Future of JAL First Class?
May 17, 2018, 11:13 pm
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Future of JAL First Class?
I read that JAL ordered A350-1000s a few months ago, and that there was speculation that these would eventually replace their 777-300ERs. As it stands, only a handful of JAL's routes have the 777-300ER, and First Class along with it. As long as ANA continues to keep a First Class cabin (albeit also only on 777-300ERs flown on a handful of routes), does anyone see JAL eliminating their First Class cabin altogether? Do they have any more planes on order which could conceivably have a First Class cabin? Looking forward to hearing all your thoughts and insights!
May 17, 2018, 11:58 pm
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Few months ago? Are you still living in 2013 LOL?
JAL to order A350 for domestic and international routes
JAL to order A350 for domestic and international routes
May 18, 2018, 3:10 am
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I doubt very much JAL has an intention to remove first class I could see them reducing by one row though.
The A350-1000 is size wise about the same as the 77W so I don't think they will struggle to fit a first class cabin in.
The A350-1000 is size wise about the same as the 77W so I don't think they will struggle to fit a first class cabin in.
May 18, 2018, 8:10 am
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>does anyone see JAL eliminating their First Class cabin altogether?
Not likely.
the JGC elites, government vvvips, and generally mile rich global salarymen means F is here to stay!
Not likely.
the JGC elites, government vvvips, and generally mile rich global salarymen means F is here to stay!
May 18, 2018, 10:20 pm
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May 19, 2018, 12:46 am
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I don't think the seats needs much adjustment, true there is no doors. But I like the cabin better when it is a bit more open Privacy is still very good seat is very comfortable.