Sep 30, 2015, 6:00 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Legacy US Airways "East" "Transatlantic" ETOPS version of Boeing 757-200 (B75E)
Up front: This aircraft had three rows of 2 x 2 "Envoy" class 60" pitch, 19.5" wide angled flat seats in 2 x 2 configuration (12 seats).
Seat 1-C from aztimm
- Seat 3A is said to have impaired recline
- 3D will usually be blocked for the PNF (Pilot Not Flying) on transatlantic flights.
- The forward cabin has one lav forward and port (left).
In Economy: Mostly 32" pitch, 17" width seats in 3 x 3 configuration (170 seats).
The good:
- The greatest seat pitch is in 7A, B, C and F, with no seats close in front of these because of the exit row. 6C and D are in midst of the exit row.
- Row 24 are exit row seats with great seat pitch.
- All these are narrower, with immovable arm rests holding the folded tray tabe. Exit row seats can be colder. Under seat bags may be restricted in the seats in front of you.
- Row 23 is against the aft bulkhead in this cabin section, against the lavs; they do not recline.
- Row 32 is the last row and close to the galley and it's attendant noise.
ARCHIVE: LUS 757-200 / B75E ETOPS "East" (transat) [NONE LEFT Dec 2017]
Oct 18, 2016, 9:47 pm
#481
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Oh, no doubt. I guess I was asking if it's worth the premium though. I've been on LHR-CLT where economy is only 40% full several times. If that happens, I'd rather pay economy prices and finding an empty row than be in 752 business class. But of course that's far from guaranteed 
. If this flight stays on the 752, I'll keep an eye out for something better (read: anything) in business class on another route or airline, but will just suck it up if nothing works out. IME, award availability usually comes through (though maybe a few days before flying) if you're cognizant and ready to jump.
. If this flight stays on the 752, I'll keep an eye out for something better (read: anything) in business class on another route or airline, but will just suck it up if nothing works out. IME, award availability usually comes through (though maybe a few days before flying) if you're cognizant and ready to jump.I would still prefer the A330 or any other TATL aircraft, but would I go out of my way (additional connection, etc) to avoid this 757? No.
Oct 19, 2016, 3:39 am
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Oct 19, 2016, 4:47 am
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Far be it for me to defend AA, but while the B752 definitely isn't a modern aircraft, there's a lot more legroom in the MCE and exit rows through row 18 than you'll ever find on BA. And beer and wine are FREE throughout the flight. If you must have a gin and tonic, that will cost you $8 but I doubt you'll consume $500 worth of cocktails (plus the free beer and wine) on the flight. So I would definitely stick with AA.
Oct 19, 2016, 5:50 am
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Flying on 11/28 and just checked expertflyer. AA 203 AMS-PHL is probably at 70% capacity. BA 2167 LGW-TPA is at 10%. That might be the deciding factor. Thanks for the help folks!
EDIT: Just realized I made a big mistake looking at a BA Seat Map on ExperFlyer since seat selection isn't available until check-in. Either way, every fare class is showing max availability so that's a good sign.
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Oct 19, 2016, 9:45 am
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Ah, didn't realize beer and wine were free on AA. Couldn't find it explicitly on the website. Might still fly LGW-TPA for the novelty. Us TPA folks only have 3 nonstops to Europe.
Flying on 11/28 and just checked expertflyer. AA 203 AMS-PHL is probably at 70% capacity. BA 2167 LGW-TPA is at 10%. That might be the deciding factor. Thanks for the help folks!
EDIT: Just realized I made a big mistake looking at a BA Seat Map on ExperFlyer since seat selection isn't available until check-in. Either way, every fare class is showing max availability so that's a good sign.
Flying on 11/28 and just checked expertflyer. AA 203 AMS-PHL is probably at 70% capacity. BA 2167 LGW-TPA is at 10%. That might be the deciding factor. Thanks for the help folks!
EDIT: Just realized I made a big mistake looking at a BA Seat Map on ExperFlyer since seat selection isn't available until check-in. Either way, every fare class is showing max availability so that's a good sign.
Nov 15, 2016, 2:05 pm
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Considering a flight DUB-PHL on a 757 in Jan. The seat map shows row 4 and 5 before the exit row 7. Seat guru states that row 4 has extra legroom, even though it is a bulkhead seat. Is seat guru correct in this case? Otherwise I'll try for row 7. Thanks
Feb 16, 2017, 12:03 pm
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What did you end up choosing? I just booked a SNN to PHL flight on the AA 757-200 V4.
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Feb 17, 2017, 8:54 am
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I was in row 4 on this aircraft a few weeks ago and the leg room was sufficient (I'm 6'2"). The aisle seat is most ideal as one can stick their feet out past the bulkhead although you have to deal with the stupid curtain. Basically there's no great seat on this outdated configuration but its a relatively short flight so it's doable.
Jun 11, 2017, 10:42 pm
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It seems that with the return of the "B75H" (LUS Hawaii 757-200) to their lessors, the LUS 757 "East" 757s will go to the Hawaii service and the LUS 757-200 with the B/E Aerospace Diamond seats will go to reviously US transatlantic routes such as PHL-LIS.
Link to 11 Jun 2017 Boarding Area article
Link to 11 Jun 2017 Boarding Area article
Jun 12, 2017, 7:55 am
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It seems that with the return of the "B75H" (LUS Hawaii 757-200) to their lessors, the LUS 757 "East" 757s will go to the Hawaii service and the LUS 757-200 with the B/E Aerospace Diamond seats will go to reviously US transatlantic routes such as PHL-LIS.
Link to 11 Jun 2017 Boarding Area article
Link to 11 Jun 2017 Boarding Area article
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28427678-post502.html
Jun 12, 2017, 10:16 am
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Which, just to give credit where credit is due, got all it's actual info from this flyertalk post:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28427678-post502.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28427678-post502.html
Thank you! I had not seen that post.
Jun 28, 2017, 7:18 am
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It looks like the 75E's will begin flying the afternoon PHX-LIH outbound and early LIH-PHX return starting in October. Only scheduled on Saturdays.
Jun 28, 2017, 8:26 am
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From the seat maps it shows the LUS 75H planes with economy starting in row 8 for both flights. Where are you seeing the international configuration?