New UA BF seat research
Aug 26, 2014, 8:12 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SFO
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I am scheduled to attend a similar session this Thursday in Chicago at HQ, though the language was "to try a few aircraft seats we’re prototyping and let us know what you think" (type of seat - Y / J / F - not specified). I am 6' 3" and have some pretty strong opinions about the shortcomings of both current J products (2-4-2 config on the pmUA / length and footwell of the pmCO).
Aug 26, 2014, 8:59 pm
#18
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: BOS (South End)
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+ infinity!! Haha yeah I never understood the positioning of the jack behind your head and always felt it was a major design flaw IMHO.
Aug 26, 2014, 9:49 pm
#19
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: near to SFO and LHR
Programs: BA Gold, B6 Mosiac, VS, AA, DL (and a legacy UA 2MM)
Posts: 2,274
This is a great opportunity - congrats!
Even if the feedback session is a bust for some reason, the tour of the Boeing facility is worth the trip IMHO.
Even if the feedback session is a bust for some reason, the tour of the Boeing facility is worth the trip IMHO.
Aug 26, 2014, 10:52 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: SEA
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Wow, I can't believe UA is even paying travel costs. I'd consider paying my own way for a chance to attend.
What a week, first after sending umpteen millions to their consulting agency for market research, UA came to the conclusion that humans not only eat, but it's a rather important part of daily life. And now they've come to the conclusion that premium passengers enjoy being as comfortable as possible when spending $$$ on air travel. Dare I ask what's next??
What a week, first after sending umpteen millions to their consulting agency for market research, UA came to the conclusion that humans not only eat, but it's a rather important part of daily life. And now they've come to the conclusion that premium passengers enjoy being as comfortable as possible when spending $$$ on air travel. Dare I ask what's next??
I suppose it's too much to hope that UA (or other airlines for that matter) would
be concerned about the comfort of passengers who spend most of their time in Economy.
I do pay for premier seats occasionally, but...
There are many examples of problems in coach. Just see the hot news today about the "Knee Defender".
http://www.flyertalk.com/story/knee-...ed-flight.html
Sigh.
Aug 26, 2014, 11:11 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Look for it to fly EWR - TXL next year
Aug 27, 2014, 1:28 am
#24
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Aug 27, 2014, 2:10 am
#25
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: SEA, OGG(I wish)
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Is there something like infinity to the infinity-ish power? Whoever came up with this design ought to be sent back to Human Factors Remedial School!
Aug 27, 2014, 6:27 am
#26
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txny...give 'em hell about the 2-4-2 for me. Thanks.
Aug 27, 2014, 6:31 am
#27
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SEA, WAS, PEK
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Received this:
You’re one of our most valued customers, and your perspective on the United travel experience matters greatly to us. We would like to invite you for an in-person exclusive event at the Boeing Dreamliner Gallery to try a few aircraft seats we’re prototyping and let us know what you think.
We are conducting research the week of Sept. 8, in Seattle, and would like to invite you to participate for one day or night in a simulated flight experience to test new BusinessFirst seat prototypes. If selected, you would be invited to participate in a 9-hour overnight “flight” with a few other individuals or a 3-hour daytime focus group. All travel, hotel and transportation will be provided by United. Additionally, we will be booking exclusive VIP tours of the Boeing manufacturing facility, if interested.
You’re one of our most valued customers, and your perspective on the United travel experience matters greatly to us. We would like to invite you for an in-person exclusive event at the Boeing Dreamliner Gallery to try a few aircraft seats we’re prototyping and let us know what you think.
We are conducting research the week of Sept. 8, in Seattle, and would like to invite you to participate for one day or night in a simulated flight experience to test new BusinessFirst seat prototypes. If selected, you would be invited to participate in a 9-hour overnight “flight” with a few other individuals or a 3-hour daytime focus group. All travel, hotel and transportation will be provided by United. Additionally, we will be booking exclusive VIP tours of the Boeing manufacturing facility, if interested.
Last edited by kevanyalowitz; Aug 27, 2014 at 6:52 am
Aug 27, 2014, 6:40 am
#28
Join Date: Jul 2011
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