Austrian / Tyrolean C class quality question
#1
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Austrian / Tyrolean C class quality question
Hey folks,
Sorry if this has been covered - did a search and couldnt find much. Just curious with regards to the quality of C class...looking to fly in 5/13 from JFK to VIE on a 777.
The wife and I only have C class experience on KLM (which we enjoyed) and Delta (meh).
Really love the straight shot to Vienna, but if the product is bad I wouldnt mind making a connection if it meant flying on LH.
Thanks in advance!
Sorry if this has been covered - did a search and couldnt find much. Just curious with regards to the quality of C class...looking to fly in 5/13 from JFK to VIE on a 777.
The wife and I only have C class experience on KLM (which we enjoyed) and Delta (meh).
Really love the straight shot to Vienna, but if the product is bad I wouldnt mind making a connection if it meant flying on LH.
Thanks in advance!
#4
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OS is also upgrading their seats on longhaul over the next few months...which should improve their hard product
more like LX C seat...the refurbishment should be done in April 2013
http://www.airliners.de/management/m...ss-class/26777
the article is in German, but you get the general idea...the color is wrong should be something more subdued than this blue
also take a look at this thread
more like LX C seat...the refurbishment should be done in April 2013
http://www.airliners.de/management/m...ss-class/26777
the article is in German, but you get the general idea...the color is wrong should be something more subdued than this blue
also take a look at this thread
#5
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I flew on them a couple of times last year VIE to IAD and thought that they were fine. Service was better than LH, food was great, seat was typical lie flat angled pod, similar to Thai, Asiana etc.
If you were happy with KLM, then you'll really like Austrian.
If you were happy with KLM, then you'll really like Austrian.
#8
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It's not terrible at all - not as good as a fully flat seat like United or BA, but similar to most lie flat slightly sloping seats. I wouldn't have any hesitation in flying Austrian long haul C.
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It is extremely terrible. If you like comfort and luxury, it feels like a pain in the a** to fly Austrian business class. I had in spring this year such a flight from Male to Vienna and I still remember that old and uncomfortable business class. I'd avoid it if I can.
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It is extremely terrible. If you like comfort and luxury, it feels like a pain in the a** to fly Austrian business class. I had in spring this year such a flight from Male to Vienna and I still remember that old and uncomfortable business class. I'd avoid it if I can.
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#12
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i disagree. OS C seat is extremely hard and slanted at a awkward angle. You'll be constantly sliding down if its in the flat position. Put it in the lounge position for the most comfortable position.
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...n-bangkok.html
Austrian C seat is certainly not among the best... very hard to sleep in... but quite good just for seating...
#14
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Doing JFK-VIE then VIE-NRT in C in about two weeks. Will report back. Will also be doing LH from NRT-FRA on same trip.
Bear in mind I just enjoyed LX F NRT-ZRH-NRT a couple weeks ago.
Should be fun comparison shopping.
Remind me if I fail to get a post up by Sept 1. Flying mid to end Aug.
Bear in mind I just enjoyed LX F NRT-ZRH-NRT a couple weeks ago.
Should be fun comparison shopping.
Remind me if I fail to get a post up by Sept 1. Flying mid to end Aug.
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Doing JFK-VIE then VIE-NRT in C in about two weeks. Will report back. Will also be doing LH from NRT-FRA on same trip.
Bear in mind I just enjoyed LX F NRT-ZRH-NRT a couple weeks ago.
Should be fun comparison shopping.
Remind me if I fail to get a post up by Sept 1. Flying mid to end Aug.
Bear in mind I just enjoyed LX F NRT-ZRH-NRT a couple weeks ago.
Should be fun comparison shopping.
Remind me if I fail to get a post up by Sept 1. Flying mid to end Aug.