New Club World (Genuinely something new)
Jan 30, 2019, 7:24 am
#781
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But this is not publication of whistleblowing information in the public interest, it's just potentially spoiling BA's product launch and I think it's bad form.
Back on topic:
I agree, the names are pretty lame. Actually provided it's flat, has aisle access and some personal storage space then I'm not too fussed what they call it. Ideally they will have it rolled out across the fleet by 2030 too
Back on topic:
I agree, the names are pretty lame. Actually provided it's flat, has aisle access and some personal storage space then I'm not too fussed what they call it. Ideally they will have it rolled out across the fleet by 2030 too
That said, re your 2030 point it could also backfire if people are still waiting for it in 5 years time!
Jan 30, 2019, 7:29 am
#782
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Location: London
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I would be surprised if its the Qsuite given that it doesn't fit on the 787 + A380 (upper deck)
I would think its more likely to be the super diamond with a door which has been developed and linked earlier in this thread.
Seeing as no one else has done it yet with the super diamond it would give them a unique product at launch and allow them to call it a "suite".
I can't see it being fitted to any 747s or older 777s.
I would think its more likely to be the super diamond with a door which has been developed and linked earlier in this thread.
Seeing as no one else has done it yet with the super diamond it would give them a unique product at launch and allow them to call it a "suite".
I can't see it being fitted to any 747s or older 777s.
Jan 30, 2019, 7:33 am
#783
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Could be the Apex suite as on JAL and Oman Air. The latter is arguably my favourite seat so far, albeit not as private as the Qsuite.
Jan 30, 2019, 7:34 am
#784
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Club World has certainly survived very well as a memorable brand name, even if the product itself has gradually fallen some way behind the competition since its market debut in 2000.
Any new name might need to survive just as long, but perhaps ‘New though-not-as-exciting-as-I’d-hoped Club World’ isn’t quite catchy enough.
Jan 30, 2019, 7:44 am
#785
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Location: LON
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I would be surprised if its the Qsuite given that it doesn't fit on the 787 + A380 (upper deck)
I would think its more likely to be the super diamond with a door which has been developed and linked earlier in this thread.
Seeing as no one else has done it yet with the super diamond it would give them a unique product at launch and allow them to call it a "suite".
I can't see it being fitted to any 747s or older 777s.
I would think its more likely to be the super diamond with a door which has been developed and linked earlier in this thread.
Seeing as no one else has done it yet with the super diamond it would give them a unique product at launch and allow them to call it a "suite".
I can't see it being fitted to any 747s or older 777s.
OTOH, if they are taking the QSuites, why don't they give something back to QR and simply keep the QSuite name? </sarcasm>
And last, Club World Suite can't work. FT already has one CWS, and the seat can't live up to the legacy.
Jan 30, 2019, 7:57 am
#786
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I do hope they retire the 747s by 2014. They are the noisiest planes at LHR. For whatever reason, the 4 RR motors that they use are just too loud for today's standards.
However, there has been speculation on here that the 747s might last even longer.
If they are going in 5 year's time, will they fit new seats to them?
As BA will only have less than 10 planes with new J seats by 2020, this process is not being undertaken with any speed!
However, there has been speculation on here that the 747s might last even longer.
If they are going in 5 year's time, will they fit new seats to them?
As BA will only have less than 10 planes with new J seats by 2020, this process is not being undertaken with any speed!
Jan 30, 2019, 7:58 am
#787
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Strong speculation a Q-Suite type product is on its way, although thats not what renderings have suggested. Would explain calling it a "Suite". That said its taking so long to fit QR, would there even be capacity to fit BA's planes any time soon? If it has a door, I suspect it will have to conform to the norm and be CW Suite. The term started in First Class (Singapore Suites) etc. then shifted to Biz (Qatar, Delta etc.). People understand it and suggests more space, higher quality, with door. If its just a new product without a door, then Suite would be confusing IMO so it would need to differentiate but still show its new and better than whatever current CW is called. Executive Club World (like executive seating in cars which is more luxurious and spacious), though that's not a very "British" term nor luxury or leisure.... eCW
Jan 30, 2019, 8:01 am
#788
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I am still hoping for something resembling the sofa design that was floating around a while back. That was unique.
Jan 30, 2019, 8:11 am
#789
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CW Penthouse
Can't get a higher room......
Can't get a higher room......
Jan 30, 2019, 9:02 am
#790
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If BA were really that bothered about HfP then they would have reached out to Raffles and have their own NDA with him. As it is, BA is getting loads of publicity for a product that is not even named yet.
BA's marketing department have taken this right out of Apple's playbook. Stir the internet into a frenzy of anticipation and 'secrecy' in advance of a product announcement. They know exactly what they are doing.
Jan 30, 2019, 9:41 am
#791
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BA marketing dept are stuck in the 2000s. "Crowdsourcing", open innovation and similar variations on the same are a thing of the past.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:17 am
#792
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Jan 30, 2019, 10:45 am
#793
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In the same way that I doubt the Daily Mail has many black gay EU-born Labour voting readers, I doubt we would be where we are if we were not in line with the views of our readership :-)
Jan 30, 2019, 10:48 am
#794
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The fact that BA has never expressed any interest in sponsoring a HFP party and, in effect, buying a few drinks for 250 of its better customers is telling in itself.
Jan 30, 2019, 11:09 am
#795
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: CA
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Heard the 787-10's will be getting Rockwell Colin's Super Diamond's with doors, aka Element: https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2018/0...-a-door-on-it/
Expect just under 50 J seats in the 78710.
