-900 with power at the seat - how common?
Sep 12, 2014, 9:07 pm
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-900 with power at the seat - how common?
I'd say, just shy of 50/50. All non-er's are retro-fitted but none of the ER'S are yet, even the newest, it's not done on the production line. I think there are just a few less of the old ones than the new too. Or maybe the ER's are used more on trans-cons, not sure.
If you know what type of 900 then you'll be certain one way or the other.
If you know what type of 900 then you'll be certain one way or the other.
Sep 12, 2014, 9:26 pm
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Thanks for the info. That's good to know.
I can't tell what kind of -900 it is. The flight's sold out already so I can't do a dummy reservation and look at the layout. The earlier flight that day looks like a -900ER based on the 3 lavs in the rear if that's any indication.
My return leg next week looks like an -800, which seems a bit odd. I thought only -900s went transcon??
I can't tell what kind of -900 it is. The flight's sold out already so I can't do a dummy reservation and look at the layout. The earlier flight that day looks like a -900ER based on the 3 lavs in the rear if that's any indication.
My return leg next week looks like an -800, which seems a bit odd. I thought only -900s went transcon??
Sep 12, 2014, 9:50 pm
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If you use flightstats.com, you can look up the tail number of your flight a day or so in advance.
Anything that starts with N3xxAS is a non ER -900, tails that are N4xxAS are ER -900s.
Aircraft can be swapped as you get closer to flight time, but it is usually reflected on flightstats.com. It's a good resource.
Anything that starts with N3xxAS is a non ER -900, tails that are N4xxAS are ER -900s.
Aircraft can be swapped as you get closer to flight time, but it is usually reflected on flightstats.com. It's a good resource.
Sep 12, 2014, 9:56 pm
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RIP mid cabin lavs.
Was the plumbing removed too, or left in place- just curious.
RIP mid cabin lavs.
Was the plumbing removed too, or left in place- just curious.
Sep 12, 2014, 10:57 pm
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If you use flightstats.com, you can look up the tail number of your flight a day or so in advance.
Anything that starts with N3xxAS is a non ER -900, tails that are N4xxAS are ER -900s.
Aircraft can be swapped as you get closer to flight time, but it is usually reflected on flightstats.com. It's a good resource.
Anything that starts with N3xxAS is a non ER -900, tails that are N4xxAS are ER -900s.
Aircraft can be swapped as you get closer to flight time, but it is usually reflected on flightstats.com. It's a good resource.
Sep 12, 2014, 10:59 pm
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I just found this thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...-thoughts.html
...looks like the AC has seat power.. so we'll see..
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...-thoughts.html
...looks like the AC has seat power.. so we'll see..
Sep 13, 2014, 11:56 am
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I just flew BLI-HNL and was pleasantly surprised to find it was a newly revamped plane with the new seats and power.
Row 17 was fantastic! I'm glad I booked 17 both ways in case we don't get the UG.
Row 17 was fantastic! I'm glad I booked 17 both ways in case we don't get the UG.
Sep 13, 2014, 2:35 pm
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I don't like the short seat cushion of the exit rows on the new config and i hate the new legroom of the new first class seat. Regular seats have surprising legroom and good legroom in row 6