Sleeper vs Flat-bed?
Apr 18, 2014 | 5:29 pm
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The 767, as it is a full flat bed, and each seat has direct aisle access. The 757 is just a recliner. Not a lie flat seat, not a flat bed seat. That said, I've never had much trouble sleeping in the recliner either, but still consider the 767 to be superior.
Apr 18, 2014 | 6:20 pm
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So the 757 I am seeing is not this?
I'd be surprised to see any new 757-200 (75E) planes right now. Delta claiming a "spring" arrival means June 20th.
Apr 18, 2014 | 6:23 pm
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So the 757 I am seeing is not this?
This is what's in BusinessElite on the B757 . . . .
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Apr 19, 2014 | 3:05 pm
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To me, the difference between lie-flat and flat beds would be that lie-flat can include tha angled flat seats that are being removed from DL's A330 and still used on AF, etc.
Apr 19, 2014 | 3:34 pm
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I have sat in both seats, and the 767-300 wins hands down. I slid right down the 757 seat when it was reclined and I was basically holding myself up with my feet. Did not like it and I did not like the A330-300 reclining seat at the time either. Had to sit up straight the whole time from LAX-NRT. When I finally got to HKG, I had been awake for almost 60 hours straight. Hope I never have to do that again.
Apr 19, 2014 | 3:39 pm
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while the 767 flat bed is the way to go for a flight where you definitely want to sleep (redeye), i don't mind the 757 cradle sleeper seat for daytime flights when you want to just be cozy and comfortable.
the new 757 BE cabin looks very nice! ^ i've always been a fan of the intimate/quiet nature of the sCO (UA) 757 lie-flat birds and the Delta cabin looks even sharper!
the new 757 BE cabin looks very nice! ^ i've always been a fan of the intimate/quiet nature of the sCO (UA) 757 lie-flat birds and the Delta cabin looks even sharper!
Apr 19, 2014 | 4:02 pm
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I have sat in both seats, and the 767-300 wins hands down. I slid right down the 757 seat when it was reclined and I was basically holding myself up with my feet. Did not like it and I did not like the A330-300 reclining seat at the time either. Had to sit up straight the whole time from LAX-NRT. When I finally got to HKG, I had been awake for almost 60 hours straight. Hope I never have to do that again.