Consolidated "First Class on Hawaiian Air A330-200 (Seats/Meals/Etc.)" Thread
Feb 2, 2019, 2:45 am
#1
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Hawaiian A330 Lie Flat Seats Uncomfortable
Recently flew round trip HNL - PHX on [an] A330. My wife and I looked forward to having the lie flat seats but found them uncomfortable due to what seems minimal padding. Anyone else have same opinion?
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Feb 3, 2019 at 5:37 pm Reason: edited post and title to correct the type of aircraft flown
Feb 2, 2019, 4:52 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,546
i love the HA flat beds, row 2.
i even love the entertainment rod to watch my own iPad content.
not ideal if alone, but who really flies to Hawaii by one’s self?
only complaint is that HA should provide proper intl J style pillows & blankets on mainland flights.
great value at ~$600 each way from LAX if you can snag an A fare.
i even love the entertainment rod to watch my own iPad content.
not ideal if alone, but who really flies to Hawaii by one’s self?
only complaint is that HA should provide proper intl J style pillows & blankets on mainland flights.
great value at ~$600 each way from LAX if you can snag an A fare.
Feb 2, 2019, 7:03 pm
#3
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Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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i love the HA flat beds, row 2.
i even love the entertainment rod to watch my own iPad content.
not ideal if alone, but who really flies to Hawaii by one’s self?
only complaint is that HA should provide proper intl J style pillows & blankets on mainland flights.
great value at ~$600 each way from LAX if you can snag an A fare.
i even love the entertainment rod to watch my own iPad content.
not ideal if alone, but who really flies to Hawaii by one’s self?
only complaint is that HA should provide proper intl J style pillows & blankets on mainland flights.
great value at ~$600 each way from LAX if you can snag an A fare.
Mar 26, 2019, 6:18 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 5
My husband hates the lie-flat seats. He doesn't like that there is no leg rest when sitting up straight. There is foot rest, but it's not attached and awkward to stretch your legs out to the foot rest when eating.
He also say the seat is hard and uncomfortable. The seat is at an angle when flat, so he can't lie down straight. The padding they put down for the international flights really doesn't make a difference. In a separate aside, I know I'm being nit-picky, but it grates on me that I spend so much money for they seat, but have to put on my own padding.
He also say the seat is hard and uncomfortable. The seat is at an angle when flat, so he can't lie down straight. The padding they put down for the international flights really doesn't make a difference. In a separate aside, I know I'm being nit-picky, but it grates on me that I spend so much money for they seat, but have to put on my own padding.
Mar 27, 2019, 11:16 pm
#7
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 218
Lets hope they take the learning lessons from the flatbed seats in the A330 and make them better in the Boeing 787 plane.
Seems like the following may needs to be reviewed
Seems like the following may needs to be reviewed
- Wider seat width (can be done as 787 is a wider plane). Even 1 inch extra width can make a big difference.
- Better/Softer seat padding
- Better leg support when upright
- Possible privacy improvements
Mar 27, 2019, 11:28 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 218
Hawaiian Airlines A330 First Class Row 1 - Your Experience
Hi there,
I have booked a flight from SFO-OGG with HA with seats 1H & 1J (window seats on the right).
I heard on SeatGuru by other passengers that these seats have extra legroom, so the window passenger can easily get out while the passenger is in a lie flat position.
What has been your experiences in row 1 (any of the seats) ?
Was the noise from the cabin crew disruptive ?
I have booked a flight from SFO-OGG with HA with seats 1H & 1J (window seats on the right).
I heard on SeatGuru by other passengers that these seats have extra legroom, so the window passenger can easily get out while the passenger is in a lie flat position.
What has been your experiences in row 1 (any of the seats) ?
Was the noise from the cabin crew disruptive ?
Mar 28, 2019, 1:25 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,145
Hi there,
I have booked a flight from SFO-OGG with HA with seats 1H & 1J (window seats on the right).
I heard on SeatGuru by other passengers that these seats have extra legroom, so the window passenger can easily get out while the passenger is in a lie flat position.
What has been your experiences in row 1 (any of the seats) ?
Was the noise from the cabin crew disruptive ?
I have booked a flight from SFO-OGG with HA with seats 1H & 1J (window seats on the right).
I heard on SeatGuru by other passengers that these seats have extra legroom, so the window passenger can easily get out while the passenger is in a lie flat position.
What has been your experiences in row 1 (any of the seats) ?
Was the noise from the cabin crew disruptive ?
Mar 28, 2019, 10:56 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 218
Seat design must be so difficult.
To cater for different body shapes, sizes, preferences and someone’s health and flexibility play a part.
Then layer in airlines budget and time constraints.
I can’t wait to try this setup in July for the first time. I will then have my personal verdict.
Mar 31, 2019, 12:44 pm
#13
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Programs: GM on VX, UA, AA, HA, AS, SY; Budget Fastbreak
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I prefer row 1 but think that all F seats are nice and spacious. I booked these same seats and hope that we are on different flights or things will get awkward!!
Cabin crew noise isn’t an issue but I wear headphones to listen to music or watch the tablet
Cabin crew noise isn’t an issue but I wear headphones to listen to music or watch the tablet
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Mar 31, 2019 at 4:21 pm Reason: Consecutive posts merged
Mar 31, 2019, 3:07 pm
#14
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 218
... The flight I’m on still shows 12 seats vacant in ExpertFlyer...
Apr 7, 2019, 9:41 pm
#15
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Hi there,
I have booked a flight from SFO-OGG with HA with seats 1H & 1J (window seats on the right).
I heard on SeatGuru by other passengers that these seats have extra legroom, so the window passenger can easily get out while the passenger is in a lie flat position.
What has been your experiences in row 1 (any of the seats) ?
Was the noise from the cabin crew disruptive ?
I have booked a flight from SFO-OGG with HA with seats 1H & 1J (window seats on the right).
I heard on SeatGuru by other passengers that these seats have extra legroom, so the window passenger can easily get out while the passenger is in a lie flat position.
What has been your experiences in row 1 (any of the seats) ?
Was the noise from the cabin crew disruptive ?
The staff is really nice but I could hear more than necessary from the galley. I still prefer Row 1 because it’s jusr so nice and I like having a wall in front of me instead of seeing other people
so I’m not sure what the correct answer should be but I will hopefully still target row 1 in the future