what do you want from S/H B-class?
There was a thread recently that discussed the quality of the product that was / could be offered on regional jets.
It begged the question as to what short-haul B-class is all about in these days of tightened budgets and more frequent direct flights.
I presume that the valid reason for taking B-class on short-haul is that it is a business tool. In other words, passengers can work and communicate or catch up on necessary rest and/or meals which they haven't otherwise had time for. The invalid reason is, of course, status within the company.
From this perspective, S/H B-class means:
1. Sufficient seat width and pitch
2. Airphone and internet
3. Lounge access
4. A meal. On a tray. Hot where possible. Oh, and a drink, thanks.
5. Guaranteed seat
6. Rapid processing at both airports, even with luggage. (Provided that pax has provided sufficient information prior to flight).
This sounds a lot like the best of the current product and is considerably more than just a better meal. Surely it will become more popular as the economy class becomes more basic.
Last question is: can the product be the same thing on regional jets as on 737/32x and bigger??
Must admit that I never take B-class short-haul, except as connection to a L/H flight.
(edited to add point 6).