777-LR Business Elite Seat Recs?
Oct 21, 2010, 3:37 am
#181
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I have never flown BE but a colleague told me that he found the lie flat seats slightly uncomfortable because there was a slight difference in level between the seat back in the bed position and the surrounding surfaces so he felt as though he was rolling off the comfy bit while he was trying to sleep. Has anyone else experienced this? Perhaps he was on a new seat and it hadn't settled in yet.
I plan to fly from ATL to Tokyo in the next month so it would be great to get a view from someone more experienced.
I plan to fly from ATL to Tokyo in the next month so it would be great to get a view from someone more experienced.
I don't recall having that sensation your colleague describes. But the seats aren't the most cushy, so maybe that's what he means. You don't really sink into them, so it could feel more like you're sleeping on an exercise matt.
My sole complaint for these seats are that I can't seem to get the seat quite level enough, and always feel like my head is far lower than my shoulders, and it's hard to get to sleep. That said, I don't sleep well on planes at all anyway. THAT said, I slept 5 hours on the LAX-SYD, my most ever. Must be getting used to it.
Oct 21, 2010, 7:10 am
#182
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I have never flown BE but a colleague told me that he found the lie flat seats slightly uncomfortable because there was a slight difference in level between the seat back in the bed position and the surrounding surfaces so he felt as though he was rolling off the comfy bit while he was trying to sleep. Has anyone else experienced this? Perhaps he was on a new seat and it hadn't settled in yet.
I plan to fly from ATL to Tokyo in the next month so it would be great to get a view from someone more experienced.
I plan to fly from ATL to Tokyo in the next month so it would be great to get a view from someone more experienced.
Oct 21, 2010, 7:12 am
#183
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While far fewer than many I'm sure, I have 7 legs in seats 14 or 7 A/D so far, my most recent being LAX-SYD yesterday (or 2 days ago, or however that time table works).
I don't recall having that sensation your colleague describes. But the seats aren't the most cushy, so maybe that's what he means. You don't really sink into them, so it could feel more like you're sleeping on an exercise matt.
My sole complaint for these seats are that I can't seem to get the seat quite level enough, and always feel like my head is far lower than my shoulders, and it's hard to get to sleep. That said, I don't sleep well on planes at all anyway. THAT said, I slept 5 hours on the LAX-SYD, my most ever. Must be getting used to it.
I don't recall having that sensation your colleague describes. But the seats aren't the most cushy, so maybe that's what he means. You don't really sink into them, so it could feel more like you're sleeping on an exercise matt.
My sole complaint for these seats are that I can't seem to get the seat quite level enough, and always feel like my head is far lower than my shoulders, and it's hard to get to sleep. That said, I don't sleep well on planes at all anyway. THAT said, I slept 5 hours on the LAX-SYD, my most ever. Must be getting used to it.
Oct 21, 2010, 7:37 am
#184
formerly jameskwon
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NYC
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Indeed, the seat is actually 180 flat.
However, due to the aircraft nose being angled at about 3~5 degrees during cruise, that is why we feel our head is lower than the rest of the body.
Korean air is actually offering 177 degree suite seats on their first class product, because of the reason.
However, due to the aircraft nose being angled at about 3~5 degrees during cruise, that is why we feel our head is lower than the rest of the body.
Korean air is actually offering 177 degree suite seats on their first class product, because of the reason.
Oct 21, 2010, 9:16 am
#185
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Indeed, the seat is actually 180 flat.
However, due to the aircraft nose being angled at about 3~5 degrees during cruise, that is why we feel our head is lower than the rest of the body.
Korean air is actually offering 177 degree suite seats on their first class product, because of the reason.
However, due to the aircraft nose being angled at about 3~5 degrees during cruise, that is why we feel our head is lower than the rest of the body.
Korean air is actually offering 177 degree suite seats on their first class product, because of the reason.
Oct 27, 2010, 5:09 pm
#186
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Hey guys looking for some info here, as of right now I am booked on seat 3D, and I can see that seat 10A is open, which os these 2 seat is better ?
Oct 27, 2010, 5:18 pm
#187
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Oct 28, 2010, 1:14 pm
#188
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I think you are being kind. I love to sleep on them, but if you are sitting they are rock hard. Which I like my bed to be but not my chair
Oct 28, 2010, 2:34 pm
#189
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hoschton, GA
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Personally, I don't think they're that hard at all. My bottom must be built different.
Oct 30, 2010, 4:04 pm
#190
formerly jameskwon
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i know some 777ers are off the roster to install New BE products,
does anyone know when they will be back in service, and which route they are going to be used? (guess TLV, ICN???)
one more, is it going to be same 45seat configuration as LR's??
does anyone know when they will be back in service, and which route they are going to be used? (guess TLV, ICN???)
one more, is it going to be same 45seat configuration as LR's??
Nov 25, 2010, 11:35 pm
#192
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 3
Best seat in 777lr business elite
Hello All; quick question, I and my wife are flying out in Dec. from Atl to Bkk. I am wondering about seat 14 B,C. Any thoughts on these seats? noise level? privacy?
I am currently in 4 B, C.
I have not had the pleaure of Delta's new Business Elite seats so any thoughts would be helpful
Thanks
I am currently in 4 B, C.
I have not had the pleaure of Delta's new Business Elite seats so any thoughts would be helpful
Thanks
Nov 26, 2010, 6:48 am
#193
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SRQ
Posts: 2,168
Hello All; quick question, I and my wife are flying out in Dec. from Atl to Bkk. I am wondering about seat 14 B,C. Any thoughts on these seats? noise level? privacy?
I am currently in 4 B, C.
I have not had the pleaure of Delta's new Business Elite seats so any thoughts would be helpful
Thanks
I am currently in 4 B, C.
I have not had the pleaure of Delta's new Business Elite seats so any thoughts would be helpful
Thanks
Dec 22, 2010, 6:43 pm
#194
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See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta...lurkers-2.html, message #19 for photos and comments.
