So you rate side storage over not having a stranger sleeping next to you, who you have to then hop over?I actually prefer Skybeds with the side storage on the A380 than the Qantas Business suites - so for mine it will be a loss except if in First.
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Trading a less cramped cabin and no direct aisle access (for one third of passengers) for the opposite may not be a good thing for everyone.J will be better indeed, but PE will be worst and no more upper deck in Y. Minimal changes in F. So I'd say it's only good news for J flyers.
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Some people may believe that less space is better; swings and roundabouts it appears.
Interesting comment. After the initial 787 PE launch where it wasn't often clear the reviewer or commentator had actually tried the PE seat, I've found it hard to find any PE reviews of substance.P.S. I know some regular PE users who hope the A380 refit will be more comfortable than the cramped 787 fitout
Interesting comment. After the initial 787 PE launch where it wasn't often clear the reviewer or commentator had actually tried the PE seat, I've found it hard to find any PE reviews of substance.
Interesting. Assume that's new emergency exit procedures for the upper deck plus the new J and PE seats plus any new galley equipment etc.
The coocoon head shells are pretty private and I have no trouble walking past aisle PAX on Skybed mark 2 (unless in row 11).So you rate side storage over not having a stranger sleeping next to you, who you have to then hop over?
Different strokes, the perception (or "feeling") of space is one thing vs what is usable.While the SkyBed2s are a less dense product for Qantas, the additional space is not usable for the customer as it's air space well ahead of you.
Much prefer the more usable storage and mini-desk of the suite, even with the trade-off of the foot cubby.
I actually prefer Skybeds with the side storage on the A380 than the Qantas Business suites - so for mine it will be a loss except if in First.
Great graphic, thanks for posting.
The two interesting bits for me - I thought all seats now had to be located between doors (ie. you couldn’t build an aircraft with seating forward of the first exit door - hence zone A is behind the first doors on the 380 as opposed to the older 747 design, and that graphic also doesn’t show the rear stairs (are they staying or going??). I also wonder what regulatory hurdles are needed to be appeased to permanently block the Right rearmost Upper door?
... and the new procedures for the plugged door in an emergency.
Debate continues on airliners.net as to whether OQE which positioned to DRS overnight is getting the refurb or just maintenance.
Interesting comment. After the initial 787 PE launch where it wasn't often clear the reviewer or commentator had actually tried the PE seat, I've found it hard to find any PE reviews of substance.
Based on the leaked seat map upthread, was somewhat surprised that Qantas didn't switch to an alternating aisle and couples pairing for the middle seats, rather than the stagger, given the feedback on lack of couples seats and this feature appearing in other products.
Can confirm this is just maintenance, specifically what Alan Joyce has referred to as a "12C check".
Can confirm this is just maintenance, specifically what Alan Joyce has referred to as a "12C check".