It's Official, UA952 New Premium Cabin Inaugural -- Nov. 19, 2007
Nov 20, 2007, 1:49 pm
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Y is NOT getting the IFE on any aircraft as far as I understand it... The way I understand it is that Y has a totally separate media server that acts just like the old system (except its a media server and not a bunch of tapes, etc.) So new technology behind the scenes for Y, but everything is the same from the passenger POV.
Nov 20, 2007, 1:50 pm
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Yes the only reason they do old school live demos in their current international fleet is because F & C pax screens are not always up and viewable to the passenger. In these new planes the screen is always viewable so they can use safety videos instead of doing the live demos.
Nov 20, 2007, 1:50 pm
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The pics do look nice, and this is a HUGE improvement over the current seats. I can't wait for Gene's the trip report.
One thing though -- I wish there was a bit more COLOR in the cabin. Everything's grey and dark blue. How about a flower in the lav... hello, a RED TULIP perhaps?! Something?! Well, at least it's not as dreAAry as those coffin seAAts.
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Nov 20, 2007, 1:54 pm
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[QUOTE=SJPaul;8763525]Gene, let me first echo the sentiments of others on this board and say Thank You for keeping up updated on the inaugural flight ^
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Yes, Thank you!
I was wondering, there seems to be a three-point seatbelt in First Class. It's not really clear on United's website. Is this true? Does business class have this? Seems strange.
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Yes, Thank you!
I was wondering, there seems to be a three-point seatbelt in First Class. It's not really clear on United's website. Is this true? Does business class have this? Seems strange.
Nov 20, 2007, 1:54 pm
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It seems you pretty much have to watch your seatmate's TV screen as well as your own - at least in your peripheral vision - it looks like there is no way to block the screen correct?
Is this a little bit distracting?
Is this a little bit distracting?
Nov 20, 2007, 2:01 pm
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The new F seats do have 3 point harnesses, apparently because of their "yaw" angle (with respect to the body of the aircraft). The new C seats all face straight forwards or backwards, and can use standard lap belts.
Nov 20, 2007, 2:02 pm
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Thanks for the pics!
A couple of items in C I've noticed:
1. It looks like 4 passengers are sharing a wall of IFE and footrest and facing each other (facing aft of the aircraft). This is really ackward, I think. I can't imagine how it feels when taking off and landing when I am facing aft
2. The seats look pretty cramped....especially the armrests being so close together. Not much privacy I'd imagine?
3. F seats look "cheaper" than current old F suites
A couple of items in C I've noticed:
1. It looks like 4 passengers are sharing a wall of IFE and footrest and facing each other (facing aft of the aircraft). This is really ackward, I think. I can't imagine how it feels when taking off and landing when I am facing aft
2. The seats look pretty cramped....especially the armrests being so close together. Not much privacy I'd imagine?
3. F seats look "cheaper" than current old F suites
Nov 20, 2007, 2:06 pm
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Gene, let me first echo the sentiments of others on this board and say Thank You for keeping up updated on the inaugural flight ^
In your first picture of the C seat, I couldn't help but notice how narrow the armrest was. Made me think that Y-style armrest battles could start taking place in C! What did you think of the shoulder room?
In your first picture of the C seat, I couldn't help but notice how narrow the armrest was. Made me think that Y-style armrest battles could start taking place in C! What did you think of the shoulder room?
Nov 20, 2007, 2:07 pm
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Nice!
Haha, I know the purser and the FAs in that photo. They all know me as the chocolate man
I really wish I would of made this flight.
How comfortalbe are the seats to sleep in the full bed? Because with BA old seats, they are a bit hard, and for me a bit hard to sleep.
Haha, I know the purser and the FAs in that photo. They all know me as the chocolate man
I really wish I would of made this flight.
How comfortalbe are the seats to sleep in the full bed? Because with BA old seats, they are a bit hard, and for me a bit hard to sleep.
Nov 20, 2007, 2:08 pm
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Did you happen to notice if there were any seats in Y (bulkhead, exit row, or otherwise) with a decent amount of legroom? Also, are there new PSUs? I hope there are still individual air vents, right?
Nov 20, 2007, 2:11 pm
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Gotta go, UA951 IAD-ORD. More pics now at http://genefowler.com/travel/airline...agegallery.asp
Nov 20, 2007, 2:11 pm
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The redone lavatories look fresh too - very nice to see. One thing that disappointed me when the p.s. 757s were rolled out was that the lavs had not been changed, and emerged still looking sad and tired.
Nov 20, 2007, 2:14 pm
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Gene, thanks for all the pics!
Nov 20, 2007, 2:15 pm
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Thank you very much for the pictures. I was curious how the back-to-back C seating configuration would save space, but now I see how they did it.
Nov 20, 2007, 2:16 pm
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Gotta go, UA951 IAD-ORD. More pics now at http://genefowler.com/travel/airline...agegallery.asp
Gene, thanks for all of your insight and hard work.