62K- Is the window close enough to not have to stretch?
Apr 17, 2014, 4:31 am
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ha, that made me lol....well, to be able to have a gander outside. i'm on the 275 and want to know which one will give me the best views of vegas as we land. last time i did vegas in club it was a 777.
Apr 17, 2014, 4:32 am
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Never sat downstairs 
The window closest to shoulder at 62K is close enough. The others (3 I think) you will need to stretch. What is your concern if I can ask? If it is a mobility issue, would you be allowed to occupy an exit row?
The window closest to shoulder at 62K is close enough. The others (3 I think) you will need to stretch. What is your concern if I can ask? If it is a mobility issue, would you be allowed to occupy an exit row?
Apr 17, 2014, 4:35 am
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the reason i ask is as from what i can remember the 275 lands around dusk and the views over the mountains and the huge shining light that is vegas is quite stunning. id quite like to see it from the best angle. i dont have any mobility issues.
Apr 17, 2014, 5:59 am
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The only issue for the UD windows is that the fuselage along the UD is curving and therefore the view down can be a bit more restricted as the window is slightly angled towards you. Main deck windows are not similarly angled so if it is purely for the view I would suggest main deck, and a window seat in the mini CW cabin behind first so the wings and engines don't get in to the view.
Having said all that, for me all the others advantages of UD outweigh the slight disadvantage of the view when compared to the main deck.
Having said all that, for me all the others advantages of UD outweigh the slight disadvantage of the view when compared to the main deck.
Apr 17, 2014, 7:53 am
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i was terrified the 1st time i had to go backwards, i cant do it on trains as it makes me feel ill. it was fine, a little bit strange at take off and landing yes.
Apr 17, 2014, 8:17 am
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I purposely fly backwards, no real reason other than its a novelty and you get a nice angle to the seat on the descent (not that it makes any big difference!!).
For the snobs out there, on take off, you literally are looking down on the other passengers in the other cabins (767 especially where you can peer down on WTP and economy all at the same time). Not that I would ever dream of doing such a thing, no, not me.
As for the window, no real issue, it is a bit like peering through a tunnel though due to the curvature of the fuselage as noted above.
For the snobs out there, on take off, you literally are looking down on the other passengers in the other cabins (767 especially where you can peer down on WTP and economy all at the same time). Not that I would ever dream of doing such a thing, no, not me.
As for the window, no real issue, it is a bit like peering through a tunnel though due to the curvature of the fuselage as noted above.
Last edited by jcm9000; Apr 17, 2014 at 8:24 am