NH005 "The Suite"
Feb 22, 2021, 12:19 pm
#1
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NH005 "The Suite"
So I was checking out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH8P...5Yc9JgHleVjGOZ and noticed that his LAX to NRT J seats were "The Room". I checked with the video poster and he had confirmed to me that he took NH005; however, when I check my upcoming flight in Sep it shows NH005 as a typical, non-upgraded flight.
Were there some temporary programs going on to have these new seat configurations to be tested?
I'm very curious
Were there some temporary programs going on to have these new seat configurations to be tested?
I'm very curious
Feb 22, 2021, 2:52 pm
#3
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Right? I saw another video again about NH005 using "the Suite" - flew around the same time as the other video. I can only wish, but it doesn't matter either way - I've been to Japan several times and have taken Y seats every time. Only reason why I'd like the new F configuration is because I travel with my wife and the suite has a wider window between seats.
Feb 22, 2021, 3:20 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2013
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Unlikely, as those are likely assigned to LAX for operational reasons. There's nothing new to "test" with the cabin refurb. Those frames will likely return to their old JFK/LHR/FRA routes when VFR travel to Japan is possible again for the masses.
Feb 22, 2021, 5:14 pm
#5
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Right? I saw another video again about NH005 using "the Suite" - flew around the same time as the other video. I can only wish, but it doesn't matter either way - I've been to Japan several times and have taken Y seats every time. Only reason why I'd like the new F configuration is because I travel with my wife and the suite has a wider window between seats.
Feb 27, 2021, 5:57 am
#6
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Flew NH metal LAX to NRT several weeks ago in the new F on the 777-300ER. Great hard product and massive TV screen. But I must say, their new J looked great too! It’s actually physically a wider seat than even F!
Feb 27, 2021, 6:25 pm
#7
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The seat is wider., but you practically only need and use the width when sleeping, as you need to sleep at an angle to make the seat long enough to stretch out.
Last edited by CPH-Flyer; Apr 7, 2021 at 4:15 pm
Apr 7, 2021, 4:13 pm
#8
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tokyo
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It was The Suite/Room for a while (I flew HND-LAX in the Suite in February) - then it changed back to the older craft - and for the moment it appears to be Suite/Room again... was about to fly it this weekend but ended up routing a little differently. As CPH-Flyer has pointed out, only the NY flights can likely be counted on now to change for now (and even then circumstances could dictate a change if there were a problem).