Rumor: 747 B/E seat reduction
Mar 25, 2014, 6:51 pm
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Mar 25, 2014, 6:55 pm
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Wow, I just stumbled into this thread. Since I moved to SEA I changed from a Delta(Northwest) flier to UA.
I love the Upper Deck in the 747. And I've flown UD in the UA 747 a few times in the last few years. The UA version has 24 Business seats in the Upper Deck. I just looked up the Delta UD on SeatGuru and it's just 14 seats! What luxury! And they all look like easy access to the aisle and window storage. I may have to try that soon.
I love the Upper Deck in the 747. And I've flown UD in the UA 747 a few times in the last few years. The UA version has 24 Business seats in the Upper Deck. I just looked up the Delta UD on SeatGuru and it's just 14 seats! What luxury! And they all look like easy access to the aisle and window storage. I may have to try that soon.
Mar 26, 2014, 8:56 am
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But beyond that, that's the answer to the earlier question of what the best product is on a 744 UD. LH F. ^
Mar 26, 2014, 9:12 am
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14 seats in upperdeck is a waste of real estate. the new KLM has 20 WBC seats in upperdeck. are we so bound to consistency?
Mar 26, 2014, 9:35 am
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KLM uses a 2-2 layout on the 747, in both old and new WBC. For Delta to regress from 1-1 with direct aisle access to a 2-2 layout in BE would be a major step backward for the fleet.
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Mar 26, 2014, 10:08 am
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I'd rather have 2-2 BE than reducing BE and 3-3 Y up there.
Mar 26, 2014, 10:23 am
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I'll also pipe in, having been on the new KLM seats two weeks ago - they are great - and staggered layout so access less a challenge.
Mar 26, 2014, 10:27 am
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crew staffing the mini cabin
Maybe someone more knowledgeable than me can speak to the relative efficiencies of FA staffing a 14 person mini cabin?
Mar 26, 2014, 10:43 am
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I often see the normal 2 FAs in the upper deck for drink and meal service, and then one goes downstairs to help there with the rest of service.
Mar 26, 2014, 12:17 pm
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Mar 27, 2014, 8:52 am
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The fact that there hasn't been a denial by Delta leads me to think that this may be true.
Mar 27, 2014, 9:12 am
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Mar 27, 2014, 9:37 am
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I agree that full direct aisle access is a great feature. But we all want more BE/WBC seats, and DL shareholders and employees want the $$.
I'll also pipe in, having been on the new KLM seats two weeks ago - they are great - and staggered layout so access less a challenge.
I'll also pipe in, having been on the new KLM seats two weeks ago - they are great - and staggered layout so access less a challenge.
Mar 27, 2014, 9:51 am
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Mar 27, 2014, 10:16 am
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