767 versus 330 in business class?
Dec 6, 2018, 10:52 am
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While I generally prefer the A330, the first row seats on the 767 are almost as good (and the rest are not as terrible as sometimes presented). To that end, if I could get the first row on the 767, I’d choose based upon schedule, otherwise I’d go A330 if schedules are close enough.
Dec 6, 2018, 11:35 am
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Thanks for the additional inputs, folks, Much appreciated. (FWIW, Austin787, we do have Global Entry and do only carry-ons. But thanks for that advice re ATL, regardless.)
Dec 6, 2018, 11:47 am
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Agree that the bulkeads make a big difference and makes it much more tolerable. With that said, if you are broad shouldered and over 6 feet tall, do not expect to be able to lie on your stomach/back on the 767 even at the bulkead - you have to sleep on your side. The coffin "closes in" the further up you are in the seat so there isn't enough room for your shoulders. I don't have this issue with the A330s as much.
Dec 6, 2018, 12:38 pm
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We have no issue flying as a couple on the A330. It's not problem to lean over a few inches and chat when we want to, but don't tend to sit and have long conversations, and frankly we don't like when others do either. For this reason, the A330 setup lends itself to a quieter cabin, which for us is a plus.
Dec 6, 2018, 12:59 pm
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It's been about 6 months, but for me the pain in ATL is reclearing security more than immigration. My last time I just exited into the Int terminal and came back through security upstairs. Of course sometimes I do that at MSP as well.
Dec 6, 2018, 3:32 pm
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ATL now has PreCheck at INTL reclearance, FWIW.
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Dec 6, 2018, 5:30 pm
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With that said, if you are broad shouldered and over 6 feet tall, do not expect to be able to lie on your stomach/back on the 767 even at the bulkead - you have to sleep on your side. The coffin "closes in" the further up you are in the seat so there isn't enough room for your shoulders. I don't have this issue with the A330s as much.