Comments on: Video: Delta’s Flat Bed Seats http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: eywflier http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4806 eywflier Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:39:26 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4806 I've flown the JFK-LHR route many times on the new plane and have to say it's a big improvement over the old cradle seat. Take note of the tip and reserve a seat along the window, they are slightly bigger, but it makes a difference. Having also flown the LAX-SYD trip this summer, I have to say I like the 767-400 seat better. I’ve flown the JFK-LHR route many times on the new plane and have to say it’s a big improvement over the old cradle seat. Take note of the tip and reserve a seat along the window, they are slightly bigger, but it makes a difference. Having also flown the LAX-SYD trip this summer, I have to say I like the 767-400 seat better.

]]> By: Mike Bergman http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4671 Mike Bergman Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:18:34 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4671 royal-jet-service, et al: As Chris B mentioned, the seats are actually wider than the cradle seat that they replaced. While I'm sure no seat is perfect, we think this one strikes the right balance - it is 180-degrees full flat (the video may not look perfectly flat, because it was shot on a real airplane but on the ground. Since the 767 flies at a 3-degree angle, the seats are set to account for that). In addition, each and every seat has direct aisle access - so no more gymnastics to get to the aisle. Just stand up and you're in the aisle. Mike royal-jet-service, et al:

As Chris B mentioned, the seats are actually wider than the cradle seat that they replaced. While I’m sure no seat is perfect, we think this one strikes the right balance – it is 180-degrees full flat (the video may not look perfectly flat, because it was shot on a real airplane but on the ground. Since the 767 flies at a 3-degree angle, the seats are set to account for that).

In addition, each and every seat has direct aisle access – so no more gymnastics to get to the aisle. Just stand up and you’re in the aisle.

Mike

]]> By: johnnycn http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4658 johnnycn Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:56:49 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4658 With the termination of the CVG-LGW route, leaving only the ATL-LGW route at LGW, are there any plans to move the remaining ATL flight to LHR (as the second daily ATL-LHR flight) and use a flat bed 767-400? If my calculations are correct there should be sufficient aircraft and a landing slot at LHR available from NWA's old SEA-LHR routing that doesn't appear to have been replaced. Really hope so, as connections can be a problem with DL 9 and 10. With the termination of the CVG-LGW route, leaving only the ATL-LGW route at LGW, are there any plans to move the remaining ATL flight to LHR (as the second daily ATL-LHR flight) and use a flat bed 767-400? If my calculations are correct there should be sufficient aircraft and a landing slot at LHR available from NWA’s old SEA-LHR routing that doesn’t appear to have been replaced. Really hope so, as connections can be a problem with DL 9 and 10.

]]> By: royal-jet-service http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4654 royal-jet-service Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:15:24 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4654 Maybe the video doesn't do the new seats justice, but they just don't look all that comfortable. It appears as though the passenger slides down/forward, almost like you're being put in a coffin. How easy is it for the passenger to get up from the seat when in a full-flat position? I have flown United's new lie-flat biz class seat on both the 747-400 and 767-300. Though narrow, it is comfortable. United also appears to have larger video screens than DL (UA's screens are approx. 15" diameter). A downside to United's configuration on the 767 is that it is 2 x 2 x2. If you're in the window seat reaching the aisle is difficult if the passenger who is actually in the aisle seat is fully reclined. It looks like this new seat was developed by Delta's Revenue Management department, rather than Marketing or in-flight. I really like flying Delta, but this just doesn't seem compelling enough to get me to switch. Maybe the video doesn’t do the new seats justice, but they just don’t look all that comfortable. It appears as though the passenger slides down/forward, almost like you’re being put in a coffin. How easy is it for the passenger to get up from the seat when in a full-flat position?

I have flown United’s new lie-flat biz class seat on both the 747-400 and 767-300. Though narrow, it is comfortable. United also appears to have larger video screens than DL (UA’s screens are approx. 15″ diameter). A downside to United’s configuration on the 767 is that it is 2 x 2 x2. If you’re in the window seat reaching the aisle is difficult if the passenger who is actually in the aisle seat is fully reclined.

It looks like this new seat was developed by Delta’s Revenue Management department, rather than Marketing or in-flight. I really like flying Delta, but this just doesn’t seem compelling enough to get me to switch.

]]> By: badgerprof http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4652 badgerprof Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:31:31 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4652 When can we expect flat bed seats to Asia? I fly to Narita for connections elsewhere in Asia about a dozen times a year. Have been using Korean Air for most of my flights (going through Seoul) because they have a flat bed product on that route. Would love to get back to Northwest/Delta for these trips if flat bed seats are installed. Will it happen? Any idea when? Thanks. When can we expect flat bed seats to Asia? I fly to Narita for connections elsewhere in Asia about a dozen times a year. Have been using Korean Air for most of my flights (going through Seoul) because they have a flat bed product on that route. Would love to get back to Northwest/Delta for these trips if flat bed seats are installed. Will it happen? Any idea when? Thanks.

]]> By: Chris B. http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4647 Chris B. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:04:00 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4647 MarkaMik...current plans call for these 7 aircraft to be dedicated to the Heathrow market. MarkaMik…current plans call for these 7 aircraft to be dedicated to the Heathrow market.

]]> By: Chris B. http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4646 Chris B. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:03:06 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4646 DiscoPapa...these new flat-bed seats are 20% wider than the BusinessElite cradle seats they replaced. DiscoPapa…these new flat-bed seats are 20% wider than the BusinessElite cradle seats they replaced.

]]> By: Chris B. http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4645 Chris B. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:02:19 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4645 croz...the ethernet ports are used for testing and troubleshooting the IFE system. croz…the ethernet ports are used for testing and troubleshooting the IFE system.

]]> By: regavqueen http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4643 regavqueen Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:19:44 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4643 Quick question-why did you decide not to have a divider between the 2 seats in the middle of the cabin? Just curious. Thanks. Quick question-why did you decide not to have a divider between the 2 seats in the middle of the cabin? Just curious. Thanks.

]]> By: Kyle http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/26/video-deltas-flat-bed-seats/comment-page-1/#comment-4637 Kyle Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:32:28 +0000 http://blog.delta.com/?p=6585#comment-4637 I've heard the new seats are rather narrow. Is this true? Will Delta roll these seats out through all of the international aircraft or are these seats just being tested? I’ve heard the new seats are rather narrow. Is this true? Will Delta roll these seats out through all of the international aircraft or are these seats just being tested?

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