Slimline seats reportedly coming to the 737 fleet in 2014 [confirmed]
Oct 3, 2013, 12:53 pm
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You'll also notice that they do have AC outlets so if they were to have DTV you would think it would be there. Though the monitor would be in the same spot as the seat pocket so it would require a fundamental redesign.
Oct 3, 2013, 12:54 pm
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Maybe going with the wifi media streaming option (bring your own device) that the Airbii are getting.
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Oct 3, 2013, 12:55 pm
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Oct 3, 2013, 1:01 pm
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Also no channel 9 unless it goes wifi based as still being explored last I heard. I'm going to miss having the IFE available on the A319's and the DTV's. I'm not happy with having to bring my own video player just for the privilege of paying for content.
Oct 3, 2013, 1:06 pm
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I'm betting against in-seat screens on the new planes, but it is possible, even with that design, I believe. Others have done it IIRC. Plus UA has a contract with LiveTV to keep some installed still.
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Oct 3, 2013, 1:39 pm
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Oct 3, 2013, 1:44 pm
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Why in the world would that saintly management team ever provide something that's less comfortable to its customers...
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Oct 3, 2013, 1:55 pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fly18725
I heard a comment that the Airbus reconfiguration planning actually started pre-merger. Perhaps the contract to purchase the seats was signed prior to planning for a new fleet-wide seat.
Why in the world would that saintly management team ever provide something that's less comfortable to its customers...
Originally Posted by fly18725
I heard a comment that the Airbus reconfiguration planning actually started pre-merger. Perhaps the contract to purchase the seats was signed prior to planning for a new fleet-wide seat.
Why in the world would that saintly management team ever provide something that's less comfortable to its customers...
Here it is a total loss.
Oct 3, 2013, 1:58 pm
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If they are the seats ANA or KE are currently using on their long haul 777s, not nearly as bad.
Oct 3, 2013, 2:00 pm
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Oct 3, 2013, 2:04 pm
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Oct 3, 2013, 2:10 pm
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Ah ok, I guess I was looking at the back of the CR7 seats. I have to say the pictures are not great. No pictures of the 737 F seat, and the CR7 F seat does not look much bigger than a Y seat.
Oct 3, 2013, 2:20 pm
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I know. UA hasn't yet charged anyone for streaming media, have they? And when the 747 announcement was made they said ti would be free. The Airbus announcement suggested free now and maybe a charge later, but still free now.