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Old May 2, 2012 | 7:47 am
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Originally Posted by TWA Fan 1
From a seating comfort point of view, the 767-300, with it 2-3-2 configuration and E+ is probably the best, I would agree.

The only downside to the 763--if this is important for you--is that it only has the old-fashioned loop-style IFE on overhead monitors every few rows.

These planes are being modified to include AVOD with a screen at each seat, but I believe the first plane is in the process of being modified right now.

Otherwise, you have a few other choices:

1. 757-200: I believe all the 752's operated on this route are PMUA, so the IFE would be the same as on the 763, but you would have to contend with 3-3 seating in E+

2. A319. Same as 1. above

3. 753: These are all PMCO aircraft. They are probably you last choice as they have neither DirecTV nor E+

4. 738: These are all PMCO planes. A few already have E+ and it is being installed pretty quickly. Almost all of them have DirecTV (which costs $7.99), but a few of them have loop-style IFE and overhead monitors, and others no IFE at all...there is no way of knowing which type of 738 you will get, unfortunately.

Those are the choices...
Go for the 763 hands down, then PMUA 757, A319/A320. Last choice probably the 738/739 as have sucky Y seats and charge for IFE. Remember, if you don't pay the 7.99, you'll have ZERO IFE for 6 hours.
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