ElAl reveals some of the plans for the Dreamliners.
Jan 6, 2016, 11:42 pm
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ElAl reveals some of the plans for the Dreamliners.
So according to a reliable source attending the ELAL event last night (held for premium customers I believe), the current plans for the 787s are:
* 1-2-1 seating in business, with a brand new seat (obviously) and no First.
* A proper Premium Economy product with the usual industry standard of
38" seat pitch and a separate cabin.
* On board WiFi.
* Brand new Panasonic IFE.
That's all I know for now...
* 1-2-1 seating in business, with a brand new seat (obviously) and no First.
* A proper Premium Economy product with the usual industry standard of
38" seat pitch and a separate cabin.
* On board WiFi.
* Brand new Panasonic IFE.
That's all I know for now...
Jan 10, 2016, 1:58 am
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Jan 10, 2016, 5:13 am
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What makes you think otherwise? 3-3-3 is the standard on almost all carriers operating the 787, aside from a limited few who went with a 2-4-2 cabin. The 787 cabin width is 5.49 Meters compared to 5.87 on the 777, since many carriers operate a 777 with 10 seats per row, 9 seats would be suitable for the 787.
Most people are more than happy to be squeezed in Y if it means lower fares. If someone doesn't like it he/she can pay up for a J seat or a Y+ seat (assuming LY will actually install a proper Y+ seat similar to the J cabin on the 737).
Most people are more than happy to be squeezed in Y if it means lower fares. If someone doesn't like it he/she can pay up for a J seat or a Y+ seat (assuming LY will actually install a proper Y+ seat similar to the J cabin on the 737).
Jan 10, 2016, 1:35 pm
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What makes you think otherwise? 3-3-3 is the standard on almost all carriers operating the 787, aside from a limited few who went with a 2-4-2 cabin. The 787 cabin width is 5.49 Meters compared to 5.87 on the 777, since many carriers operate a 777 with 10 seats per row, 9 seats would be suitable for the 787.
Most people are more than happy to be squeezed in Y if it means lower fares. If someone doesn't like it he/she can pay up for a J seat or a Y+ seat (assuming LY will actually install a proper Y+ seat similar to the J cabin on the 737).
Most people are more than happy to be squeezed in Y if it means lower fares. If someone doesn't like it he/she can pay up for a J seat or a Y+ seat (assuming LY will actually install a proper Y+ seat similar to the J cabin on the 737).
That being said- AC's prices have decreased since launching the Dreamliner, and in some cases the prices are well below LY's.
Im curious to see if LY would actually have lower prices- im abit skeptical.
Feb 5, 2016, 1:19 pm
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