poll: LH F in 744
Jul 12, 2006, 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by FtlAOI
Actually I don't really get your point.
But you can't access the functions w/o a touch screen in F, because there's no remote. So you should care about the touch control.
If there's a plane out there that has new C and AVOD but no AVOD in F, I'd like to know about that (type and registration), because that would be an unusual exception some pax might want to avoid.
Jul 12, 2006, 8:56 am
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Originally Posted by etch5895
Quick question...Dollar for Dollar (or Euro for Euro), is first class on LH significantly better than business on a long haul flight? I've flown business before, and it was nice. Looking on the LH website, other than a slightly more comfortable looking seat, I don't see enough difference in First to warrant a lot of extra money. Any thoughts?
IMHO the F seat is far better than the C seat, even new C! At least for me it is much more easy to catch some sleep in F compared to C. But on a day flight C is absolutely okay and if there is flynet I am absolutely happy to be in C.
But back to my original question. I can understand that some of you find the UD more exclusive. But from my last BA and CX F experience in the front of the main deck I can tell you that you have a lot of privacy as well ^ And btw the cabin feels much more spacious on the main deck compared to UD.
Jul 12, 2006, 9:02 am
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
If there's a plane out there that has new C and AVOD but no AVOD in F, I'd like to know about that (type and registration), because that would be an unusual exception some pax might want to avoid.
new C. F with the old system. No touch screen and you were only provided with these old small tapes. I was wondering whether this is an exception or not and asked the purser. He told that there are still some birds out which have new C but old entertainment system in F.
I did complain about this and LH's answer was that it will take some more time (very precise) until all the planes with new C will be having a new IFE in F.
Jul 12, 2006, 9:04 am
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
So to justify your "not true" comment: You have been on a LH plane with new C IFE and old (analog) F IFE? Do you remember the type and registration/name?
Jul 12, 2006, 9:11 am
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Originally Posted by LH_Fan
BTW, is the IFE more reliable in new F than in new C?
Jul 12, 2006, 9:13 am
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Originally Posted by LH_Fan
BTW, is the IFE more reliable in new F than in new C?
Jul 12, 2006, 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by totti
As still pointed out by CubaLibre there is no new F right now!!!!! New F will be introduced much likely with the A380! It's only the IFE they are talking about.
Jul 12, 2006, 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by totti
As still pointed out by CubaLibre there is no new F right now!!!!! New F will be introduced much likely with the A380! It's only the IFE they are talking about.
Jul 12, 2006, 10:33 am
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Originally Posted by totti
^ this is a good one flysurfer I'll sell my patent rights if you are interested... 
I'll sell my patent rights if you are interested... 
Jul 12, 2006, 10:49 am
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"new F", "enhanced F", "old F" whatever...
I like the F cabin in the UD for its privacy and most of the times I have been flying in F in a 744 I travelled together with someone so I saw it as an advantage to have two seats together and someone sitting at the window.
The only thing I dont like with F in the 744 is that it looks a little bid old fashioned (especially when you look at this 80s style monitor) especially compared to the A330.
Normally I dont like to sit at the window but in F where you have enough space to get up without disturbing your neighbour I like to sit at the window. When travelling alone the A340/A330 is great with its single seats but when travelling together I prefer the 744 and the UD.
I like the F cabin in the UD for its privacy and most of the times I have been flying in F in a 744 I travelled together with someone so I saw it as an advantage to have two seats together and someone sitting at the window.
The only thing I dont like with F in the 744 is that it looks a little bid old fashioned (especially when you look at this 80s style monitor) especially compared to the A330.
Normally I dont like to sit at the window but in F where you have enough space to get up without disturbing your neighbour I like to sit at the window. When travelling alone the A340/A330 is great with its single seats but when travelling together I prefer the 744 and the UD.
Jul 12, 2006, 11:27 am
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Originally Posted by totti
you really hijacked "my" thread with your question
IMHO the F seat is far better than the C seat, even new C! At least for me it is much more easy to catch some sleep in F compared to C. But on a day flight C is absolutely okay and if there is flynet I am absolutely happy to be in C.
But back to my original question. I can understand that some of you find the UD more exclusive. But from my last BA and CX F experience in the front of the main deck I can tell you that you have a lot of privacy as well ^ And btw the cabin feels much more spacious on the main deck compared to UD.
IMHO the F seat is far better than the C seat, even new C! At least for me it is much more easy to catch some sleep in F compared to C. But on a day flight C is absolutely okay and if there is flynet I am absolutely happy to be in C.
But back to my original question. I can understand that some of you find the UD more exclusive. But from my last BA and CX F experience in the front of the main deck I can tell you that you have a lot of privacy as well ^ And btw the cabin feels much more spacious on the main deck compared to UD.
Jul 12, 2006, 12:33 pm
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
Since it's identical and most likely running from the same server, anyway, I don't think there's any difference.
Jul 12, 2006, 2:35 pm
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Originally Posted by roundtheworld
WEll at least in the beginning it happend that on 744 with new C the IFE in F would not work ...
Jul 12, 2006, 2:49 pm
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Originally Posted by flysurfer
Do you remember (m)any recent IFE related incidents on LH planes in new C and enh. F? I wouldn't notice, because I don't use it, so I wonder if the initial problems have finally been solved.