Sep 30, 2015, 6:00 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Legacy US Airways "East" "Transatlantic" ETOPS version of Boeing 757-200 (B75E)
Up front: This aircraft had three rows of 2 x 2 "Envoy" class 60" pitch, 19.5" wide angled flat seats in 2 x 2 configuration (12 seats).
Seat 1-C from aztimm
- Seat 3A is said to have impaired recline
- 3D will usually be blocked for the PNF (Pilot Not Flying) on transatlantic flights.
- The forward cabin has one lav forward and port (left).
In Economy: Mostly 32" pitch, 17" width seats in 3 x 3 configuration (170 seats).
The good:
- The greatest seat pitch is in 7A, B, C and F, with no seats close in front of these because of the exit row. 6C and D are in midst of the exit row.
- Row 24 are exit row seats with great seat pitch.
- All these are narrower, with immovable arm rests holding the folded tray tabe. Exit row seats can be colder. Under seat bags may be restricted in the seats in front of you.
- Row 23 is against the aft bulkhead in this cabin section, against the lavs; they do not recline.
- Row 32 is the last row and close to the galley and it's attendant noise.
ARCHIVE: LUS 757-200 / B75E ETOPS "East" (transat) [NONE LEFT Dec 2017]
Oct 31, 2011, 12:18 pm
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I don't begrudge the resting crew, but the FA's that view their job as being the first and last 90 minutes of the flight are the pits.
Nov 20, 2011, 12:36 pm
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I am heading PHL-SJU on Tuesday (same day RT). The flights are on East 757-200's.
I assume that is this is this plane. Correct?
Also, I was upgraded both ways. Can anyone give me a feel of what kind of experience to expect and some guidance on how to choose a seat (some are still open).
Thanks,
I assume that is this is this plane. Correct?
Also, I was upgraded both ways. Can anyone give me a feel of what kind of experience to expect and some guidance on how to choose a seat (some are still open).
Thanks,
Nov 20, 2011, 4:09 pm
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You can tell it's an East 757 because the flight number will be higher than 700 (and the West 757s mainly do PHX-Hawaii).
It's more or less domestic F service.
Mar 28, 2012, 9:17 am
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Envoy On The 757???
If there's a thread on this, please direct me to it...
Looking to fly to Dublin in Envoy (752). I know it's single isle, but would appreciate any feedback regarding seat comfort, meals, best seats, etc...
Looking to fly to Dublin in Envoy (752). I know it's single isle, but would appreciate any feedback regarding seat comfort, meals, best seats, etc...
Mar 28, 2012, 9:20 am
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The Envoy seats are from the A330 pre-suites. Meals should be about the same - there may be one less entree choice due to more limited galley space but someone else can comment on that.
Jim
Jim
Mar 28, 2012, 11:40 am
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Only with miles. Don't pay for it
Flew envoy back from Dublin two days ago.
The plane itself is just old. Interior not dirty but dingy. The seats are from the old A330 interiors. Cabin feels a bit cramped. I am 6'2 and I couldnt extend my legs fully while seat in upright position. Decent food - skip the pasta. Videos on the tiny portable viewers.
Better than coach, but not good enough to pay cash for.
The plane itself is just old. Interior not dirty but dingy. The seats are from the old A330 interiors. Cabin feels a bit cramped. I am 6'2 and I couldnt extend my legs fully while seat in upright position. Decent food - skip the pasta. Videos on the tiny portable viewers.
Better than coach, but not good enough to pay cash for.
Mar 28, 2012, 12:10 pm
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PHL-DUB on 767 also
Not that the 767 is THAT much better but should be less claustrophobic. I've flown the international 757 to the Caribbean and a few domestic segments and thought the seats were uncomfortably narrow in the sitting position esp compared to standard US F seats.
(BTW-this trip is a result of using CP Envoy upgrade certs at the last minute in Feb)
Mar 28, 2012, 12:18 pm
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Do you still get comp upgrades on domestic flights with this bird?
I'm on it CLT-BWI next month and it was showing this seat map.
I'm on it CLT-BWI next month and it was showing this seat map.
Mar 28, 2012, 12:32 pm
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Mar 28, 2012, 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by PittDoc
Not that the 767 is THAT much better but should be less claustrophobic. I've flown the international 757 to the Caribbean and a few domestic segments and thought the seats were uncomfortably narrow in the sitting position esp compared to standard US F seats.
Mar 28, 2012, 2:07 pm
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An interesting July PHL-DUB schedule this year. For the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Weekends - which is high season travel to Europe, there are 2 PHL-DUB flights on Fridays and Saturdays - both with 757s.
PHL-DUB - 1840 (726) and 2100 (722) (Fri-Sat)
DUB-PHL - 0905 (727) and 1115 (723) (Sat-Sun)
PHL-DUB - 1840 (726) and 2100 (722) (Fri-Sat)
DUB-PHL - 0905 (727) and 1115 (723) (Sat-Sun)
May 1, 2012, 11:59 am
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757 F
Finally got a chance to take one yesterday from CLT to PHL. I've only been traveling with US on a consistent basis since December but have accumulated 40k miles since then. For whatever reason I've always ended up on the A320 and 321's. I thought the 757 was a much more impressive aircraft.
The F seats were so much more impressive than the A320/321's. The takeoff was as well. It climbs so much quicker in the first 10 seconds. Even though it is somewhat of an older plane I really enjoyed it.
The F seats were so much more impressive than the A320/321's. The takeoff was as well. It climbs so much quicker in the first 10 seconds. Even though it is somewhat of an older plane I really enjoyed it.
May 1, 2012, 12:18 pm
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Depending on the flight number, it may have had Envoy instead of domestic FC - flight numbers under 700 are west 757's with normal domestic FC while flight numbers 700 and up are east 757's fitted with Envoy instead of normal FC. The Envoy seats on the 757 are the old Envoy seats from the A330's that were left over when US reduced the size of the Envoy cabin after the US/HP merger.
Performance-wise, it beats about any other airplane in the fleet, especially when operating relatively short domestic flights like CLT-PHL. Since it has the fuel capacity needed for trans-Atlantic range on shorter routes like that it is well under it's maximum weight.
Jim
Performance-wise, it beats about any other airplane in the fleet, especially when operating relatively short domestic flights like CLT-PHL. Since it has the fuel capacity needed for trans-Atlantic range on shorter routes like that it is well under it's maximum weight.
Jim
May 1, 2012, 5:21 pm
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757 is still my favorite narrowbody, and most people who fly on enough planes usually agree. When an airline neglects the interiors for too long is when they become less attractive (i.e. slave ship). I'd be curious what pilots think about flying a 757 vs. an A321. Probably a Ford vs. Chevy argument.