New product to be launched ''Aer Space'' UK and European routes.
Sep 2, 2019, 4:07 am
#76
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Though without an actual curtain (or is there a curtain or some other "obvious" differentiator between Aer Space and Economy?) they could potentially shrink "Aer Space" to just one row of 3 seats as necessary, so there is not the same requirement, as in cabins with a curtain, to have each entire row in "Business" or "Economy".
Sep 2, 2019, 5:03 am
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Well the C reg A320's did have a curtain once and it was installed again for the Papal flights last year
Aer Space is limited to row 1 only, will there be an antimacassar?
When the A321 LR starts flying EU flights the real upgrade fun will begin
Aer Space is limited to row 1 only, will there be an antimacassar?
When the A321 LR starts flying EU flights the real upgrade fun will begin
Sep 2, 2019, 5:28 am
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Was a curtain pulled
Was it pick from the bia menu
Was there a limit to this
Were there any alcoholic drinks,was there a limit
was the middle seat actually free
How many rows?
Did you get a hot towel
Sep 2, 2019, 6:53 am
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- lounge access
- free seat section (row 1)
- 20KG checkin bag
- middle seat free
- free food/drink selection from BIA menu
Was a curtain pulled - No curtain, it is only row 1
Was it pick from the bia menu - Yes
Was there a limit to this - do not know, it was 8.30am so I just had the hot breakfast which would be 10 euro normally
Were there any alcoholic drinks,was there a limit - I'm sure alcoholic drinks are included, 8.30am flight so was not for me, no idea on limit
was the middle seat actually free - Yes the row 1 middle seats were free (1B & 1E)
How many rows? - 1 row
Did you get a hot towel - no
Sep 2, 2019, 6:56 am
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Presumably the same way that any other European airline with a variable-sized "business" cabin handles op-ups - bump some lucky individual(s) upwards at the gate if necessary, either on the basis of status, fare paid, or convenience.
Though without an actual curtain (or is there a curtain or some other "obvious" differentiator between Aer Space and Economy?) they could potentially shrink "Aer Space" to just one row of 3 seats as necessary, so there is not the same requirement, as in cabins with a curtain, to have each entire row in "Business" or "Economy".
Though without an actual curtain (or is there a curtain or some other "obvious" differentiator between Aer Space and Economy?) they could potentially shrink "Aer Space" to just one row of 3 seats as necessary, so there is not the same requirement, as in cabins with a curtain, to have each entire row in "Business" or "Economy".
Sep 2, 2019, 8:58 am
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What if a third person booked aerospace? Another headrest cover?
You'd imagine business class long hauls will book into this so there will or should be more than 2 on an LHR
Early days,I'm sure,I hope, they'll adapt as they go along
was it explained that the bia menu was complimentary to you? Or did you just order as the cart went by?
You'd imagine business class long hauls will book into this so there will or should be more than 2 on an LHR
Early days,I'm sure,I hope, they'll adapt as they go along
was it explained that the bia menu was complimentary to you? Or did you just order as the cart went by?
Sep 2, 2019, 10:23 am
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What if a third person booked aerospace? Another headrest cover?
You'd imagine business class long hauls will book into this so there will or should be more than 2 on an LHR
Early days,I'm sure,I hope, they'll adapt as they go along
was it explained that the bia menu was complimentary to you? Or did you just order as the cart went by?
You'd imagine business class long hauls will book into this so there will or should be more than 2 on an LHR
Early days,I'm sure,I hope, they'll adapt as they go along
was it explained that the bia menu was complimentary to you? Or did you just order as the cart went by?
Sep 2, 2019, 1:00 pm
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1 row of AerSpace means 4 seats. Therefore, the third person is fine. There are four seats and four "headrest covers"!
I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere that business class connecting customers are booked into AerSpace "space permitting".
It seems they are NOT going to have an adaptable AerSpace cabin size like most Euro carriers do for their shortfalls.
It seems they are NOT going to have an adaptable AerSpace cabin size like most Euro carriers do for their shortfalls.
Sep 2, 2019, 1:08 pm
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Sep 2, 2019, 6:44 pm
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The APD is actually charged based on cabin OR service differential. The legislation has been worded very precisely, so the presence or absence of a curtain makes no difference. AerSpace should attract “Standard Rate” APD regardless of LR or not.
Sep 2, 2019, 11:45 pm
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For ex-UK business class bookings (with an AerSpace connection to DUB) is APD charged based on first leg (£26) or total journey (which would be £172 I think)?
Sep 3, 2019, 3:10 am
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ITA are showing it at £172, which I think is correct. I can't quite remember but I think the connecting journey use to jus the the ex-UK leg, but now its the origin and destination that are taken into account, on one ticket. If on separate tickets LHR-DUB followed by DUB-USA, APD would be £13 in Economy and £26 in AerSpace. If one one ticket it would be the full £172.
Sep 3, 2019, 9:13 am
#90
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I flew it yesterday DUB-LCY. Separate cabin complete with curtain divider. I could select anything I wanted from Bia menu .
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Great product I like it. Will be the only way for me to go to London unless its BA Club Europe .
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Great product I like it. Will be the only way for me to go to London unless its BA Club Europe .