747-400s (and probably 767-300ERs) to get new overhead [pivot] bins
Dec 15, 2010, 2:17 pm
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747-400s (and probably 767-300ERs) to get new overhead [pivot] bins
Looking at this photo it looks like the 744 fleet will be getting new pivot bins:
This should improve storage capacity as well as give the cabin a more spacious appearance.
Note that it was announced previously that the 763ER fleet was going to get new overhead bins, although it wasn't stated whether they would be pivot or shelf bins. With the 744s getting pivot bins, I think it is safe to assume the 763ER will also get pivot bins.
This should improve storage capacity as well as give the cabin a more spacious appearance.
Note that it was announced previously that the 763ER fleet was going to get new overhead bins, although it wasn't stated whether they would be pivot or shelf bins. With the 744s getting pivot bins, I think it is safe to assume the 763ER will also get pivot bins.
Dec 15, 2010, 2:31 pm
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I hate the pivot bins! They are smaller than the current ones.
Dec 15, 2010, 2:40 pm
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The pivot bins are those found on the 764, right? I've never had any issues fitting my 22" wheels first.
Dec 15, 2010, 3:48 pm
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Perhaps you are thinking about the pivot bins on the upper deck of the 744. The 777-style pivot bins hold a LOT more.
Dec 15, 2010, 3:51 pm
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Dec 15, 2010, 3:52 pm
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Dec 15, 2010, 3:55 pm
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Perhaps you are thinking of the center bins on the 763. Both the outboard and center 777/764-style bins hold more than the 763 center bins.
Dec 15, 2010, 8:33 pm
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I was on an updated 744 msp-nrt last week (in Y) that had the new bins. I thought there was less space as I could not quite fit my roller in wheels first like I could with the old bins (over the center section of seats). But the cabin definately has a more open look and feel to it. Still needs AVOD and adjustable head rests though.
Dec 15, 2010, 11:02 pm
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