Reconfigured "international" 757 "L" / 75L Debut Jan 26 2009
Jan 25, 2009, 8:33 am
#31
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I have a couple of questions regarding this (these) newly configured 757's.
1). Any word if AA will be doing the entire 757 fleet or is AA creating a "subfleet" similar to what they did with the DC-10's on the Hawaiian routes years ago?
2). The "new" first class configuration will apparently be 16 seats. With that said, any ideas, rumors as to what type of first class seats are going to be installed, pitch, recline, IFE, etc? Everyone else is talking about coach. I have not seen anything regarding the first class seats.
Just curious.
1). Any word if AA will be doing the entire 757 fleet or is AA creating a "subfleet" similar to what they did with the DC-10's on the Hawaiian routes years ago?
2). The "new" first class configuration will apparently be 16 seats. With that said, any ideas, rumors as to what type of first class seats are going to be installed, pitch, recline, IFE, etc? Everyone else is talking about coach. I have not seen anything regarding the first class seats.
Just curious.
Jan 25, 2009, 8:40 am
#32
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I have a couple of questions regarding this (these) newly configured 757's.
1). Any word if AA will be doing the entire 757 fleet or is AA creating a "subfleet" similar to what they did with the DC-10's on the Hawaiian routes years ago?
2). The "new" first class configuration will apparently be 16 seats. With that said, any ideas, rumors as to what type of first class seats are going to be installed, pitch, recline, IFE, etc? Everyone else is talking about coach. I have not seen anything regarding the first class seats.
Just curious.
1). Any word if AA will be doing the entire 757 fleet or is AA creating a "subfleet" similar to what they did with the DC-10's on the Hawaiian routes years ago?
2). The "new" first class configuration will apparently be 16 seats. With that said, any ideas, rumors as to what type of first class seats are going to be installed, pitch, recline, IFE, etc? Everyone else is talking about coach. I have not seen anything regarding the first class seats.
Just curious.
Jan 25, 2009, 8:55 am
#33
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I have a couple of questions regarding this (these) newly configured 757's.
1). Any word if AA will be doing the entire 757 fleet or is AA creating a "subfleet" similar to what they did with the DC-10's on the Hawaiian routes years ago?
2). The "new" first class configuration will apparently be 16 seats. With that said, any ideas, rumors as to what type of first class seats are going to be installed, pitch, recline, IFE, etc? Everyone else is talking about coach. I have not seen anything regarding the first class seats.
Just curious.
1). Any word if AA will be doing the entire 757 fleet or is AA creating a "subfleet" similar to what they did with the DC-10's on the Hawaiian routes years ago?
2). The "new" first class configuration will apparently be 16 seats. With that said, any ideas, rumors as to what type of first class seats are going to be installed, pitch, recline, IFE, etc? Everyone else is talking about coach. I have not seen anything regarding the first class seats.
Just curious.
Jan 25, 2009, 9:25 am
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I thought the same thing.... who hasn't had those doors forever? It's always fun watching people try to figure out how to open them. I personally was hoping for little Star Trek doors that would make that "whoosh" sound when opening... maybe on the next retrofit....
Jan 25, 2009, 11:09 am
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Jan 25, 2009, 11:20 am
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Yes.
Assuming the union story is true, I would assume they would install a pair of crew rest seats in the forward area, like on the 763. Though I've been hearing conflicting stories as to what the deal is with the configuration. There doesn't seem to be a straight answer. We'll know soon enough.
The rest of the extra space will benefit Y passengers in leg room. As I mentioned earlier, I have been told the new 75Ls are supposedly going to have very generous Y pitch. Though we'll know for sure in a few days.
Regardless of whether it is 144Y or 166Y, the Y pitch will be increased thanks to the new seat design.
Assuming the union story is true, I would assume they would install a pair of crew rest seats in the forward area, like on the 763. Though I've been hearing conflicting stories as to what the deal is with the configuration. There doesn't seem to be a straight answer. We'll know soon enough.
The rest of the extra space will benefit Y passengers in leg room. As I mentioned earlier, I have been told the new 75Ls are supposedly going to have very generous Y pitch. Though we'll know for sure in a few days.
Regardless of whether it is 144Y or 166Y, the Y pitch will be increased thanks to the new seat design.
Jan 25, 2009, 11:48 am
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Sorry, I don't believe this. If the new config is 166Y, making the already thin seats (with negative back support) thinner, I can't see any way that articulated seats will give more leg room.
Jan 25, 2009, 12:25 pm
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The new seats are slim-line seats and the Y cabin is identical in capacity - 166Y - and occupies the same exact area as the on the domestic 757s. Seat pitch is more generous.
Jan 25, 2009, 12:41 pm
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Don't you actually mean "physical legroom is more generous using the same seat pitch"?
Jan 25, 2009, 12:57 pm
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I agree. MAH4546 is confusing actual seat pitch with "effective seat pitch." The actual seat pitch will remain the same at 32" yet the effective seat pitch (perceived legroom) will seem slightly greater since the seatbacks will be razor-thin. But there's still only 32" between the non-soft portions of each seat (like the attachment points).
Jan 25, 2009, 2:48 pm
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Jan 26, 2009, 6:40 am
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Thanks for the replies. It is too bad that AA will have this "subfleet" of 757's instead of doing their whole fleet. Will type of routes will these planes be used on? (i.e. cross country, international, Hawaii, etc)
As for the seats, I am alittle surprised they are using the NGBC on the 757's. I am curious as to how wide the aisle will be. I know that the 767's are alittle tight but workable. I guess time will tell.
As for the seats, I am alittle surprised they are using the NGBC on the 757's. I am curious as to how wide the aisle will be. I know that the 767's are alittle tight but workable. I guess time will tell.
Jan 26, 2009, 7:29 am
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Thanks for the replies. It is too bad that AA will have this "subfleet" of 757's instead of doing their whole fleet. Will type of routes will these planes be used on? (i.e. cross country, international, Hawaii, etc)
As for the seats, I am alittle surprised they are using the NGBC on the 757's. I am curious as to how wide the aisle will be. I know that the 767's are alittle tight but workable. I guess time will tell.
As for the seats, I am alittle surprised they are using the NGBC on the 757's. I am curious as to how wide the aisle will be. I know that the 767's are alittle tight but workable. I guess time will tell.