Originally Posted by
Jasper2009
You indeed covered the most important aspects.
When comparing Y products the most important aspects IMO are:
1) seat width
2) seat pitch
3) seat configuration (e.g. I find a 2-x-2 config much more bearable than a 3-x-3 config and will even include a connecting to avoid the latter)
4) AVOD
5) free alcoholic beverages
6) ability to pay for a preferred seat (if relevant)
7) quality of food and drinks
8) service
7 and 8 obviously are rather subjective. None of the airlines that fly NYC-LHR offers great food or service in Y IMO.
On #3 - 2-5-2 can be annoying if you're stuck in the middle section.
I would also add the noise factor somewhere in there, which for a long flight does contribute to the comfort. Airbus planes are considerably quieter than Boeings.