Lufthansa Long-Haul Business Class launch [merged rationale discussion]
Mar 8, 2012, 6:49 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2006
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A few days ago someone here(TRAVELSIG?) mentioned that one of the most important things was privacy, which I fully agree, and this seat, at least from the pictures posted, seems to go in the opposite direction.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:28 am
#33
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Mar 8, 2012, 7:28 am
#34
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
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It's HORRIBLE! I can't imagine my feet wedged in with a stranger's...
And hasn't LH learnt from all the criticism regarding herringbone style seating where the window seat that faces away from the window isn't good enough?
And the fact that one still needs to climb over another sleeping passenger to get to the window seat really puts me off.
Too bad, LH had a chance to make their seating right, but failed miserably.
And hasn't LH learnt from all the criticism regarding herringbone style seating where the window seat that faces away from the window isn't good enough?
And the fact that one still needs to climb over another sleeping passenger to get to the window seat really puts me off.
Too bad, LH had a chance to make their seating right, but failed miserably.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:45 am
#36
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As so many others, I am not impressed. Why not go for the layout that Swiss has? Can't it be fitted on the upper deck?
As a friend once said when I complained about my business clas seat after a flight "it still beats sitting in economy"
As a friend once said when I complained about my business clas seat after a flight "it still beats sitting in economy"
Mar 8, 2012, 7:48 am
#37
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Ridgefield, CT and CGN
Posts: 455
It's HORRIBLE! I can't imagine my feet wedged in with a stranger's...
And hasn't LH learnt from all the criticism regarding herringbone style seating where the window seat that faces away from the window isn't good enough?
And the fact that one still needs to climb over another sleeping passenger to get to the window seat really puts me off.
Too bad, LH had a chance to make their seating right, but failed miserably.
And hasn't LH learnt from all the criticism regarding herringbone style seating where the window seat that faces away from the window isn't good enough?
And the fact that one still needs to climb over another sleeping passenger to get to the window seat really puts me off.
Too bad, LH had a chance to make their seating right, but failed miserably.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:52 am
#38
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 682
The vids here shows how BAD the seat really is!!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/busines...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/busines...n/photostream/
Mar 8, 2012, 7:57 am
#39
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Now that I've seen the video I see what you guys are talking about. I really wouldn't want to share the same foot space with a stranger. How very odd.
Lufthansa want to be as good as LX but not emulate their better product. Very odd.
Lufthansa want to be as good as LX but not emulate their better product. Very odd.
Mar 8, 2012, 8:00 am
#40
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It looks like your "seat mate" will be staring at your feet all the time- is this correct? Or is there a cover of some sort?
Mar 8, 2012, 8:08 am
#41
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Between AMS and BRU
Posts: 8,852
I really wonder how they can be this stupid..... I guess the current demand for LH C class is still at a level they feel there is no need to really compete with a good seat.
It seems it's just a small upgrade from the current seat (which of course is even worse) and they are continuing the double seats near the windows. So you will still have to climb over your neighbor.
What a difference with the LX C seats.... I really like those.
It seems it's just a small upgrade from the current seat (which of course is even worse) and they are continuing the double seats near the windows. So you will still have to climb over your neighbor.
What a difference with the LX C seats.... I really like those.
Mar 8, 2012, 8:12 am
#42
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Birmingham, England
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Posts: 1,668
It's going to be interesting getting my size 12's (aka Euro 47) in that small shoe space.
My intitial impression is that I don't like the look of this seat as well.
My intitial impression is that I don't like the look of this seat as well.
Mar 8, 2012, 8:29 am
#43
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,287
Wow, the idea behind it seems ok. But looking at the video, I am afraid that it will be playing footsie with your neighbour. Me as a side sleeper, I think it will be a task especially in avoiding the footsie game with your neighbour.
LH what were you thinking? Wonder why did they not take the Swiss seat and improve it..
I guess we only have to wait for some real experience from some members when it is put into use.
Cheers!
LH what were you thinking? Wonder why did they not take the Swiss seat and improve it..
I guess we only have to wait for some real experience from some members when it is put into use.
Cheers!
Mar 8, 2012, 8:34 am
#44
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,069
Unbelievable , after years of internal discussions , testing , interviewing 1000+ customers and employees . What a joke.
Mar 8, 2012, 8:43 am
#45
Join Date: May 2011
Location: In a bowl...
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Posts: 90
I'm not really sure what to say. I guess they've managed to keep their F passengers in the front cabin...?
No harm trying it, I suppose, see what it "feels" like. But for some reason, I see myself on 777s a lot more in the future. CX and SQ come to mind...
A real pity, actually.