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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 2:21 pm
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Originally Posted by jc1977
Is there a reason why some airlines seem to have 'almost' lie flat seats-why stop just short of the coveted 180degree when it's so close. Is it simply a space saver?
Airlines that arew still into the angled lie flat supporters tend to fall into two categories:
1) J or F product has not been updated in the last 10 years.
2) Airline has both J/C and F (ie three cabin aircraft) with F being reserved for 180 degree lie flat. To protect the integrity and value proposition of First Class, J/C class must have angle lie flat seats. However in recent years the J class angled lie flat airline had it is lunch eaten byt the two cabin (Y and J/C) airline running the same route.
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