Originally Posted by chinatraderjmr

Lets not forget that when UA developed these 2-4-2 seats they were quite a step up from what most other carriers were offering (even so called 5* airlines). They were the first US carrier to start offering lay flat, which for many people is the most important part of the seat. While UA certainly was never the kind of airline that OZ/LH/TG/AF, ETC ETC is, at the time none if these carriers had true lay flat seats. Even SQ was still using that ridiculous space bed on the 744 flights between JFK/SFO-FRA/HKG-SIN. But of course in the few years that have gone by most carriers that now offer lay flat have a far superior product. That said, many great airlines still don't offer lay flat on any/some of their flights in C. I would rather fly UA's flat 2-4-2 seating where I can sleep then ANY other airline that still does not offer true lay flat. Even great airlines like EK/OZ/TG/QR etc still have plenty of aircraft with either the slanted flat or cradle seats in C & THAT is a seat I will never pay for