A320 cabin
Jan 31, 2018, 10:05 am
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Jan 31, 2018, 11:03 am
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Jan 31, 2018, 4:06 pm
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yep, routes like that and BOS/JFK-SJC/PDX/PHX/LGB or even 3 to 4 hour business flights like JFK-AUS or BOS-DFW. I think having 8 F seats instead of 12 EMS might be worth it. But that's certainly not in their plans.
Feb 1, 2018, 2:15 pm
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As someone who flies these non-Mint domestic transcons often, I don't hate this idea. It also could apply to some Southern Caribbean destinations like Grenada. I don't think it's needed on the mid-cons though. I'm just happy to finally have an A320 between NY and Texas.
Feb 2, 2018, 2:06 am
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So JetBlue abandoned the (terrible) plan for the spacesaver restrooms in the reconfigured A320s? This is GREAT news!!!
Now the only downside to this cabin refresh is that the new seats will be much less comfortable (similar to the A321)
Now the only downside to this cabin refresh is that the new seats will be much less comfortable (similar to the A321)
Feb 2, 2018, 7:27 am
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As someone who flies these non-Mint domestic transcons often, I don't hate this idea. It also could apply to some Southern Caribbean destinations like Grenada. I don't think it's needed on the mid-cons though. I'm just happy to finally have an A320 between NY and Texas.
I dislike the idea of FC on the A320's. Would further slow down the boarding process and to be honest, the only market that really demands an F cabin for B6 is transcon where they already have a terrific lie-flat product.
Feb 2, 2018, 7:42 am
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As someone who flies these non-Mint domestic transcons often, I don't hate this idea. It also could apply to some Southern Caribbean destinations like Grenada. I don't think it's needed on the mid-cons though. I'm just happy to finally have an A320 between NY and Texas.
I dislike the idea of FC on the A320's. Would further slow down the boarding process and to be honest, the only market that really demands an F cabin for B6 is transcon where they already have a terrific lie-flat product.
Feb 2, 2018, 10:21 pm
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As for the new seats, I hope and pray they are not the same Recaros AS has on the 737-800 and 737-900 models.. Torture after a couple of hours. Insufficient padding is the real pain there. VX has had 32" with decent padding since day one and DL has managed to have decent padding in their newest 737-900's. Just hoping the newer seats are decent.
Feb 3, 2018, 9:40 am
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Good news on the "space saver" lavs. See the reaction to AA lavs on the new 737-MAX planes... Thumbs down by passengers and crew.
As for the new seats, I hope and pray they are not the same Recaros AS has on the 737-800 and 737-900 models.. Torture after a couple of hours. Insufficient padding is the real pain there. VX has had 32" with decent padding since day one and DL has managed to have decent padding in their newest 737-900's. Just hoping the newer seats are decent.
As for the new seats, I hope and pray they are not the same Recaros AS has on the 737-800 and 737-900 models.. Torture after a couple of hours. Insufficient padding is the real pain there. VX has had 32" with decent padding since day one and DL has managed to have decent padding in their newest 737-900's. Just hoping the newer seats are decent.
Feb 4, 2018, 4:25 pm
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Feb 4, 2018, 9:22 pm
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This SUCKS. I heard from multiple FAs that B6 stopped the planned A320 retrofit (which was supposed to begin months ago) because of customer complaints. They just stopped caring about customer feedback and decided to proceed anyway?
So if it's back to the awful design with spacesaver bathrooms, does this mean it's also with the 162 seats (or something like that) instead of 150?
So if it's back to the awful design with spacesaver bathrooms, does this mean it's also with the 162 seats (or something like that) instead of 150?