Skybeds ...
#16
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Sydney, Aus
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by JerseySlime:
Nice job, Oz. I wish I had a chance for the Skybed but it's not to be. QF26 on Feb 10 in Row 11 and QF11 on Mar 1 in Row 23. I like bulkheads, too. That assumes I can't get Row 16 upstairs. I'll try, though. Anyway, are the bulkhead Skybed monitors any smaller than the seatback versions?</font>
Nice job, Oz. I wish I had a chance for the Skybed but it's not to be. QF26 on Feb 10 in Row 11 and QF11 on Mar 1 in Row 23. I like bulkheads, too. That assumes I can't get Row 16 upstairs. I'll try, though. Anyway, are the bulkhead Skybed monitors any smaller than the seatback versions?</font>
Another point I missed off my original post was about the lighting system. I've seen something about this being announced - it works really well. They change the colour of the lighting of the cabin from full white to pink (a little less brighter), to a deep blue (quite dark), to off. Depsnds on the stage of the flight which one they use - they seemed to use the full white only for take off, then pink for the food service (and people can use their own lights if they want), then blue for about two hours after that (while most people are awake), then lights off.
#17
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: WA
Posts: 234
Thanks to Luke Chittock for this latest update.
Skybed Update 11 December
The current Skybed program is being adversely affected by the ongoing
unplanned maintenance work on VH-OED.
The first aircraft (VH OJL) with the new Skybed product in Business is now
operating 2 pw QF1/2 (SYD/BKK/LHR and vv) plus 1 pw QF127/128 (SYD/HKG and
vv). The introduction of the second aircraft (VH OJS) slipped but commenced
a further 2 pw QF1/2 services from 04 December. The third aircraft (VH OJM)
has also slipped and is now tentatively due to commence operations on 20
December with a further 2 pw QF1/2 services and 1 pw QF127/128.
The 4th aircraft is due to commence on 28 January and the 5th on 06 February
Skybed Update 11 December
The current Skybed program is being adversely affected by the ongoing
unplanned maintenance work on VH-OED.
The first aircraft (VH OJL) with the new Skybed product in Business is now
operating 2 pw QF1/2 (SYD/BKK/LHR and vv) plus 1 pw QF127/128 (SYD/HKG and
vv). The introduction of the second aircraft (VH OJS) slipped but commenced
a further 2 pw QF1/2 services from 04 December. The third aircraft (VH OJM)
has also slipped and is now tentatively due to commence operations on 20
December with a further 2 pw QF1/2 services and 1 pw QF127/128.
The 4th aircraft is due to commence on 28 January and the 5th on 06 February
#19
Join Date: Aug 2001
Programs: AA Plat & LTG; QF LTG
Posts: 9,837
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Wongo:
23D is now opened up, Should I change from 23D to 24D?</font>
23D is now opened up, Should I change from 23D to 24D?</font>
But for Skybeds, its a bit early for me to tell. But really, there is not going to be much difference. To me the main difference is the ability to use my briefcase footrest and nobody reclining into me, but the skybeds overcome that advantage!
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HKG 99.9%
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Posts: 1,379
Done, thats my 2nd Seat change for this flight alone. hehe
I hope I am closer to the action. (Gallery and Food
) and away from crying babies in Y, I'm getting picky at flying these days. hehe
I hope I am closer to the action. (Gallery and Food
) and away from crying babies in Y, I'm getting picky at flying these days. hehe
#21
Join Date: Aug 2001
Programs: AA Plat & LTG; QF LTG
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Wongo:
Done, thats my 2nd Seat change for this flight alone. hehe
I hope I am closer to the action. (Gallery and Food
) and away from crying babies in Y, I'm getting picky at flying these days. hehe</font>
Done, thats my 2nd Seat change for this flight alone. hehe
I hope I am closer to the action. (Gallery and Food
) and away from crying babies in Y, I'm getting picky at flying these days. hehe</font>
#22
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: HKG 99.9%
Programs: QF Silver (OW Ruby)
Posts: 1,379
Arrr, smoke.... hmmm time to wait for a seat up stair is open up for me
.. hmm... 3rd time lucky. 
Nice to get the F upgrade... 8 seats left unsold on the day I'm flying... I wonder what are my chances of the upgrade.
.. hmm... 3rd time lucky. 
Nice to get the F upgrade... 8 seats left unsold on the day I'm flying... I wonder what are my chances of the upgrade.

