763 seats in row 21 question
Dec 24, 2006, 9:24 am
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763 seats in row 21 question
has anyone ever sat in row 21 on a 763? I am wondering
1. if the seats recline?
2. if they are normal width?
3. if you can put the arm rests up??
I am looking at booking some award travel for a flight from ORD to HNL, wondering if the exit row seat reclines (some don't) and paying 35K miles versus 1st class at 75K.
I'd like to continue saving miles for another ROTW trip next year, but if I have to blow miles on a comfy HNL trip for my sister and BIL (giving to them for their anniversary), I will.
thanks
1. if the seats recline?
2. if they are normal width?
3. if you can put the arm rests up??
I am looking at booking some award travel for a flight from ORD to HNL, wondering if the exit row seat reclines (some don't) and paying 35K miles versus 1st class at 75K.
I'd like to continue saving miles for another ROTW trip next year, but if I have to blow miles on a comfy HNL trip for my sister and BIL (giving to them for their anniversary), I will.
thanks
Dec 24, 2006, 9:35 am
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Yes
Yes
No (see #3)
No - the tray table is there.
More Info
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame...ng_767-300.php
Yes
No (see #3)
No - the tray table is there.
More Info
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame...ng_767-300.php
Dec 24, 2006, 9:35 am
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Yes, no and no (assuming we are not discussing center, rather 21AB, HJ.)
Much better leg room, if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise, the tray table is in the immovable armrest, making a slightly narrower seat. There is at least normal recline (normal for Coach,) and the seat cushion might be slighly shorter and less padded than other seats. It can get colder at the exit as well, but a blanket will take care of that. I am a large 6'4" / 193 cm guy, and much prefer 21AB/HJ if I am stuck in the back of the bus.
Row 20AB/HJ have no /extremely limited recline, OTOH, as well as less legroom, as well as that listed for 31AB/HJ.
I recommend you check SeatGuru.com for information on seating on various AA aircraft.
Much better leg room, if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise, the tray table is in the immovable armrest, making a slightly narrower seat. There is at least normal recline (normal for Coach,) and the seat cushion might be slighly shorter and less padded than other seats. It can get colder at the exit as well, but a blanket will take care of that. I am a large 6'4" / 193 cm guy, and much prefer 21AB/HJ if I am stuck in the back of the bus.
Row 20AB/HJ have no /extremely limited recline, OTOH, as well as less legroom, as well as that listed for 31AB/HJ.
I recommend you check SeatGuru.com for information on seating on various AA aircraft.
has anyone ever sat in row 21 on a 763? I am wondering
1. if the seats recline?
2. if they are normal width?
3. if you can put the arm rests up??
I am looking at booking some award travel for a flight from ORD to HNL, wondering if the exit row seat reclines (some don't) and paying 35K miles versus 1st class at 75K.
I'd like to continue saving miles for another ROTW trip next year, but if I have to blow miles on a comfy HNL trip for my sister and BIL (giving to them for their anniversary), I will.
thanks
1. if the seats recline?
2. if they are normal width?
3. if you can put the arm rests up??
I am looking at booking some award travel for a flight from ORD to HNL, wondering if the exit row seat reclines (some don't) and paying 35K miles versus 1st class at 75K.
I'd like to continue saving miles for another ROTW trip next year, but if I have to blow miles on a comfy HNL trip for my sister and BIL (giving to them for their anniversary), I will.
thanks
Dec 24, 2006, 4:42 pm
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What if the flight you want is not available in row 21? Would you take row 20 (no recline, but maybe some extra legroom) or something like row 24 (ordinary coach seat).
We're talking, of course, about the seat assignment you have BEFORE the sticker upgrade kicks in.
We're talking, of course, about the seat assignment you have BEFORE the sticker upgrade kicks in.
Dec 25, 2006, 4:57 am
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The point made above by JDiver about it getting cold in the outside seats in Row 21 is really worth noting; seatguru says 'very cold' and thats what I have found. So much so that last time on a long trip(MAN - ORD) I opted out of those seats.
Mind you I have them booked for a trip next month - but I will be better prepared with warmer clothing.
Mind you I have them booked for a trip next month - but I will be better prepared with warmer clothing.
Dec 25, 2006, 5:23 am
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I will take the first exit row in a set of two consecutive exit rows on daytime flights when I plan to be awake and perhaps reading or working. I find the extra pitch outweighs the lost recline in these instances (exists on 763, 757, and 738 IIRC.) I would not want one of these seats on an overnight.
Dec 25, 2006, 7:30 am
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Thanks guys for all the advice...... i did check seat guru, but how do you define on seatguru whether or not a particular seat reclines? All I see are the colors--good seat. bad seat, be aware....... I do use it occasionally for a new routing, and I love my normal seat on the POP-MIA route- I'm a 10A junkie when i don't get my upgrade....
I'd never take a seat that doesn't recline and for an overnight I wouldn't do that to my sister or my BIL.
Re stickers--- I get upgrades dumped into my account with regularity from having my butt in a seat. I'm saving those for me...... but stickers....?? I guess I will need to do some reaserch to find out what those are...
Someone previsouly mentioned to me that I should change my AA profile location, but I still want to be able to get all the US resident bonuses and be able to enter contests. anyone have any clues how to get the best of both worlds?
What if the flight you want is not available in row 21? Would you take row 20 (no recline, but maybe some extra legroom) or something like row 24 (ordinary coach seat).
We're talking, of course, about the seat assignment you have BEFORE the sticker upgrade kicks in.
We're talking, of course, about the seat assignment you have BEFORE the sticker upgrade kicks in.
Re stickers--- I get upgrades dumped into my account with regularity from having my butt in a seat. I'm saving those for me...... but stickers....?? I guess I will need to do some reaserch to find out what those are...
Someone previsouly mentioned to me that I should change my AA profile location, but I still want to be able to get all the US resident bonuses and be able to enter contests. anyone have any clues how to get the best of both worlds?
Dec 25, 2006, 8:39 am
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[QUOTE=maggie6872] Re stickers--- I get upgrades dumped into my account with regularity from having my butt in a seat. I'm saving those for me...... but stickers....?? I guess I will need to do some reaserch to find out what those are...[QUOTE]
500 mile upgrades that are dispensed and stored by AA as electronic credits used to be dispensed by mail in hard copy, as stickers to be affixed to the ticket being upgraded. The use of the term sticker is a throwback to this practice (the conversion to electronic credits was around 2000 IIRC.) So, the short answer is that "stickers" and "500 mile electronic upgrades" are the same thing.
500 mile upgrades that are dispensed and stored by AA as electronic credits used to be dispensed by mail in hard copy, as stickers to be affixed to the ticket being upgraded. The use of the term sticker is a throwback to this practice (the conversion to electronic credits was around 2000 IIRC.) So, the short answer is that "stickers" and "500 mile electronic upgrades" are the same thing.
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Dec 26, 2006, 12:45 am
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When you put your cursor over the seat, it should bring up a description of the seats. For example, 41HJ have limited recline.