The future of Comfort Class
Sep 3, 2013, 9:54 pm
#136
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
Programs: TK Elite Miles&Smlies, Jet Blue, Platinum medallion, Marriott Gold
Posts: 550
so for existing routes that already have planes with CC like LAX to IST will continue to have CC. good to know.
I really enjoy the extra inches on the seat and the legroom.
Sep 18, 2013, 10:23 am
#137
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
One main difference, there's definitely a drop in food quantities, which I don't mind at all as a measure to reduce waste.
Sep 18, 2013, 9:07 pm
#138
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
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Just flew TK001 yesterday, the loads are definitely better this year (compared to last), around 80% during middle of the week outside major holiday periods.
One main difference, there's definitely a drop in food quantities, which I don't mind at all as a measure to reduce waste.
One main difference, there's definitely a drop in food quantities, which I don't mind at all as a measure to reduce waste.
Sep 19, 2013, 6:19 am
#139
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
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I still think this is the right move as most people don't finish everything given to them
Sep 19, 2013, 9:58 pm
#140
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
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Qualities are fine, it's just the portions are getting smaller. Nonetheless, you still have a lot to eat, they put out sandwiches between 2 meals in the galleys, along with what they offer in the lounge, how much more food would you need?
I still think this is the right move as most people don't finish everything given to them
I still think this is the right move as most people don't finish everything given to them
Sep 20, 2013, 2:41 pm
#141
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
Qualities are fine, it's just the portions are getting smaller. Nonetheless, you still have a lot to eat, they put out sandwiches between 2 meals in the galleys, along with what they offer in the lounge, how much more food would you need?
I still think this is the right move as most people don't finish everything given to them
I still think this is the right move as most people don't finish everything given to them
Sep 20, 2013, 6:49 pm
#142
fadynaime
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: LAX, SNA
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Posts: 550
last trip in business i had the same experience, by the time desert came around. i was ready to burst but it allllll looked so good. i had to eat some. this time i will make sure to pace myself.
Sep 26, 2013, 2:08 pm
#143
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: United 1k
Posts: 434
we just flew from IST to DXB in business class. I wanted to take a look at how the seats were in CC...when I got back there, the CC cabin was completely empty...Is this the norm for that route?
Sep 26, 2013, 2:28 pm
#144
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
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Chances are nobody was able to book this cabin (DXB listed A330), those 777s sometimes get to fly IST-DXB and IST-CDG (as examples) as last minute equipment changes.
Oct 20, 2013, 12:29 pm
#146
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX/VNY (Hometown: CAK)
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Oct 22, 2013, 6:14 am
#147
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: pvg muc
Posts: 3
buy-ups are rather expensive, though
Oct 22, 2013, 7:00 am
#148
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: pvg muc
Posts: 3
and there was one other experience with a buy-up from cc to biz...my boarding card said J (award category without additional milage) after reprinting.
after a colleague told me that his buy-up showed up as C and included the additional miles, i doublechecked with the callcenter and they added the miles to my account without complaints.
...one of the few pleasant calls with them
after a colleague told me that his buy-up showed up as C and included the additional miles, i doublechecked with the callcenter and they added the miles to my account without complaints.
...one of the few pleasant calls with them
Oct 27, 2013, 9:32 am
#149
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX/VNY (Hometown: CAK)
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But thanks for the information!
Nov 12, 2013, 9:28 am
#150
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Phoenix AZ
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, WN, SPG
Posts: 21
There seems to be some conflicting information in this thread as to whether or not the existing 777s with Comfort Class will be retrofitted in order to remove it. They are still selling it well into next year on the LAX-IST route. I am considering purchasing it for travel next September but don't want to have any problems if they decide to discontinue it at a later date. Any thoughts?