13:12:33 and read 1265 times.

Nice!
Any pics available?

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: Shamrock321
Posted 2008-09-02 13:22:55 and read 1246 times.

Your getting me excited saying OS are starting VIE-DUB wishful thinking!

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: AustrianZRH
Posted 2008-09-02 23:56:36 and read 1159 times.

Yes, of course I meant DXB. Stupid me...
Btw, all flights except CAI are only three or four weekly.

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: 330lover
Posted 2008-09-03 01:42:03 and read 1107 times.

Sorry, no pics, but I would would not be surprised if it were the old business seats from their A330/340 in a new jacket. The seats looked quite like this, but in a new color.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Austr...irlines/Airbus-A340-211/0206894/M/

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: AustrianZRH
Posted 2008-09-03 01:57:02 and read 1094 times.

Quoting 330lover (Reply 6):
Sorry, no pics, but I would would not be surprised if it were the old business seats from their A330/340 in a new jacket. The seats looked quite like this, but in a new color.

Seems like other seats:
http://www.aua.com/ch/eng/About_Flight/onboard/classes/premium.htm

IFE will be handed out portable DVD players, legroom is 116 cm (46") according to the mentioned website!

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: Manny
Posted 2008-09-03 07:44:50 and read 994 times.

OE-LBN and OE-LBO were the first ones to be modified. Inflight config is 24 seats in J (2X2 config) and 102 Y seats.
Service in J class includes starters, main course, desert, cheese. All meals hand served, not on a tray or trolley with four different kinds of coffee plus Arabian coffee. Three different hot meals to choose from. I have seen the pics of the infight J cabin & food. And they look phenomenal!
For IFE, each passenger gets a portable video screen, where about 80 films are stored plus additional entertainment.

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: Zrs70
Posted 2008-09-03 23:13:14 and read 886 times.

How about service to Tel Aviv?

Topic: RE: Upgraded C-class On OS 320
Username: Piskoto
Posted 2008-09-04 02:21:43 and read 839 times.

Great seats for an A320!
I hope one day they begin service to Larnaca...

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