Master A330-200 (A332) Best Seats Thread [Merged Threads]
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I mean, yes, I get that J is nice and feels exclusive, and I try to avoid flying Y whenever I can But I'd be curious to see a scientific comparison of the average lux and decibel level by cabin. It's not as if F/J have nice subdued lighting but Y is filled with prison yard spotlights. Similarly I can't say I've noticed much of a difference in sound levels, pretty much just the same dull background white noise everywhere.
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people often say things like this but I don't get it.
I mean, yes, I get that J is nice and feels exclusive, and I try to avoid flying Y whenever I can But I'd be curious to see a scientific comparison of the average lux and decibel level by cabin. It's not as if F/J have nice subdued lighting but Y is filled with prison yard spotlights. Similarly I can't say I've noticed much of a difference in sound levels, pretty much just the same dull background white noise everywhere.
I mean, yes, I get that J is nice and feels exclusive, and I try to avoid flying Y whenever I can But I'd be curious to see a scientific comparison of the average lux and decibel level by cabin. It's not as if F/J have nice subdued lighting but Y is filled with prison yard spotlights. Similarly I can't say I've noticed much of a difference in sound levels, pretty much just the same dull background white noise everywhere.
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people often say things like this but I don't get it.
I mean, yes, I get that J is nice and feels exclusive, and I try to avoid flying Y whenever I can But I'd be curious to see a scientific comparison of the average lux and decibel level by cabin. It's not as if F/J have nice subdued lighting but Y is filled with prison yard spotlights. Similarly I can't say I've noticed much of a difference in sound levels, pretty much just the same dull background white noise everywhere.
I mean, yes, I get that J is nice and feels exclusive, and I try to avoid flying Y whenever I can But I'd be curious to see a scientific comparison of the average lux and decibel level by cabin. It's not as if F/J have nice subdued lighting but Y is filled with prison yard spotlights. Similarly I can't say I've noticed much of a difference in sound levels, pretty much just the same dull background white noise everywhere.
However, I do think that the noise in coach is marginally higher just due to the increased density of people and increased likelihood of companions/families travelling together in Y (whereas I get the sense there is a larger proportion of solo pax in J). More people with more likelihood to talk to each other lends itself to an ever-so-slightly louder cabin "murmur."
On evening flights, I have also noticed that cabin lights in F/J turn off earlier and stay off longer, perhaps because servicing fewer pax in the front cabin takes less time. But certainly there are times I've been in Y with full cabin lights on and notice that F/J is already dimmed.
All that being said, one chatty couple in int'l J or a seatmate in domestic F using their reading light is going to be far more of a disturbance than whatever's happening behind the curtain. Nothing wrong with people talking or using their reading lights, just pointing out that being in F/J doesn't guarantee isolation from such things.
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I flew 22J two years ago and remember it being pretty good. No slide protrusion, tons of space, and not nearly as cold as the exit row on the 764. I don't recall any issues with the seat padding, and people waiting for the lav wasn't a problem for me.
I don't think there is AC power in this row, if that matters.
I don't think there is AC power in this row, if that matters.
Does anyone know if there is AC power in row 22 and what the IFE setup is like?
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I flew in Row 22 a couple years ago to HKG and back. There is no power, the IFE is stowed in your armrest and you flip the screen out. The proximity to the lav didn't bother me. I'd absolutely sit there over a regular Y seat.
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A330-200 Best Seats for Couple in J?
I may have missed this is search but we'll be flying an A330-200 from Seattle to Paris.
Can passengers in the middle section of J talk to each other easily or is it best just to both grab the window/single seats?
Can passengers in the middle section of J talk to each other easily or is it best just to both grab the window/single seats?
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If you choose window seats, don't plan on interacting unless one of you gets up and stands in the aisle.
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What are opinions on 2A/2J? I've flown a few seats back before but I'm wondering if the bulkheads will be nice and private since I won't really be looking at anybody else.
Is the footwell the same size? What is the service order for these seats? Any problems with noise/light from upfront?
Thanks for the input!
Is the footwell the same size? What is the service order for these seats? Any problems with noise/light from upfront?
Thanks for the input!
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I highly doubt that there was no ISP in Row 22. It would have been below the seat cushions between the seats. I will try to check that on my upcoming trip to HKG, even though I am in Row 10 currently, hoping for a GUC to clear!
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best economy seats on Delta A330-200?
We'll be flying coach Delta SLC-AMS, what are the best economy seats that I can reserve for free at the time of booking? I've heard EC only gives you a few more inches in length, but no add'l width? I have Silver, but husband has no status. Debating whether row 20 is preferable over row 23? I've checked seatguru, is the chart correct/reliable now?
Are there still AVOD equipment boxes under certain seats, we really disliked these on the 767's
We'll probably spend the day in AMS before continuing to our destination on KLM, how much time would be needed just to take the train into the city and back? Luggage can be checked through, I assume?
Thanks!
Are there still AVOD equipment boxes under certain seats, we really disliked these on the 767's
We'll probably spend the day in AMS before continuing to our destination on KLM, how much time would be needed just to take the train into the city and back? Luggage can be checked through, I assume?
Thanks!
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Comfort+ does not give you extra width but does have some additional recline. I find it makes a difference in my ability to sleep. I don't have to pay extra for it so it's an easy decision for me.
Yes, luggage can be checked through. There are also lockers where you can leave carry on bags if you go into the city.
Yes, luggage can be checked through. There are also lockers where you can leave carry on bags if you go into the city.
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You did mention it in headline; I just missed that, then redid my post.
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We'll be flying coach Delta SLC-AMS, what are the best economy seats that I can reserve for free at the time of booking? I've heard EC only gives you a few more inches in length, but no add'l width? I have Silver, but husband has no status. Debating whether row 20 is preferable over row 23? I've checked seatguru, is the chart correct/reliable now?
Are there still AVOD equipment boxes under certain seats, we really disliked these on the 767's
We'll probably spend the day in AMS before continuing to our destination on KLM, how much time would be needed just to take the train into the city and back? Luggage can be checked through, I assume?
Thanks!
Are there still AVOD equipment boxes under certain seats, we really disliked these on the 767's
We'll probably spend the day in AMS before continuing to our destination on KLM, how much time would be needed just to take the train into the city and back? Luggage can be checked through, I assume?
Thanks!