Computer Check-in System Only "BAD" Seats

[NM]

NM - where did you get this information? I haven't seen it anywhere on the DJ website.

From at least two people who work at Virgin Blue.

 

[Yada Yada]

From at least two people who work at Virgin Blue.

Hmmm... interesting. I wonder why they don't advertise this anywhere. It seems it would be a good idea to help promote "Suit Zone" and Blue Plus fares.

 

[NM]

Hmmm... interesting. I wonder why they don't advertise this anywhere. It seems it would be a good idea to help promote "Suit Zone" and Blue Plus fares.

Would seem to make sense. But perhaps they don't want the rear passengers knowing what they are missing out on?

 

[Mal]

NM - where did you get this information? I haven't seen it anywhere on the DJ website.

It is on the DJ website, although hidden away nicely.

http://www.virginblue.com.au/helpInfo/travelInfo/duringYourFlight/index.php?section=Seating

 

[Yada Yada]

It is on the DJ website, although hidden away nicely.

http://www.virginblue.com.au/helpInfo/travelInfo/duringYourFlight/index.php?section=Seating

Thanks Mal!

 

[Dave Noble]

From at least two people who work at Virgin Blue.

Hmm...mebe even the same people where I got the info from

Dave

 

[JohnK]

It is on the DJ website, although hidden away nicely.

http://www.virginblue.com.au/helpInfo/travelInfo/duringYourFlight/index.php?section=Seating

Hmm... interesting. The difference between 30 or 31 inch pitch seats. Let's see....

Hope you don't have to pay too much more for this privilige.

 

[Dave Noble]

Hmm... interesting. The difference between 30 or 31 inch pitch seats. Let's see....

Hope you don't have to pay too much more for this privilige.

When measuring the space available ( i.e. from front of 1 seat cushion to the back of the next seat), an inch makes quite a difference. e.g. Travelling economy on BA on a longhaul aircraft ( one with club world rather than club europe ) is a lot less pleasant with its 30-31" vs the 34" pitch in most seats on the shorthaul aircraft. Only 3 inches but makes a big difference

Dave

 

[Yada Yada]

Interestingly, DJ claims that its average seat pitch is better than their competitors, which I guess in the main means QF. Can anyone confirm that this is true?

 

[serfty]

Seat pitch is what seat pitch does. It is measured on the floor. e.g. from one of the mounting points to the equivalent mounting point for the seat in front. It does not take into account the effective thickness of a seat. I have never flown DJ, but am led to believe their seating is 3-5 cm thicker than Qantas' "Slimline" Seat.

As Dave Noble noted it's really the distance one has that is important:

When measuring the space available ( i.e. from front of 1 seat cushion to the back of the next seat), an inch makes quite a difference. ...

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[NM]

Hmm...mebe even the same people where I got the info from

Dave

I am sure one of them was ... since you were there at the time. The other is a friend who works for them here in BNE.

 

[JohnK]

When measuring the space available ( i.e. from front of 1 seat cushion to the back of the next seat), an inch makes quite a difference.

Not that big a difference in my opinion. It still feels very claustrophobic. Do the seats recline an extra 1 inch to make up for the extra space?

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Not that big a difference in my opinion. It still feels very claustrophobic. Do the seats recline an extra 1 inch to make up for the extra space?

I'm in the every inch counts camp, especially in economy. If you only have 12" or so for legs and knees, an extra 1" is a large % difference and makes a real difference in comfort. OTOH if you have 50" then an extra 1" is a small % difference and makes no real difference in comfort.

 

[NM]

I'm in the every inch counts camp, especially in economy. If you only have 12" or so for legs and knees, an extra 1" is a large % difference and makes a real difference in comfort. OTOH if you have 50" then an extra 1" is a small % difference and makes no real difference in comfort.

I agree with your thoughts. When things are tight, every inch counts. And this is especially so for those with long legs.

 

[Yada Yada]

Not that big a difference in my opinion. It still feels very claustrophobic. Do the seats recline an extra 1 inch to make up for the extra space?

That reminds me - if you pay the extra $30.00 to DJ to travel in the Blue Zone, there is an additional benefit of sitting in row 15 (on the 738's) - row 14 does not recline! Those seats are bolted upgright.

 

[JohnK]

That reminds me - if you pay the extra $30.00 to DJ to travel in the Blue Zone, there is an additional benefit of sitting in row 15 (on the 738's) - row 14 does not recline! Those seats are bolted upgright.

Not having the seat in front reclining! Now that is worth the extra money.

 

[Dave Noble]

I'm in the every inch counts camp, especially in economy. If you only have 12" or so for legs and knees, an extra 1" is a large % difference and makes a real difference in comfort. OTOH if you have 50" then an extra 1" is a small % difference and makes no real difference in comfort.

exx_xxactly my point. Of the 31 inches, a large amount of it is taken up by the seat itself, that 1 extra inch can make a big difference. The difference between 32 and 34 inches is quite noticeable

Dave

 

[serfty]

Not having the seat in front reclining! Now that is worth the extra money.

... but on a one hour flight?

 

[Yada Yada]

I'd posit that 1" is not enough to notice unless your legs are already very hard pressed against the seat infront. Perhaps 2 or 3" would be noticed, but not 1". As I mentioned above, I've used DJ quite a bit and sat in most parts of their planes (mostly the 800's, which seem to be used on the main routes), and can say that I've not noticed any difference at all aside from the exit rows of course.

 

[Yada Yada]

... but on a one hour flight?

Even QF crews travelling on duty have been known to recline on 1 hour flights!