TATL in Y on the 757 questions
Aug 3, 2017, 1:15 pm
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TATL in Y on the 757 questions
I booked a BA avios award DUB-IAD. BA was able to confirm seat 24C, which according to seat guru is an exit row. Since EI charges a fee for extra row seat, is row 24 really an exit row?
I wanted to use manage my booking on the EI web site to request a special meal (kosher if possible), but could not do so. It appears that only bookings made on the EI web site can be managed. Does this mean no on-line check-in? What about entering passport info (US citizen)? Since BA made the booking, do I call BA for this request? Lastly, do BA gold status holders have access to the lounge, 51st & green that past the US preclearance point.
I wanted to use manage my booking on the EI web site to request a special meal (kosher if possible), but could not do so. It appears that only bookings made on the EI web site can be managed. Does this mean no on-line check-in? What about entering passport info (US citizen)? Since BA made the booking, do I call BA for this request? Lastly, do BA gold status holders have access to the lounge, 51st & green that past the US preclearance point.
Aug 3, 2017, 2:25 pm
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Online check in will work
If you have any special requirements, then call EI directly
If 24C has been confirmed, then its 24C (even if you booked with EI you couldn't change the seat once chosen)
No access to 51st unless in J or travelling with American and have status via Oneworld carrier
If you have any special requirements, then call EI directly
If 24C has been confirmed, then its 24C (even if you booked with EI you couldn't change the seat once chosen)
No access to 51st unless in J or travelling with American and have status via Oneworld carrier
Aug 3, 2017, 2:52 pm
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Aug 4, 2017, 7:50 am
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Online check in will work
If you have any special requirements, then call EI directly
If 24C has been confirmed, then its 24C (even if you booked with EI you couldn't change the seat once chosen)
No access to 51st unless in J or travelling with American and have status via Oneworld carrier
If you have any special requirements, then call EI directly
If 24C has been confirmed, then its 24C (even if you booked with EI you couldn't change the seat once chosen)
No access to 51st unless in J or travelling with American and have status via Oneworld carrier
Aug 4, 2017, 8:37 am
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According to thelingussource (much more accurate than seatfuru) 24C is the seat behind the exit row, so it doesn't have extra legroom. Worry not, however, you can change your seat at OLCI, and pay for extra legroom seats at that point, should you wish.
http://www.thelingussource.com/seatmaps/b757-200/12j165y.html
For a Kosher meal its best to call EI directly - or via twitter.
http://www.thelingussource.com/seatmaps/b757-200/12j165y.html
For a Kosher meal its best to call EI directly - or via twitter.
Aug 4, 2017, 1:46 pm
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Seat guru is right in this case as it has the new biz class config with 4 rows and not 3 which pushes everything down a row
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ae...ng_757-200.php
And EI always has a row 13 so it fits
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ae...ng_757-200.php
And EI always has a row 13 so it fits
Aug 7, 2017, 8:32 am
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Seat guru is right in this case as it has the new biz class config with 4 rows and not 3 which pushes everything down a row
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ae...ng_757-200.php
And EI always has a row 13 so it fits
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ae...ng_757-200.php
And EI always has a row 13 so it fits
Aug 9, 2017, 7:04 am
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Oct 26, 2017, 1:06 pm
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Responding to my own questions, row 24 is the exit row with great legroom, even when people are queuing for the loo. Seats 24E/F have crew or equipment using that extra legroom. The overhead bins are updated so that a rollaboard does fit it. Food options beyond the USA pre clearance are better than expected. I found that if you arrive a few minutes before the time listed to go to pre clearance, you avoid the rush when the announcement is made in the terminal and everyone rushes down to the check point.