Bear in mind any international transiting of the USA requires you to enter the US, completing immigration requirements (obtain an ESTA), pick up checked luggage and then check it in once more, going back through security etc. You should factor in at least 2 hours for the arrival leg in case of d...

A leap ahead would be to match/better the 41-42" pitch seen on Air NZ and Virgin Australia. Fixed shell premium economy is seen on JAL, with similar pitch to NZ/VA. 38" pitch is standard, and sliding base with that pitch is going to be tight (Air NZ tried to be revolutionary with the Spaceseat...

Yes, it is pretty much available the whole time when the lounges are open for self-service.

Depends on how tall you are, the length of the skycouch is 5'3". I've flown it once, as a couple, and it was impossible to lie side by side (I suspect unless you are both tiny waifs). I'd suggest if you are more than 5'8" even folding your knees up wont be enough to avoid you feet drifting into ...

Good on you all, you're head and shoulders ahead of the other sites (including the one that shares most of your name) in reviewing airlines and hotels, and with news that is not only Australian focused, but of interest more generally.