Live 787 Unveiling
Aug 2, 2012, 6:02 pm
#61
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Glad I went for seat 27F for both inaugural int'l and return
I know what my chances of clearing the upgrade on the inaugural are
but hoping to clear a week later on return.EmailKid
Aug 2, 2012, 7:01 pm
#63
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i agree, it's kind of a letdown. i mean we all kind of expected it with the press releases and such, but i'm in the camp of being bummed by the fact they had an opportunity to do something different but it just looks like a pmco 777 with bigger windows and bins, which are nice, but that's it. the aisle in the BF cabin definitely looked narrow. i guess i'm just kind of underwhelmed. meanwhile i compare that to AA's announcement of their 773's and the improved J class and, well, yeah. i'm sure there's a whole bunch of technical improvements on the plane and it's efficient and aerodynamic and yadda yadda yadda, but if i'm sitting on it for 14 hours i care about the cabin comfort (and of course what kind of crappy service i can expect).
Aug 2, 2012, 8:19 pm
#65
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UA has made this plane ugly. I'd rather fly a 767.
Why oh why choose those CO seats in Business. UA seat is so much better.
9 across! Bad move, wont this hurt range?
Why oh why choose those CO seats in Business. UA seat is so much better.
9 across! Bad move, wont this hurt range?
Aug 2, 2012, 9:04 pm
#66
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one note:
the pre-merger United IPTE cabins had color palets chosen by the design consultancy Pentagram. Always preferred the sophisticated look of the IPTE cabins.
Looks like CO outfitted it with their early 90s generic checkered palet. To be expected as I'd image the seats were ordered before the merger took place, though the seat covers can be easily swapped if need be.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/...3e550511cc.jpg
http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos/view/...class-main.jpg
When fying intl, my favorite is still the 763. Right side 1K in F is the best premium travel experience of the entire fleet. I'll trade a larger dimming window and humidity for it, TYVM:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemil...hpbikbwhpm.jpg
the pre-merger United IPTE cabins had color palets chosen by the design consultancy Pentagram. Always preferred the sophisticated look of the IPTE cabins.
Looks like CO outfitted it with their early 90s generic checkered palet. To be expected as I'd image the seats were ordered before the merger took place, though the seat covers can be easily swapped if need be.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/...3e550511cc.jpg
http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos/view/...class-main.jpg
When fying intl, my favorite is still the 763. Right side 1K in F is the best premium travel experience of the entire fleet. I'll trade a larger dimming window and humidity for it, TYVM:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemil...hpbikbwhpm.jpg
Aug 2, 2012, 9:21 pm
#67
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For what it's worth, an article:
Why it's not United's fault that its new 787 interior looks a tad dated
Which at least explains why it looks a bit 2007, even if it doesn't explain why it looks a bit 1992.
Supposedly at some point they'll switch over to the more modern seats they're sticking in the 764s? Still the blue checkerboard that makes me think "Oh no, my Commodore 64 is broken" though.
Why it's not United's fault that its new 787 interior looks a tad dated
Which at least explains why it looks a bit 2007, even if it doesn't explain why it looks a bit 1992.
Supposedly at some point they'll switch over to the more modern seats they're sticking in the 764s? Still the blue checkerboard that makes me think "Oh no, my Commodore 64 is broken" though.
Last edited by Jorgen; Aug 2, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Aug 2, 2012, 9:41 pm
#68
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one note:
the pre-merger United IPTE cabins had color palets chosen by the design consultancy Pentagram. Always preferred the sophisticated look of the IPTE cabins.
Looks like CO outfitted it with their early 90s generic checkered palet. To be expected as I'd image the seats were ordered before the merger took place, though the seat covers can be easily swapped if need be.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/...3e550511cc.jpg
http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos/view/...class-main.jpg
When fying intl, my favorite is still the 763. Right side 1K in F is the best premium travel experience of the entire fleet. I'll trade a larger dimming window and humidity for it, TYVM:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemil...hpbikbwhpm.jpg
the pre-merger United IPTE cabins had color palets chosen by the design consultancy Pentagram. Always preferred the sophisticated look of the IPTE cabins.
Looks like CO outfitted it with their early 90s generic checkered palet. To be expected as I'd image the seats were ordered before the merger took place, though the seat covers can be easily swapped if need be.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/...3e550511cc.jpg
http://www.ausbt.com.au/photos/view/...class-main.jpg
When fying intl, my favorite is still the 763. Right side 1K in F is the best premium travel experience of the entire fleet. I'll trade a larger dimming window and humidity for it, TYVM:
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/onemil...hpbikbwhpm.jpg
As for the 787, well, let's just say I didn't expect anything better for the interior.
Aug 2, 2012, 9:48 pm
#69
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More sardines!
I can't imagine that COdbaUA would adopt the PMUA business class color scheme.
Aug 2, 2012, 9:57 pm
#70
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Boeing and CAL/UAL over-hyped this plane, at least from a non-tech standpoint. Raised too many expectations.
No PSU air vents. (777 ac system too finicky to please all pax)
No way to get from one side of the plane to the other in Y unless you cut in front of the bulkhead row or go to the rear. (767-400)
No space for more than 3 or 4 pax who may want to stand on a 12 hr plus flight.
9 across in Y.
Skinny aisles.
Mediocre and underwhelming at best IMO.
No PSU air vents. (777 ac system too finicky to please all pax)
No way to get from one side of the plane to the other in Y unless you cut in front of the bulkhead row or go to the rear. (767-400)
No space for more than 3 or 4 pax who may want to stand on a 12 hr plus flight.
9 across in Y.
Skinny aisles.
Mediocre and underwhelming at best IMO.
Aug 2, 2012, 10:01 pm
#71
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United 787 Interior Pics
Hello Everyone,
Here's a good look at the new United 787 interior:
Interior
http://www.gadling.com/photos/united...iner-interior/
Exterior
http://www.gadling.com/photos/united...er-exterior-0/
http://i.gadling.com/2012/08/02/insi...-at-boeing-hq/
Looks ok...
M.
Here's a good look at the new United 787 interior:
Interior
http://www.gadling.com/photos/united...iner-interior/
Exterior
http://www.gadling.com/photos/united...er-exterior-0/
http://i.gadling.com/2012/08/02/insi...-at-boeing-hq/
Looks ok...
M.
Last edited by SFnFlaGuy; Aug 2, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Aug 2, 2012, 10:06 pm
#72
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Boeing and CAL/UAL over-hyped this plane, at least from a non-tech standpoint. Raised too many expectations.
No PSU air vents. (777 ac system too finicky to please all pax)
No way to get from one side of the plane to the other in Y unless you cut in front of the bulkhead row or go to the rear. (767-400)
No space for more than 3 or 4 pax who may want to stand on a 12 hr plus flight.
9 across in Y.
Skinny aisles.
Mediocre and underwhelming at best IMO.
No PSU air vents. (777 ac system too finicky to please all pax)
No way to get from one side of the plane to the other in Y unless you cut in front of the bulkhead row or go to the rear. (767-400)
No space for more than 3 or 4 pax who may want to stand on a 12 hr plus flight.
9 across in Y.
Skinny aisles.
Mediocre and underwhelming at best IMO.
Aug 2, 2012, 10:07 pm
#73
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Hello Everyone,
Here's a good look at the new United 787 interior:
http://www.gadling.com/photos/united...iner-interior/
Looks ok...
M.
Here's a good look at the new United 787 interior:
http://www.gadling.com/photos/united...iner-interior/
Looks ok...
M.