I don't begrudge the resting crew, but the FA's that view their job as being the first and last 90 minutes of the flight are the pits.

I am heading PHL-SJU on Tuesday (same day RT). The flights are on East 757-200's.

I assume that is this is this plane. Correct?

Also, I was upgraded both ways. Can anyone give me a feel of what kind of experience to expect and some guidance on how to choose a seat (some are still open).

Thanks,

Yes, all the East 757s are this configuration now: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/US_..._757-200_B.php

You can tell it's an East 757 because the flight number will be higher than 700 (and the West 757s mainly do PHX-Hawaii).

I prefer anything in rows 2 or 3. Normally, I prefer the aisle over the window, but given the legroom on these, it's not usually a problem to get out to the restroom or to stretch your legs. Seats are the "Old Envoy" recliners found on the old config A330-300s that's currently being replaced by the suites.

It's more or less domestic F service.

Actually, flight 700 would be an East flight, although I don't think it matters on this route. Flight numbers under 700 are West flights.

Jim

Envoy On The 757???
 

If there's a thread on this, please direct me to it...

Looking to fly to Dublin in Envoy (752). I know it's single isle, but would appreciate any feedback regarding seat comfort, meals, best seats, etc...

The Envoy seats are from the A330 pre-suites. Meals should be about the same - there may be one less entree choice due to more limited galley space but someone else can comment on that.

Jim

Only with miles. Don't pay for it
 

Flew envoy back from Dublin two days ago.

The plane itself is just old. Interior not dirty but dingy. The seats are from the old A330 interiors. Cabin feels a bit cramped. I am 6'2 and I couldnt extend my legs fully while seat in upright position. Decent food - skip the pasta. Videos on the tiny portable viewers.

Better than coach, but not good enough to pay cash for.

PHL-DUB on 767 also
 

I got a chill down my spine seeing these posts and went back to check my own PHL-DUB for Sep 5-13. I was expecting it to be on a 767. US website does still show 767 on my dates (Wed-Thu) but 757 on the day before. Seems they switch equipment over to the 767 after Sep 4. Let's hope that really happens.

Not that the 767 is THAT much better but should be less claustrophobic. I've flown the international 757 to the Caribbean and a few domestic segments and thought the seats were uncomfortably narrow in the sitting position esp compared to standard US F seats.

(BTW-this trip is a result of using CP Envoy upgrade certs at the last minute in Feb)

Do you still get comp upgrades on domestic flights with this bird?

I'm on it CLT-BWI next month and it was showing this seat map.

Yes.

Any domestic/caribbean flight regardless of aircraft type is eligible for preferred upgrades.

Dublin is not far and, frankly, I think that if you can snag the exit seats up front on left (and on aisle if possible), you are better off than if you had drawn the 767, where not even the exit rows help. I recall stretching out (I'm taller than average) and actually sleeping the last time I drew one of these things.

An interesting July PHL-DUB schedule this year. For the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Weekends - which is high season travel to Europe, there are 2 PHL-DUB flights on Fridays and Saturdays - both with 757s.

PHL-DUB - 1840 (726) and 2100 (722) (Fri-Sat)
DUB-PHL - 0905 (727) and 1115 (723) (Sat-Sun)

757 F
 

Finally got a chance to take one yesterday from CLT to PHL. I've only been traveling with US on a consistent basis since December but have accumulated 40k miles since then. For whatever reason I've always ended up on the A320 and 321's. I thought the 757 was a much more impressive aircraft.

The F seats were so much more impressive than the A320/321's. The takeoff was as well. It climbs so much quicker in the first 10 seconds. Even though it is somewhat of an older plane I really enjoyed it.

Depending on the flight number, it may have had Envoy instead of domestic FC - flight numbers under 700 are west 757's with normal domestic FC while flight numbers 700 and up are east 757's fitted with Envoy instead of normal FC. The Envoy seats on the 757 are the old Envoy seats from the A330's that were left over when US reduced the size of the Envoy cabin after the US/HP merger.

Performance-wise, it beats about any other airplane in the fleet, especially when operating relatively short domestic flights like CLT-PHL. Since it has the fuel capacity needed for trans-Atlantic range on shorter routes like that it is well under it's maximum weight.

Jim

I'm guessing the poster prior to you was on an Envoy equipped bird if flying CLT-PHL. Do they even fly the West configured 757's to the East hubs? I thought they were dedicated to Hawaiian flying out of PHX.

757 is still my favorite narrowbody, and most people who fly on enough planes usually agree. When an airline neglects the interiors for too long is when they become less attractive (i.e. slave ship). I'd be curious what pilots think about flying a 757 vs. an A321. Probably a Ford vs. Chevy argument.