Boeing 787-9 (789) seating questions
Nov 1, 2023, 1:13 pm
#136
Join Date: Nov 2023
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18E
I booked some October flights YYZ-EDI, return, I snagged the last preferred seats both ways, 18E outbound and 31H on the return. Definitely not my first choice, I far prefer window seats, for all kinds of reasons,
A question, sitting in the middle seat of a preferred bulkhead row usually means a bassinet possibility. Does the bassinet attach right in front of 18E? Because if so, that would not be great.
I am stalking daily to see if anything else opens up, but I have my doubts.
Thanks.
A question, sitting in the middle seat of a preferred bulkhead row usually means a bassinet possibility. Does the bassinet attach right in front of 18E? Because if so, that would not be great.
I am stalking daily to see if anything else opens up, but I have my doubts.
Thanks.
Could you comment if 18E middle armrest was liftable?
How was 31H?
Traveling with an infant and looking for the best seat.
She will likely fall asleep in our arms, so would need a liftable armrest for her to lie horizontal.
Thanks!
Nov 1, 2023, 3:44 pm
#137
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Nov 1, 2023, 4:15 pm
#138
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I find the legroom in row 18 and row 31DEG to be a bit tight. Knee room is excellent, but it is uncomfortable with your feet up against a solid wall, especially for long overseas flights. I am tall with long legs (38" inseams).
Row 31ABC/HJK have almost infinite legroom. If I'm on this plane in economy, that is where you'll always find me. I will book another flight or take a different airline if I can't get one of those 6 seats and I'm flying in Y.
Nov 10, 2023, 6:56 pm
#139
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Row 18 armrests do not lift. Bulkhead middle seat was far better than 31H. 31H sticks out into the aisle, it is bumped into, and not great at all. Massive legroom, but feet get walked on. Neither bulkhead or exit rows have moveable armrests. Buy a seat,, and take her car seat.
Nov 10, 2023, 7:16 pm
#140
Join Date: Nov 2023
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Row 18 armrests do not lift. Bulkhead middle seat was far better than 31H. 31H sticks out into the aisle, it is bumped into, and not great at all. Massive legroom, but feet get walked on. Neither bulkhead or exit rows have moveable armrests. Buy a seat,, and take her car seat.
I've tried booking her a seat.
Flying out of Northern Ontario, Canada.
Current: Booked 2 seats + lap infant = 135k Aeroplan + $2000.
Proposed: 3 seats = $16,000 for economy.
Alternatively, can drive 8 hrs to Toronto or 6 hrs to Detroit and stay overnight to get that 3 rd seat = $6,000.
Then I have to drive back home jetlagged.
So, those are my not so easy choices...