New regional business class seat revealed
#16
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the SQ 7M8s have the Vantage seats? Which means there are alternating rows of 2-2 and 1-1. The 1-1 throne seats therefore have 4x more table/storage space compared to the 2-2 seats. I don't like the product inconsistency and would feel annoyed paying the same price if I could only get one of the 2-2 seats.
Don't really like this new color scheme, but it matches the previous KA F (cirrus) color scheme on the A330s. Looks more comfortable than the previous generation, will have to try it to know for sure.
Don't really like this new color scheme, but it matches the previous KA F (cirrus) color scheme on the A330s. Looks more comfortable than the previous generation, will have to try it to know for sure.
#17
SriLankan’s A320 recliners has possibly got to have one of the best reclines (and legroom) I’ve ever seen. Sure this seat looks snazzy and all, but it really gives away the comfort. Unless CX commits on not flying these on longer regionals (which I doubt), it’s not much of an improvement
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SriLankan’s A320 recliners has possibly got to have one of the best reclines (and legroom) I’ve ever seen. Sure this seat looks snazzy and all, but it really gives away the comfort. Unless CX commits on not flying these on longer regionals (which I doubt), it’s not much of an improvement
#19
https://www.navjot-singh.com/airline...ss-airbus-a321
had this seat on a short red-eye to Seychelles and it was the best sleep i’ve had on a recliner
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this one, although that also looks pretty substantial
https://www.navjot-singh.com/airline...ss-airbus-a321
had this seat on a short red-eye to Seychelles and it was the best sleep i’ve had on a recliner
https://www.navjot-singh.com/airline...ss-airbus-a321
had this seat on a short red-eye to Seychelles and it was the best sleep i’ve had on a recliner
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Oh! My bad
I am really struggling to find a reclined photo of Qantas Domestic J. I don't think I even have one myself.
This is the closest I can get. I do see where you're coming from about legroom but I am more of a width guy than a tall guy https://www.mapworld.com.au/blogs/ne...s-class-review
I am really struggling to find a reclined photo of Qantas Domestic J. I don't think I even have one myself.
This is the closest I can get. I do see where you're coming from about legroom but I am more of a width guy than a tall guy https://www.mapworld.com.au/blogs/ne...s-class-review
#23
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FYI: Vantage single-aisle LOPA
Render of Vantage cabin (Aer Lingus)
#24
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the SQ 7M8s have the Vantage seats? Which means there are alternating rows of 2-2 and 1-1. The 1-1 throne seats therefore have 4x more table/storage space compared to the 2-2 seats. I don't like the product inconsistency and would feel annoyed paying the same price if I could only get one of the 2-2 seats.
Don't really like this new color scheme, but it matches the previous KA F (cirrus) color scheme on the A330s. Looks more comfortable than the previous generation, will have to try it to know for sure.
Don't really like this new color scheme, but it matches the previous KA F (cirrus) color scheme on the A330s. Looks more comfortable than the previous generation, will have to try it to know for sure.
Not the Diamond: forthcoming Singapore Airlines (nee SilkAir) Boeing 787 MAX jets will use Thompson Aero's Vantage. Still lie-flat but the alternating 2-2 / 1-1 layout means it's not direct aisle access for everyone.
FYI: Vantage single-aisle LOPA
Render of Vantage cabin (Aer Lingus)
FYI: Vantage single-aisle LOPA
Render of Vantage cabin (Aer Lingus)
MY BAD
CM 7M8s is using the BE Diamond, not the SQ ones.
Guess the point is the same, why didn't they at least use the BE Diamonds like the AA 321T Business
Too Bloody cheap on the Seat Pitch I guess
#25
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QF Domestic J has little if any recline.
JL Class J does, but is a WAY tighter product than the current CX Short Haul J.
SriLankan’s A320 recliners has possibly got to have one of the best reclines (and legroom) I’ve ever seen. Sure this seat looks snazzy and all, but it really gives away the comfort. Unless CX commits on not flying these on longer regionals (which I doubt), it’s not much of an improvement
If CX was to use the UL 320 Recliner seat, I doubt none of us here will be b!tching/meh right now.
Commitment in HKG, HA!!!
How long is that going to last until it's a Historical Document which is no longer Valid
Oh! My bad
I am really struggling to find a reclined photo of Qantas Domestic J. I don't think I even have one myself.
This is the closest I can get. I do see where you're coming from about legroom but I am more of a width guy than a tall guy https://www.mapworld.com.au/blogs/ne...s-class-review
I am really struggling to find a reclined photo of Qantas Domestic J. I don't think I even have one myself.
This is the closest I can get. I do see where you're coming from about legroom but I am more of a width guy than a tall guy https://www.mapworld.com.au/blogs/ne...s-class-review
#28
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Frankly I would prefer the original Barcalounger seats that were on the regional 777s and A330s above every other seat that has been thrown about here. I'm talking about the ones with manual recline and legrest extension, not the refreshed ones with electric recline that made it onto a handful of 777s. The cradle position on those seats was very comfortable IMHO, and a refresh of the upholstery, trim, and IFE system would make the seat quite appealing.
To be clear, I'm talking about these seats: https://onemileatatime.com/a380-extr...re-to-colombo/.
To be clear, I'm talking about these seats: https://onemileatatime.com/a380-extr...re-to-colombo/.
#29
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I've had more than a few South Asians who told me KA stinks on those flights and they go out of the way to avoid them.
Frankly I would prefer the original Barcalounger seats that were on the regional 777s and A330s above every other seat that has been thrown about here. I'm talking about the ones with manual recline and legrest extension, not the refreshed ones with electric recline that made it onto a handful of 777s. The cradle position on those seats was very comfortable IMHO, and a refresh of the upholstery, trim, and IFE system would make the seat quite appealing.
Come to think of it, that seat was pretty comfy for that time period.
Rolling Tape IFE except
If CX were to go for a modern day Barcalounger, then then the most logical seat would be the one Malindo uses.
Manual Adjustment, IFE, Seat Power
But then I would want to see Malindo prices and not Cathay prices.
Otherwise, why isn't one flying with OD then...
Plus who is CX competing with?
Hopefully not OD
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Something about the lumbar support of the existing slide forward CX regional J doesn't work for me.
Last edited by percysmith; Dec 13, 2020 at 3:45 am