NZ 777-300ER Open Day Pics

Old Mar 24, 2011, 10:40 pm
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NZ 777-300ER Open Day Pics

Don't have time right now for a full rundown, it was a worthwhile visit for me though, mainly to get up close and personal with the underside of the bird! I had seen the seats already in Hangar 9. They are really impressive, I am especially looking forward to the 2" thick memory foam overlay mattress in J!

The Premium Economy too is a massive step up. The recline angle and amount of personal space is great.

Ooo - and windows in the premium cabin toilets!
























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Old Mar 24, 2011, 11:06 pm
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Wow cool pics!

Y+ looks much more like a J- which is great
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Old Mar 24, 2011, 11:10 pm
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Originally Posted by d00t
Wow cool pics!

Y+ looks much more like a J- which is great
Expect in J your legs wouldn't touch the set in front of you when you recline
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Old Mar 24, 2011, 11:22 pm
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Originally Posted by cavemanzk
Expect in J your legs wouldn't touch the set in front of you when you recline
To NZ's credit there is a lot of leg room. because the seats are angled you get way more than it looks like. In fact, I could have my legs straight (ie knees not bent) without an issue and I am 180cm.

It's not J but feels way closer to J now with the whole cocoon thing happening than Y+ ever did.
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Old Mar 24, 2011, 11:27 pm
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Originally Posted by longtimeflyer
To NZ's credit there is a lot of leg room. because the seats are angled you get way more than it looks like. In fact, I could have my legs straight (ie knees not bent) without an issue and I am 180cm.

It's not J but feels way closer to J now with the whole cocoon thing happening than Y+ ever did.
I can't disagree more. After having flown it LAX-AKL, there's no way I'd do it again. Extremely uncomfortable seat with no room. The old PE is miles better, even on the 772.
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Old Mar 24, 2011, 11:41 pm
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Ok so inside was a nice place to be but I really went for outside

ZK-OKM Exterior:































The last one is of ZK-OKO which landed in AKL for the first time yesterday I was told.
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Old Mar 24, 2011, 11:45 pm
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I can't disagree more. After having flown it LAX-AKL, there's no way I'd do it again. Extremely uncomfortable seat with no room. The old PE is miles better, even on the 772.
Interesting. Obviously sitting in it on ground for 1 minute can't compare to 13hrs in the air. Curious though, each seat seems to have different amount of room depending on the letter, I tried an A seat, which looked to have the most room due to the benefit of butting up against the fuselage. Where you in an A B or C position?
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Originally Posted by ajnz
I can't disagree more. After having flown it LAX-AKL, there's no way I'd do it again. Extremely uncomfortable seat with no room. The old PE is miles better, even on the 772.
I have to agree, I have had chance to try both PE seats. The old seats is way better than the new, the new seat is for looks more than anything!
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Interesting. Obviously sitting in it on ground for 1 minute can't compare to 13hrs in the air. Curious though, each seat seems to have different amount of room depending on the letter, I tried an A seat, which looked to have the most room due to the benefit of butting up against the fuselage. Where you in an A B or C position?
D/E.
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Oh I forgot to add the staff had the new uniforms on and they are so much better than the boring drab current ones.
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Originally Posted by ajnz
I can't disagree more. After having flown it LAX-AKL, there's no way I'd do it again. Extremely uncomfortable seat with no room. The old PE is miles better, even on the 772.
I hated it even after only sitting in it for a few minutes today and I'm not tall (5ft 8"). Might be better once they remove a row and reposition the seats?
I didnt think the recline was very good either.

If forced to fly PE I would defintely opt for the D, E seats
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I hated it even after only sitting in it for a few minutes today and I'm not tall (5ft 8"). Might be better once they remove a row and reposition the seats?
I didnt think the recline was very good either.

If forced to fly PE I would defintely opt for the D, E seats
Agreed. I have to go to the US in June and will ensure I avoid the 77W. Very cramped in Y and PE. I didn't like the lower dividers in J either. All in all a wasted opportunity.
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Thanks for taking the time to upload these photos longtimeflyer! Really like the ones of the undercarriage, never seen a plane from that angle.

I have to say the above shot makes me shudder. 3-4-3. Stuff of nightmares!
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Oh I forgot to add the staff had the new uniforms on and they are so much better than the boring drab current ones.
Anything like these uniforms?
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Old Mar 25, 2011, 4:45 am
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Originally Posted by cavemanzk
I have had chance to try both PE seats. The old seats is way better than the new, the new seat is for looks more than anything!
But the new Economy and Premium Economy products have been criticised in USA Today. Who is correct, I wonder ?



http://travel.usatoday.com/alliance/...eview/142308/1
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