Travelling for work, I am on my own, and this config is great, very private.
Mrs Jasonja3 and I are going to HK with VS in upperclass (curtesy of Amex 20% bonus) this week, and the only time we can talk is if we visit eachothers foot stool, which is IMO, poor, but others might think it is great!!
.
In the new layout, I don't see any foot stools, so it looks like no good for travelling with companions.