THE SEATS
There are four seats across -- two on each side of the aisle. The seats are more like suites, because they come with their own space, a divider, and they're staggered so the person sitting at the window doesn't have to jump over his seatmate. There is a one-foot unobstructed walkway. The seats are in a pod, so when they recline fully to a 78-inch bed they don't intrude on the passenger behind you. Don't even think about trying to touch the seat in front of you. It's impossible even for Shaq � that's how far apart they are. Each passenger has 21 square foot of space. That's 40% more room than traditional business class cabins. Although the seats are not ideal for couples who want to cuddle, the 'suite' (or should I say 'sweet') seats are designed so your loved one or colleague can sit directly across from you to dine, play games or hold a conference. That's all possible thanks to the extended tray table and buddy seat (normally the foot stool). Two seats next to each other can turn into a four person conference, no problem. I know -- just what employees want to hear. Sorry! Let's hope your boss doesn't read this.

IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Because there are only 48 seats, there was no scramble for overhead storage space. After I sat down I was offered a choice of champagne (with a fresh strawberry) or a glass of water. With the drink came candied walnuts, packaged in a gift-like clear wrap with bow (I saved those to give away). Then came the dinner menu, and an amenity kit with the standard earplugs, eye mask and socks, but also L'Occitane lip balm, and hand and face lotion. There was also a very nice Eos pen. The TV monitors that drop down from the ceiling were used only for the safety video. Instead of watching monitors, each passenger has an in-flight entertainment system loaded with current hit movies, television shows, games, music videos, and a selection of albums that would make a DJ happy. I went through all the albums (featuring every type of music, from Top 40 to classical). I chose the songs I wanted, and made my very own playlist. It sounded really good on the Bose QuietComfort Acoustic Noise Canceling headsets that Eos provided. Those headsets are a frequent traveler's luxury (buy them at Bose.com). I put mine on after the pilot announced that flight time would be a mere 6 hours and 14 minutes. It's probably the first time in my life that I cringed, wishing a flight would be longer. There was so much to do, and nowhere near enough time. (I haven't even mentioned that my seat had an electrical plug that did not require an adaptor, so I could work on my computer as long as I wanted.)

DINING
Although Eos' load factors have been around 70 to 80 percent (that's really good), my flight wasn't even half full. (It was a Tuesday � typically a slow travel day). Normally there is one flight attendant for every Eos eight passengers, but this flight was more like one to every three passengers. That's unreal. The five-course meals are served on china, and the tray tables are covered with linens. The flight attendants don white gloves for the meal service. They don't use carts, so there is no problem getting to and from the bathroom at any time. The food was excellent. The teaser was marinated prawn skewer. There was a choice of appetizers; I chose seared beef on summer salad with green beans, tomatoes and quail egg. My main course was fillet of beef served on wasabi-potato terrine, with sesame chutney and grilled asparagus. Then came an assortment of cheese, and for the grand finale: Do & Co's raspberry mint panna cotta. For a complete look at the menu, see my scanned copy.

TIME TO SLEEP
I forgot to mention that we were handed pajamas with the amenity kits. The package that came with them looked so nice I was afraid to open them up. Besides, I was too busy doing other things. After dinner the flight attendant asked if I wanted "turndown service" to make the seats into beds. I said 'Sure,' with a big creepy smile. To get out of her way and brush my teeth I went to the bathroom, which was even cheerful -- they had flowers and swanky L'Occitane hand soap in the dispenser. When I returned I found not only a flat bed, complete with high thread count cotton sheets, a cashmere blanket and two types of pillows (including Tempur-pedic), but also small gourmet chocolates. I was speechless.

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
I managed to sleep for about two hours before I was awakened by either the starting of our descent or the smell of breakfast. I was so comfortable I forgot that before shutting my eyes I had filled out my breakfast card. Sure enough, the requested scrambled eggs with cottage cheese and tomatoes was waiting for me. Flight attendants also came by with fresh fruit in a carved-out papaya, Danish pastries and a choice of smoothies and juices. Normally at this time, flight attendants on other airlines would start to clean up the plane for landing. But with so few passengers Eos flight attendants were relaxed, and just beginning their food service. The delay gives passengers even more time to sleep. For more click HERE.