Best FC Seat on A320?
May 12, 2012, 10:17 am
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Best FC Seat on A320?
Haven't flown DL in a while. Upcoming first flight on 12F A320-3.5 hrs MSP-FLA. Row 1 (bulkhead) or Row 3 (limited recline?)-Row 2 N/A. I'm a 6+ footer with long legs. Experiences, suggestions... BTW-what's for lunch on DL these days? Thanks!
May 12, 2012, 10:22 am
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I almost always like bulkheads because the person in front can't recline into me. There is also a cutout at the bottom of the bulkhead (I'm sure its there on the CD side, not sure about AB).
May 12, 2012, 10:36 am
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cutouts are on both sides. I'm 6'3" and as above generally prefer bulkhead on these planes. If the person in front reclines and you're in 2 or 3, the space is limited.
Just my opinion. You'd have to check the Definitive DL Food thread or whatever it's called for the menu for that route/distance. Probably salad option and sandwich option.
Just my opinion. You'd have to check the Definitive DL Food thread or whatever it's called for the menu for that route/distance. Probably salad option and sandwich option.
Aug 17, 2012, 5:44 am
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Aug 17, 2012, 6:22 am
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Overhead space can be scarce if you board late, but flight attendants are usually willing to accommodate first class passengers' bags in the closet, especially for bulkhead passengers who have no under-seat stowage.
Aug 17, 2012, 6:48 am
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Aug 17, 2012, 8:51 am
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I am 6' 4" and try as best as possible to avoid the A319 / 320 equipment. That said, row one is your best option as the recline is generous in FC and if the person if front of you reclines, they might as well be in your lap. I've complained to Delta about this many times. Back when they were still NW equipment, first off, there were 4 rows of FC, but the seats were thinner and had less recline, still comfortable though.
Aug 17, 2012, 9:07 am
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I didn't think that the A319/A320 seats had changed at all in the merger apart from adopting the Delta-standard blue leather. The first class seats are unlike any others in Delta's fleet (seatback-mounted tray tables, wide and thin cushions, etc.).
Aug 17, 2012, 10:13 am
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As I recall there were different seats in different 320 versions. Some were slimline some not. Some had traytables in the seatback, some in the armrests. I know some of the 320s were use interport in Asia when business was bad during the various flu epidemics.
Aug 31, 2012, 8:24 am
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There is no bulkhead wall between first class and economy on the A319 or A320, so recline is in no way limited in row three.
Overhead space can be scarce if you board late, but flight attendants are usually willing to accommodate first class passengers' bags in the closet, especially for bulkhead passengers who have no under-seat stowage.
Overhead space can be scarce if you board late, but flight attendants are usually willing to accommodate first class passengers' bags in the closet, especially for bulkhead passengers who have no under-seat stowage.
Thanks everyone for the replies! Changed my seat from 3A to 1A... Guess I will have to circle the gate area like a hawk...
May 2, 2013, 7:31 am
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I have a wide open cabin to choose from on A320 LGA-TPA round trip flights. I like the aisle so bulkhead 1B or 1C might work. For full recline I may also choose 3B or 3C. Is bulkhead a roomier feeling pitch? Is the seat pitch noticebly tight at 36" in row 3? How is the comfort of the seats?
Any recent thoughts on the 12 seat FC cabin?
Any recent thoughts on the 12 seat FC cabin?