ZIPAIR launch details
Aug 2, 2019, 2:25 am
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ZIPAIR launch details
ZIPAIR will be using T1 North Wing instead of the LCC T3. So Connecting to/from JL will require a bus ride.
NRT-BKK will be launched on May 14 2020
NRT-ICN will be launched on Jul 1 2020
787-8 config will have 290 seats
NRT-BKK will be launched on May 14 2020
NRT-ICN will be launched on Jul 1 2020
787-8 config will have 290 seats
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Aug 2, 2019, 4:56 am
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I am surprised the picked BKK over DMK. But I guess trying to be a middle of the road kind of LCC. Though history usually shows you are either a full fledged LCC or you loose money.
Aug 5, 2019, 7:29 pm
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ZIPAIR 787-8 Config
PRESS RELEASE - ZIPAIR
18C 272Y
no personal IFE monitors
Y seats will have seat pitch of 31 inches vs JL’s 34
jamco reverse herringbone seats for C
18C 272Y
no personal IFE monitors
Y seats will have seat pitch of 31 inches vs JL’s 34
jamco reverse herringbone seats for C
Dec 18, 2019, 12:25 am
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Dec 18, 2019, 12:40 am
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Zipair's cabin has just been unveiled and this is not so LCC. More so like in between LCC and FSC service.
https://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/192168 (Japanese Only)
* Toto Washlets are installed - an LCC First (3 x front lavatories only)
* No PTV's but WiFi is available
* 18 Full Flat in J (Jamco's Venture Seats - same as KLM Biz) and 272 Y in 3-3-3 config
* J seat pitch is 42" while Y is 31"
* By removing all PTVs, it reduced weight by 0.5 tons
https://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/192168 (Japanese Only)
* Toto Washlets are installed - an LCC First (3 x front lavatories only)
* No PTV's but WiFi is available
* 18 Full Flat in J (Jamco's Venture Seats - same as KLM Biz) and 272 Y in 3-3-3 config
* J seat pitch is 42" while Y is 31"
* By removing all PTVs, it reduced weight by 0.5 tons
Dec 18, 2019, 7:41 pm
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Air Asia also has no PTV. In Premium Flat beds, they offer some types of entertainment players.
Basically ZIP is following the trend of no PTV with these long haul LCC airlines.
Dec 19, 2019, 1:25 am
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No Scoot does not offer any PTV, but they offer some types of streaming entertainment for a fee. It is also the only airline, who will charge Y pax for using the charger.
Air Asia also has no PTV. In Premium Flat beds, they offer some types of entertainment players.
Basically ZIP is following the trend of no PTV with these long haul LCC airlines.
Air Asia also has no PTV. In Premium Flat beds, they offer some types of entertainment players.
Basically ZIP is following the trend of no PTV with these long haul LCC airlines.
Did not know the state of IFE on the competitors, but then I guess it is what we could expect.
Dec 22, 2019, 2:10 am
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The J cabin actually looks rather stylish, but I am certain that the service will not be given the semi-LCC nature.
Considering they are launching from BKK (as opposed to DMK), could this be part of a wider plan of potentially reducing mainline capacity on the route in favour of this Zip-thingy? I hope not..
Considering they are launching from BKK (as opposed to DMK), could this be part of a wider plan of potentially reducing mainline capacity on the route in favour of this Zip-thingy? I hope not..
Apr 9, 2020, 8:20 am
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