SNCF's is preparing to increase capacity aboard their trains - in particular their Double-Decker High Speed Trains. SNCF TGV EuroDuplex - Image, SNCF (For those of you not in Europe, Rail is actually one of the faster ways of moving around Western Europe - especially the TGV network in France which beats rail in centre-to-centre travel compared to air... so it is rather … [Read more...]
British Airways goes for a new slimline seat
British Airways have revealed this brand new seat to be installed on their short haul aircraft (Airbus A319, A320 and A321). And here it is. The new BA Seat - Image, British Airways Welcome to more slimline fun with BA going for thin seats in charcoal-grey - like a lot of other airlines have gone for. There is a very nasty part to these new seats - whilst they are … [Read more...]
Guess Which Major European Legacy Airline is introducing charges for seats?
The correct response is Guten Tag Lufthansa! According to Airliners.de (Google Translation here) and SZ-Online (Google Translation here), the German carrier will be introducing advanced seating reservations for those on the lowest economy fares, charging an extra €5-15 on short haul segments to €40 per seat on long flights. No date has been set for implementation yet. A lot … [Read more...]
Ryanair extends reserved seating
For those of you who choose to use Ryanair (be it through choice or otherwise), some interesting news regarding seating has been released. Currently, you can reserve seats in row 1, 2, 5, 15, 16 and 17. Well, Ryanair are extending reserved seating with 2 extra rows at the back of the plane - Rows 32 and 33. This makes a total of 45 seats reservable on a Ryanair flight. For … [Read more...]
So where are passengers booking seats on a plane? BA tells you…
So you're heading aboard a BA 747. And apart from 1A/1K, you know you're turning right and heading to the back of the plane. Which seat did you pick? Which one was there a hot fight over? British Airways seems to have the answers in this latest bit of fluff PR.... Window pips aisle in popularity (BA receives six per cent more bookings for window seats than aisle) Twin … [Read more...]
Well that could had been worse….
And we learn that not all AA Y seats are the same. This is one row back from the seat I sat at last time on an AA 777. Just a TAD more space than last time. Now time to rest at my usual haunt for a while, before the madness of a Chicago weekend kicks in... … [Read more...]
Air Canada joins the 10 across club – Introducing the 458 seater 777-300ER…
How many people can you cram into a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft? Air Canada have found a new answer - 458 people. Air Canada will have 5 of these units - which will feature the following 36 Executive First Seats configured in a staggered configuration 24 Premium Economy Seats (a new feature for Air Canada) in 2-4-2 398 Economy seats in the squeezing 3-4-3 … [Read more...]
Enjoy being squeezed in your 777? Aeroflot and Jet Airways join the 10 across club
There are various pleasures in travelling down the back - one of which is the 3-3-3 or the 2-5-2 setup in a Boeing 777. However, airlines are seeking to make life more hellish have been introducing 10 across seating (3-4-3 seating) down the back of planes. A quick off the top of my head list includes: Air France/KLM Air New Zealand American Airlines (new 777-300ER … [Read more...]
Speaking of allocated seating – the joy of codeshares… (and how to allocate seating on AA)
As I'm wrapping up from the last trip report (as yes, the BA4 flight is being written up as this is going live), my future flying attentions are moving to my next trip back to Chicago. Now I'm not saying what dates or anything, but as you all can guess - my loyalty to Star Alliance is a bit more limited than it was in the past with a different airline has been looking after … [Read more...]
POLL: How do you like your Boeing 777 seating to be served?
As I wrap up from last weeks fun and games over "Do you really want to chat in the air on a mobile phone?" (that post is coming very soon!) this week, we turn to another important question. Something more important when you're on the plane. The seat you're in. American Airlines this week confirmed the new seating in its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, that being 3-4-3 - … [Read more...]
