Economy Stretch
Oct 15, 2019, 2:59 pm
#1
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Oct 15, 2019, 4:36 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New Zealand
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Economy Stretch
I bet a million dollars that Economy Stretch will be charged at full standard price to HVCs, and not be selectable in advance for free. Simultaneously, all HVC complimentary preferred seating locations will be pushed further down the Y cabin. A net loss for HVCs (certainly Elites) virtually guaranteed?
A fairly reasonable comparison would be 1Ks on United, who can select Economy Plus for free (plus a number of companions on the same PNR) at time of booking.
A fairly reasonable comparison would be 1Ks on United, who can select Economy Plus for free (plus a number of companions on the same PNR) at time of booking.
Oct 15, 2019, 5:07 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2019
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Economy Stretch sounds a lot like Economy Smartium on the OZ A350s. They ask for 210AUD for it SYD-ICN, for comparison, they charge 190AUD for exit row seats (I don't know if they actually fly SYD using the A350s but that's the price on the website). It certainly makes a difference (was op-uped ICN-LHR), but I don't think I would pay that amount for it. If NZ does offer it at a similar price point, I doubt many people will pay for it, and it will still be available for HVCs 48h out.
Oct 15, 2019, 7:42 pm
#6
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Economy Stretch
https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/pres...conomy-stretch
"roomy 35-inch pitch seat and amenities such as a premium headset and plush pillow" remember the 747s with a 34 inch pitch as standard?
and more...
"roomy 35-inch pitch seat and amenities such as a premium headset and plush pillow" remember the 747s with a 34 inch pitch as standard?
and more...
- Air New Zealand is currently installing an Economy Stretch zone across its widebody fleet with all aircraft to be reconfigured by late 2020
- The airline is using its current Economy seat with sculptured upholstery and flexible headrest for the new product
- Standard Economy seat pitch on Air New Zealand's widebody fleet starts from 31 inches and its Premium Economy seats have a 41-inch pitch
Oct 15, 2019, 7:49 pm
#7
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Haha there is no way they will go back to 3-3-3 or 2-4-2 anytime soon. The airline industry culture would have to change a LOT for that to happen!
Glad they are making room for stretching and moving and actually encouraging it. I know people who have suffered from deep thrombosis after a long haul flight and one of them had no risk factors besides taking a long haul flight.
Glad they are making room for stretching and moving and actually encouraging it. I know people who have suffered from deep thrombosis after a long haul flight and one of them had no risk factors besides taking a long haul flight.
Oct 15, 2019, 8:55 pm
#8
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Haha there is no way they will go back to 3-3-3 or 2-4-2 anytime soon. The airline industry culture would have to change a LOT for that to happen!
Glad they are making room for stretching and moving and actually encouraging it. I know people who have suffered from deep thrombosis after a long haul flight and one of them had no risk factors besides taking a long haul flight.
Glad they are making room for stretching and moving and actually encouraging it. I know people who have suffered from deep thrombosis after a long haul flight and one of them had no risk factors besides taking a long haul flight.
Oct 15, 2019, 11:21 pm
#10
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: NZ GE, QF
Posts: 390
I agree with sbiddle on this, I cannot see any way they will let HVC's have them for free at least until 48 hours out. It is all about money. Effectively though, it becomes another decrease in benefits for those with status, because the HVC seats will be further back.