Economy Seating
Oct 7, 2018, 9:38 am
#1
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Economy Seating
MCO/DXB/BKK. Believe this is always a B777-300ER out of MCO and sometimes an A380 out of DXB. Seriously, how decent is the economy seating? Enough legroom and somewhat comfortable? Thinking of taking them as I am near to MCO and it's a 1 stop flight.
Also, has anyone booked one of the long layovers where you have up to 14 hours between flights? Since they transfer your bags anyway thinking about spending that layover time at the Dubai International Airport Hotel. Kind of breaks up the bone crushing long leg flights for we mega senior citizens.
Also, has anyone booked one of the long layovers where you have up to 14 hours between flights? Since they transfer your bags anyway thinking about spending that layover time at the Dubai International Airport Hotel. Kind of breaks up the bone crushing long leg flights for we mega senior citizens.
Oct 7, 2018, 10:02 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2015
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They're average compared to other international full service airlines, you could pay extra for extra legroom seats or for the twin seats at the reading just two of you. The layover in DXB can be nice and you could also make it a few days and visit the city, for 14 hours EK might short check the bag if asked
Oct 7, 2018, 11:26 am
#3
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MCO/DXB/BKK. Believe this is always a B777-300ER out of MCO and sometimes an A380 out of DXB. Seriously, how decent is the economy seating? Enough legroom and somewhat comfortable? Thinking of taking them as I am near to MCO and it's a 1 stop flight.
Also, has anyone booked one of the long layovers where you have up to 14 hours between flights? Since they transfer your bags anyway thinking about spending that layover time at the Dubai International Airport Hotel. Kind of breaks up the bone crushing long leg flights for we mega senior citizens.
Also, has anyone booked one of the long layovers where you have up to 14 hours between flights? Since they transfer your bags anyway thinking about spending that layover time at the Dubai International Airport Hotel. Kind of breaks up the bone crushing long leg flights for we mega senior citizens.
For 14 hours, I wouldn't use the airport hotel. Get out of the airport for a while and get a hotel in town. It will be a lot cheaper, and you get to see some good sights and have some decent food.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:02 pm
#4
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I'm big, and I find the seats fine... it's 10 across, bit the pitch is quite good. The IFE is as good as it gets, so that helps.
For 14 hours, I wouldn't use the airport hotel. Get out of the airport for a while and get a hotel in town. It will be a lot cheaper, and you get to see some good sights and have some decent food.
For 14 hours, I wouldn't use the airport hotel. Get out of the airport for a while and get a hotel in town. It will be a lot cheaper, and you get to see some good sights and have some decent food.
Oct 7, 2018, 12:05 pm
#5
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They're average compared to other international full service airlines, you could pay extra for extra legroom seats or for the twin seats at the reading just two of you. The layover in DXB can be nice and you could also make it a few days and visit the city, for 14 hours EK might short check the bag if asked
Oct 7, 2018, 12:27 pm
#6
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By default they do but you can ask them not to as you'll need the bags in DXB in which case they'll let you collect them there
Oct 7, 2018, 2:47 pm
#7
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Would just take a change of clothes in a carry on. Our 4 bags will be filled to overflowing with my wife bringing stuff to her sisters and don't even want to try and move them until Suvarnabhumi baggage claim.
Oct 7, 2018, 2:49 pm
#8
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Thanks. However, I don't do well on long flights. So, resting and sleeping is my main concern between flights. I also worked and lived in the Middle East for many years and have seen enough of it. Don't know what age you are. But I'm 78 and don't have the energy I had at 35.