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Consolidated "Hawaiian Airlines A330" thread
Jul 9, 2012, 10:20 am
#226
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Forgive me if this has been posted already (I can't ever make the search feature work). I am looking at flying OAK/SFO- Hawaii and have the choice of the 767 out of OAK (which is slightly more convenient in terms of the airport) or the A330 out of SFO. IS there anything beyond the in flight entertainment that would make the trip on the A330 that much better? I will be in F by the way.
Also in terms of seats does HA follow FEBO or anything like that?
Thanks
Also in terms of seats does HA follow FEBO or anything like that?
Thanks
Jul 9, 2012, 8:15 pm
#227
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Will it be coming to SEA anytime soon?
Jul 9, 2012, 9:38 pm
#228
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By FEBO...do you mean Front-Even, Back-Odd service routine like that on AA? If so, then no, HA provides a tapas-style tasting menu in F class and stocks enough of each entree so that each of the 18 F passengers gets their desired choice from the "choose 3 of 5" menu (the remaining unused entrees become crew meals during the flight).
Jul 9, 2012, 11:07 pm
#229
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A somewhat rare chance of flying an Airbus A330-200 from an a American based airline versus the many Boeing 737's, 757's and 767's that fly between the islands and the mainland.
By FEBO...do you mean Front-Even, Back-Odd service routine like that on AA? If so, then no, HA provides a tapas-style tasting menu in F class and stocks enough of each entree so that each of the 18 F passengers gets their desired choice from the "choose 3 of 5" menu (the remaining unused entrees become crew meals during the flight).
By FEBO...do you mean Front-Even, Back-Odd service routine like that on AA? If so, then no, HA provides a tapas-style tasting menu in F class and stocks enough of each entree so that each of the 18 F passengers gets their desired choice from the "choose 3 of 5" menu (the remaining unused entrees become crew meals during the flight).
Aug 12, 2012, 6:52 pm
#230
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I'm flying on the JFK-HNL flight next week, so I have a question and an observation:
Does anyone know what the prices are for the A330 IFE packages now? I can't find it on HA's website, but a while back I saw that they had an IFE Value Pack with some TV shows/games for $5.95, along with a fee for individual PPV first-run movies if you wanted that. Not sure if that's changed.
Also, it appears HA recently raised the price of the "Preferred Seats" (emergency exit and bulkhead seats, FYI) on the HNL-JFK flights from $35 to $75:
http://www.hawaiianair.com/help/fees-id-1922
Does anyone know what the prices are for the A330 IFE packages now? I can't find it on HA's website, but a while back I saw that they had an IFE Value Pack with some TV shows/games for $5.95, along with a fee for individual PPV first-run movies if you wanted that. Not sure if that's changed.
Also, it appears HA recently raised the price of the "Preferred Seats" (emergency exit and bulkhead seats, FYI) on the HNL-JFK flights from $35 to $75:
http://www.hawaiianair.com/help/fees-id-1922
Aug 14, 2012, 2:58 pm
#231
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Does anyone know what the prices are for the A330 IFE packages now? I can't find it on HA's website, but a while back I saw that they had an IFE Value Pack with some TV shows/games for $5.95, along with a fee for individual PPV first-run movies if you wanted that. Not sure if that's changed.
):$7.95 single movie (This Means War, and about 4 other choices)
$6.95 a few old movies, mostly tv shows
$5.95 3 children's movies
Aug 24, 2012, 6:12 pm
#232
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In First Class, is row 1 a better option than row 3?
Aug 24, 2012, 10:01 pm
#233
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Aug 24, 2012, 10:05 pm
#234
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I did sense that the last I flew first in Row 3 the recline was a little limited. Will go for row 1.
Aug 25, 2012, 3:20 pm
#235
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Having now flown the A330 in F and Y, I will say my absolute favorite seats are 34AB and 34HJ...the exit rows. Holy cow, the legroom and privacy is amazing. It's like your own little mini-cabin.
One thing I gotta give a thumbs up to Airbus on their doors is unlike the Boeing aircraft namely the 747, 757 and 777, the emergency slide built into the door of the Airbus does not protrude much into the cabin and invade your legroom in the exit row. I've flown the exit row window seats on the Boeing's and it sucks with the slide raft compartment eating into your legroom. Not so on the Airbus A330....lots of legroom.
One thing I gotta give a thumbs up to Airbus on their doors is unlike the Boeing aircraft namely the 747, 757 and 777, the emergency slide built into the door of the Airbus does not protrude much into the cabin and invade your legroom in the exit row. I've flown the exit row window seats on the Boeing's and it sucks with the slide raft compartment eating into your legroom. Not so on the Airbus A330....lots of legroom.
Aug 25, 2012, 8:15 pm
#236
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I enjoyed seating in the last row of the mini-cabin in Y on the A330. It was an easy walk from the door to the seat when boarding. There's no one behind your seat except for the galley partition. The service was spot on and the mini-cabin provided a more intimate experience to the flight. I was the first to exit the plane upon arrival as the exit door is just a couple steps away from the seat. The seats behind the mini-cabin bulkhead seem to be good as well but I haven't sat there yet.
Aug 26, 2012, 12:22 pm
#237
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Does anyone know if row 13 on the A330 is a good place to sit? Wife and I are flying the JFK-HNL route and want to make sure they are good seats. We would be in 13A and 13B.
On seatguru it looks like its the last row before An emergency exit and part or a 'mini cabin' but seatexpert has a different layout
On seatguru it looks like its the last row before An emergency exit and part or a 'mini cabin' but seatexpert has a different layout
Aug 26, 2012, 2:39 pm
#238
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Does anyone know if row 13 on the A330 is a good place to sit? Wife and I are flying the JFK-HNL route and want to make sure they are good seats. We would be in 13A and 13B.
On seatguru it looks like its the last row before An emergency exit and part or a 'mini cabin' but seatexpert has a different layout
On seatguru it looks like its the last row before An emergency exit and part or a 'mini cabin' but seatexpert has a different layout
When it comes to HA, I have to take Seatguru with a grain of salt as it is slow to update. The site is still missing the 3rd HA 767 configuration and still missing mention that HA has USB power ports in the A330 F &Y cabins and standard AC 110 power in the F cabin.
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Aug 26, 2012, 5:09 pm
#239
Join Date: Apr 2011
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If I recall, there is a partition behind row 13 so you might have limited recline. I haven't flown in the mini-cabin yet so someone else will have to chime in for a definitive answer.
When it comes to HA, I have to take Seatguru with a grain of salt as it is slow to update. The site is still missing the 3rd HA 767 configuration and still missing mention that HA has USB power ports in the A330 F &Y cabins and standard AC 110 power in the F cabin.
When it comes to HA, I have to take Seatguru with a grain of salt as it is slow to update. The site is still missing the 3rd HA 767 configuration and still missing mention that HA has USB power ports in the A330 F &Y cabins and standard AC 110 power in the F cabin.
Aug 26, 2012, 9:11 pm
#240
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I would definitely keep Row 13. I fly with my wife and kids several times a year on the HA Airbus 330 and always book rows 12 and 13 for us. There are only 3 rows in this section that are directly behind F and you are usually the first to get off the plane. It is like being in your own private area separated from the masses...
Whatever you do, keep the Row 13. When you see Row 15 you will thank me.