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7" overall is a huge different, but we're talking less than an inch of width per seat. Maybe it's just because I'm pretty thin, but unless I was next to a POS, a <1in variance isn't a deal breaker.
In terms of F, I do agree regarding 5CD, those seats certainly are not desirable, especially considering the stage length of some of the routes this plane operates.
But I can't help but laugh everytime I read about the lav problem. I've seen posts about people that refuse to fly the plane or will make extra connections in order to avoid it because of the lavatory size, which is unbelievable. I get in there and get my business done, no fooling around. I don't need or expect a 75 sq ft lavatory on a domestic plane.
In terms of F, I do agree regarding 5CD, those seats certainly are not desirable, especially considering the stage length of some of the routes this plane operates.
But I can't help but laugh everytime I read about the lav problem. I've seen posts about people that refuse to fly the plane or will make extra connections in order to avoid it because of the lavatory size, which is unbelievable. I get in there and get my business done, no fooling around. I don't need or expect a 75 sq ft lavatory on a domestic plane.
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The 757s? All the DC-9s? The 747-200s?
You must have liked 767s with their 18 inch seats in coach vs. the 17.5" seats NW installed on the A333, then?
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So, you hated the A319s and A320s, too, before Delta put wider seats on them?
http://web.archive.org/web/200310090...00/index.shtml
The 757s? All the DC-9s? The 747-200s?
You must have liked 767s with their 18 inch seats in coach vs. the 17.5" seats NW installed on the A333, then?
http://web.archive.org/web/200310020...30/index.shtml
When people complain about everything and nothing their statements quickly get discounted.
http://web.archive.org/web/200310090...00/index.shtml
The 757s? All the DC-9s? The 747-200s?
You must have liked 767s with their 18 inch seats in coach vs. the 17.5" seats NW installed on the A333, then?
http://web.archive.org/web/200310020...30/index.shtml
When people complain about everything and nothing their statements quickly get discounted.
I'm not really a fan of the 757 and its 17.2" seats. The plane does feel overall more spacious than 737s though, maybe it's just the ambiance. The lavs are certainly better.
As for the 742, DC-9, and NW A333 I am too young to have ever flown any of those products. I'll leave others to judge the merits of their seats.
To paraphrase you, when people make assumptions about everything their statements quickly get discounted.
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Plenty big enough if you stand outside the lav to use it. Kinda hard for girls however
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Well good for DL if true, since I'm sure they have a great return on the 739 for efficiency and number of pax they squeeze in there.
I'm not a fan at all however. Plane overall just feels cramped, F seats are tight when pax in front reclines, and the overheads are not that good. The lavs need no further explanation either, I think everyone agrees on the problems with them.
I'm not a fan at all however. Plane overall just feels cramped, F seats are tight when pax in front reclines, and the overheads are not that good. The lavs need no further explanation either, I think everyone agrees on the problems with them.
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Fortunately I have only done 10 across 777 once (though KLM 777 is on the books for later this year)
With 787 and narrow-bodied planes with 17" and others I haven't noticed the probably because of armrests
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As far as 4D goes, its a perfectly average seat, nothing exciting nor bad about it. The only thing that really sucks is when people recline, the seat'll be nearly on your lap. Have fun getting work done
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On the flipside DL's A321's also have overhead bins that are horribly designed.
The lav is definitely tight, but I think to myself "Would I be willing to pay even one penny more in airfare for a larger lav and the answer is no ... and I'm not a small guy.
I've never thought there was anything particularly great about the 757 other than they used to have more FC seats and they often board from 2L which is nice when you're in first.
I find every narrowbody aircraft to be tight in F when the passenger in front reclinesThey're better than what DL installed on the A321's.
But I can't help but laugh everytime I read about the lav problem. I've seen posts about people that refuse to fly the plane or will make extra connections in order to avoid it because of the lavatory size, which is unbelievable. I get in there and get my business done, no fooling around. I don't need or expect a 75 sq ft lavatory on a domestic plane.
I find every narrowbody aircraft to be tight in F when the passenger in front reclinesThey're better than what DL installed on the A321's.
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Anderson was a hot head and didn't tell the truth. He went around saying he could buy a used 777 for $7 million. He left out the part that it was completely un-airworthy and was only used for parts. He called the 777X a "paper airplane" even though there was nothing major in the improvements and the A330neo hadn't even been launched and the A350 was still in the design process. He is lucky Boeing didn't slap him with with a slander lawsuit. They would have certainly been within their rights. He also soured the relationship with Korean Air and went on daily rants about the ME3. We have thankfully seen the relationship heal between Delta and Korean Air under the new leadership team and Bastion isn't going around yelling crazy things on a daily basis. Delta is far better off now that Anderson is gone.
I flew in row 1 on SJU-ATL. I actually like that row - more legroom than economy comfort and no one reclining into my space.