Originally Posted by HKprince (Post 29051950)

Does anyone else think the service will suffer as a result of the new seat? Can't help but imagine it will be less personalized with cabin crew slipping canapes through the little service window and the 'room service' video call function allows them to be less proactive.

Also, as a privacy issue; isn't it a safety requirement for cabin crew to be able to see passengers? I know the current F has a camera in the cabin so that pax are in view. Does this mean they will be able to activate the camera from the video call function? That wouldn't be as private now would it...

Originally Posted by eternaltransit (Post 29051972)

Considering the original design idea for the suite was that people would call the galley with food orders, and that literally no one does so, I’d say crew will be along in person as usual ;)

As for crew visibility, the requirement is access - the suites can be opened from the outside - otherwise EY would have had problems with their configs!

Originally Posted by Uzair (Post 29052243)

Yes, what is the rationale behind DXB-BRU/GVA? I'm not challenging it, but just want to be enlightened.

Originally Posted by HKprince (Post 29052118)

Ahh right that explains it! So what's the reason for the camera in current F? I thought it was necessary for cabin crew to have a clear view of passengers during takeoff/landing. That's why some airlines have slots in the bulkhead so that crew can see into the next cabin.

Originally Posted by eternaltransit (Post 29052323)

I imagine the doors will be locked to open during takeoff/landing as they are currently.

Originally Posted by sydtogla (Post 29052359)

I am not a fan of the curtains.

Originally Posted by XXTSGR (Post 29052364)

My jury is still out on this one as well. Could be a nice feature - or utterly impractical and gathering dust (plus greasy fingerprints).

Originally Posted by sydtogla (Post 29052368)

It is the fingerprints I'm worried about. It just feels like it will age quite quickly.

Originally Posted by HKprince (Post 29051950)

Does anyone else think the service will suffer as a result of the new seat? Can't help but imagine it will be less personalized with cabin crew slipping canapes through the little service window and the 'room service' video call function allows them to be less proactive.

Also, as a privacy issue; isn't it a safety requirement for cabin crew to be able to see passengers? I know the current F has a camera in the cabin so that pax are in view. Does this mean they will be able to activate the camera from the video call function? That wouldn't be as private now would it...

Originally Posted by Coffee drinker (Post 29052619)

On most routes F is rather empty anyway. So the number of Pax probably wont change.

IMO, they should have sacrificed one seat and make a nice spacey bathroom. This is the biggest minus IMO compared to the A380 and for me a reason to not upgrade to F on 777. The seat itself I don't really care. The old F seat was good enough already.