CX considering "SkyCouch" in Economy
Mar 9, 2017, 8:21 pm
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CX considering "SkyCouch" in Economy
Anyone seen the latest CX insight survey regarding new long-haul Y seat concept design? If they apply the same seat pitch to these new 10 abreast 77W, it will be horrible.
Note: I didn't start this thread, I was only posting in the 10 abreast thread about potential reduction in seat pitch without mentioning what the seat concept is. It was the moderator who moved the post to a new thread and put in the term "SkyCouch"
Note: I didn't start this thread, I was only posting in the 10 abreast thread about potential reduction in seat pitch without mentioning what the seat concept is. It was the moderator who moved the post to a new thread and put in the term "SkyCouch"
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Mar 9, 2017, 10:35 pm
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Mar 9, 2017, 11:19 pm
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Mar 10, 2017, 12:16 am
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I would assume these surveys are for the 777 fleet at 10 abreast, the A350 Y seat is brand new and has been getting excellent reviews, would seem odd to ditch that so quickly.
Mar 10, 2017, 12:23 am
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Mar 10, 2017, 1:41 am
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CX considering "SkyCouch" in Economy
Just got an email from CX Insights (I kinda lied since I haven't flown Economy in years). I initially thought it would be about the 10-abreast but was surprised it was about rolling out SkyCouch.
What I found amusing was when traveling solo, you need to buy 2 more seats for you to use this, which clearly doesn't make any sense because PEY would be cheaper and it might actually cost almost the same as J....
What I found amusing was when traveling solo, you need to buy 2 more seats for you to use this, which clearly doesn't make any sense because PEY would be cheaper and it might actually cost almost the same as J....
Mar 10, 2017, 1:43 am
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Just got an email from CX Insights (I kinda lied since I haven't flown Economy in years). I initially thought it would be about the 10-abreast but was surprised it was about rolling out SkyCouch.
What I found amusing was when traveling solo, you need to buy 2 more seats for you to use this, which clearly doesn't make any sense because PEY would be cheaper and it might actually cost almost the same as J....
What I found amusing was when traveling solo, you need to buy 2 more seats for you to use this, which clearly doesn't make any sense because PEY would be cheaper and it might actually cost almost the same as J....
Mar 10, 2017, 2:53 am
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Skycouch is a very good solution for family (a couple/ 1 adult 1 child/ 2 adults 1 small child/ 1 adult 2 children) travelling in Y, even with needing to pay for one extra seat, it will still provide with more comfy even compare with family travelling in PEY where you can't move the armrest.
It will also be great for pax travelling in Y at very light load, I would even prefer a sky couch over J bed for overnight flight, of course with access to Pier F before boarding.
It will also be great for pax travelling in Y at very light load, I would even prefer a sky couch over J bed for overnight flight, of course with access to Pier F before boarding.
Mar 10, 2017, 3:25 am
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Not so enthusiatic, the seats in front will recline into the space https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/ShowTo...ir_Travel.html
Mar 10, 2017, 4:25 am
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I've seen the image and it did state a certain dimension but this may have been a typo / in error as the dimensions per Air NZ are:
https://www.airnewzealand.com/economy-skycouch
https://www.airnewzealand.com/economy-skycouch
Originally Posted by Air New Zealand
With the side wall armrest up the length of the Skycouch is 1.55m (5ft 1”). And when the cushion and leg rest are combined the approx depth of the Skycouch is 74cm (29”).
Mar 10, 2017, 4:28 am
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Mar 10, 2017, 4:36 am
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It's for long-haul Y. Believe the 10 abreast 777s are for regional flights?