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#9540 by G-VOPS
27 Dec 2005, 19:43
Has anyone managed to trial the new Premium Economy seat yet? I saw G-VWKD the other day and the extra legroom in 'Y' is so much better and the new 'W' seat certainly looks the business but does it live up to the job?

#88746 by mike-smashing
27 Dec 2005, 21:55
Anyone managed to get any pics of the new seats or cabin layouts?

Cheers,
Mike

#88750 by VS045
27 Dec 2005, 22:57
Is the new W seat a completely new design or is it just like the seats with leather covers that were trialled on one of the -400s?

Cheers,
VS045

#88757 by rikntracy
28 Dec 2005, 03:01
We are flying PE out of IAD on Jan 9th and may be on VWKD. I'll try to get some pics of her layout and seats, if possible.[8D]

#88783 by Svenska
28 Dec 2005, 15:24
Any other updates on this...quite curious!

#88786 by VS-EWR
28 Dec 2005, 16:35
Thank god for the extra Y legroom. It was needed!

#88792 by bostonbrit
28 Dec 2005, 17:24
Is this really a new seat or just the curvey one that's been rolled-out over the past year or so? I think you might be referring to the newish one rather than a complete redesign?

#88800 by G-VOPS
28 Dec 2005, 18:24
As far as I'm aware it is a new seat they are trying out. It's purple leather (same colour as UCS) and there are only about 4 of them in the 'W' cabin, the rest of the seats are the usual mix of blue and red fabric seats.

I'll try and get some pictures of the next few days.

#88813 by declansmith
28 Dec 2005, 21:01
Totally new design.

Nothing like the current designs.

The new PE and Y seats look fantastic cant wait to see them onboard all the A340-600's

#88854 by FamilyMan
29 Dec 2005, 09:51
Originally posted by G-VOPS
...there are only about 4 of them in the 'W' cabin...

Do we know the location of the seats in the W cabin?

Phil

#88858 by preiffer
29 Dec 2005, 09:59
Phil - their location's in Jetstreamer's post near the bottom of this thread.

#88871 by mike-smashing
29 Dec 2005, 10:49
Originally posted by declansmith
The new PE and Y seats look fantastic cant wait to see them onboard all the A340-600's


While they may look good, the most important thing is are they comfortable for 12 hours at a time? [:p]

Are VS taking feedback from the occupants of the new style seat on each flight? Monitoring the wear and tear on the evaluation seats so we don't end up with the maintenance/tweaking needed to keep the UCS ship-shape?

Mike

#88930 by mitchja
29 Dec 2005, 22:57
I do also hope that the new economy seats will have Empower sockets as well.

Regards

#88931 by preiffer
29 Dec 2005, 23:42
Originally posted by mitchja
I do also hope that the new economy seats will have Empower sockets as well.

/Controversial mode on:

But is that really in the airline's best interests? I'm all for product development, but if the so-called (perceived) "business facilities" such as in-seat power are widely available in the economy cabin, then you risk diluting the value of J & W even further.

Personally, from an economical point of view, I don't think they should... (flameproof jacket also on at this point)

J is J, and it's a whole world away from both W & Y, but if you start putting the "businessey frills" in Y without improving the Premium product as well (and by a notable amount, not just "re-introducing the baileys service" [ii]), then surely people will have even less inclination to spend 2,3 even 4 times as much on a PE ticket over a regular Y?

As mentioned earlier this week, is it really practical to use a laptop in Y, anyway?

/Controversial mode off


Just my $0.02...[:w]

#88954 by fozzyo
30 Dec 2005, 00:58
Perhaps they could supply batteries from the Duty free trolley? Apple only of course! [}:)]

Mat xxx

#89020 by derby_dave
30 Dec 2005, 18:16
Originally posted by preiffer
As mentioned earlier this week, is it really practical to use a laptop in Y, anyway?


YES! - in an exit row seat, granted [:I][:w]

Dave

#89028 by preiffer
30 Dec 2005, 19:09
Ah - that's actually quite a sweet photo! [8D]

#89029 by Nottingham Nick
30 Dec 2005, 19:14
Originally posted by preiffer
Ah - that's actually quite a sweet photo! [8D]


Sweet???? [:0]

There have been lots of adjectives used to describe me in the past, but I am sure that's the first time that particular one has been used. [:o)][8D]:D[:I]

#89035 by preiffer
30 Dec 2005, 19:20
It's the way those little pointy fingers seem to be "targeting" the letter they want to press next, Nick ;)

#89059 by Richard28
30 Dec 2005, 22:16
Originally posted by preiffer
It's the way those little pointy fingers seem to be "targeting" the letter they want to press next, Nick ;)


Nick, I think you need to see this website ;):D!


Rich.

#89063 by Nottingham Nick
30 Dec 2005, 22:33
Originally posted by Richard28
Originally posted by preiffer
It's the way those little pointy fingers seem to be "targeting" the letter they want to press next, Nick ;)


Nick, I think you need to see this website ;):D!


Rich.


LOL :D Too late I am afraid, Rich [:I]

Nick

#90658 by virgin bb
07 Jan 2006, 20:04
Hi All,

If anyone has the photos of the new W and Y seats... do let me know. Wanna see it. Thanks
Virgin Atlantic
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