joeu1998

There seems to be a divider that comes up to roughly eye-level, but I agree solo flyers would probably want to go for A or K...

Zolex

Ouch I just realized this now. That would be very uncomfortable indeed!

Fontana

So this begs the questions, is the Q Suite on par with 1st class now as a product? Obviously you get more space in 1st class.

ph-ndr

I'd say it is in many way a step down from the current biz product on 787/350:

- Legs still go in a hole, means always bumping legs around when moving around in my sleep.
- Less of the area is seat, but used ofr other somewhat "constructed" purposes to cover for this being another type of "seat-in-seat" design.
- Fewer desirable seats for a single traveller than before.
- Sitting backwards without window access is confusing.
- What real use does the "quarter size seat" just next to the actual seat serve?
- This likely means a price hike to pay for this.

All in all, of all things I wanted QR to spend money on this was the last thing on my list. They already desperately need training of crew on the ground, and all levels of customer service to be given more flexibility. The 777's might have been nice to get up to the same seats as 787's, but nothing urgent. Or even getting new seats in the A32x's I end up getting to East Africa.

All in all, given that QR consistently charges an arm and a leg for JRO, it's time to see what other carriers can get me there for less, and to start seeing what options exist for Asian travels. The other day they rounded it off with another email telling me how they have been listening and making lots more award seats available and all I'm seeing is 40% price hikes in biz and 2X miles all over, today another email trying to fob off the current level of biz pricing as something to celebrate.

It was nice being a platinum for as long as it lasted, but it's time to move on. Time to book a few mileage trips to burn through the miles and QCredits and leave.

-A

msm2000uk

There's a reason the phrase 'first business' appears a number of times in the video.

F will remain on the A380, and I suppose eventually not be updated.

M

dfs24

Interesting product. The double bed is cool, but the concept of letting 4 people kind of stay in the same "suite" is very interesting. Certainly wasn't expecting this, especially when the rage about J products these days seem to be privacy and solo seats.

Maybe its just the routes/season I fly, but I come across quite a lot of Middle Eastern families travelling in J. Perhaps this is a market they are going after.

Am curious to see what the new configuration will be like. Cut J and keep Y the same, or Keep J and reduce Y.

CharlotteC

It does seem to be emulating Emirates. More importantly what will it do to the pricing? Hope not ratchet it up too far northwards...

florens

It seems it will remain as is, i.e. 42 seats in the 77W.

Dieuwer

Actual seat width is shrinking. Not surprising considering that the new walls and mini tables take up space.
And what are you gonna do traveling solo and the only seats left are the center two? Hookup with a stranger??

Flame3601

EK flyer here from the EK thread , just wanna say i am very jealous of the new J offering to say the least ! Lets see what EK can pull out the bag with the new F class

GTR56

Once the centre divider is up and the door to the suite is closed I think it will still be a good seat if booked last minute.

Overall I think this looks like a fantastic product. Lots of different options to chose from. The privacy aspect is excellent for sleeping or working. It will be interesting to see how it feels during a day flight when I quite enjoy watching what goes on throughout the cabin and if it feels slightly claustrophobic.

I can't wait to try this.

Zolex

No problem if she's cute! there is a divider though between the two seats, I assume it will probably be ok although less private than the window seats.

henkybaby

Seems to be true for the 'love seats' as well. There is a slit in the middle there too.

HKprince

Yes, the little corner part does raise up as an arm rest. Similar to the current 787/A350 product with storage for water/headphones etc. inside as well.

iluvdoco

It could be a retractable arm-rest that's not clearly visible from the photos?