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Old Dec 2, 2008, 6:07 pm
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anat0l
 
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Location: Brisbane
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Boeing 737-800 / 2 Class / Business / Rows 1, 2, 3

Although every J seat is fairly indifferent there are some pros and cons for each one.

Row 1:
  • Pros
    • 1D lets you see the CSM and front cabin crew member during take off, landing and turbulence, which is nice if either or both are good looking.
    • First to be served in J
    • You'll be one of the first off the plane (or possibly the first one).
  • Cons
    • Smaller overhead locker space
    • No seat in front to shove carry-on under
    • Fixed bulkhead, which may not be ideal for tall people

Row 2 is the most balanced option, with full overhead locker and no fixed bulkhead.

Row 3:
  • Pros
    • The person behind you is a pleb, though they will have bulkhead-like room (although behind you is just a curtain), so feel free to recline all you want, even during meal times (I assume this doesn't impede a lot on their space and the row 4 tables are in the arm rest, so no table bumping is possible)
  • Cons
    • Closest to the plebs (not a huge issue unless you think it is)
    • Last to be served in J, which nominally takes an exorbitant amount of time and may limit your food options (depending on what everyone else picked)
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