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Sex in the skies on new U.S. to Ireland planes?

Full-size beds bound to attract mile-high hopefuls


Published Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:33 AM
Updated Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 1:12 PM

 

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First-class upgrades! Continental Airlines launches full-size beds on Shannon-Newark service
First-class upgrades! Continental Airlines launches full-size beds on Shannon-Newark service

Mile-high hopefuls got a boost today as Continental Airlines unveiled its full sized beds for its new Shannon/Newark run.

The 6ft 4in beds are being fitted to the 757s which will  ferry passengers across the Atlantic    

The beds will go fully flat and while there are no doubles, the singles are just six inches apart.

Continental says it is not advocating sex in the skies.

But, as Yvonne Muldoon, sales manager for Continental Airlines in Ireland, said: "We can’t ban cuddling or certain types of affection."

And, an airline source, who wished to stay anonmyous, told the Irish Examiner; "I suppose if there is a means there’s a way."
 

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Posted by kickstar on Feb 26, 2010, 01:06 AM EST
'LilPaddy' Anybody who takes advice or thinks that 'jacersisityourself' is on the right track needs treatment and treatment in a hurry lolololololol.
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Posted by LilPaddy on Feb 25, 2010, 03:23 PM EST
I have just read the above story, and went on down to see what my "fellow Irish" (which is what I thought this site was supposed to be directed towards) WITH NEWS THAT WOULD AND/OR COULD BE OF INTEREST TO THE IRISH; THAT IS NOT OFTEN AVAILABLE ON U.S. T.V. NEWS.... And reading the comment that jacersisityourself posted (4 below this) echos my feelings!! It seems to me that IRISH CENTRAL WANTS TO JUST "CUT AND PASTE"; And if they can find a story headline that has anything with the word SEX.. AND/OR WHO IS THE NEW IRISH LOVER; OR WHO IS (OR NO LONGER) SLEEPING WITH.... Well, if you read I.C. you know what I mean... As proof of what I say... I gave I.C. FOUNDER Niall O'Dowd, an inside(r) story re: abuse in the Irish Instituion named Daingean (in Co. Offaly. My time there 1958 to 60) and I told it as it was; and how I felt about the "caregivers" (especially the Brothers who saw all but said nothing).. AND THAT WAS ON A DVD I MADE TO THE REDRESS BOARD IN Sept. 08.... However, I made another dvd in Jan. 2010 whereon I explained why I had CHANGED MY FEELINGS TOWARDS THE "Saw all said nothing" Brothers..... MR. Niall "Founder of I.C." O'Dowd;would not print a word about it!! ASKING YOURSELF WHY NOT??? Any doubt'ers can email me... pat.doran@sbcglobal.net and I'll forward you those emails between O'Dowd and myself.... It's my belife THAT IRISH CENTRAL NEEDS TO HEED THE ADVICE GIVEN BY jacersisityourself!! WE CAN HAVE ALL THE "ADULT" STUFF WE NEED FROM A THOUSAND OTHER SITES... COULD WE HAVE I.C. FOR "REGULAR" Irish related News....PLEEEEEEEEASE??????
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Posted by wnd5or6 on Feb 25, 2010, 02:18 PM EST
I love it... come on people... what happened to laughing at things these days? Are you telling me that you don't have a funny bone anymore? You are that so far PC that if someone sneeze that they can't say the correct verbiage because it might offend someone? I remember as a kid flying to Germany walking in on a Stewardess and a passenger upstairs on a 747, I stared for a bit, the guy shoed me away and I bit my tongue as the stewardess gave me an "extra" few goodies. Many moons later I am in the head popping my own cherry into the club. Maybe what Continental should do is create a section for Adults only, would that create a atmosphere for the children? Again guys lets lighten up... we only live once... maybe twice if we drink enough....
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Posted by mrkennedy on Feb 24, 2010, 07:56 PM EST
I wonder how it will work out when you have an extremely loud "SNORER" next or near you?
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Posted by JBRAFTREE on Feb 24, 2010, 06:05 PM EST
Nutz!!!!I can't get there from here.!!!!
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Posted by jacersisityourself on Feb 24, 2010, 04:27 PM EST
This article is Pervert Thinking. The Editors, Employers and monitors of IrishCentral of should take a good look at what has been published above. Does anyone, even Continental Airlines people, think of children these days? How many wide-awake kids will be passing up and down the aisles on the aircraft, possibly seeing the most violent sexual action between two people, even if it’s considered love-making or sexual fun between two consenting adults? There’s a time and place for everything; on board an aircraft with people of multiple age, cultures and beliefs in your company, well, this is not one of them. “Oh but we’ll control ourselves quietly” some might say. Well, if so, then you can control yourselves for the few hours ‘til you get your head and feet on the ground again, I say. This article is just as bad as internet porn and should be looked upon as such. Shame on IrishCentral for posting it and shame on Yvonne Muldoon of Continental Airlines for that remark.
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Posted by Liamkeyes on Feb 24, 2010, 02:51 PM EST
Too Late Continental, I'm a member of the Mile High Club from way back.
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Posted by Liamkeyes on Feb 24, 2010, 11:57 AM EST
It is after all a better headline than "Sleep In The Skies." Unless of course you're talking about the pilots. But it sure sounds better than an uncomfortable snooze try in a skinny upright seat that will "recline" 3 degrees.
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Posted by ColleenUSA on Feb 24, 2010, 10:47 AM EST
This is disgrceful
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Posted by NyackGal on Feb 24, 2010, 09:47 AM EST
Sounds like a really fun trip;are they also on the Newark-Shannon run?If 2 people stay in one bed all the way,do they still have to pay 2 fares?
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Posted by Tony Barry on Feb 24, 2010, 09:23 AM EST
Great idea....why has it taken so long....and, how much will these little beds cost?
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Posted by johnoc1999 on Feb 24, 2010, 09:00 AM EST
a little hanky panky willhorten the trip
 


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