Channel 9 coming to sCO 757-200s (75B) and other changes
Oct 9, 2019, 11:18 am
#16
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UA has said they would install some lie-flats on the MAX 10, so I don’t see why this would change those plans.
Oct 9, 2019, 11:55 am
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Yes to TVs... an all-new IFE suite (Panasonic eX1) will be installed.
Agreed, I don't think this has anything to do with the MAX10; there are still some missions that only the 757 can handle, for now, and this new interior is probably just to bridge the gap to the first 797 deliveries, IF Boeing/United go that route... the status quo is unacceptable.
Oct 9, 2019, 12:17 pm
#18
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I thought AA/DL both have the same B/E seats on their transcon narrowbodies. What makes UA's BE seat worse? Is it just the seat covers? Decor?
Obviously Mint is different. Perhaps UA can invest in a new interior, but the payoff period is too short to make it worthwhile.
Obviously Mint is different. Perhaps UA can invest in a new interior, but the payoff period is too short to make it worthwhile.
Oct 9, 2019, 1:16 pm
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The J seats aren't great, but given the fact that they are primarily in the domestic network now, rather than on frontline international service in significant volume like EWR-LHR, I think it's a good development. I wouldn't prefer (for instance) the Thompson coffins, which are about the only other true flat product I can think of that are actually deployed on other 757s.
B/E Aerospace Spectrum seats, dating from 2006-2007, IIRC, when CO first started to refit the domestic fleet to international.
B/E Aerospace Spectrum seats, dating from 2006-2007, IIRC, when CO first started to refit the domestic fleet to international.
BTW - my apologies on the Y seats; I thought we were still flying Koitos on the 757's. Is that chapter finally, officially closed across the board?
Oct 9, 2019, 2:08 pm
#20
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Wonder if the 28J PS will be a fast follower
AA is doing a similar refurb on its only 5-6 year old A321 transcons - not sure why those got flagged as “dated” nose to tail refurb other than lots of scuff marks
Just flew on an A319 with the bigger F cabin and new bulkhead. The lav was still in the circa 1988 beige floral print look.
I’m cool with it - would rather see the sunset stripe seats to go with it but oh so United to be haphazard like that...
AA is doing a similar refurb on its only 5-6 year old A321 transcons - not sure why those got flagged as “dated” nose to tail refurb other than lots of scuff marks
Just flew on an A319 with the bigger F cabin and new bulkhead. The lav was still in the circa 1988 beige floral print look.
I’m cool with it - would rather see the sunset stripe seats to go with it but oh so United to be haphazard like that...
Oct 9, 2019, 2:57 pm
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- LED lighting throughout
- updated lavs
- newer flooring/carpets
- current branded seat covers
- updated, brand-standard UI on old eFX IFE
- diamond pattern walls and monuments
It was cohesive and clean, and is par for the course on Delta. At United, it always seems like a mixed bag. It's not something that has a big impact on customer experience, but as they say, it's about getting the little things right.
Oct 9, 2019, 3:01 pm
#22
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Once retrofitted, they will no longer be 75B, the new fleet code is 75S.
Also, in order to add seats, the closet at 2R is being removed. Whilst crew has their own gripes about it, the effect on passengers will be that the crew luggage, spare equipment, and other items usually stored there will now be taking up OHB space. Also, there's no more overflow to accommodate rollers that didn't fit, instruments, etc.
OTOH, a new IFE was a necessity on these birds...
Also, in order to add seats, the closet at 2R is being removed. Whilst crew has their own gripes about it, the effect on passengers will be that the crew luggage, spare equipment, and other items usually stored there will now be taking up OHB space. Also, there's no more overflow to accommodate rollers that didn't fit, instruments, etc.
OTOH, a new IFE was a necessity on these birds...
Dec 28, 2019, 5:38 pm
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I recently flew on one of the s-CO refreshed aircraft, EWR-LAX. Not too much has changed, which was expected.
However, there are new seat covers and new United and Polaris branding on the wall panels in the forward galley. New remote control for the entertainment screen and possibly new screens. Not sure on this, but the picture seemed higher-definition then I remember. The seat pods were not replaced, however they were cleaned up and made to look more presentable. Seat comfort seemed about the same. Lavatory looked mostly unchanged, with a few minor updates.
One thing that may worth tracking is my seatmate noticed her United provided headphones had prongs that did not fit in the seat outlet. Mine did, however. Her's were silver and mine were black. She alerted the FA shortly after boarding and the FA tried a couple more pairs (all silver) which did not fit. She made a call and was able to get replacement black headsets boarded before we left the gate and all of those worked AFAIK. So, definitely check if your headset prongs fit or you may have a long, quiet flight.
I forgot to check on Channel 9
However, there are new seat covers and new United and Polaris branding on the wall panels in the forward galley. New remote control for the entertainment screen and possibly new screens. Not sure on this, but the picture seemed higher-definition then I remember. The seat pods were not replaced, however they were cleaned up and made to look more presentable. Seat comfort seemed about the same. Lavatory looked mostly unchanged, with a few minor updates.
One thing that may worth tracking is my seatmate noticed her United provided headphones had prongs that did not fit in the seat outlet. Mine did, however. Her's were silver and mine were black. She alerted the FA shortly after boarding and the FA tried a couple more pairs (all silver) which did not fit. She made a call and was able to get replacement black headsets boarded before we left the gate and all of those worked AFAIK. So, definitely check if your headset prongs fit or you may have a long, quiet flight.
I forgot to check on Channel 9