New First seat: First Review
Feb 10, 2010, 5:53 am
#17
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It looks a bit cold and clinical to me. That's from just one PR shot though, I suspect the reality could be quite different.
Im deffo a bit sceptical about the blinds though, they seem a bit gimmicky to me and will surely infringe on space (even if slightly), whilst also impeding your view
Feb 10, 2010, 5:54 am
#18
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Feb 10, 2010, 6:28 am
#21
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Some more pics here - BA's official images
Oh those first two pictures are just MMMMmmmmmmmm
Particularly the second one..........."Hey there, want to come over here & join me ?"
Feb 10, 2010, 6:49 am
#22
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Feb 10, 2010, 6:52 am
#23
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I was sent an email saying from today a mock-up would be on display outside the CCR
I like the i-drive bit, not sure what it controls though, the seat?
I like the i-drive bit, not sure what it controls though, the seat?
Last edited by globalste; Feb 10, 2010 at 7:06 am
Feb 10, 2010, 7:00 am
#24
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It will be taking pride of place in the balcony area
of the Concorde Room from 15th of February to 7th of March. You can examine every detail, try it out for size and, we hope, be thoroughly impressed.
ie in the CR, not outside it.
Feb 10, 2010, 7:10 am
#25
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Good to see some pictures at last! The LHR-JFK route is one of my regulars so hopefully I'll get to try it out very soon!
In the pictures with Rachel Weisz it certainly looks like there is a lot more space around the knee and if the 32inch width is correct, well wow!
USB charging and a move away from Empower ^ Also more storage space in the centre seats sounds interesting and quite a change from the current.
In the pictures with Rachel Weisz it certainly looks like there is a lot more space around the knee and if the 32inch width is correct, well wow!
USB charging and a move away from Empower ^ Also more storage space in the centre seats sounds interesting and quite a change from the current.
Last edited by Seated in First; Feb 10, 2010 at 7:28 am
Feb 10, 2010, 7:14 am
#26
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The report says the rotating control maneuvers the seat into various positions between upright and bed - apparently some safety concerns meant there is no one-push-straight-to-bed button. Though, I prefer being able to control the tilt/angle of the seat - just like Old First!
The buttons at the top control the two different lights. While the bottom buttons are for headrest and lumbar control.
The buttons at the top control the two different lights. While the bottom buttons are for headrest and lumbar control.
Feb 10, 2010, 7:43 am
#28
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According to BA's Twitter feed:
British_Airways Our new First suite will be on today's BA297 from London Heathrow to Chicago and BA296 Chicago to London Heathrow
British_Airways Our new First suite will be on today's BA297 from London Heathrow to Chicago and BA296 Chicago to London Heathrow
Feb 10, 2010, 7:52 am
#29
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Quite surprised to see BA deploying the new first class seat to ORD before the official launch. Hope to see it on the YYZ route soon.