Angled flat seat vs. lie flat seat on international long haul
Aug 18, 2015, 2:14 pm
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This is for ORD-SCL in J. Google flights reports: American 945 · Boeing 777 Angled flat seat. $1626.
Are the angled flat seats noticeably subpar for sleeping compared to flat? For $300 more round trip there is:
American 912 · Business Class · Boeing 767 Lie flat seat
You guys think the $300 extra is worth it?
Are the angled flat seats noticeably subpar for sleeping compared to flat? For $300 more round trip there is:
American 912 · Business Class · Boeing 767 Lie flat seat
You guys think the $300 extra is worth it?
Aug 18, 2015, 2:15 pm
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Aug 18, 2015, 2:29 pm
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I personally would stay on the 777 with the NGBC seat. The seat on the 767 is just so narrow I don't find it that comfortable for sleeping, and I certainly wouldn't pay a premium for it. I've never had too much of a problem with the angled NGBC seat personally, especially the 777 version.
Just out of curiosity, what's the buy-up to F cost on the 777 flight? If it's within $400-500, I would say that's the way to go.
Just out of curiosity, what's the buy-up to F cost on the 777 flight? If it's within $400-500, I would say that's the way to go.
Aug 18, 2015, 8:09 pm
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Personally, I prefer the 763CIP 180deg flat seat for sleeping. Then there's the aisle access for all seats. Since I prefer window seats, it's really great on the 763 to not have to climb over the person on the aisle, as one must do on the 772.
Aug 19, 2015, 12:59 pm
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I have to say, I don't really mind the 9 degree angle of AA's angle flat seating--even on fully flat seats, I'll often keep a small angle (probably not 9 degrees, but at least a degree or two) because it feels more natural. If seats were more bed-like and less like a bed-chair hybrid, I don't think I'd need to do this.
Aug 19, 2015, 2:30 pm
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Aug 19, 2015, 3:29 pm
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I would spend $1500 of my employers money for a flat bed. Maybe even 2500.
