Delta - new economy seating

Michael Rychter · #1 26th April 2008, 08:28 AM

In view of the takeover, will this happen?

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/0...npu=1&mbid=yhp!

Montague S · #2 26th April 2008, 08:53 AM

short answer...yes.

James Smith · #3 26th April 2008, 08:29 PM

Great innovation but the seats don't look as though they recline and have a very straight back.

Nick W. · #4 26th April 2008, 09:23 PM

Imagine sleeping for 8 hours on your right ear, on what looks like a very firm wall! ouch!

James Smith · #5 26th April 2008, 09:52 PM

It's an end to the idea of stretching out over three seats if the load is light unless you want a crinkle cut back!

Erik H. Bakke · #6 26th April 2008, 09:57 PM

Looks good from the front, and I'm sure the seats may be comfortable enough.
However, with the staggered rows like that, imagine trying to get out from the window seat to go to the toilet. From the photos I've seen, it's going to be harder than if the rows are not staggered.

Ash W · #7 27th April 2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Smith

Great innovation but the seats don't look as though they recline and have a very straight back.

You will find that they recline inside the pod by sliding the seat cushion forward. The new Qantas Y seats on the A380 will do this and I beleive some Cathay seats do the same.