Finally set to get the new BF flatbeds tomorrow
Dec 16, 2010, 10:03 am
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Finally set to get the new BF flatbeds tomorrow
Let's hope I don't get a last minute equipment swap. I am looking forward to trying these out. Is it true that the seats on the 752 have less pitch than those on the 777's?
Dec 16, 2010, 10:06 am
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If you're on a 757, don't get excited until an airplane with flats is sitting at your gate. 757 swaps are rather frequent.
The 757 seats have 2" less pitch than those on the 777, but it's really only noticeable if you are 6'2" or taller. I'm 6'2" and can barely perceive the difference, but there is one. The 757 flats are also marginally narrower. Overall it's a really good product and the best premium seat of any 757 I've been on.
Try to get a seat in Row 1 if possible.
The 757 seats have 2" less pitch than those on the 777, but it's really only noticeable if you are 6'2" or taller. I'm 6'2" and can barely perceive the difference, but there is one. The 757 flats are also marginally narrower. Overall it's a really good product and the best premium seat of any 757 I've been on.
Try to get a seat in Row 1 if possible.
Dec 16, 2010, 10:10 am
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If you're on a 757, don't get excited until an airplane with flats is sitting at your gate. 757 swaps are rather frequent.
The 757 seats have 2" less pitch than those on the 777, but it's really only noticeable if you are 6'2" or taller. I'm 6'2" and can barely perceive the difference, but there is one. The 757 flats are also marginally narrower. Overall it's a really good product and the best premium seat of any 757 I've been on.
Try to get a seat in Row 1 if possible.
The 757 seats have 2" less pitch than those on the 777, but it's really only noticeable if you are 6'2" or taller. I'm 6'2" and can barely perceive the difference, but there is one. The 757 flats are also marginally narrower. Overall it's a really good product and the best premium seat of any 757 I've been on.
Try to get a seat in Row 1 if possible.
. I believe I am seated in row 2 presently. I'll check the seating board, but I doubt row 1 is still available. I am trying to temper my excitement so I am not too disappointed when they equipment swap me and I end up in the old seats.
Dec 16, 2010, 10:14 am
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1F is open, should I take it? (I prefer window). Currently in 2F.
Dec 16, 2010, 10:20 am
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Absolutely. The footwell/ottoman is much wider in row 1 than the other rows, which is particularly handy for tall folks (with big feet 
) There is also some additional "storage" space on the shelf in front of the seat.
) There is also some additional "storage" space on the shelf in front of the seat.
Dec 16, 2010, 10:23 am
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Dec 16, 2010, 10:43 am
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Nice! Have a good time in the seats. I probably won't get to experience them anytime soon unless I catch a free upgrade on a domestic trip.
Dec 16, 2010, 10:54 am
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Dec 17, 2010, 6:11 am
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those .......s switched to the old equipment. So angry. Unless they switch back again before flight time of course.
Dec 17, 2010, 10:59 am
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Not sure how they would have reacted if I placed anything there during the flight . . . oh, that's right, I slept most of the flight so I never had the chance to do much more.
Dec 17, 2010, 1:22 pm
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My last time in this seat, the FA almost had a canary when I temporarily placed some of my stuff on this shelf - you're not allowed to leave anything there during takeoff or landing (which is a good thing since it would probably end up in your lap). I guess they are used to people assuming they can put whatever crap they have on this shelf area.
Not sure how they would have reacted if I placed anything there during the flight . . . oh, that's right, I slept most of the flight so I never had the chance to do much more.
Not sure how they would have reacted if I placed anything there during the flight . . . oh, that's right, I slept most of the flight so I never had the chance to do much more.
Dec 17, 2010, 10:19 pm
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Dec 18, 2010, 10:40 am
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. The 8:45 departure finally took off around midnight. The old seats. I had forgotten how embarrassingly bad the old BF seats are on the 752's. They need to get the rest of these swapped out ASAP. They just look haggard. The cabin crew were very helpful and the saving grace of an otherwise terrible flight. The food was inedible and of the 40 movies offered, all were terrible (in my opinion). Luckily I was tired enough to get a few hours of sleep in spite of the seats. I can't help but feel BF has really been trending downwards recently. It went out with ship #125, too bad, looks like #120 has the flat beds, where did you see the alleged swap? On Continental.com it confirms CO54 went out with #125 yesterday.