12 hours in Y on 788. Avoid at all costs?
Jun 7, 2019, 4:24 am
#16
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Just to counter and balance I did 12 hours to Kula Lumper in a 787 in the last row in the twin seats and it was ok.
The flight was packed but I could spread out into the space between the window.
If that seat wasn't free on a 787 I wouldn't fly it.
It could be worse an airline in France is flying it 10 across!!!
The flight was packed but I could spread out into the space between the window.
If that seat wasn't free on a 787 I wouldn't fly it.
It could be worse an airline in France is flying it 10 across!!!
Jun 7, 2019, 4:44 am
#17
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I did LHR-YYZ in a Y exit row and it was fine. Mitigating factors were:
- YYZ isn't very far
- It was a day flight
- I was next to my partner, so personal space was less of a concern that when flying solo
- I'm 196cm tall, but not very "wide"
Jun 7, 2019, 4:58 am
#19
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At all cost? It would probably be a lot better if you were to pay the cost for an extra seat in Y!
But if you were to do that, then the money might be better spent on a different way of getting comfortable, like WT+.
But if you were to do that, then the money might be better spent on a different way of getting comfortable, like WT+.
Jun 7, 2019, 5:07 am
#21
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TBH - just flew KUL-LHR in Y on the 789, and although its always nice to be in a bigger seat, Y was really OK for me (6F tall). Actually managed about six hours sleep. I can basically sleep anywhere but was this was fine for me !
Jun 7, 2019, 5:09 am
#22
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Did KUL once in the extra legroom Y and its abysmal. Narrow , hard and not something I will do again. If you do do it choose an aisle that will give your eating hand/arm room to move, ie take the C seat if right handed..
Jun 7, 2019, 5:10 am
#23
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What are revenue fares on BA and other airlines like, including non-OW? ET may be a decent option, or EK. The latter flies ex DUR.
If revenue fares are significantly low then it might be preferable to using Avios. Not useful if you need a one way though
If revenue fares are significantly low then it might be preferable to using Avios. Not useful if you need a one way though
Jun 7, 2019, 5:20 am
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Jun 7, 2019, 5:25 am
#26
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If you can get exit seats, does that mean you are Gold? If so, what about forcing a GPR for 2 x Avios on the 380? It always feels an expensive way to go, but compared with double Avios for an indirect route it'd be a good deal!
Jun 7, 2019, 6:00 am
#28
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AFAIK exit row seats on long haul are open to all. They certainly are on the flight I’m looking at.
Jun 7, 2019, 6:05 am
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