The new PE is very impressing, 2-2-2 config in a 777 while others are using 2-4-2
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Originally posted by 9V-SIA View PostWow! Thanks for posting Nick C
My thoughts:
- it will take away business from the front of the plane
- wonder how much they'll be charging
- hope they come back to SIN!
2) Lots. Current premium economy is fairly expensive, and it will be moreso in the new config (roughly 6 seats taking up the same floorspace as 9).
3) Unlikely any time soon. NZ tries to avoid routes with strong competition...
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- it will take away business from the front of the plane
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really - is it that much better with the extra cost??
I hit the height (or is it length) for the seats in economy and my husband overdoes it by 15cm so there goes any quality sleep with the overhang in the aisle.
Intrigued by the PE though as I had not seen that reported elsewhere today....
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Not cheap
I knew it was too good to be true.
Why would anyone choose these seats over business class?
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...5,000-skycouch
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The fare is steep for individual travellers. But the Skycouch seems good value for couples or families. Just did a dummy booking - 2 pax travelling MEL-AKL-LAX return in June will pay $3114 for 2 whY seats, $3531.30 for the Skycouch, $4852.30 for 2 PE seats or over $12k for Business. Certainly very good value when compared to PE and exceptionally better value than 2 x whY seats.All opinions shared are my own, and are not necessarily those of my employer or any other organisation of which I'm affiliated to.
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Originally posted by JoJo Zep View PostI hit the height (or is it length) for the seats in economy and my husband overdoes it by 15cm so there goes any quality sleep with the overhang in the aisle.
I would still go business, but nice idea.
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Originally posted by 9V-SIA View PostI knew it was too good to be true.
Why would anyone choose these seats over business class?
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...5,000-skycouch
The seats were never designed for individuals (none of the publicity photos feature single people - always a couple or family), nor were they designed for people to lie fully flat with their feet hanging off into the aisle
If you want fully flat, then pay the premium for business class. Skycouches are, as named, a couch, so you can slumber back and lean on the side wall, plus have a fully flat space in which to curl up/slouch/whatever
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I attended their AKL open day to tour the 77W. I'm 1.85m and my son who came along with me is 1.93m - not your average customers, I admit. My impressions - the J cabin is little different, apart from the white upholstery and I did think the mattress was better. Only noticeable difference is that the "coffin walls" are lower, so it's either more convivial or less private, depending on your attitude. PE was a nightmare: strangely angled seats with poor headroom and hardly any recline. Y, not much different than before. The Skycouch obviously useless for people at our height, but to be fair it was never advertised as a bed. I like the idea of touchscreen food ordering at one's leisure though. Nice touch.
Overall a bit gimmicky; compared with my regular ride on SQ's 77W, the cabin felt claustrophobic.
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