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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 10:01 pm
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Originally Posted by shgroamer
I've flown MCE on the AA 788 and it still feels pretty crammed...I would definitely recommend JAL's config in reg Y over AA MCE. JAL has 8 abreast on the 77W and 19 wide seats vs 17ish on AA's 787...much better situation on JALI think, even with 2 inches less legroom (34 is still fantastic for Y).
JL has 9 abreast on the 77W, not 8. But you are right about JL's seats being wider. 9 abreast on a 77W is much better than 9 abreast on a 787. I would choose JL regular Y over AA MCE.
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