Will Y seats also be improved?
Jul 24, 2007 | 5:27 am
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E+ is a small improvement at least but really I would much rather they save their money on seat covers and carpet and put the seatback IFE in instead. IMHO,cosmetic changes are not what keeps customers coming back year after year. Well QF have also just announced their improvements ^
Jul 24, 2007 | 5:41 am
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...I thank god for row 21 on the 777, which I assume we'll be losing.
Jul 24, 2007 | 6:37 am
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Jul 24, 2007 | 11:47 am
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It would seem the B777s are going to be here long enough to justify the additional investment. The B747 and B767s ......
http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/w...mployee-qa.doc
Q. Anything happening to United Economy?
A. Yes, we're also investing in enhancements to our Economy cabin. The cabins will feature new ergonomic seat bottom cushions, seat fabrics, bulkhead and class dividers, consistent and updated row number lettering and new carpeting throughout the international fleet. The upgrade will include a lavatory refresh with new amenity holders and new flooring. Furthermore, on-demand audio/video and larger seat back video screens will be implemented on B777 aircraft during the second half of 2008. We are also implementing additional LCD screens on our B747 aircraft to improve viewability.
A. Yes, we're also investing in enhancements to our Economy cabin. The cabins will feature new ergonomic seat bottom cushions, seat fabrics, bulkhead and class dividers, consistent and updated row number lettering and new carpeting throughout the international fleet. The upgrade will include a lavatory refresh with new amenity holders and new flooring. Furthermore, on-demand audio/video and larger seat back video screens will be implemented on B777 aircraft during the second half of 2008. We are also implementing additional LCD screens on our B747 aircraft to improve viewability.
Jul 24, 2007 | 12:02 pm
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It would seem the B777s are going to be here long enough to justify the additional investment. The B747 and B767s ......
http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/w...mployee-qa.doc
It would seem the B777s are going to be here long enough to justify the additional investment. The B747 and B767s ......
Jul 24, 2007 | 12:04 pm
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Aren't most airlines looking at phasing out their 747s first before other models? The A380 seems to be a good replacement, once it's officially launched.
Jul 24, 2007 | 12:06 pm
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It would seem the B777s are going to be here long enough to justify the additional investment. The B747 and B767s ......
http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/w...mployee-qa.doc
It would seem the B777s are going to be here long enough to justify the additional investment. The B747 and B767s ......
Last edited by AdamUK; Jul 24, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Jul 24, 2007 | 2:16 pm
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Apparently so. I just read this too in the "leaked" MS Word employee document. The 777 further tipped the scaled in its favor, after the gutting of the 747 E+ cabin. This is the news of the day, IMHO! ^ ^
I wonder why UA is not updating to AVOD in Y on the 747 or the 767 given the system is going into C on all those planes? Is it a technical issue, a marketing/business issue, or just a bad decision?
I wonder why UA is not updating to AVOD in Y on the 747 or the 767 given the system is going into C on all those planes? Is it a technical issue, a marketing/business issue, or just a bad decision?
Jul 24, 2007 | 2:26 pm
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Not sure why on the 767 though, as they have PTV's installed
Jul 24, 2007 | 3:45 pm
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Maybe because those screens are analog video input and would need control panels or something... still alot of new wiring/seats/screens in order to implement AVOD. Instead they keep a shelf for the 8mm tape player!
What will be best in Y is if those dang video boxes under the seat can get trashed in the 777 conversion!
What will be best in Y is if those dang video boxes under the seat can get trashed in the 777 conversion!