New Mint Seats
Feb 1, 2021, 7:10 am
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New Mint Seats
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210201005507/en/
Looks like the Thompson Vantage Solo. First row will be "Mint Studio" with extra space, enough room for a guest.
-J.
Looks like the Thompson Vantage Solo. First row will be "Mint Studio" with extra space, enough room for a guest.
-J.
Feb 1, 2021, 7:47 am
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I am slightly concerned that the TV is not folded out in any of the photos. I am sure it does and this was just overlooked by the marketing team. Otherwise it looks like a very nice seat, especially the Mint Studio. Love the wood-look table.
EDIT: they do indeed fold out. Lol.
-J.
EDIT: they do indeed fold out. Lol.
-J.
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Feb 1, 2021, 8:29 am
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I like how the bench in the Studio flattens out to be part of the bed. That's a really nice touch.
-J.
Feb 1, 2021, 8:34 am
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Is it just me, or is that front lavatory between door 1L and the mint cabin ridiculously large for a narrowbody? Seems like that would be a nice 'amenity' as well if it is.
Also, given 190 seats in a neo in B6's typical all-coach config, I'd expect to see 100ish seats in the rear, depending on how much goes to EMS and potentially additional galley space.
Also, given 190 seats in a neo in B6's typical all-coach config, I'd expect to see 100ish seats in the rear, depending on how much goes to EMS and potentially additional galley space.
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Feb 1, 2021, 8:42 am
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Well, the studios look fantastic. The regular seats look nicely appointed but I’m not personally a fan of facing the aisle/away from the window and with the door closed I think these will feel much tighter than the current Mint Suites. A mixed bag for me personally, but of course with that said it’s not like AA/BA/DL/UA/VS are offering anything better to London, and I’m assuming B6 will have the best catering, service, and pricing.
Feb 1, 2021, 8:59 am
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Feb 1, 2021, 9:24 am
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Feb 1, 2021, 9:27 am
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With the 1.5-size door, I think it is probably wheelchair accessible. I wonder if there's still a lavatory right behind the cockpit, since I think that's standard on all A320-family aircraft.
According to this article the A321LR will have a 22J/138Y configuration (total 160 seats). The A321HD has 200 seats. No word for sure on what the Mint-equipped A321neo (non-LR) will get, but it will have these seats.
-J.
According to this article the A321LR will have a 22J/138Y configuration (total 160 seats). The A321HD has 200 seats. No word for sure on what the Mint-equipped A321neo (non-LR) will get, but it will have these seats.
-J.
I could see 138 seats total, but I can't figure out how they would get 138 Y seats into this aircraft with 24 J without going Spirit Airlines-tight. The standard neo layout is 190, so removing 52 Y for a galley, large bathroom, and 24 J is essentially impossible.
Feb 1, 2021, 9:31 am
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I think the studio would be easily the nicest domestic seat. Would be a great selling point on JFK-LAX.
standard Neo layout is 200 seats. Let's wait for more information to come out on Y. The flex cabin on those new A321NEO allows for more seats to be squeezed in. I would not be surprised if the domestic one ends up being 162 or 165 seats instead of 159 seats on mint 1.0. For LR, I think they are probably going to be 138 total seat is possible. Although my guess is 140 to 145.
standard Neo layout is 200 seats. Let's wait for more information to come out on Y. The flex cabin on those new A321NEO allows for more seats to be squeezed in. I would not be surprised if the domestic one ends up being 162 or 165 seats instead of 159 seats on mint 1.0. For LR, I think they are probably going to be 138 total seat is possible. Although my guess is 140 to 145.
Feb 1, 2021, 11:33 am
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I am shocked that everyone seems to like these seats. These are literally the same herringbone coffin seats of 20 years ago that everyone hated, but with a face lift.