Originally Posted by
mfFrom35K
Any recent reports on sitting in Row 1 vs Row 2? My wife and I have Row 1 for a two and half hour flight right now. Seats have now opened up in Row 2. I have like bulkhead on some older Delta aircraft but in more recent years I usually opt for something else. Have not flown that often on United. We are 5'8" and 5'6". So average height. I am thinking of staying in Row 1 but want to know if anyone has a recent experience that might help me decide. Thanks. mfFrom35k.
I am 6'7" but I avoid row 1 in all airbus first on UA. They don't seem to have any more pitch, which means they effectively have less pitch because you can't put your feet under the seat in front. You can't stow any hand luggage, and the overhead bins have safety equipment on one side and often Flight Attendant bags or gear on the other, so you have to go back a row or two.. or three. On the airbuses the higher rows don't have the problem of too much recline and broken seat backs getting in your way (like the ex-CO Boeings), so I take 2-3 over 1 every time.