Ture Flat Beds in J - PEK-PVG
Dec 15, 2007, 2:32 pm
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Ture Flat Beds in J - PEK-PVG
I just came across this pic:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...5257&tbl=CABIN
It seems HU has tre flat beds on PEK-PVG routes. What a waste of space on such a short route.
THese are the SA type seats and you can see it is almost impossible to get out if you are in the window seats. I believe QF's new J Class will be like this as well.
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?i...5257&tbl=CABIN
It seems HU has tre flat beds on PEK-PVG routes. What a waste of space on such a short route.
THese are the SA type seats and you can see it is almost impossible to get out if you are in the window seats. I believe QF's new J Class will be like this as well.
Dec 15, 2007, 6:50 pm
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Well CX does offer F service between HKG-TPE and that's even shorter than PEK-PVG. Also it's better for the airline to place an A330 on the route rather than have it laying on the ground between long-haul flights.
Yes, the new QF Skybeds will be fully flat similar to this but they use a proprietary design, so maybe it'll be closer to the cabin floor to provide better access.
Yes, the new QF Skybeds will be fully flat similar to this but they use a proprietary design, so maybe it'll be closer to the cabin floor to provide better access.
Dec 16, 2007, 5:35 am
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I have flown TG CNX-BKK a 50 minute flight utilizing an Intercontinental Long Haul 747 and I was one of a few fortunate Business Passengers seated in First with a Full Lie Flat bed.
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Dec 16, 2007, 8:30 am
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Dec 16, 2007, 10:12 am
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I guess it's really more about getting usage out of the airplane. It's probably better for CX to have it flying somewhere than to have it sit on the ground doing nothing.
Dec 16, 2007, 5:12 pm
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Exactly. For CX they offer F Class to MNL/TPE etc.. because it is to bump up aircraft utilisation. However HU offer solely for the short haul market.
Dec 18, 2007, 3:53 pm
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For now. That's because they only have 1 A332, once they get more A330s, they'll be used to replace the 767s on long haul routes and there they'd need these flat seats to compete with other airlines' products.