AA 737-Max 8 business class - is bulkhead better for rest vs regular seats?
Jan 31, 2023, 10:14 pm
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AA 737-Max 8 business class - is bulkhead better for rest vs regular seats?
For the convenience of no layovers, I have an upcoming nonstop MEX-JFK flight...only catch is it's overnight (11:15pm depart-6am arrival).
I will likely want to get *some* rest and given the 737max business seats are nothing special, I was wondering if you guys recommend I book a bulkhead seat? I figured since there's no IFE anyway it might not be worth a regular seat, and especially since it's overnight, the person in front of me will likely recline, so at least in row 1 that won't happen. I'm not super tall either so I think the row 1 seats will be better for leg rest and no obstruction from a seat in front.
Thoughts or experiences?
I will likely want to get *some* rest and given the 737max business seats are nothing special, I was wondering if you guys recommend I book a bulkhead seat? I figured since there's no IFE anyway it might not be worth a regular seat, and especially since it's overnight, the person in front of me will likely recline, so at least in row 1 that won't happen. I'm not super tall either so I think the row 1 seats will be better for leg rest and no obstruction from a seat in front.
Thoughts or experiences?
Jan 31, 2023, 11:21 pm
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For the convenience of no layovers, I have an upcoming nonstop MEX-JFK flight...only catch is it's overnight (11:15pm depart-6am arrival).
I will likely want to get *some* rest and given the 737max business seats are nothing special, I was wondering if you guys recommend I book a bulkhead seat? I figured since there's no IFE anyway it might not be worth a regular seat, and especially since it's overnight, the person in front of me will likely recline, so at least in row 1 that won't happen. I'm not super tall either so I think the row 1 seats will be better for leg rest and no obstruction from a seat in front.
Thoughts or experiences?
I will likely want to get *some* rest and given the 737max business seats are nothing special, I was wondering if you guys recommend I book a bulkhead seat? I figured since there's no IFE anyway it might not be worth a regular seat, and especially since it's overnight, the person in front of me will likely recline, so at least in row 1 that won't happen. I'm not super tall either so I think the row 1 seats will be better for leg rest and no obstruction from a seat in front.
Thoughts or experiences?
Feb 1, 2023, 7:55 am
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Feb 1, 2023, 8:28 am
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The bulkhead still has less leg room. Im 6' 2" + with long legs and I can't stretch out in the bulkhead properly. Would take any row other than 1.
the recline doesn't affect much unless you're planning to get up a lot.
you said you're not super tall, so if you're under 5' 10" then 1A or 1F are good.
the recline doesn't affect much unless you're planning to get up a lot.
you said you're not super tall, so if you're under 5' 10" then 1A or 1F are good.