TG reveal brand new 747 F class suites
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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TG reveal brand new 747 F class suites
Aircraft Interiors has just revealed TG's newest F suites, the suites are completely different to the A380 ones, the new suites are kinda similar to CX's and 9W's but with higher walls and without doors, their choice of material is much better than their A380 one. Can't wait till it is officially on the 747
Thai has definitely thought of this one through, I personally think that this is much better than SQ's and EK's
When I saw the images, my eyes were wide open (The shocked look)
Link to article:http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/...d#/56e8bb6d/53
Images:
Thai has definitely thought of this one through, I personally think that this is much better than SQ's and EK's
When I saw the images, my eyes were wide open (The shocked look)
Link to article:http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/...d#/56e8bb6d/53
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#6
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: TG Plat , AF Lifetime Plat, SPG Plat
Posts: 915
Bewildered
I don't get it .
On which birds are they going to fit these seats first ?
On the 744 or the 747 currently being retrofit with new Y and C seats, and if the latter why not do it at the same time ?
Why is it that TG cannot have any consistency in its product offering. I like these new suites, but then how come they have chosen an inferior product for their flagship A 380's ?
I think I know the answer and it boils down to the proverbial TG mix of incompetence and corruption.
On which birds are they going to fit these seats first ?
On the 744 or the 747 currently being retrofit with new Y and C seats, and if the latter why not do it at the same time ?
Why is it that TG cannot have any consistency in its product offering. I like these new suites, but then how come they have chosen an inferior product for their flagship A 380's ?
I think I know the answer and it boils down to the proverbial TG mix of incompetence and corruption.
#8
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Portland OR & Bangkok
Programs: United GS, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 662
I don't get it .
On which birds are they going to fit these seats first ?
On the 744 or the 747 currently being retrofit with new Y and C seats, and if the latter why not do it at the same time ?
Why is it that TG cannot have any consistency in its product offering. I like these new suites, but then how come they have chosen an inferior product for their flagship A 380's ?
I think I know the answer and it boils down to the proverbial TG mix of incompetence and corruption.
On which birds are they going to fit these seats first ?
On the 744 or the 747 currently being retrofit with new Y and C seats, and if the latter why not do it at the same time ?
Why is it that TG cannot have any consistency in its product offering. I like these new suites, but then how come they have chosen an inferior product for their flagship A 380's ?
I think I know the answer and it boils down to the proverbial TG mix of incompetence and corruption.
Now to answer your questions...
These new F seats will be fitted on the 6 newest 747 in the fleet - version 7442 - THAI calls them 747 all series - Biz & Y seats will also be retrofitted.
THAI has 12 of the so called "new F" (10 seats in F) - version 7443 - THAI uses 744. 6 of these will be retired (the 6 oldest). 6 are being retrofitted with new Y with IFE. I think the last one is due out by the end of the year. All should've been done by now, but the flooding of DMK airport delayed things.
Incompetence and corruption aside, I think it makes sense that they are not wasting money updating aircrafts that are going to be phased out. Why not do it at the same time? Well they need those birds to make money!
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Denmark, SK*G ( EBD), BA (silver), FB (Silver)
Posts: 489
Yes, TG's management is incompetent and corrupt - any Thai company that the politicians can get their hands on will always be (corrupted).
Now to answer your questions...
These new F seats will be fitted on the 6 newest 747 in the fleet - version 7442 - THAI calls them 747 all series - Biz & Y seats will also be retrofitted.
THAI has 12 of the so called "new F" (10 seats in F) - version 7443 - THAI uses 744. 6 of these will be retired (the 6 oldest). 6 are being retrofitted with new Y with IFE. I think the last one is due out by the end of the year. All should've been done by now, but the flooding of DMK airport delayed things.
Incompetence and corruption aside, I think it makes sense that they are not wasting money updating aircrafts that are going to be phased out. Why not do it at the same time? Well they need those birds to make money!
Now to answer your questions...
These new F seats will be fitted on the 6 newest 747 in the fleet - version 7442 - THAI calls them 747 all series - Biz & Y seats will also be retrofitted.
THAI has 12 of the so called "new F" (10 seats in F) - version 7443 - THAI uses 744. 6 of these will be retired (the 6 oldest). 6 are being retrofitted with new Y with IFE. I think the last one is due out by the end of the year. All should've been done by now, but the flooding of DMK airport delayed things.
Incompetence and corruption aside, I think it makes sense that they are not wasting money updating aircrafts that are going to be phased out. Why not do it at the same time? Well they need those birds to make money!
#11
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: CPH
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Posts: 580
Maybe they will use the 7443 config once all the 7442's are refurbished in 2012? Would be nice, but not very likely. At least not until TG has received all the A380's. My best guess is that PE will be all gone and CPH/ARN will be a standard C/Y config served by a 772 or A330, maybe with increased frequency. Very unfortunately, considering the quality of the present soft product in C and PE from Scandinavia.
#13
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Melbourne
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I find it amazing they still can't get a consistent business class product. They should have 2, and only 2. Longhaul (on all A380, 747, A340, B777) and shorthaul (domestic and flights under 3 hours in Asia).
#14
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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SQ has multiple J class products.
EK has multiple J class products.
QF has multiple J class products.
Very few airlines have a consistent J class product actually. BA is probably very close with Club World, save for a few 767s.
#15
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,758
I'd say Lufthansa is the only big carrier have a consistent business class - a mediocre seat in all aircraft.