Originally Posted by
bambinomartino
As good as any place to ask, mod please move if needed.
Two adults and 2 children, almost 4 and 8 in J on a 333, Layout 1 (4 abreast).
it was a bit challenging to select seats, as an adult needs to be adjacent to a child. First go I did all on 1 row, 5 ADGK. Figured the littlest one and one of the adults can be in D&G and with the partition slid open we can assist and keep.an eye on her. How realistic is that actually, can one actually reach over?
Then I wanted to maximize window placement so I played around and the system let me select 6G and 5K, 6K and 7K across the isle. With the seats at an angle to provide as much privacy as possible, would that make tending to a small child difficult?
Any other considerations, especially from the perspective of fellow passengers and flight crew?
Since this configuration isn't AC specific, I'll answer with my experience on Super Diamond layout. When travelling with children, we always have at least one adult in the middle, the child in the other middle and the other adult in the windows. Kid basically in between. The two middle seats are too far apart that it's actually more annoying leaning in to talk to someone rather than just looking across the aisle, but you get both options this way. Since you have two kids, what you're suggesting sounds like a viable option too. Have an adult sit in between the kids in the window so you can monitor front and behind, and from across the aisle. The seats are all very private so it's not really ideal for group travel compared to the regular 2-2-2 diamond J seats. But your kids are old enough so there won't be any issues most likely. Good luck.
and also...
Holy crap... New 333 config is so nice all around. I hunted around to specifically book this aircraft before going back to PHX, as it's the only config on AC fleet (besides Jetz) that I haven't flown yet. J looks similar as Boeing but with the updated CA Super Diamond seats. One may not be able to tell if they aren't a frequent flier because of the similar colours. SO clean, so nice. I was on the old 333 J right before, and it's clear why they are replacing them. Things are really showing age and falling apart. I still do prefer the lie flat and sleeping position of the old 333 J though. Haven't been unlucky with deflated seat, but old 333 always had better cushion. Not sure why. Super nice deal for J too, $850 well spent. Nothing to complain about at all. Food consistency and quality on AC is probably best in North America right now. Nice to not stare at a wall or some feet. Screen noticeably more HD than 777/787. I'm not sure if it's bigger though, it seems smaller. 10/10 recommend, no reason to dodge A330 on AC now if you can get the new config. I might write a detailed report later, as I was so impressed.