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This was a trip I completed a long time ago but never had the time to report on. It was quite well reported at the time. Just thought I would share my experince. When Swiss announced they would be using this aircraft for training flights I knew I had to try. A cheap ow Y ticket was purchased and then upgraded later on for a reasonable fee. Day started arriving ZRH at 0700.
Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Went to older SWISS lounge as it was early, quiet and empty.

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Lounge views :

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Bathroom's were nice & clean. A quick shower set me up for the day :

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Loooooong Bar :

Swiss 777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Went to the gate. Best view I could get.

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

First cabin impressions were very good.

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

My seat. "Throne"

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Take off noise is always impressive on the 77W and this one was no different.

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Progress :

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Lunchtime with a view :

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH>LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Landed LHR. Really like the paint scheme.

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

Swiss B777-300ER ZRH-LHR by The OBC Man, on Flickr

VERDICT : Really enjoyed the flight. Seat nice, IFE was easy to use & entertaining and crew enthusiastic on board this new aircraft (At the time!). Felt lucky to have tried at a good price. Another widebody around Europe to add to the list. Cheers

Nice TR, I'm a little gutted I missed out on these 77W flights within Europe, although I think it is sometimes kicking around between GVA-ZRH still, may have to keep an eye out. I did GVA-FRA last year on Swiss J on the usual Airbus and enjoyed it, so I imagine the 777 would have been even better.

Thanks for a great trip report. That looooong bar is something I'd love to experience. Great pictures of the aircraft and lounge, too. Thanks for sharing!