A major airline is about to begin offering lie-flat beds for premium economy passengers.
Thai Airways recently announced on Facebook that it would be launching the new seating option from October 26.
‘Experience greater comfort with Premium Economy Plus,’ the airline penned.
Passengers who book Premium Economy Plus on certain flights with Thai Airways will be able to enjoy more space and ‘exclusive services’.
The airline described ‘large leather seats and generous legroom’ alongside images of a passenger laying down.
Facing away from the window, the seats recline into a bed in a ‘cosy cabin’, beside an entertainment screen.
Travellers will be able to book the upgraded option on certain flights and ‘discover a new level of comfort in the sky,’ according to Thai Airways.
Flights from Bangkok to Chennai, Dhaka, Hyderabad, Jakarta and Kathmandu could enjoy the new seats.
Thai Airways recently announced on Facebook that it would be launching the new seating option from October 26
Passengers who book Premium Economy Plus on certain flights with Thai Airways will be able to enjoy more space and ‘exclusive services’
Recently, the airline reportedly purchased the Airbus A330-300s that were previously used by Virgin Atlantic.
The planes featured the same 31 herringbone seats as Thai Airways are now advertising.
However, under Virgin Atlantic, the seats were sold as Upper Class.
Many people recognised the seats on Facebook and took to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person penned: ‘Premium Economy PLUS? these are the old highly unpopular Virgin Atlantic’s coffin business class seats.
‘As long as they are much cheaper than Business/Royal silk class, they will be acceptable.’
Another person wasn’t impressed by the new offering and fumed: ‘Worst seating configuration.
‘Reminds me of the old Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic upper class layouts. Terrible. Very uncomfortable sleeping position. Coffin like environment.’
The airline described ‘large leather seats and generous legroom’ alongside images of a passenger laying down
Facing away from the window, the seats recline into a bed in a ‘cosy cabin’, beside an entertainment screen
‘That’s the now outdated Virgin Atlantic “Upper Class” that they rolled out around 2002/2003,’ someone else claimed.
‘PLEASEEEEEEEEEE don’t tell me THIS is what you’re offering to your Business Class passengers??? You won’t get many bookings in “J” Class if it is!!!’
Others were more positive and one said: ‘The best flights with Thai Airways.’
‘OMG, finally! Other airlines better catch up, going to miss the whole market,’ another penned.
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