Dec 24, 2012, 2:08 am
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This thread covers all seating strategy questions relating to MCE-equipped 752s. All remaining LAA 757s have been configured with B/E pot style seats in domestic F / International Business, MCE in rows 10 -16 (no row 11) <link>.
Row 9 has two seat pairs with considerable legroom, somewhat distant from the Emergency exit. These seats are somewhat narrower due to having seat trays that fold into armrest spaces.
Row 10 offers greater legroom in A and F Seats due to the absence of 9A and F, but 10BC and DE are standard seat pitch with no extra room, as well as narrower because of armrest seat trays.
The general thread discussing domestic F / International Business can be found [U]here[/B].
The thread discussing the Legacy US Airways “East” 757-200s reconfigured to 12F/176Y can be read here.
Row 9 has two seat pairs with considerable legroom, somewhat distant from the Emergency exit. These seats are somewhat narrower due to having seat trays that fold into armrest spaces.
Row 10 offers greater legroom in A and F Seats due to the absence of 9A and F, but 10BC and DE are standard seat pitch with no extra room, as well as narrower because of armrest seat trays.
The general thread discussing domestic F / International Business can be found [U]here[/B].
The thread discussing the Legacy US Airways “East” 757-200s reconfigured to 12F/176Y can be read here.
LAA 75L / 757-200 Best MCE / Main Cabin Extra seats (consolidated)
Oct 15, 2012, 10:25 pm
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LAA 75L / 757-200 Best MCE / Main Cabin Extra seats (consolidated)
I just flew in an MCE converted 757 from TUL-DFW.
My seat 10C (Aisle) was nice. There were less F seats according to the check in agents so our plane was oversold by 2. They were offering $200 vouchers to switch.
Anyway, here's a pic
As far as a comparison to E+ from UA, it seems similar. F seemed like a MASSIVE upgrade over the old yellow 757 seating. AVOD with comfy POD seats
My seat 10C (Aisle) was nice. There were less F seats according to the check in agents so our plane was oversold by 2. They were offering $200 vouchers to switch.
Anyway, here's a pic
As far as a comparison to E+ from UA, it seems similar. F seemed like a MASSIVE upgrade over the old yellow 757 seating. AVOD with comfy POD seats
Oct 16, 2012, 3:52 pm
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I just flew in an MCE converted 757 from TUL-DFW.
My seat 10C (Aisle) was nice. There were less F seats according to the check in agents so our plane was oversold by 2. They were offering $200 vouchers to switch.
Anyway, here's a pic
As far as a comparison to E+ from UA, it seems similar. F seemed like a MASSIVE upgrade over the old yellow 757 seating. AVOD with comfy POD seats
My seat 10C (Aisle) was nice. There were less F seats according to the check in agents so our plane was oversold by 2. They were offering $200 vouchers to switch.
Anyway, here's a pic
As far as a comparison to E+ from UA, it seems similar. F seemed like a MASSIVE upgrade over the old yellow 757 seating. AVOD with comfy POD seats
Oct 16, 2012, 5:15 pm
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Fewer F seats + your description of the seats seems to indicate that you were on not just an MCE 757, but an international configuration 757 that just had MCE added to it. It's the international 757s that have the next gen business class first class seats - and due to the size of those seats, tehre are fewer of them than in a domestic configuration 757
Oct 17, 2012, 8:44 am
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But a 24F new configuration domestic 757 substituted in for a 22F old configuration domestic 757 wouldnt' have "AVOD with POD seats" in F - i'm interpreting that to mean video screens and NGBC seats in first. The international 757s have that up front, but the new configuration 24F domestic 757s have the same sliding seat bottom/laptop computer slot F seats as the new 737s.
Oct 17, 2012, 9:19 am
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But a 24F new configuration domestic 757 substituted in for a 22F old configuration domestic 757 wouldnt' have "AVOD with POD seats" in F - i'm interpreting that to mean video screens and NGBC seats in first. The international 757s have that up front, but the new configuration 24F domestic 757s have the same sliding seat bottom/laptop computer slot F seats as the new 737s.
Oct 17, 2012, 7:41 pm
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Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure it was an internationally reconfigured plane with MCE. They showed a flight map on the screen much like you would see on long flights in the US (DFW-ANC or DFW-HNL or DFW-OGG). I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up on routes out of MIA.
Still it makes me wonder if these planes are being redone in TUL given the frequency of the redone planes coming out of TUL to DFW. We have a daily 757 at 10:50 that usually connects to MIA.
Still it makes me wonder if these planes are being redone in TUL given the frequency of the redone planes coming out of TUL to DFW. We have a daily 757 at 10:50 that usually connects to MIA.
Nov 23, 2012, 4:56 pm
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An earlier question that remains unanswered for the 757: Before the MCE reconfiguration rows 13 and 14 were "missing window" rows with noisy A/C riser ducts in the cabin sidewall. Does anyone know which rows are affected after the reconfig?
I recently achieved PLT via a Challenge and moved up to 15F which seems OK. 13F is available, but seems risky.
FYI, I'm on AA297 LAX-HNL. The return is AA162, a 763. I've moved to 11J
I recently achieved PLT via a Challenge and moved up to 15F which seems OK. 13F is available, but seems risky.
FYI, I'm on AA297 LAX-HNL. The return is AA162, a 763. I've moved to 11J
Nov 25, 2012, 9:22 am
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Going to be on a 757 next week with MCE. Only middle seats are open. Can anyone comment on a middle seat in row 10, an emergency exit row seat, or next row back, row 12 middle seat? Which seems better? Does row 10 have a bit more room than 12 or the same? Does row 10 have arm rests that are fixed?
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Nov 25, 2012, 8:08 pm
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Best seat in couch on 757 with MCE
I have two upcoming trips on 757s that have MCE showing and I am wondering if the previously generally accepted rule of thumb for preferring row 9 and then 10 a/f still holds true now that there are so many more seats with extra space?
Nov 25, 2012, 8:47 pm
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9D has more legroom than any other seat on the aircraft, in ANY class of service. (assuming we are talking about the 752/75W)
9C is pretty close, though a lot more traffic given the lav door
9B/9E are okay
10A/10F are great, plus your own private way to reach the aisle. But legs can get very cold.
10B/C/D/E - avoid
Rows 12-16 are going to be pretty good now with MCE, and 17/18 continue to be excellent (except 16A/16F and 17A/17F since they have no recline)
Nov 25, 2012, 9:09 pm
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9D has more legroom than any other seat on the aircraft, in ANY class of service. (assuming we are talking about the 752/75W)
9C is pretty close, though a lot more traffic given the lav door
9B/9E are okay
10A/10F are great, plus your own private way to reach the aisle. But legs can get very cold.
10B/C/D/E - avoid
Rows 12-16 are going to be pretty good now with MCE, and 17/18 continue to be excellent (except 16A/16F and 17A/17F since they have no recline)
9C is pretty close, though a lot more traffic given the lav door
9B/9E are okay
10A/10F are great, plus your own private way to reach the aisle. But legs can get very cold.
10B/C/D/E - avoid
Rows 12-16 are going to be pretty good now with MCE, and 17/18 continue to be excellent (except 16A/16F and 17A/17F since they have no recline)
Nov 25, 2012, 9:25 pm
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Thanks, in 10E now. Only other options are middle seats as well, but a bit futher back in MCE.
Nov 27, 2012, 10:12 am
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Any info in response to my <earlier post> would be appreciated.... on a 757, which rows have missing windows after the MCE reconfig?
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Jan 9, 2013, 9:47 am
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Does anybody have any additional feedback?
I'm taking a Coach flight on an International route soon with a companion. I prefer window or aisle and companion is ok with middle.The options open right now are:
9 A/E
10 B/C
12 A/B/C
13 ALL SEATS
14 D/E/F
15 A/B/D/E/F
16 A/B/C
EXIT ROWS 17 & 18 Available as well
I'm taking a Coach flight on an International route soon with a companion. I prefer window or aisle and companion is ok with middle.The options open right now are:
9 A/E
10 B/C
12 A/B/C
13 ALL SEATS
14 D/E/F
15 A/B/D/E/F
16 A/B/C
EXIT ROWS 17 & 18 Available as well
