This was indeed the Spacebed on the Airbus A345 deployed on SQ20 (later renamed SQ38) and SQ22. I recognise the control panel and the awkward recline. To be honest, this bed wasn't entirely comfortable and I recall not sleeping well on SQ25 (JFK-FRA-SIN), where the same equipment was provided. Let's see what will be offered on the A359ULR.
The A345s were originally delivered with the Spacebeds as you see in the picture, with a small Executive Economy class section in 2-3-2 layout at the rear.
Later on they were reconfigured to the 100-seat all J cabin.
article talks about non-stop flight so i believe they are referring to A340-500.
The article does refer to a non-stop flight but the image did not. As far as I remember (and I may be quite wrong), the A345s had lie flats even before the all J conversion. I may be wrong and apologise if I am. I can't find my old personal photos to check.
The article does refer to a non-stop flight but the image did not. As far as I remember (and I may be quite wrong), the A345s had lie flats even before the all J conversion. I may be wrong and apologise if I am. I can't find my old personal photos to check.
You can see the pictures of the old Business Class cabin on the A340-500s here:
The article does refer to a non-stop flight but the image did not. As far as I remember (and I may be quite wrong), the A345s had lie flats even before the all J conversion. I may be wrong and apologise if I am. I can't find my old personal photos to check.
I had flown the A345 only in the old config (both J and Y+) so can confirm they were the Spacebeds and Executive Economy Class. As a teenager i thoroughly hated the flights LOL. 19 hours was mind-boggling. Also the weird layout of the main gear bogeys meant that landings were always harsh.
I really wish i could have flown this beautiful rare quad jet in the 2008-13 period.....the seats were the better biz class, the flight as long as possible, fantastic sq service.... what more could an aviation geek ask for? unfortunately its too late and i was broke back then too lol!
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