GNRMatt

By far the A330. It has lie-flat seats. It is one of the best international business class seats out there, so take advantage of it.

WRCSolberg

A330 by far.

sccaflagger74

Do the USB outlets in Y on the A330-200 have enough juice to charge an iphone or Galaxy S5?

Microwave

Any thoughts on seats 23C/D/E/F? 7G/H are taken, so it was 23C/D or two random seats on the side... I picked 23C/D, but if I've just shot myself in the foot please warn me so I can fix it before my departure date comes.

Biggie Fries

I have flown a lot in the back of these planes and no way would I take 23C/D/E/F ... First, it's in the way back; second, not much leg room in that bulkhead; and third -- the worst -- there are a lot of folks in the back without much airplane etiquette, which means I guarantee some young guys will step over you moving from aisle to aisle.

I'd go for 7C and 7F (if you are two) and hope for no one in between (then swap out if need be). I kind of prefer the port side since there is an extra front toilet.

Microwave

I'm flying DUB-PHL tomorrow and the seat map is quite sparse; I was able to change back to our original pair of side seats up toward the front, so row 23 is once again vacant in the centre. Thanks for the advice.

soy

Any advice on best A332 biz seats when traveling with children. (2 adults, 2 children, 5&6 yrs)

Choices seem to be;

1) 2 middle pairs with adult/child in each pair (C,F) - cannot see one another, but proximity means easier to help kid with meal, headphones, TV etc.

2) Block of 4 at same aisle (eg 4F,4H & 5F,5H) - Everyone can see everyone else (kinda), but more difficult for adult to assist kid with meal, TV etc, as are seated across the aisle.

3) Straight row across with kids in center pair (A,C,F,H) - hybrid of first 2 options


Kids are well travelled and as a night flight will mostly be sleeping, however this is first experience with reverse herringbone layout so unsure what to go for.

Randyk47

Personally I'd go with Option 2, then Option 3, and finally Option 1. We've had five trips to and from Europe in the last three years on pmUS/AA A330s in business. Tried middle seats the first time and communicating was a pain and I can't imagine trying to assist or help a child in the adjoining seat. I'd much rather try to reach across the aisle to help or get up to help than being in the middle. Actually the last two flights we've actually gone to two window seats (i.e., 3A & 4A) than actually trying to chat even if across aisle. East bound we have a wine or two, eat dinner, and sleep. West bound it's pretty much the same routine though we don't sleep as much but usually settle into a movie or two after lunch. Bottom line is that the business seat configuration leans way more to individual privacy than to a couple or family traveling together. In the obviously very rare case of an emergency I'd rather my wife, and in your case the whole family, be in the same aisle.

akcae

Traveling with the two kiddos last summer, we opted for #1 above. Each parent had a child to take care of/assist. As stated, the seats aren't exactly conducive to this due to the width of the consoles and privacy, but it worked for us. Well, more for me than my wife, since she had the 2yr-old who still nurses on occasion and prefers to sleep with us. She ended up basically with a lap child most of the flight. But this would've happened regardless of which configuration we picked.

soy

thanks all

Having thought about it more, I have decided that the visual aspect takes precedence, so will go for #2 as no way to see one another with #1

Randyk47

Good choice. Have a great trip. ^

tortellini

Hello, well I love flying.. .and my wife, too :-). Could you please give any advice about seating on AA A330-200?

Sure, I know seatguru.. but... is it best to take 2 middle seats or 1 window + 1 isle? On the pictures it looks like the seats of the old 777 first class... which means shouting in order to talk.

Thanks for any hint!!

phlwookie

So you need to realize that these seats, which are excellent, are designed for individual privacy and rest, and not communication with those around you. In the center pair, your feet are aimed at each other, which puts your heads further apart, so if reclined at all, it's tougher to talk to or see your seat mate. Many folks traveling together therefore will choose a window seat paired with the seat across the aisle (it's a 1-2-1 configuration) which, in spite of the aisle, can be easier to communicate with since your heads are closer than on the center pair as the window seat has the feet closest to the wall as well.

reecesavage

I had assumed that the middle seats would be better for speaking with a companion. Glad I saw your post as we are on the 332 from MCO to CLT in a couple weeks. Thanks.

-Reece

w3andw4d

We currently have three single window seats (rows 1,2 &3) reserved for myself, wife and daughter.

Would it be any better to have 2 centres and a window to allow them to chat?
I have heard that it is difficult to see one another and chat in the centre seats?