By: paul.anthony.ferrie@icloud.com

paul.anthony.ferrie@icloud.com — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:53:23 +0000

It is great to see the wealthy flying elite are having their every need more than adequately cared for. This gives the punters in cattle class a lesson in socioeconomic classification. Companies, like QANTAS, genuinely care about the health and welfare of their upper class passengers. Notably, this high level of care does not trickle down to economy seat dwellers just like, “Trickle Down Economics,” does not follow gravity to the poor.

By: rod_pickin@bigpond.com

rod_pickin@bigpond.com — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:50:54 +0000

We don’t know as yet what version of the A350X QF will inherit. Will it be a unique model with the needed aux tanks or, the SQ version with unique “plumbing”. If it be the former then tops as the aircraft utilisation can and will be totally flexible within the QF network; if the latter has to be then maybe QF should rethink it’s options as route and profit flexibility options are virtually gone. I would have thought that by now Airbus would have offered firm advice as to what will eventuate. Regarding the cabin fit outs I have no doubts whatsoever that the PCL and JCL cabins and zones will be virtually unquestionably fitted out, probably over the top, will be interesting to see the pricing and levels of in cabin service plus confirmation that only customers that actually pay will be allowed access. Back in the real world we have to realise that Premium Economy exists only because of the atrocious conditions at the back of the bus and in this case QF should have a good look at the EK new Premium product, very impressive, most likely they have. As for the 140 underprivileged punters at the back, what can I say but sorry. Not only will you “enjoy” the most uncomfortable cabin zone with a seat pitch at least 3 inches less than what was available some 40 plus years ago and most likely less care and consideration too but, it looks like you will have to share that zone with those from the from of the bus who wish to do exercises or similar outrageous activities likely producing sweaty bodies whilst you are looking for the Rapidgell for muscle relief resulting from your cramped seating conditions. QF has achieved much over the years for the affluent, surely it is time to consider the less fortunate who, vastly outnumber the others just quietly. It will be interesting to see full details of the ECY seat, its upholstery and the total geometry when the back is reclined. We can do better.

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By: paul.anthony.ferrie@icloud.com

By: rod_pickin@bigpond.com