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Old Apr 25, 2016, 4:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Melodsal
This would be great. How likely is this?
0.01%. If this was imminent, there would have been rumors and leaks
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Old Apr 25, 2016, 4:14 pm
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Originally Posted by ClipperDelta
I doubt Richard will even be there. He was already absent from the Q1 earnings call two weeks ago. Ed Bastian, for all intents and purposes, is already firmly in charge...
Word is Richard is not well and that Ed has been running things since the announcement. That said, if Richard isn't at the turnover, I think that would suggest he is more unwell than was thought.
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Old Apr 25, 2016, 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by jrkmsp
Word is Richard is not well and that Ed has been running things since the announcement. That said, if Richard isn't at the turnover, I think that would suggest he is more unwell than was thought.
Pretty sure Ed has been running it since the announcement. IDK if we're allowed to disclose this, but heck he even does Q&As practically twice a week w/ employees and has a news feed.

As for RA, no clue. Hopefully he's not into rough of shape.
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Old Apr 25, 2016, 5:15 pm
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Originally Posted by Zorak
Wonder when they will replace the RA intro before the safety videos. (Or for that matter, the safety video... getting really tired of the Safetys)
Soon, new intro and video
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Old Apr 25, 2016, 7:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Widgets
Soon, new intro and video
Hopefully it'll be better than the current one. The last one was really a let down.
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Old Apr 25, 2016, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Melodsal
This would be great. How likely is this?
I think GUC usage on VA and VS is much more likely than KE.
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 7:10 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
IIRC Premium Economy on AF tends to be 2-3-2, but this could depend on the aircraft type.
2-3-2 on the A380 (upper deck) and A330/A340, 2-4-2 on the various 777s.

Again, this is more or less standard for the industry. VS is 2-3-2 on the A330/A340 and 789, and 2-4-2 on the 747. VA is 2-4-2 on the 773. JL is 2-4-2 on the 777. CX is 2-3-2 on the A330 and 2-4-2 on the 747 and 777. LH is 2-3-2 on the A330/A340, and 2-4-2 on the 747 and A380 (lower deck).

Originally Posted by jrkmsp
Something like this is what I expect as well, though I don't see the A350 going to 10-abreast Y. Just not enough cabin room. I'd also expect 2-3-2 on W.
I'd bet money on 2-4-2 on the 777 and A350, if DL were to introduce W (which I wouldn't bet money on at all).
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 8:32 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
IIRC Premium Economy on AF tends to be 2-3-2, but this could depend on the aircraft type.
AF is 2-4-2 on the 777. The only carrier I am aware of at less than 2-4-2 (in cabins comparable in width to a 777) is NZ.

If DL were to introduce W, count on 2-4-2 on the wider planes, 2-3-2 on the A330s and maybe 2-2-2 on the 767s.
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 9:44 am
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when you think about it, the 2-2-2 F on the domestic 763s is really closer to W
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 10:15 am
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Originally Posted by jrl767
when you think about it, the 2-2-2 F on the domestic 763s is really closer to W
Upgrade class and not worth the purchase, IMO.
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 10:19 am
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Originally Posted by jrl767
when you think about it, the 2-2-2 F on the domestic 763s is really closer to W
So with DL's new policy of domestic C+ being a separate class, flights on domestically configured 767s should be sold as two class coach and C+ with no FC available? That would be honest.
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 12:09 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
So with DL's new policy of domestic C+ being a separate class, flights on domestically configured 767s should be sold as two class coach and C+ with no FC available? That would be honest.
Ya, I'm sure DL will get right on that! Hold your breath
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 12:39 pm
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Originally Posted by Zorak
Wonder when they will replace the RA intro before the safety videos. (Or for that matter, the safety video... getting really tired of the Safetys)
My bet is first week in May
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 1:22 pm
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Originally Posted by bennos
I'd bet money on 2-4-2 on the 777 and A350, if DL were to introduce W (which I wouldn't bet money on at all).
I'd bet a significant amount of cash DL introduces a W cabin with 2-4-2 seating on the A350/777. With AA announcing it back in December, albeit in a rushed manner, means its only a matter of time before the other US carriers go forward with it.
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Old Apr 26, 2016, 2:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Longboater
I'd bet a significant amount of cash DL introduces a W cabin with 2-4-2 seating on the A350/777. With AA announcing it back in December, albeit in a rushed manner, means its only a matter of time before the other US carriers go forward with it.
Further, there have been several reports that the only reason AA rushed it out was because they heard Delta's footsteps and wanted to beat them to the punch. I too would wager significant cash that a Delta W product on the A350 and 777 is coming this week.
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