Consolidated "Economy Class on Hawaiian Air A330-200 (Seats/Meals/Etc.)" Thread
Sep 17, 2022, 3:57 pm
#16
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Bulkheads somewhat... 2 or 3 rows back not really, though just being in a plane causes some stress.
That's why, when we can, we opt for F but that's obviously not always possible.
That "mini cabin", is there just one row of 2x4x2 and the one behind is a 4 and that's it?
Thanks
That's why, when we can, we opt for F but that's obviously not always possible.
That "mini cabin", is there just one row of 2x4x2 and the one behind is a 4 and that's it?
Thanks
Sep 17, 2022, 9:30 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2002
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Sep 17, 2022, 10:33 pm
#18
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Sep 17, 2022, 11:50 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Kamuela, HI
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We have never had anyone congregating in the mini cabin while in flight. An unexpected benefit was that we were first off the flight. The FA's held everyone from row 14 back until the mini cabin and first class disembarked.
Last edited by hawaii-bound; Sep 18, 2022 at 11:45 am
Jan 30, 2023, 7:34 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: GRR
Posts: 108
A330 Row 17 Misaligned Window
Had to change our upcoming flight due to illness. Lost our coveted 11A&B seats from LAX to OGG. We are now seated in 17 A&B, but according to Seat Guru this row has a misaligned window. Can anyone tell me how badly it is misaligned? Can’t see much over the ocean, but don’t want to feel claustrophobic for 5+ hours. Thanks for any insight.
Jan 30, 2023, 11:15 am
#22
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You might be able to see forward provided that the 16A pax doesn't lower the shade, but no window aligned with 17A. https://www.aerolopa.com/ha-332
Jan 30, 2023, 1:37 pm
#23
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You might be able to see forward provided that the 16A pax doesn't lower the shade, but no window aligned with 17A. https://www.aerolopa.com/ha-332
Jun 2, 2023, 2:06 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 32
Seat advice please - Airbus 330
Wife & I are taking our 3 young-teens on a trip to Hawaii, wondering if any seasoned travelers can give any feedback about this set of 3 seat-centers in the back of the plane. I previously flew on a similar widebody in row 20-something and loved it, never thought to look towards the rear.
We're thinking of grabbing 43 A.B.C.D.E, keeping our 3 daughters together with nobody next to them, and DW & I to the left across a (very large) aisle.
As this block of seats is one of the few large clusters that aren't taken I'm guessing there's something wrong with them, but after much searching I've come up with nothing.
Aside from being the last to deplane, am I making a mistake grabbing these seats?
We're thinking of grabbing 43 A.B.C.D.E, keeping our 3 daughters together with nobody next to them, and DW & I to the left across a (very large) aisle.
As this block of seats is one of the few large clusters that aren't taken I'm guessing there's something wrong with them, but after much searching I've come up with nothing.
Aside from being the last to deplane, am I making a mistake grabbing these seats?
Jun 2, 2023, 3:08 pm
#25
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Grab them while you can. If you need more time to think about it and later change your mind, there is no charge to change your seats.
While I have never near that area on a Hawaiian plane, the worst that can happen is queuing up for the lavs.
While I have never near that area on a Hawaiian plane, the worst that can happen is queuing up for the lavs.
Jun 2, 2023, 5:40 pm
#26
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Because of the link between "front of plane" and "first class/expensive" I think most people automatically want to sit as far forward as possible mostly due to perceived prestige.
Personally, if I sit in Y, I actually prefer to be near the restrooms at the back. I always chose a window seat way back there before I had status (and could also afford to splurge on domestic F seats.) If I got up, I could walk a few paces in the galley, and it was easy to ask an FA for anything I needed.
Unless you have a connection to make, I see zero down side to sitting toward the back.
Personally, if I sit in Y, I actually prefer to be near the restrooms at the back. I always chose a window seat way back there before I had status (and could also afford to splurge on domestic F seats.) If I got up, I could walk a few paces in the galley, and it was easy to ask an FA for anything I needed.
Unless you have a connection to make, I see zero down side to sitting toward the back.