Comments on: United Airlines rolls out new business class seats http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:58:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Spenser http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-22990 Spenser Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:02:54 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-22990 Just booked my flight from SFO to CDG on UAL Biz after reading about the new seats and having an option to purchase a ticket during their EU Biz sale that's going on. I specifically tried to find a flight from the West (SFO) that would utilize the new seats but wasn't able to do so. (I was surprised to see the 777 3 class config being offered though (SFO-IAD-CDG; so I took this flight as it justifies the cost over flight cramped 1st to ORD in my opinion). Anyway, I am glad to say that on my return I am slated to be on a 747 with the new seats. (Have to fly from CDG to FRA then SFO though). I just hope there are no changes to that flight and maybe one for my IAD to CDG.. That would be nice Just booked my flight from SFO to CDG on UAL Biz after reading about the new seats and having an option to purchase a ticket during their EU Biz sale that’s going on.

I specifically tried to find a flight from the West (SFO) that would utilize the new seats but wasn’t able to do so. (I was surprised to see the 777 3 class config being offered though (SFO-IAD-CDG; so I took this flight as it justifies the cost over flight cramped 1st to ORD in my opinion).

Anyway, I am glad to say that on my return I am slated to be on a 747 with the new seats. (Have to fly from CDG to FRA then SFO though).

I just hope there are no changes to that flight and maybe one for my IAD to CDG.. That would be nice

]]> By: James Clarke http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-22085 James Clarke Wed, 28 May 2008 23:30:01 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-22085 I flew in a new seat from LHR to ORD. It's OK, a little hard and narrow when flat and there is no central privacy screen like on BA which is a problem, the fat guy next to me was masticating on something throughout the flight which was bothersome. It's a step in the right direction but still a decade behind BA and every other airline that doesn't have the misfortune to be American, so it seems. BA Club and Virgin Upper Class across the pond are infinitely superior. This may be the end of the road for United, if they can't get this right then there is not much hope for the future particularly given their recent financial problems. Mileage Plus is good, but not good enough to justify continuing to use United if this is the best they can do. I flew in a new seat from LHR to ORD. It’s OK, a little hard and narrow when flat and there is no central privacy screen like on BA which is a problem, the fat guy next to me was masticating on something throughout the flight which was bothersome.

It’s a step in the right direction but still a decade behind BA and every other airline that doesn’t have the misfortune to be American, so it seems. BA Club and Virgin Upper Class across the pond are infinitely superior. This may be the end of the road for United, if they can’t get this right then there is not much hope for the future particularly given their recent financial problems. Mileage Plus is good, but not good enough to justify continuing to use United if this is the best they can do.

]]> By: Michael Hartmann http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-22007 Michael Hartmann Sat, 17 May 2008 14:41:03 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-22007 Hi. Wondering if anyone knows if the UA 777s from FRA-SFO will be the new seating by December? Otherwise, I'd rather fly the LH 747 with its flat slant... Hi. Wondering if anyone knows if the UA 777s from FRA-SFO will be the new seating by December? Otherwise, I’d rather fly the LH 747 with its flat slant…

]]> By: Bob G http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-19391 Bob G Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:27:46 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-19391 I just flew in the new seat and they're a big improvement though there's no place to put your stuff. They don't allow you to put anything in any space below the screen for takeoff and landing. The screen is big and the entertainment options were good. I just flew in the new seat and they’re a big improvement though there’s no place to put your stuff. They don’t allow you to put anything in any space below the screen for takeoff and landing. The screen is big and the entertainment options were good.

]]> By: michael choi http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-18339 michael choi Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:42:38 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-18339 The 777's will be in the 2-4-2: same as the 747's. Looks crammed if you ask me. The 777’s will be in the 2-4-2: same as the 747’s. Looks crammed if you ask me.

]]> By: JEMSAM98 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15951 JEMSAM98 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 18:18:26 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15951 This is a step in the right direction. I've flown United Business the London and the seats were okay, but very beat up. I agree with the writters commenting on the crew. I've found if you butter them up they respond a lot better. I looked at the comment from Mark Ashley and it looks pretty tight. Has anyone seen how the 777's will be laid out? THanks. This is a step in the right direction. I’ve flown United Business the London and the seats were okay, but very beat up. I agree with the writters commenting on the crew. I’ve found if you butter them up they respond a lot better.

I looked at the comment from Mark Ashley and it looks pretty tight. Has anyone seen how the 777’s will be laid out?

THanks.

]]> By: thomas eng http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15947 thomas eng Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:16:15 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15947 i agree. while ua picked up the pacific routes from market setter pan am, they forgot to include the personal service. seats are mechanical versus foreign flags who offer electrically powered seats. and the quality of food? well...think mcdonald's versus trader vic's. the attitude of the fa's? after being ripped off by ua (lower compensation, longer hours, loss of retirement, and big bonuses for the management) if i had been working for ua for 30+ years, i guess i wouldn't give a hoot about the company either. i agree. while ua picked up the pacific routes from market setter pan am, they forgot to include the personal service. seats are mechanical versus foreign flags who offer electrically powered seats. and the quality of food? well…think mcdonald’s versus trader vic’s. the attitude of the fa’s? after being ripped off by ua (lower compensation, longer hours, loss of retirement, and big bonuses for the management) if i had been working for ua for 30+ years, i guess i wouldn’t give a hoot about the company either.

]]> By: dc_indi http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15858 dc_indi Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:11:34 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15858 Any word on which routes are getting rolled out first and when we can expect to see them available? I know the article I read mentioned Q4. Anyone have any more details than that? Any word on which routes are getting rolled out first and when we can expect to see them available? I know the article I read mentioned Q4. Anyone have any more details than that?

]]> By: Business Travel Guru http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15737 Business Travel Guru Sun, 29 Jul 2007 05:58:08 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15737 The seat and LCD screen look nice, Once this is rolled Out I don't think I never have a fear of an aged and outdated United business cabin again The seat and LCD screen look nice, Once this is rolled Out I don’t think I never have a fear of an aged and outdated United business cabin again

]]> By: tseliot http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15694 tseliot Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:03:44 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15694 The seats look great. I don't think I've ever seen anything like them. Would love to try them out. They do look like you might fall out of them though, with the lie flat design. The seats look great. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like them. Would love to try them out. They do look like you might fall out of them though, with the lie flat design.

]]> By: DCtraveler http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15680 DCtraveler Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:18:51 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15680 In their materials United talks about how they researched "sight lines" of the reward and forward facing seats. Hmmm. 15 & 16 J&K will have a nice view of the upper deck galley, I suppose. And that four across on the main deck will be a bit stuffy with a full load. I guess its the best trade off for the flat seat, will be very interesting to see how it executes. In their materials United talks about how they researched “sight lines” of the reward and forward facing seats. Hmmm. 15 & 16 J&K will have a nice view of the upper deck galley, I suppose. And that four across on the main deck will be a bit stuffy with a full load. I guess its the best trade off for the flat seat, will be very interesting to see how it executes.

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15674 Mark Ashley Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:44:55 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/07/23/united-airlines-rolls-out-new-business-class-seats/#comment-15674 Good point, Cranky, and my mistake for not opening the seatmap. It *is* different. I'll try pasting in a snippet of that seatmap, so people can see the configuration without having to open the PDF. <img src='http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/ua-layout.gif' alt='ua-layout.gif' /> Good point, Cranky, and my mistake for not opening the seatmap. It *is* different. I’ll try pasting in a snippet of that seatmap, so people can see the configuration without having to open the PDF.

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