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Jessica's review hit every concern I have with this route right on the button.
I too had the survey from QF re the new route and Dreamliner and made it abundantly clear that if the comfort of their seat configuration meant it was going to be uncomfortable, there was a snowball's chance in hell I would *ever* fly it.
All too often the reviews are based on PE or J, with those for Y passengers never being given a passing glance - and no wonder! Seriously, being crammed into an uncomfortable seat for 17 hours would drive me crazy (wish I could afford PE or J). Not only do you pay more for this "non-stop flight incredible experience", you're also expected to deal with a lack of comfort not apparent on their other routes.
Sure Y is uncomfortable at the best of times, but proclaiming how fantastic it's going to be whilst ignoring a simple feature such as adequate chair width rather defeats the purpose.
I'll happily do a stop-over thanks, at least (for now) my choice of airline seat is wide enough to not be accused of some weird form of sexual harassment ("shoulder passes" anyone?) with the person sitting next to me, and I will be somewhat compos mentis and able to stand upon landing.
I applaud your willingness to take one for the Y team, @JessicaTam - certainly made for interesting, unbiased reading that (sadly) confirmed my fears regarding the seating choice made by QF. Here's hoping the Uni study provides woeful results on passenger experience and QF rethink their seating strategy.
Actually, I think I have a better chance of seeing the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and Santa out partying together this weekend . . .
I too had the survey from QF re the new route and Dreamliner and made it abundantly clear that if the comfort of their seat configuration meant it was going to be uncomfortable, there was a snowball's chance in hell I would *ever* fly it.
All too often the reviews are based on PE or J, with those for Y passengers never being given a passing glance - and no wonder! Seriously, being crammed into an uncomfortable seat for 17 hours would drive me crazy (wish I could afford PE or J). Not only do you pay more for this "non-stop flight incredible experience", you're also expected to deal with a lack of comfort not apparent on their other routes.
Sure Y is uncomfortable at the best of times, but proclaiming how fantastic it's going to be whilst ignoring a simple feature such as adequate chair width rather defeats the purpose.
I'll happily do a stop-over thanks, at least (for now) my choice of airline seat is wide enough to not be accused of some weird form of sexual harassment ("shoulder passes" anyone?) with the person sitting next to me, and I will be somewhat compos mentis and able to stand upon landing.
I applaud your willingness to take one for the Y team, @JessicaTam - certainly made for interesting, unbiased reading that (sadly) confirmed my fears regarding the seating choice made by QF. Here's hoping the Uni study provides woeful results on passenger experience and QF rethink their seating strategy.
Actually, I think I have a better chance of seeing the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and Santa out partying together this weekend . . .