Flying CW for first time
Apr 9, 2012, 11:14 am
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Flying CW for first time
Newbie to CW (777) here. 
Does the seat actually fold down as far as it looks and become something one can sleep (vs. doze) on? After years of riding long haul in the coach it seems too good to be true...
Anything else a CW n00b should know? Thanks!
Does the seat actually fold down as far as it looks and become something one can sleep (vs. doze) on? After years of riding long haul in the coach it seems too good to be true...Anything else a CW n00b should know?
Thanks!
Apr 9, 2012, 11:17 am
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Apr 9, 2012, 11:18 am
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A great place to start would be here.
Mountains more information on the buttons on the Thread.
Apr 9, 2012, 11:23 am
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Oh … and Welcome to FT, where you are now part of a caring community.
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Apr 9, 2012, 11:27 am
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Welcome to FT flyer3234. ^
There is loads of information in this recent thread.
In my view this is an essential bit for a Club World newbie to understand.
Have a great flight! And remember, the anticipation is 50% of the experience! So go and have a look on http://www.newclubworld.com and look at pictures of the seat on http://www.airliners.net to start getting excited!
You might also enjoy my trip reports on Club World:
* BAH-LHR-DOH
* DXB-LHR-DXB
* LHR-BAH-DOH
There is loads of information in this recent thread.
In my view this is an essential bit for a Club World newbie to understand.
Getting the Most from Your Club World Seat/Bed
It would be a real shame to spend so much money on the Club World seat only to not use it properly. So get to know how to use the seat properly and you will have a much more enjoyable and fulfilling flight.
It would be a real shame to spend so much money on the Club World seat only to not use it properly. So get to know how to use the seat properly and you will have a much more enjoyable and fulfilling flight.
- Your seat should come with a guide to its use in the magazine pocket. Study this guide when you get on board, and don't be afraid to ask the crew for help - that's what they're there for!
- The Footrest. The secret to getting the most comfort possible out of your Club World seat is to know how to use the footrest. It is sturdy, but not indestructible and should not be used for sitting or standing on. Factoid: the footrest contains more than 200 parts!
Sometimes the footrest is a little difficult to move. Giving it a good hard tug will normally get it going. And once you have moved it once it is then easier to move subsequent times.
The footrest has four possible positions. It can be moved to 'high' and 'low' positions and in each can be positioned either parallel to the floor or at an angle, described here as 'diagonal'.
1. Parallel to the floor - low position: Use this position when the seat is in the lounge/take-off position to give your feet some pleasant support
2. Diagonal - low position: Use this position when the seat is much more reclined but not fully flat - the so-called Z position - tilt the screen towards you when in this position and put your pillow behind your head and this is a very comfortable way to watch the in-flight entertainment. The Z position is handy for taller people who wish to relax but feel constrained by the seat length.
3. Parallel to the floor - high position: Use this position when you want to put the seat in the fully flat (bed) mode.
4. Diagonal to the floor - high position: No known use for this position.
- Before landing, look for the button with an aircraft icon on it on your seat controls and use it – your seat must be in the set position for take-off/landing. It’ll help the crew if you do this yourself in advance.
You might also enjoy my trip reports on Club World:
* BAH-LHR-DOH
* DXB-LHR-DXB
* LHR-BAH-DOH
Apr 9, 2012, 11:29 am
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BTW, do find a moment to update your profile so we all know your home airport, airline status and stuff like that. It helps to know who we're insulting
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Apr 9, 2012, 12:54 pm
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Glad I saw this. I'll be a club world newbie going to Toronto in June (only ever flown business on AA metal before), so the footrest info is very useful. Looks like I'll be in the main cabin though, only 3 seats left on the upper deck both ways).
Thanks from another CW newbie!
Thanks from another CW newbie!
Apr 9, 2012, 1:18 pm
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Glad I saw this. I'll be a club world newbie going to Toronto in June (only ever flown business on AA metal before), so the footrest info is very useful. Looks like I'll be in the main cabin though, only 3 seats left on the upper deck both ways).
Thanks from another CW newbie!
Thanks from another CW newbie!
Footrest ... Pshaw, it's a bed or anything you want it be (within the bounds of decency)
Apr 9, 2012, 1:49 pm
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Apr 9, 2012, 6:11 pm
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Don't do what i did and try and pull the divider up manually. There's a button on top, either side of the divider that operates it. Not sure why i was fiddling with it anyway, as my wife was in the next seat.
Relax and enjoy yourself. And most important of all, savour the lampshades. They look so out of place on a plane but i love them.
Relax and enjoy yourself. And most important of all, savour the lampshades. They look so out of place on a plane but i love them.
Apr 9, 2012, 6:27 pm
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In the dark days BFT, I'm pretty sure I took about 10 flights in CW until I realised the footrest actually moved. Since that time I have been slowly working on the ability to flip it up/down, and also to crank it up/down to the Z position using only my feet. Well....it passes the time somewhat...!
Apr 9, 2012, 7:06 pm
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