Originally Posted by
will2288
This looks like a very interesting and novel approach. I can't think of another example of a 'cabin within a cabin' (except for EMS type seats).
It will be interesting to see what the advantages of the 'suites' are. Clearly privacy, but not sure if there is a difference in service, seat width or bed angle. The bed length appears to be the same, at a generous 6'8''.
From the computer video, the bed appears to be an angled lie-flat. That would put it below the JFK-LAX/SFO trans-con products of AA/UA/DL.
I think the description of the seats gives way to some confusion, as this doesn't appear to be a "cabin within a cabin" as you suggest. Rather, it looks more like a narrow-body version of DL's 764 J seat, with its staggered configuration. Essentially, the best way to condense lie-flat seating, while allowing it to be truly lie-flat is to stagger the seats such that the legrest on one seat extends under the armrest of the seat in front. This staggered configuration works brilliantly for that.
The video also looked as though all rows had the sliding doors, but perhaps that was just the CGI. Or perhaps that feature isn't advertised because only those traveling together would utilize such a feature.