CIAO LAX

I am booked on CO3 (LAX-HNL) and CO172 (HNL-LAX). I am seated in 7D both ways (UA 1P/* Gold), also because I broke my foot (It was not easy getting this seat, it involved a 20 minute call to CO). This row is designated as an extra legroom row, but I have seen mixed reviews about it on SeatGuru. From the seatmap on continental.com, it looks like F has 4 rows, and Y has 6 across seating in row 7 - so I've ruled out the 737-800 version 1 from Seat Guru. In Version 2, Y starts at row 7 and all these seats seem to be green (good seats!). However, in Version 3 (which I believe no longer exists according to CO), the first row of Y is yellow. Any insight on how I can tell if my row 7 will be good or not? I am hoping for something similar to row 6 on UA A319/320... Also, any other insight on sitting in row 7 will be greatly appreciated!

As an aside, I really hope UACO decides to keep Y+ and expand fleetwide, so I don't have to freak out over seating every time I fly!

Seat Guru Version 1: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Con..._737-800_D.php
Seat Guru Version 2: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Con..._737-800_B.php
Seat Guru Version 3: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Con..._737-800_B.php

dinoscool3

It is good, I think it has a cut out, adding to the legroom.

pinerd

Is there room for small personal bag storage?

eleeut

the cut out doesn't offer much clearance if i'm recalling correctly, enough to stretch out your feet but not enough for much more than a laptop bag or other small bag. i think the A320s & A319s have better cutouts at Row 7.

here's a video review - you get some shots of the cutout.

http://vimeo.com/45047933

JDS747

Yes, if I'm not in first, row 7 is without a doubt my first choice!

pinerd

Thanks. Looks like the bulkhead here isn't as good as the awesome ones on the Airbii. The Airbii have enormous room AND, as you said, you can put your bag underneath the cutout.

OK exit row 21 it is!

eleeut

i think i was still able to jam my work bag in front of me at 7F, but just barely. the UA airbus definitely have great cut outs.

LIH Prem

Are there cutouts on row 1 bulkhead? Both sides? This is the version with 4x4 F seats, flying HNL-SFO.

-David

eleeut

i can't recall if the 738s have row 1 cutouts - seatguru seems to indicate no. i've been picking Row 2 or 3 recently when i get into the front cabin so i can still stretch my legs out. i think the 737-700s have the cut outs on AB side.

LIH Prem

thanks.

-David

goalie

Having flown about 20 37-8's since the first of the year, I have seen some with and without a cutout for seat 1B but nothing for any of the other row 1 seats and personally, I would not book row 1 at all and opt for row 2 or 3 if a 4 row F cabin or 2, 3 or 4 for a 5 row F cabin but not the last row of F if I can help it as there is (imho) limited recline

LIH Prem

thanks Goalie, it's a 4-row F cabin according to the seat map and I already switched into row 3.

-David

pinerd

Finally got to try the 737-800 bulkhead row 7. It's as big as the Airbii...maybe 1-2 inches shorter. Plenty of room to put a stuff backpack underneath.