VA having issues with 777 refit?

[MarkR]

Looks like VA are having issues with the first refit of the 777:

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/VHVPD

Some reports mentioned new seat map was on a service to LAX tomorrow, doesn't look like it.

[Radi K]

29th now I understand. Seems there is some issues.

[MarkR]

29th now I understand. Seems there is some issues.

Delayed again, at least the aircraft did a test flight overnight.

[Morris Biondi]

Is there any info on an updated return date?

[Rob R]

The test flight was scheduled for the 29th (US) which is the 30th here. So the test flight was not delayed again. Depending on how the test flight went, it will ferry out on the 30th (US) to LAX to operate back to Australia on the 30th (US).

[Yusef D]

Well, it's flown!

[MarkR]

The test flight was scheduled for the 29th (US) which is the 30th here. So the test flight was not delayed again. Depending on how the test flight went, it will ferry out on the 30th (US) to LAX to operate back to Australia on the 30th (US).

I was referring to the in service date which had been the 29/4, indicating at least with the test flight we were close at last, not that the test flight had been delayed. I think you will find the aircraft is now doing VA2 on May 2 ex lax.

[Rob R]

The test flight on the 29th(US) had been scheduled over a week ago. On it's way to LAX now.

[MarkR]

Hopefully the rest will be more timely, must be a PITA which such a small fleet to have delays like that.

[Rob R]

VPD is on it's way back to SYD as VA 2. VPH ferried into Lake Charles today.

[MarkR]

Hopefully a quicker time for the second.

[Greg Hyde]

From VASource

30th April 2016 - VH-VPD Returns from Lake Charles Maintenance.

Boeing 777-3ZGER VH-VPD, which has been under maintenance at Lake Charles, Louisiana since 24th February, positioned Lake Charles - Los Angeles as VA9948 this afternoon then returned to service operating VA2 Los Angeles - Sydney. This aircraft has been reconfigured from 35J/40W/288Y to 37J/24W/278Y with flat beds in Business Class.

[Jason Le]

When are Virgin going to promote the refit and new product on the 777?
Seems very strange that no pictures or video have been prepared. As a customer I'd like to see the new product and maybe spend some money to travel on it!
Does anyone have a link or a pic to share of business class or premium refit?

[Kent Broadhead]

When are Virgin going to promote the refit and new product on the 777?
Seems very strange that no pictures or video have been prepared. As a customer I'd like to see the new product and maybe spend some money to travel on it!
Does anyone have a link or a pic to share of business class or premium refit?

Started today

http://www.traveller.com.au/virgin-australia-boeing-777-new-business-class-and-premium-cabin-photos-govy5n

[Greg Hyde]

Virgin Australia launches ‘Space +’ economy cabin as part of 777 refit

http://australianaviation.com.au/2016/05/virgin-australia-launches-space-economy-cabin-as-part-of-777-refit/