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Seat maps for the A330-200, A330-300, and A340-600
(update 15 Dec 2019)

Notes (applicable to all three aircraft types):
Business Plus cabins: window seats are even numbered; honeymoon pairs are odd numbered;
The row numbering sequence avoids the use of number 13

Aircraft movements
A330-200
EC-MIL(click for flight history)
EC-MJA(click for flight history)
EC-MJT(click for flight history)
EC-MKI (click for flight history)
EC-MKJ (click for flight history)
EC-MLB (click for flight history)
EC-MLP(click for flight history)

A330-300
MSN 1377, 17 Jan 2013: EC-LUB
MSN 1385, 11 Feb 2013: EC-LUK
MSN 1405, 4 Apr 2013: EC-LUX
MSN 1426, 13 Jun 2013: EC-LXK
MSN 1437, 17 Jul 2013: EC-LYF
MSN 1490, 24 Jan 2014: EC-LZJ
MSN 1507, 17 Mar 2014 : EC-LZX
MSN 1515, 22 April 2014 : EC-MAA

A340-600
MSN 1079: EC-LEV(click for flight history)
MSN 0960: EC-LEU (click for flight history)
MSN 0341: EC-INO (click for flight history)
MSN 1122: EC-LFS (click for flight history)
MSN 0440: EC-IOB (click for flight history)
MSN 0720: EC-JLE (click for flight history)
MSN 0460: EC-IQR (click for flight history)
MSN 0744: EC-JPU (click for flight history)
MSN 0993: EC-LCZ (click for flight history)
MSN 0661: EC-IZX (click for flight history)
MSN 0606: EC-JBA (click for flight history)
MSN 0604: EC-IZY (click for flight history)
MSN 0616: EC-JCY (click for flight history)
MSN 0619: EC-JCZ (click for flight history)
MSN 0672: EC-JFX(click for flight history)

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Jun 21, 2013, 1:57 pm

#31

azepine00

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We have 342 with four rows for next week according to EF
not very concerned about IFE as long as we have flat bed - it's a rather convenient night flight.. return will be a different story...

Quote:

Originally Posted by prspad

My spouse and I flew in seats 3D & 3H a couple days ago MAD-LAX. The aircraft for this Iberia route is a A340-300 configured with fewer J seats, hence it's designated as a A342. There are only 24 J seats total... 4 rows @ 2/2/2. The aircraft we flew on had Business Plus service, but the tired old business seats. I don't think that any aircraft seating guide, even Iberia's, depicts a true seat layout for the aircraft flying this long-haul route. However, if you are booked, you can get a realistic view of the true seat layout in your Class booked by checking your booked flight on https://www.checkmytrip.com A sidebar note... Bring your own decent earphones if you want to choose to see a crappy movie from the 12 crappy ones offered! Better yet, bring a good book!

Three weeks ago we flew to Frankfurt from Los Angeles on Lufthansa's new 747-8i and were seated in J on the upper deck. Excellent seats, food, service, entertainment, overall flight, etc.

We have flown from LAX to foreign destinations in J many times and actually prefer AA's few nonstops from LAX or AA connections via DFW or MIA. J Class on AA's 777's (especially their new 773) and 763's suits me well and American has always treated us like valued customers whether we're on a paid or award ticket.

Jun 24, 2013, 5:11 pm

#32

HIDDY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by azepine00

We have 342 with four rows for next week according to EF

Flew that type back to EZE the other week. Chose seats A/C in row 4 right next to the snack bar. Turned out to be a very enjoyable flight and the small cabin gives it a more exclusive feel than the 7 row -600.

Jul 9, 2013, 7:11 am

#33

spainfly

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found today on the www. of Iberia, under date July 5th, that the first A 340-600 is finished with the new Business Class, and that they have received the fourth A 330-300. Hence now 5 airplanes are with the new configuration. The A 340-600 was used on the Madrid - Buenos Aires route.

So still 16 A 340-600 to be done, each takes 7 weeks of time,.... we still have to wait a longtime before this is finished.

spainfly

Last edited by spainfly; Jul 9, 2013 at 7:16 am Reason: additional info added

Jul 9, 2013, 7:44 am

#34

badgersfly

Join Date: Oct 2012

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spainfly

Thanks Spainfly, that is great information! Can you tell me where on the website you found that information? I'm not seeing it.
thanks

Sorry, spoke too soon and just found it. Here is a link with information...

http://grupo.iberia.es/portal/site/g...005ffe15acRCRD

Last edited by badgersfly; Jul 9, 2013 at 7:46 am Reason: found my answer

Jul 9, 2013, 1:47 pm

#35

northernstar84

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So it seems EC-LEV is the first A340-600 with the new C.
First flight was 29.June to EZE
http://planefinder.net/data/airplanes/EC-lev

And it looks that EC-INO is refitting at the moment
http://planefinder.net/data/airplanes/EC-INO

and http://www.flightradar24.com/data/airplanes/ec-jcz ?

Last edited by northernstar84; Jul 24, 2013 at 4:03 am

Jul 12, 2013, 10:46 am

#36

tfjim

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Location: St. Louis, MO

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I flew JFK-MAD on the new A333 last week and returned MAD-ORD on a non-refitted A346 this week. Load out of JFK was light in business class, probably only 40% and completely packed 100% on the return to ORD. I was sat in the smaller business cabin past L2 even though there were plenty of seats up front. The seat is interesting but I did feel a bit confined in the window seat. The large TV screen is quite nice for watching videos. Dining is pretty comfortable as well, very nice to have a large table at near shoulder height next to you to put extra glasses, pour wine, coffee, etc. Sleeping not so great for me due to the confinement issue. The flight is so short though that it's hard to really ascertain.

A few comments:

- service commencement took FOREVER on both routes. It was a good 30 minutes after takeoff before the beverage service began. Totally unacceptable on short eastbound transatlantic flights. And given the light load I was completely perplexed on the delay. It was the same on the return so I can only imagine that's how its done on IB....

- The meal offered a choice of 3 mains; beef, fish or pasta. I chose beef both ways and they were not very good at all.

- I did like the service from the FAs and thought it was attentive (especially the return as the FA serving my side was excellent).

- The AVOD choices were pretty sad both ways.

Jul 12, 2013, 12:33 pm

#37

rrgg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tfjim

I flew JFK-MAD on the new A333 last week and returned MAD-ORD on a non-refitted A346 this week. Load out of JFK was light in business class, probably only 40%...

It's weird how tight they are with awards given what you said. Regarding the delay in food & beverage, there are other reports of 60+ minutes.

Jul 12, 2013, 1:01 pm

#38

nsx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rrgg

It's weird how tight they are with awards given what you said.

Tell me about it. I have Blue seats on a flight for which Business class is wide open (at least 6 seats available) and none of them are open for award redemption. Just Economy seats, and I've been checking several times per day. You would think they'd like me to spend the extra Avios to fill an empty seat, but nooooooo....

Jul 14, 2013, 2:04 pm

#39

spainfly

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I was flying yesterday MAD - JFK with the A 330-300.
Did not find that servcice was slow or late, just on time.

What is a bit strange and I think still nobody mentioned that: the AISLE in the new business is very narrow, or let´s say that is the price they pay for that configuration.

While normally a trolly can be moved on its wheels in the aisle, here it is imposible. But no problem for me,... and on the other side, it has also some advantage: people on board move/walk less while flying. I hate it when someone stands next to man and has a 2 hour conversation with someone in the seat in the other aisle.

And: I slept well, had a 2 hour "siesta" after the good lunch.

Except 2 seats, business was compeltly booked.

Spainfly

Jul 15, 2013, 2:18 pm

#40

jmj9905

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HIDDY:

Are the 4 row 24 seats the new seat?

Jul 15, 2013, 6:03 pm

#41

HIDDY

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmj9905

HIDDY:

Are the 4 row 24 seats the new seat?

Afraid not...however unless you're travelling alone I found the 'old' lie flat seat perfectly acceptable.

Jul 16, 2013, 9:49 am

#42

Hannibal Lecter

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The 5th A330 should be delivered tomorrow

http://www.avnoticias.com/category/msn-1437/

Jul 16, 2013, 11:20 am

#43

tfjim

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HIDDY

Afraid not...however unless you're travelling alone I found the 'old' lie flat seat perfectly acceptable.

Ha! Agreed, the old seat is fine, actually more comfortable space-wise. However, flying alone you are stuck with what shows up next to you. In my recent case the gentleman next to me gave himself a full manicure after lunch. What a joy watching that...

Jul 16, 2013, 12:17 pm

#44

LupineChemist

Join Date: May 2013

Location: MAD

Programs: IB+, BAEC

Posts: 3,105

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannibal Lecter

The 5th A330 should be delivered tomorrow

http://www.avnoticias.com/category/msn-1437/

As I do some technical deliveries myself, I find it very hard to believe that a schedule reported in October is in any way still relevant. This is EADS and Spain, not Japan.

Jul 16, 2013, 1:41 pm

#45

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LupineChemist

As I do some technical deliveries myself, I find it very hard to believe that a schedule reported in October is in any way still relevant. This is EADS and Spain, not Japan.

Ha, ha, you're of course right but sometimes they surprise you

I Believe this is the 4th one.

http://planefinder.net/data/airplanes/EC-LXK