[新聞] 一張椅子一張床,德航747新頭等艙
原文:http://0rz.tw/99vdW
When it comes to first class, Lufthansa continues to raise the bar.
A few years ago, Germany’s national airline set the standards for
ground handling when it unveiled a first class terminal at its
Frankfurt hub.
Now Lufthansa is poised to set the standards aloft by introducing a
new concept on 10 of its fleet of B747-400s. These aircraft ply some
of Lufthansa’s most important business routes. It’s a concept whereby
first class passengers are provided with not just a seat. Instead they
are offered both a seat and a bed.
Let me explain. Right now first class passengers booked on the B747-400’s
upper deck (the zone used by Lufthansa to locate its first class cabin)
are offered nothing special by current standards. Whereas rival carriers
like Emirates and SIA provide suite accommodation for their top customers
on many routes, passengers with Lufthansa do not enjoy the same level of
privacy.
But all this is about to change with the news that Lufthansa will totally
revamp its existing fleet of B747-400s by November. Although there will be
no significant changes to business and economy classes the revamp will provide
a quieter, more spacious and more exclusive atmosphere in first class.
In a statement, Lufthansa says it is entering new territory with its first
class seating concept. The window seats will be converted into full-length,
lie-flat beds with a sleeping surface (over two metres in length) and a top
quality mattress which the airline claims will guarantee seat comfort.
“Each passenger in the new first class cabin will thus not only have a seat
but also a separate bed. Sound-absorbing curtains and sound-deadening
insulation beneath the carpet will ensure that passengers enjoy the necessary
peace and quiet,”claims Lufthansa.
What it means is the number of seats on the B747-400’s upper deck will be
reduced from 16 to only eight. Seating will be configured just 1-1 with the
bed positioned alongside the window for added privacy.
The seat, which from the pictures appears similar to an older version of a
first class seat, adjoins the aisle which makes it easier for meal service.
It also means it would be possible to converse with your neighbour across
the aisle should you so desire.Lufthansa is set to take delivery of a new
fleet of B747-800s by early 2012.
The new first class product is almost certain to appear on these planes along
with fully-flat beds in business class (see online news October 6, 2010). The
new B747-400 first class seating will appear starting next month with
installation to be completed by November of this year.
Details of the first routes to see the fleet of 10 revamped B747-400s have yet
to be announced. Neither is it clear whether first class fares will rise to
pay for these improvements.
Lufthansa is a global airline so first class passengers around the world
whether flying north-south or east-west will be able to sample the new seating.
懶得看原文的可以直接點進去看圖片吧!
這次LH把744的座位數減半，給乘客一張椅子加一張床
明年交機的748也一樣是使用這種頭等艙
其實感覺跟原本的頭等艙很像, 不過就是隔壁不再是另一個位子而是一張完整的床
內容有提到它們還沒有表示這次的改艙會不會讓未來的頭等艙機票漲價
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