THAI sets waistline limit for passengers on 787-9 Dreamliners

[Hvr]

I didn't realise airline seats have airbags......

Cathay had them several years ago in Y. They are part of the seat belt. They're horrible. Bulky and weigh down on you for the whole trip.

 

[Gold60]

I just saw one on wikipedia. They look uncomfortable and dangerous to my uninformed mind?

I guess it is best to ask the airline in future to make sure you are able to book with them, if you have to wear one. .

Cathay had them several years ago in Y. They are part of the seat belt. They're horrible. Bulky and weigh down on you for the whole trip.

 

[oz_mark]

I didn't realise airline seats have airbags......

Qantas have some 737s with airbags in row 4.

I guess it depends on design - most business seats have tended to go with sash belts.

 

[Franky]

I didn't realise airline seats have airbags......

There was a pic posted on here somewhere a few weeks ago. From memory, it appeared to be about the size of an accessary kit bag and slightly above waist height. The poster commented that it interfered with his movements whilst eating in particular.

 

[Gold60]

I have only flown AC, LH, LX, and TG in Biz, and then usually VA in economy, so haven't come across them yet. I am wondering how often the airlines that do use them are expecting to crash. ....

 

[JohnK]

Do Business passengers on TG wear pyjamas?

LOL. Not that I have seen, thank God.

P.S. If I am in business I really don't want to see someone wearing pyjamas. Not a good look.

 

[Gold60]

I think as far as plane sleeping goes, ordinary, comfortable street clothes will do me....

 

[serfty]

Many of the newer configurations have airbags for front row / bulkhead seats (as part of the seat belt).

 

[serfty]

Back in the 90's, Qantas First Class PAX were given navy blue "Oversuits". Noting so crass as PJs.

 

[DC3]

I think as far as plane sleeping goes, ordinary, comfortable street clothes will do me....

Yes, and preferably not with the Y-fronts on the outside of the trousers.

 

[Gold60]

Too True................................

Yes, and preferably not with the Y-fronts on the outside of the trousers.

 

[JohnK]

I didn't realise airline seats have airbags......

Some of the Qantas 737s have the airbags in row 4. I've been struggling to buckle the belt recently.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I have only flown AC, LH, LX, and TG in Biz, and then usually VA in economy, so haven't come across them yet. I am wondering how often the airlines that do use them are expecting to crash. ....

It all comes down to restraining the body from movement in the event of a crash. There are a few options to achieve this... (1) the seat in front of you (placing your head there), (2) a three point harness, (3) an airbag. For seats where you can't brace on the the seat in front - bulkheads or premium sleeper seats, the choice between three-point and airbag depends on the seat design and manufacturer. The Qantas and Thai 1-2-1 type configurations are usually three-point, the reverse herringbone are generally air-bag, SQ's 1-2-1 are also airbag.

 

[Melburnian1]

PR refurbished A333s always now on flights to SYD and MEL (but not BNE) have the three-point as you call it. Probably far less restrictive than the airbag design. It's a 1-2-1 config. in J so MEL_Traveller's hypothesis remains true.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

PR refurbished A333s always now on flights to SYD and MEL (but not BNE) have the three-point as you call it. Probably far less restrictive than the airbag design. It's a 1-2-1 config. in J so MEL_Traveller's hypothesis remains true.

I dunno what Emirates has on their 1-2-1 on the A380 in business class? The pictures seem to indicate just a regular seat belt.

I find the harness very uncomfortable, but possible because I'm quite tall. Airbags are fine, after take-off with a loosened belt you hardly know they are there.

 

[oz_mark]

I dunno what Emirates has on their 1-2-1 on the A380 in business class? The pictures seem to indicate just a regular seat belt.

I find the harness very uncomfortable, but possible because I'm quite tall. Airbags are fine, after take-off with a loosened belt you hardly know they are there.

IME, most airlines only require the sash during takeoff and landing. During cruise you can normally just have the lap belt.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

IME, most airlines only require the sash during takeoff and landing. During cruise you can normally just have the lap belt.

Only during take off and landing. For turbulence only the lap part is required. But that still makes for an uncomfortable 10-20 minutes during taxi out, and 20 or so minutes prior to landing (although I do un-clip the sash once the crew have done their final safety check and do it back up just before take-off or at the appropriate time before touchdown).

 

[Danger]

Aren't flight attendants required to be of a minimum (and maybe maximum) height, for safety reasons? We don't get worked up about that, presumably because a person's height is not nearly as sensitive a matter as a person's weight.

 

[HockeyMonkey]

The new QF 787 has an airbag at least in PE. Agree it is quite uncomfortable.

 

[drron]

I quite enjoyed my TG 789 flight in J.It was a day time flight though.