Just sat in the oddest seat configuration Dash 8-300
Oct 14, 2017, 1:12 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: YVR
Programs: AC Black Card, Nexus
Posts: 292
Just sat in the oddest seat configuration Dash 8-300
Just sat in the oddest seat configuration. Flew YUL to YFC on a Bombardier Dash 8-300. Supposed to be in row 13, turns out row 13 faces row 1. Worse leg room than a standard seat for all 4 of us (1D 1F 13A 13C)
I’ll attempt a diagram
3F 3D
2F 2D
1F 1D
V V
^ ^
13A 13C
I’ll attempt a diagram
3F 3D
2F 2D
1F 1D
V V
^ ^
13A 13C
Oct 14, 2017, 1:13 pm
#2
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,255
Total DH3 FOTSG virgin.
Oct 14, 2017, 1:26 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: YVR
Programs: AC Black Card, Nexus
Posts: 292
*facepalm* such a DH3 virgin.
But I swear I don't FOTSG <3!!!
Just used to bigger planes (thats what she said)
edit; oh god I take it all back. First time on a Beechcraft 1900D. Smallest plane I’ve ever been on.
But I swear I don't FOTSG <3!!!
Just used to bigger planes (thats what she said)
edit; oh god I take it all back. First time on a Beechcraft 1900D. Smallest plane I’ve ever been on.
Last edited by yosemite1; Oct 14, 2017 at 2:16 pm
Oct 14, 2017, 3:04 pm
#5
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
Oct 14, 2017, 4:34 pm
#10
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Air Canada P25K, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, MGM Gold
Posts: 1,582
Oct 14, 2017, 4:36 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: YEG
Programs: AC Lifetime SE100K, 3MM, SPG Lifetime Plat, Hertz PC, National Executive Elite
Posts: 2,901
Usually, the FA on that config is watching the boarding passes for the 13th row. An alert FA saves the walk to the rear and then back to the front.
Oct 14, 2017, 4:43 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: FOTSG Tangerine Ex E35k (AC)
Posts: 5,612
So sometimes there's a need for the FA to direct one to their seat? I get so fed up of being given directions to my seat in a plane I'm familiar with. Yes J is the far side and yes row 40 is about 2 miles back I am aware of this. Oh you want to see my pass again.
Only done the Beechcraft a couple of times. That's the one without any cockpit door right? Or maybe that was changed, though I think I've also flown it after 2001.
Only done the Beechcraft a couple of times. That's the one without any cockpit door right? Or maybe that was changed, though I think I've also flown it after 2001.
Oct 14, 2017, 4:46 pm
#13
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,519
I love them too, it is a unique experience and get to enjoy them. But I would say every single time when I am no one of these planes, I will hear stuff like "wow, this is a tiny plane" or "look, i can see the cockpit" usually follow by people start talking their "extensive travel experience" with this AirBus or that Boeing, etc...
Oct 14, 2017, 6:10 pm
#14
Join Date: May 2017
Location: YKA
Programs: Aeroplan E75K, IHG Platnium, National Executive Elite
Posts: 18
First time I was on a BEH it was also the most turbulent flight I have ever been on. It was not an awesome experience. I fly DH3's a lot, but I always feel safe on them, I did not feel safe on the BEH.
I will be flying a BEH this week, so we will see how it goes.
I will be flying a BEH this week, so we will see how it goes.