New business class
Feb 11, 2003, 1:52 am
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New business class
Hi
I would like to know when Swiss will have the new business class and on wich routs the airline will start. Have one of you some informations about that ?
Thanks
Herve
I would like to know when Swiss will have the new business class and on wich routs the airline will start. Have one of you some informations about that ?
Thanks
Herve
Feb 11, 2003, 9:24 am
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The new A340s, which will be introduced as from July 03, all feature the new C and Y cabin and 6 of them will also have the well-known F cabin.
The A330s will be refurbished starting Q3 2003.
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The A330s will be refurbished starting Q3 2003.
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Oct 2, 2003, 8:44 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by airoli:
The new A340s, which will be introduced as from July 03, all feature the new C and Y cabin and 6 of them will also have the well-known F cabin.
The A330s will be refurbished starting Q3 2003.
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The new A340s, which will be introduced as from July 03, all feature the new C and Y cabin and 6 of them will also have the well-known F cabin.
The A330s will be refurbished starting Q3 2003.
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Oct 3, 2003, 2:14 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by airoli:
The new A340s, which will be introduced as from July 03, all feature the new C and Y cabin and 6 of them will also have the well-known F cabin.
The A330s will be refurbished starting Q3 2003.
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The new A340s, which will be introduced as from July 03, all feature the new C and Y cabin and 6 of them will also have the well-known F cabin.
The A330s will be refurbished starting Q3 2003.
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Oct 5, 2003, 12:09 pm
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www.destination-excellence.com has all the info you need. All A340s have the new C class installed.
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Oct 6, 2003, 9:57 am
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I just flew SIN-BKK and return in C on their new 340.
Well, it seems a little cold, not very pleasant, but other people can think it's nice and clear.
This was a very short flight (2h) - I just try how it could be when sleeping on this seet - better of course than one week before in the MD11...
The cebin crew seems very proud about the new plane and C class was fully booked.
Service : I hate plastic plates. Food, correct.
Overall in progess in comfort to sleep. Place around seems also large enough.
Well, it seems a little cold, not very pleasant, but other people can think it's nice and clear.
This was a very short flight (2h) - I just try how it could be when sleeping on this seet - better of course than one week before in the MD11...
The cebin crew seems very proud about the new plane and C class was fully booked.
Service : I hate plastic plates. Food, correct.
Overall in progess in comfort to sleep. Place around seems also large enough.
Oct 6, 2003, 12:54 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Service : I hate plastic plates.</font>
haven't they been talking about 'Destination Excellence'? guess they haven't quite arrived yet...
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Oct 7, 2003, 12:04 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by andyZRH:
LX now serves food on plastic in C??? r u serious?
haven't they been talking about 'Destination Excellence'? guess they haven't quite arrived yet...
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LX now serves food on plastic in C??? r u serious?
haven't they been talking about 'Destination Excellence'? guess they haven't quite arrived yet...
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Oct 7, 2003, 8:30 am
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J class plastic plates in a cold environment? Yuk! I'm due to fly in business on LX ZRH - BKK - ZRH but I note my particular LX flights are operated by Thai although Swiss fly the route. Well then, what do I do:- Switch to a smart new Swiss A340 or stick with Thai? I'd be grateful for any advice!
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Oct 7, 2003, 8:38 am
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The plates are normaly china and not plastic, don't know why this wasn't the case in the described event.
I think "cold" refers to a cool ambiance and not the room temperature.
Considering the video on demand IFE and the flat seat, I'd go for the LX A340.
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I think "cold" refers to a cool ambiance and not the room temperature.
Considering the video on demand IFE and the flat seat, I'd go for the LX A340.
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Oct 7, 2003, 10:09 pm
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of course, "cold" refers to the ambiance. Plates were on a transparent platsic plate. On the segment BKK/ZRH I don't know
Oct 8, 2003, 1:03 am
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Do you mean the transparent plastic tray? That was always there for small meals (breakfast, quick meals etc.). The large meals are now served course-by-course.
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Oct 8, 2003, 4:17 am
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Hmm thanks guys - by the way any idea if the a340 has flat sleeper seats in J class compared to Thai MD11 or 747?
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Oct 8, 2003, 5:17 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by philco:
Hmm thanks guys - by the way any idea if the a340 has flat sleeper seats in J class compared to Thai MD11 or 747?
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Hmm thanks guys - by the way any idea if the a340 has flat sleeper seats in J class compared to Thai MD11 or 747?
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