100% lie-flat business class seats for long-haul international!
Jun 10, 2013, 6:47 pm
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Jun 10, 2013, 7:03 pm
#17
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I really don't understand how/why UA says this when it's clearly not true. The HNL-NRT flights will still be operated with old-J (and there will likely still be the occasional substitution on NRT-SEA). Unless UA doesn't consider HNL-NRT to be a longhaul international route, this announcement seems very disingenuous at best.
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Jun 10, 2013, 7:22 pm
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Jun 10, 2013, 8:04 pm
#20
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I'm thinking with the 787s coming online and the fact there are only 3 non converted 777s the chances of getting one of those on anything other then HNL routes is pretty slim, and would only happen if UA had to do a last minute swap in NRT or something.
Jun 10, 2013, 8:19 pm
#21
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Extreme disappointment would be AA or LH angled seats.
Jun 10, 2013, 8:56 pm
#22
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There are a lot of legitimate complaints about UA that you'll find aired on this forum, but the comfort of the UA lie-flat seat is rarely brought up - it's a nice ride! Very comfortable. I imagine that it can feel a little narrow to some people, but if you're of reasonable height (up to 6-2) and weight, you will love it!
Jun 10, 2013, 10:12 pm
#24
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Let's See...
Well,
1. I guess this is good news.
2. Hold it, not ALL birds have indeed been converted.
3. I stopped flying flying UA 2 years.
4. I guess I just don't care!
1. I guess this is good news.
2. Hold it, not ALL birds have indeed been converted.
3. I stopped flying flying UA 2 years.
4. I guess I just don't care!
Jun 10, 2013, 11:35 pm
#25
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Cool. I have a business class round trip on United (IAD-FRA) next month and, for a variety of reasons, haven't had the opportunity to fly int'l C class since the days of the barcaloungers. From reading this site, I know I should be prepared for extreme disappointment, but I am still looking forward to it. To me, it is total luxury just to be able to stretch out and relax while flying over the ocean.
Jun 10, 2013, 11:41 pm
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The sUA and sCO lie-flat biz seats are both fantastic. I think most of the negative chatter on this site about both products comes from the serial mileage redeemers who (rightly) recognize that for the same miles you can get a better soft product on SQ and others. That is all true, but doesn't take away from the fact that UA's intl biz seats are a great ride and the service is sometimes pretty nice too.
Jun 11, 2013, 1:21 pm
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United Correction:
Hey FTers! You all are right, as usual. United responded to my queries about the HNL-NRT flights. Here's what spokesperson Karen May wrote to The Bay Area Traveler:
"It appears I misspoke when I said 100 percent of our long-haul international flights have flatbed seats. I just learned today that our flights between Honolulu and Tokyo do not have them yet. I apologize for the error."
Sorry for the mix up, which I've corrected on SFgate and The Bay Area Traveler.
--Chris M
http://thebat-sf.com/2013/06/09/100-...-economy-plus/
http://blog.sfgate.com/cmcginnis/201...-100-lie-flat/
"It appears I misspoke when I said 100 percent of our long-haul international flights have flatbed seats. I just learned today that our flights between Honolulu and Tokyo do not have them yet. I apologize for the error."
Sorry for the mix up, which I've corrected on SFgate and The Bay Area Traveler.
--Chris M
http://thebat-sf.com/2013/06/09/100-...-economy-plus/
http://blog.sfgate.com/cmcginnis/201...-100-lie-flat/
Jun 11, 2013, 1:51 pm
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Jun 11, 2013, 1:53 pm
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Hey FTers! You all are right, as usual. United responded to my queries about the HNL-NRT flights. Here's what spokesperson Karen May wrote to The Bay Area Traveler:
"It appears I misspoke when I said 100 percent of our long-haul international flights have flatbed seats. I just learned today that our flights between Honolulu and Tokyo do not have them yet. I apologize for the error."
Sorry for the mix up, which I've corrected on SFgate and The Bay Area Traveler.
--Chris M
http://thebat-sf.com/2013/06/09/100-...-economy-plus/
http://blog.sfgate.com/cmcginnis/201...-100-lie-flat/
"It appears I misspoke when I said 100 percent of our long-haul international flights have flatbed seats. I just learned today that our flights between Honolulu and Tokyo do not have them yet. I apologize for the error."
Sorry for the mix up, which I've corrected on SFgate and The Bay Area Traveler.
--Chris M
http://thebat-sf.com/2013/06/09/100-...-economy-plus/
http://blog.sfgate.com/cmcginnis/201...-100-lie-flat/
Keep up the good work!
You know you should trust the experts on FT ahead of any UA spokesperson!
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Jun 11, 2013, 2:11 pm
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There are a lot of legitimate complaints about UA that you'll find aired on this forum, but the comfort of the UA lie-flat seat is rarely brought up - it's a nice ride! Very comfortable. I imagine that it can feel a little narrow to some people, but if you're of reasonable height (up to 6-2) and weight, you will love it!