Middle in Economy Plus or Aisle/Window in Economy Minus? [Merged]
Jun 13, 2005, 9:54 pm
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Middle in Economy Plus or Aisle/Window in Economy Minus? [Merged]
Today I was lucky enough to clear the standby list on UA 1488 from SFO to PHX. When I reached the podium I was asked the above question. I deliberated for a while and picked the window, but I wondered what most others would do, so I put it to you.
Jun 13, 2005, 9:59 pm
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Depends on the equipment ... E- 31" pitch really, really, really hurts my knees (that one inch less pitch on an Airbus vs. a 737 kills me--much moreso than the inch increase in seat width makes up for). If E- is 32" or the flight is less than two hours, I'd go for the window. Otherwise, E+ even in a crappy middle is better for my sanity.
Jun 13, 2005, 10:05 pm
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Like the above poster, I think it really depends on equipment and how tall you are. Personally, I prefer the extra legroom and hope that my neighbor by the window doesn't get up during the flight.
Jun 13, 2005, 10:06 pm
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That's an easy one: E- window.
Jun 13, 2005, 10:08 pm
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Originally Posted by CMK10
Today I was lucky enough to clear the standby list on UA 1488 from SFO to PHX. When I reached the podium I was asked the above question. I deliberated for a while and picked the window, but I wondered what most others would do, so I put it to you.
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Jun 13, 2005, 10:10 pm
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Also sounding off with the OPs, but in most situations I would pick E- Window.
On a T7, E+ Middle (in the smaller cabin most likely), I'm not sure about others that would make me pick E+ middle.
On a T7, E+ Middle (in the smaller cabin most likely), I'm not sure about others that would make me pick E+ middle.
Jun 13, 2005, 10:14 pm
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Any E+ is better than any E-. I'm 6'1".
Jun 13, 2005, 10:23 pm
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Depends. If the middle was gonna be open in E-, I'd take the window there. Otherwise, in almost all cases I'd take the E+ middle for the legroom. Nothing stinks more than being two seats from the aisle in E-.
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Jun 13, 2005, 11:12 pm
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I've been given that choice before - most definitely E+ middle. To me, there's no difference between a middle and a window - you're sandwiched between a person and either another person or a wall.
Jun 13, 2005, 11:17 pm
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My choice 2 days ago was E+ middle or E- aisle on a 752. I'm taking E- aisle.
The positive news is i won't feel guilty about not working on the flight, as i wouldn't be able to use a NB comfortably anway!
The positive news is i won't feel guilty about not working on the flight, as i wouldn't be able to use a NB comfortably anway!
Jun 14, 2005, 2:05 am
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The worst seat in E+ is better than the best seat in E-, unless you're talking an E- exit row (which I think exist only on 777s and 744s).
Jun 14, 2005, 2:18 am
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Domestic E+ seat for the short flight but if the Middle Seat was open in E- I would have to take E-. On Long Haul anything that helps me sleep and on a 747 I would rather have the window!!!
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Jun 14, 2005, 6:29 am
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Originally Posted by UAL_Rulez
The worst seat in E+ is better than the best seat in E-, unless you're talking an E- exit row (which I think exist only on 777s and 744s).
Jun 14, 2005, 6:29 am
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I had the same situation last week on a SFO to IAD flight. I took the E- window. Luckly at the last minute, they were able to give me window in E+ in the exit row - so I even had extra room.
Jun 14, 2005, 6:38 am
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Originally Posted by UAL_Rulez
The worst seat in E+ is better than the best seat in E-, unless you're talking an E- exit row (which I think exist only on 777s and 744s).
You can also hang around the near the GA and vulture for the seats vacated by upgraders. Those are usually good E+ seats.