OK: CW vs F. I get it now...
Apr 13, 2011, 2:52 pm
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Feb 9, 2016, 6:14 pm
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I would not. I would choose the one with aisle access in the rear (smaller) CW cabin. However, given that the lack of elbow space is more annoying than the lack of windows I would probably check if there is still a middle pair available and pick that.
Feb 10, 2016, 12:26 am
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Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I wanted to ask about henkybaby's comment about picking a pair of center seats instead of 5A. Specifically, when and how would one select one of a pick a pair of middle seats without fear of someone else getting stuck in the other seat?
Feb 10, 2016, 12:56 am
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Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I wanted to ask about henkybaby's comment about picking a pair of center seats instead of 5A. Specifically, when and how would one select one of a pick a pair of middle seats without fear of someone else getting stuck in the other seat?
Feb 10, 2016, 1:04 am
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Feb 10, 2016, 1:05 am
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Feb 10, 2016, 1:29 am
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Indeed. A bit like an airline selling seats on a flight it has no intention to operate.
Indeed. A bit like an airline selling seats on a flight it has no intention to operate.
Feb 10, 2016, 1:47 am
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You could book one of the increasing number of airlines that are adopting reverse Herringbone seats in business. To name a few I've flown on off my head American, Finnair, Qatar, Cathay, EVA, Air Canada, Delta.
I know a lot of people consider CW good value, but in my mind you'd be mad to pay anything but a bargain basement I class sale fare or a CW fare that was being GUF2 or Avois upgraded to F for that seat given the state of the competition.
You could book one of the increasing number of airlines that are adopting reverse Herringbone seats in business. To name a few I've flown on off my head American, Finnair, Qatar, Cathay, EVA, Air Canada, Delta.
I know a lot of people consider CW good value, but in my mind you'd be mad to pay anything but a bargain basement I class sale fare or a CW fare that was being GUF2 or Avois upgraded to F for that seat given the state of the competition.
Feb 10, 2016, 1:49 am
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Why on earth would any airline do that?
Feb 10, 2016, 2:18 am
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Feb 10, 2016, 2:29 am
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I too am unclear what thread/thought/practice you mean and it strikes me as a bit bizarre, but to take the idea at face value, if an EU-based airline did that, it would be a rather expensive game to play as they would have to allow the booked passengers on their choice of the first available flight available or any other date they wish within the validity of the ticket and possibly pay them significant compensation on the basis of EC261/2004. This is much like allowing free changes (including onto other airlines if need be) on all types of tickets including restricted ones. For what benefit exactly?
Feb 10, 2016, 2:32 am
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Biggest difference for me between (main deck) CW and F is the crew service. Slick and personal in F, whereas in CW they're simply spread too thin in the 'dormitory' of 777.
The UD, with the two crew working a relatively small cabin, is much closer to F service levels as a result.
The UD, with the two crew working a relatively small cabin, is much closer to F service levels as a result.