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New PE seats on VS site

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 15:15
by virgin crazy
Whilst browsing the site I found a web page about the new seats Link here
I like the quote
For the moment our lips are sealed, but all will be revealed soon. Suffice to say, purple leather is involved.

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 15:31
by porsche911
Yeah they look good.

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 20:07
by G-VFLY
IF there lips are sealed then how come VFLYER'S know most all of it allready?

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 20:15
by VS045
IF there lips are sealed then how come VFLYER'S know most all of it allready?


...and the seats are out already[:?]

VS.

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 20:52
by V-Ben
Originally posted by VS045
IF there lips are sealed then how come VFLYER'S know most all of it allready?


...and the seats are out already[:?]

VS.


I think this is a good example of not wanting to over promote something that can't be guaranteed. The Official Launch hasn't actually happened yet, though details have been press released. The new service stle is launched in November and then a big push will happen.

And to think the fuss SQ are making about a product not on ANY planes yet!

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 20:54
by VS045
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Originally posted by VS045


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IF there lips are sealed then how come VFLYER'S know most all of it allready?
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...and the seats are out already

VS.

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I think this is a good example of not wanting to over promote something that can't be guaranteed. The Official Launch hasn't actually happened yet, though details have been press released. The new service stle is launched in November and then a big push will happen.

And to think the fuss SQ are making about a product not on ANY planes yet!


Hasn't worried VS before[}:)]

However, I do see your point. Any idea when the rollout will be finished on the A346s/brought out on the rest of the fleet?

VS.

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 20:55
by Neil
Originally posted by V-Ben
And to think the fuss SQ are making about a product not on ANY planes yet!


Ah but it has got lots and lots of people talking about them though hasn't it? Having people log onto your site for whatever reason is good, if you just a small % of those book flights then it is worth it. SRB has always liked publicity (and then some) and I really think it can only be a good thing to promote the product which inturn is promoting the airline.

Neil:)

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 21:08
by V-Ben
Originally posted by VS045

Hasn't worried VS before[}:)]

However, I do see your point. Any idea when the rollout will be finished on the A346s/brought out on the rest of the fleet?


From what I remember the A343 and LHR 744s will start refit early 2007 and most of the LHR fleet will be done by the end of 2007. LGW during 2008.
There are some other changes to B744 fleet configs as well but I'll leave that to your speculation!

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 21:10
by Neil
Originally posted by V-Ben

There are some other changes to B744 fleet configs as well but I'll leave that to your speculation!


Thats just nasty, teasing us like that[V];)

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 21:18
by mitchja
Originally posted by V-Ben
There are some other changes to B744 fleet configs as well but I'll leave that to your speculation!


My guess.....more PE seats on LHR B744's and more UCS on LGW B744's??

Regards

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 21:26
by Neil
I def agree about the extra UCS on the LGW/MAN 744's - surely there must be more demand then there are seats and could easily be filled, especially with new routes like MBJ where it is a more "sophisticated" type of traveller than your typical B&S family hol to MCO.

Prob also agree with the extra PE seats, it seems they are becoming very popular.

Neil:)

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 21:51
by G-VFLY
More PE seats on LHR and more UC on LGW!

(nice new logo on your name V-BEN)

VFLY

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 21:59
by VS045
I agree about more UC on the LGW a/c. At LHR, maybe the upstairs UC could be replaced with extra PE, although where would the sleep zone go then?[:?]

Look what you've started now, Ben[:p]

VS.

PostPosted: 18 Oct 2006, 22:46
by G-VFLY
Do you really have to keep us in suspence?????

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 08:14
by virgin crazy
yea please tell

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 10:42
by largerjt
How many planes have the leather PE seats already?

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 10:47
by Neil
Originally posted by largerjt
How many planes have the leather PE seats already?


Believe only 6 of the A346 currently have the new PE fitted - they are listed in this thread here. V-Ben has mentioned in a few topic that the rest of the roll-out should start in November with the A346's first.

Neil:)

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 12:01
by vizbiz
WHICH planes have the new seats - I think it would be a very useful thread for the mods-only to update. I fly a lot of PE and I'd love to which planes have the new seats (I realise that there's no gaurantee that I'm going to get the plane of my choice - but at least I'd be in with a shout).

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 12:08
by Neil
Originally posted by vizbiz
WHICH planes have the new seats - I think it would be a very useful thread for the mods-only to update. I fly a lot of PE and I'd love to which planes have the new seats (I realise that there's no gaurantee that I'm going to get the plane of my choice - but at least I'd be in with a shout).


Something similar has been suggested hereby Rob. It would be nice to know, but guess we would be relying on VS staff who use the board to keep us updated, or pax who have actually flown an a/c with them on, so maybe it would be better to keep it so everyone can give the info.

Neil:)

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 18:03
by G-VFLY
G-VFIZ
G-VYOU
G-VEIL
G-VNAP
G-VSSH
G-VFIT
G-VGOA
G-VGAS(AFAIK Currently in re-fit)

PostPosted: 19 Oct 2006, 18:12
by G-VFLY
Amd G-VRED, When she is delevered.

PostPosted: 20 Oct 2006, 09:00
by largerjt
I'm flying back from JFK in premium on the 15th Jan. I've swapped from VS046 to VS010 so that i have a chance of getting the new seats.

cant wait to try them out!

PostPosted: 20 Oct 2006, 17:49
by vizbiz
Well this looks promising - travelling out on the VS3 next Thursday and back on the 26 on Nov 3rd so hopefully a reasonable chance of trying the new seats...! Of course I wouldn't turn down an OP-UP to UC [}:)]

Viz.

PostPosted: 23 Oct 2006, 16:45
by sky0000547
Originally posted by G-VFLY
G-VFIZ
G-VYOU
G-VEIL
G-VNAP
G-VSSH
G-VFIT
G-VGOA
G-VGAS(AFAIK Currently in re-fit)


G-VFIT is currently not fitted with new PE seats as I was on it last Thursday however the new Y seats are installed. The new Y seats are better than the old ones IMO and the new more legroom in Y is much more noticeable in config 2 along with the water fountain.

P.S I have a photo (camera phone hence not so good quality) of the new Y seats which i will load up when I get home in 2 weeks as I am not on my own computer.

PostPosted: 23 Oct 2006, 17:50
by G-VFLY
Thought so. Dont understand Why they didnt just fit both classes at once.