EVA goes 10 abreast 777
Aug 8, 2016, 7:47 pm
#31
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Yup, COO had already hinted in last year's meeting and it was confirmed in the annual meeting earlier this year.
CX as a whole is kind of readjusting to stem the losses. I suspect we will see a more mediocre product across the board.
SQ will no doubt be keeping an eye on CX's experience with 10 abreast as well.
CX as a whole is kind of readjusting to stem the losses. I suspect we will see a more mediocre product across the board.
SQ will no doubt be keeping an eye on CX's experience with 10 abreast as well.
Aug 11, 2016, 11:25 am
#32
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Yup, COO had already hinted in last year's meeting and it was confirmed in the annual meeting earlier this year.
CX as a whole is kind of readjusting to stem the losses. I suspect we will see a more mediocre product across the board.
SQ will no doubt be keeping an eye on CX's experience with 10 abreast as well.
CX as a whole is kind of readjusting to stem the losses. I suspect we will see a more mediocre product across the board.
SQ will no doubt be keeping an eye on CX's experience with 10 abreast as well.
Aug 11, 2016, 1:15 pm
#33
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But obviously it will happen eventually as I'm sure BR will standardize the Y cabin when the 9 abreast planes go in for C or D checks.
Aug 12, 2016, 12:59 am
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I find it funny that they just finished refurbishing all the 777s with the new Y 9 abreast cabin and they are ripping it out again. Talk about a waste of money.
Aug 12, 2016, 9:14 pm
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Interesting following up with the HKADB many are reporting even the bottled of water has been changed from Evian to some generic Chinese brand.
Aug 13, 2016, 12:01 am
#36
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It's unfortunately true... This is just the tip of the iceberg as they say. CX is determined to stop the red ink and seems like nothing is off the table at this point.
Aug 13, 2016, 12:51 am
#37
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According to this: http://udn.com/news/story/7241/1890329...
The Chairman said "It definitely won't be less comfortable because of the additional seat. If it is not comfortable, it would not have gotten pass me." Really?
It said the first extra-seat plane will be a new plane and they are using it on routes that need the extra load. Essentially, 747 replacement, I guess. (SEA GA told me that they use the 744 because of the load so this sort of makes sense.)
The article also says that CDG is going 2x/day starting October - not sure if that is right.
The Chairman said "It definitely won't be less comfortable because of the additional seat. If it is not comfortable, it would not have gotten pass me." Really?
It said the first extra-seat plane will be a new plane and they are using it on routes that need the extra load. Essentially, 747 replacement, I guess. (SEA GA told me that they use the 744 because of the load so this sort of makes sense.)
The article also says that CDG is going 2x/day starting October - not sure if that is right.
Aug 13, 2016, 12:24 pm
#39
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You have to shave off those 9 inches somewhere. Most likely, it's coming from the narrower aisles, armrests, and seats. Even if the seats are the same width, narrower armrests and aisles make for a noticeably less pleasant experience.
UA is occasionally up-gauging to the 744 on TPE-SFO in the coming months. Apparently business is good.
Aug 13, 2016, 1:48 pm
#41
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Looks like BR REALLY wants to fly these high density planes ASAP. First flight is now scheduled for Sep. 23, 2016
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...y-to-sep-2016/
http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/...y-to-sep-2016/
Aug 14, 2016, 11:38 am
#42
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Seems like it's not a trial thing like they said anymore, 3 are on order so far
b-16729, b-16730, b-16731
https://www.planespotters.net/produc...tStatus=future
b-16729, b-16730, b-16731
https://www.planespotters.net/produc...tStatus=future