In case you didn't see this: Virgin America airlines has taken first flight

[netmouse]

Boing Boing's Xeni Jardin posted a description of the interior design and flight experience of riding the virgin flight of Virgin America airlines, a brand new airline that's apparently doing some things right, including offering IM between seats, google maps and other internet services, and power plugs for every (comfy) seat.

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[elizilla]

Too bad they don't fly to DTW.

Airline Seat Power

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

American Airlines has had power in coach for years. It's not every seat, but all you have to do is request power when you select your seat.

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Re: Airline Seat Power

[sethb.livejournal.com]

Virgin has it for 2/3 of the seats, reachable from every seat. AA has it reachable from something like 1/2 the coach seats, and not enough for all of those. Also, I believe Virgin has 120VAC, which means a few cube taps provide outlets for everybody.

[delosd.livejournal.com]

"(1) Most comfortable coach I've experienced on any domestic carrier. Roomy, well-designed seats, nice leg room, seats sit at a pitch that maximizes stretch space."

Richard Branson - I think I love you!

I wonder if the rows are separated enough that I can actually use my notebook computer when the guy in front of me reclines his seat?

[thatguychuck.livejournal.com]

That was one of the first things I checked when I read about the (pardon the pun) virgin flight. Only four airports or so, if I remember correctly. :(

[netmouse.livejournal.com]

yeah, but keep in mind you can fly to DC in about an hour for less than $100 round-trip from DTW, and from there you'll be able to take Virgin America Airlines to San Francisco. If you want to try it out, I mean.

[thatguychuck.livejournal.com]

:( A direct flight from DTW to SFO is still cheaper.

But it was a great idea. :) Depending on how life goes one day I may still try it just for the novelty idea.