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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:05 am
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Originally Posted by speedster1978
That is the equipment listed for the flight as of now, but this is a few months out, so an equipment change is possible, right?

So for a 6'5" person, would 22A or 8A be better? My wife is 5'4" so not like she cares about the leg room one bit

Besides getting off the plane quicker, is there a benefit of 8A over 22A?
The disadvantage of 8A is immovable seat dividers/armrests, so if you're wide that could be an issue. The plus of those is that if there's a Sumo wrestler next to you, he/she can't flow over the armrest into your space.

Originally Posted by Flo's Restaurant
The last time I flew on CO, I was so crushed by the recline of the person in front of me, I assume CO was not interested in my business nor that of anyone over 5' 10". That was a few years ago. I see nothing has changed.

Correct. tall people should avoid Continental coach unless they can snag an exit-row seat that has extra legroom.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:46 am
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Originally Posted by Bonehead
Correct. tall people should avoid Continental coach unless they can snag an exit-row seat that has extra legroom.
As an elite it is so easy to get an exit row it is good travels!
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:07 am
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Originally Posted by Steph3n
As an elite it is so easy to get an exit row it is good travels!
Unless you're a SILVER Elite!
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:09 am
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Originally Posted by Bonehead
Unless you're a SILVER Elite!
I was able to always get an exit row as a Silver... unless I bought the day of and everything was booked already in exit...

Then I just took the Y up and rode in the front, didn't care anymore LOL
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:13 am
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Originally Posted by Bonehead
The disadvantage of 8A is immovable seat dividers/armrests, so if you're wide that could be an issue.
I'll stick with 22A I'm thinking, so I can raise the divider and have my wife next to me

Hopefully will get the upgrade 5 days out, and be able to companion upgrade her to the front as well... but worst case, want to make sure we are comfortable
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:46 pm
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Anyone know when they open up assignment for 16 d,e,f on 752s?
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 1:08 pm
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Originally Posted by ExRSA
Anyone know when they open up assignment for 16 d,e,f on 752s?
About 2 days out, assuming they are not needed for crew rest.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 1:45 pm
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They do this even on domestic flights which can be rather annoying!
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 3:13 pm
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They do this even on domestic flights which can be rather annoying!
+1...one of my pet peeves. Seriously...is there really a need to block those seats on the EWR-Florida 752 flights? Clearly a programming issue...
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 6:11 pm
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Originally Posted by eagle92
+1...one of my pet peeves. Seriously...is there really a need to block those seats on the EWR-Florida 752 flights? Clearly a programming issue...
Completely disagree - it's great for anyone booking a flight late. I regularly will book 3-4 days out for transatlantic flights in Y, or other 752 flights and it's great to still have a good choice of seats - unlike on most other a/c types that CO operates.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 8:22 pm
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Originally Posted by star_world
Completely disagree - it's great for anyone booking a flight late. I regularly will book 3-4 days out for transatlantic flights in Y, or other 752 flights and it's great to still have a good choice of seats - unlike on most other a/c types that CO operates.
Agree fully I book FL flights 90% of the time normally 1-2 weeks out at a max and the blocked seats rock It ensures I get a non middle seat MOST of the time or exit row.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 8:32 pm
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Originally Posted by speedster1978
That is the equipment listed for the flight as of now, but this is a few months out, so an equipment change is possible, right?

So for a 6'5" person, would 22A or 8A be better? My wife is 5'4" so not like she cares about the leg room one bit

Besides getting off the plane quicker, is there a benefit of 8A over 22A?
Row 8ABC. It is the first row of Y class seating when you enter the plane. It has about 3 feet of space for your legs. The arm rests do not go up. A galley is on your right and a FA jumpseat is in front of you.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 9:07 pm
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Confusing now, 22AB or 8AB... that is the question
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:10 pm
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Originally Posted by speedster1978
Confusing now, 22AB or 8AB... that is the question
22 -- no question about it.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:12 pm
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Originally Posted by xyzzy
22 -- no question about it.
That is what I figured, as the seats are wider (not being squished for 3.5hrs is best) and not right by the lavatory with tons of foot traffic...

Only benefit is getting off the plane a few seconds faster which is no biggie...

Cool, leaving my seat confirmed at 22AB for now
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