Coach cabin revolution -- Air New Zealand adds beds in economy

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1-27-2010 @ 1:01PM

jb said...

I'm underwhelmed, and disappointed after the big buildup. This 'solution' is worthless for single travelers (think businessmen), and problematic for couples (and flite attendants). What will happen on a lightly loaded flite where some have paid for the extra half-seat, and others get a 3-across for free - will ANZ give refunds, or will they piss off the passengers? Conversely, what happens on a fully-loaded flite - is ANZ really going to give up revenue on all those half-seats, or will they yank them away from couples who thought they were going to get a lie down?

How annoyed are people going to be when they find out how uncomfortable is it to try and sleep in a three-across? What about all those feet that WILL be sticking out into the aisle, blocking carts and pedestrians? Not to mention the nookie factor.

While I applaud the attempt, this implementation is lacking.

1-27-2010 @ 5:10PM

Kent Wien said...

They do have to differentiate the product from the Business Premier beds.

If you were given the task of creating a sleeping area that didn't take up more room, how would you go about doing it? That was their main goal, and I think they've accomplished it. I tried to think of another way, and I just couldn't.

Unless you want to put your feet in the aisle, they did solve the problem with a foot net that presumably keeps your feet away from the aisle.

1-29-2010 @ 9:49PM

Dan said...

If the plane is not full those people who have paid half price for third seat will get a refund.

If the plane is full they get to keep the third seat at a premium

I think their initiative is a great idea and would definitely pay a few hundred dollar premium over flying with a crappy US airline

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