Best 757 BE Seat
Jul 17, 2011, 1:07 pm
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Best 757 BE Seat
I am flying JFK-KEF on the 75E and was wondering what everybody's opinion was in regards to the best seat in BE. Also, is the bulkhead a good choice? The last time I flew in the bulkhead of a 75E was about 3 years ago and I remember thinking positively about it but I don't remember much else.
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Widgetkid
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Jul 17, 2011, 1:22 pm
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I am flying JFK-KEF on the 75E and was wondering what everybody's opinion was in regards to the best seat in BE. Also, is the bulkhead a good choice? The last time I flew in the bulkhead of a 75E was about 3 years ago and I remember thinking positively about it but I don't remember much else.
Thanks!
Widgetkid
Thanks!
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Jul 17, 2011, 3:54 pm
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avoid last row of BE on 757
The aisle seats in the last row are very close to the restrooms right behind them, and there is a light above the restroom doors which stays on at all times. On a recent flight I found this irritating (the see through curtain between Y & J does not block this). I think row 2 is always the best choice in F or J---you will also get your choice of meal.
Jul 17, 2011, 5:16 pm
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My wife enjoyed 1D a few weeks ago JFK-ARN, of course I was 1C. Some people like 1B because 1A is mostly empty except when the crew rest occurs, and they use a curtain to separate themselves. If traveling alone I would choose 1B. Seriously though, they are all decent seats, similar to the cradles on the 763 and the old 764. Odd IFE, though I like that it isn't interrupted by the PA...
Looks like you're traveling eastward, I usually try to sleep in that direction and window seats work better for my sleep availability. JFK-KEF won't be a long enough flight for a "full night's" sleep though...
Looks like you're traveling eastward, I usually try to sleep in that direction and window seats work better for my sleep availability. JFK-KEF won't be a long enough flight for a "full night's" sleep though...
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Jul 17, 2011, 5:33 pm
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We like 1CD and have snagged them every time on this type. However, neither of us is over 5'10" and I would think that if you are as much as four to six inches taller than that, you would be better off in another seat.
Jul 17, 2011, 6:42 pm
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Thanks to all for the replies and advice; it's much appreciated!
W0r1dtravel1er, there is no crew rest on JFK-KEF so no luck there otherwise that would be my choice even thought it might be restrictive.
I'm 6'3" so it looks like I'll stick with what I have and avoid row 1.
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W0r1dtravel1er, there is no crew rest on JFK-KEF so no luck there otherwise that would be my choice even thought it might be restrictive.
I'm 6'3" so it looks like I'll stick with what I have and avoid row 1.
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Jul 17, 2011, 7:11 pm
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This has got to be the aircraft with the most consistent seating experience regardless of where you end up (for rows 1 - 4). The biggest differences IMO are that in row 1 it's easier to get up from the window since there's no seat in front to recline into your space, and that there are fewer pockets to stuff things (like water bottles and headsets) into.