Avoid the bulhead in first on the MD-88
Sep 8, 2009, 4:47 pm
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2A is my absolute favorite on the 88. Then again I'm only 5'8. 1C on the other hand...to be quite honest, I probably would ask to be reseated in coach if I got assigned that seat....not only does the legroom suck, but you're directly across from the lav....yuck!
Sep 8, 2009, 4:55 pm
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I just sat in 1B yesterday on a MD-88 SLC-CVG. I'm 6'4" and I thought it was fine. I'll always try to get the bulkhead in first. Not having anyone in front to recline their seat into my lap no matter what the pitch is priceless.
Sep 8, 2009, 5:05 pm
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Were you perhaps on a MD-90? 2B is the first port-side aisle seat on the MD-88.
Sep 8, 2009, 5:13 pm
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@cestbeth I've made some changes to seats 2 A,B on the Delta MD-88 seatmap. Changes will be live on Thursday. http://bit.ly/163IYG Thanks!!
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Sep 8, 2009, 5:18 pm
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Sep 8, 2009, 6:11 pm
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Sep 8, 2009, 6:21 pm
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Only reason for me to not book last row on a flight is the new FEBO policy (I do like getting my choice of meal). But I do tend to go for 4A or 4D on the MD-88s.
Surprisingly, it's been nearly 5 years since I sat in 2A/2B on a MD-88 - with probably 50+ segments in F on the MD-88 in that time. Have had the dreaded 1D about 4 times, but rarely see 2A/2B.
Surprisingly, it's been nearly 5 years since I sat in 2A/2B on a MD-88 - with probably 50+ segments in F on the MD-88 in that time. Have had the dreaded 1D about 4 times, but rarely see 2A/2B.
Sep 8, 2009, 6:50 pm
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I never sit in a bulkhead unless it is one that really does have extended legroom and/or a real cutout. I prefer having the space under the seat in front of me for my long legs.
And now that we have @SeatGuru's attention, let's keep that person updated regularly as to DL's seating.
And now that we have @SeatGuru's attention, let's keep that person updated regularly as to DL's seating.
Sep 8, 2009, 7:32 pm
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Back and forth a couple of times a month on 88s between FLL and NYC, almost every time in 2B. The extra room for the feet where the bulkhead ends make that the best seat on the airplane. '
On the other hand, row 1 bulkhead are the worst since not only is there no footroom, you seem to be seated in the toilet.
On the other hand, row 1 bulkhead are the worst since not only is there no footroom, you seem to be seated in the toilet.
Sep 8, 2009, 7:52 pm
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Only reason for me to not book last row on a flight is the new FEBO policy (I do like getting my choice of meal). But I do tend to go for 4A or 4D on the MD-88s.
Surprisingly, it's been nearly 5 years since I sat in 2A/2B on a MD-88 - with probably 50+ segments in F on the MD-88 in that time. Have had the dreaded 1D about 4 times, but rarely see 2A/2B.
Surprisingly, it's been nearly 5 years since I sat in 2A/2B on a MD-88 - with probably 50+ segments in F on the MD-88 in that time. Have had the dreaded 1D about 4 times, but rarely see 2A/2B.
Sep 8, 2009, 7:57 pm
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Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows
of limited legroom and crying babies,
Or to take arms against a sky of turbulence
And by opposing end them? To fly: to sleep;
Until the FA wakes you to offer biscoffs and sunchips No more;
and by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache
and the thousand natural shocks
by avoiding RJ's that Comair is heir to,
'tis a consummation of skymiles Devoutly to be wish'd.
Sep 8, 2009, 8:21 pm
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Sep 8, 2009, 11:49 pm
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I didn't mind 1B on the MD-90 SLC-SEA on Sunday. There's enough room to stick your legs out into the aisle. It was certainly much better than 2C on the 752.