Is there a current seating/aircraft guide?
Jan 13, 2015, 2:36 pm
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Is there a current seating/aircraft guide?
Hi Finnair people, I'm looking for some seating advice and most of the threads I've turned up are either many years old or vague about the seats/aircraft.
I'm thinking of flying BCN-HEL-BKK return, the AY website says I'm on an A333, but it isn't clear what seats this aircraft will have. As I understand I could get either an ex-AF plane with those awful WedgieBeds, an AY-specific WedgieBed, or maybe a new full-flat.
Can anyone give me some guidance?
Thanks.
I'm thinking of flying BCN-HEL-BKK return, the AY website says I'm on an A333, but it isn't clear what seats this aircraft will have. As I understand I could get either an ex-AF plane with those awful WedgieBeds, an AY-specific WedgieBed, or maybe a new full-flat.
Can anyone give me some guidance?
Thanks.
Jan 13, 2015, 2:44 pm
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All Finnair A330 are now refitted with new full flat seats.
The ex-AF planes you are referring to are A340
The ex-AF planes you are referring to are A340
Jan 13, 2015, 2:47 pm
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... and there are 2 versions of the A330, but they are very similar. Some of them have row 8-10, others don't. 
Jan 15, 2015, 12:03 am
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Is the space for your feet larger on the L side than A or is there extra legroom? I am nearly 6' so would the L be better?
I expect that I will sleep a bit on both flights, so will think about changing seats.
Jan 15, 2015, 12:22 am
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Jan 15, 2015, 7:24 am
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I would select L if I want to sleep (which I usually do). A seats are good if you want extra table/floor space. I am 186cm and L seats are just long enough for me. A seats are a bit too narrow to be comfortable.
Jan 15, 2015, 9:29 am
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I am 183 cm, and 2A is my favorite. I like the privacy&space, and as a side sleeper the seat is OK for me. YMMV, obviously.
Jan 15, 2015, 1:55 pm
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Oh decisions, decisions!
I had not realised that the A seats are narrower than other seats.
Have selected 2A so far but have some time to reconsider.
Thanks again.
I had not realised that the A seats are narrower than other seats.
Have selected 2A so far but have some time to reconsider.
Thanks again.
Jan 15, 2015, 2:04 pm
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I don't think the seat itself is more narrow, but legs goes into a "tube".
The table arrangement makes many many feel this is the most private seat since nothing is close to you.
All seats has similar arrangement but only A seats have the "tube". All other have this opening.
The table arrangement makes many many feel this is the most private seat since nothing is close to you.
All seats has similar arrangement but only A seats have the "tube". All other have this opening.
Jan 15, 2015, 10:59 pm
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Many thanks intuition!
The photos are very helpful and I now understand the potential issue of the confined food space, which is guess is in between the seats in front.
The photos are very helpful and I now understand the potential issue of the confined food space, which is guess is in between the seats in front.