Boarding of IB flight MAD - EAS - MAD with ATR 72 (Air Norstrum)
Jun 26, 2017, 8:12 am
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Boarding of IB flight MAD - EAS - MAD with ATR 72 (Air Norstrum)
Can anyone advise if boarding of the ATR 72 on this route is by the rear staircase? If so, I would be better of selecting seats at the back, rather than front. Thank you.
Jun 26, 2017, 8:40 am
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Jun 27, 2017, 2:33 am
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SeatGuru is notoriously unreliable for airlines without lots of English speakers.
I've only flow the YW CRJ's so I can't be of much help, but I do know not to trust them.
I found this on Air Nostrum's site that indicates that yes, they are numbered in reverse.
http://www.airnostrum.es/air_03_ModUti_01.asp
I've only flow the YW CRJ's so I can't be of much help, but I do know not to trust them.
I found this on Air Nostrum's site that indicates that yes, they are numbered in reverse.
http://www.airnostrum.es/air_03_ModUti_01.asp
Jun 27, 2017, 6:21 am
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Indeed, they are numbered from the back. On seatmaestro there's one review on the ATR about backward facing seat on row 20, which is at the very front of the plane.
In conclusion, seat rows start from the back of the plane.
In conclusion, seat rows start from the back of the plane.
Jun 27, 2017, 10:48 pm
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Numbered from the back. Entry trough back door.
Best seats at the back as less propeller noise.
First 2,3 roads from the back are for business.
No complimentary food nor drinks for economy (only.paid options). Free sandwitch and drink in bizz.
Boarding in MAD from the farthests gates (J?) at T4.
Approach and landing to EAS if done from the sea are worth the discomfort of a window seat.
Large items will be taken at the airplane door and returned once landed also next to the airplane.
Avoid checking in luggage on the EAS MAD leg, as the luggage delivery is painfully slow. 45 minutes ++, if ever delivered...
Best seats at the back as less propeller noise.
First 2,3 roads from the back are for business.
No complimentary food nor drinks for economy (only.paid options). Free sandwitch and drink in bizz.
Boarding in MAD from the farthests gates (J?) at T4.
Approach and landing to EAS if done from the sea are worth the discomfort of a window seat.
Large items will be taken at the airplane door and returned once landed also next to the airplane.
Avoid checking in luggage on the EAS MAD leg, as the luggage delivery is painfully slow. 45 minutes ++, if ever delivered...
Jun 28, 2017, 2:55 am
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Thanks all, it would certainly seem that IB's seat selection on the website is not up to the task of dealing with the ATR 72.
The attached image is how it displays and I am unable to use the chevrons to move the seats selection towards the "cabin" or "rear". Still, it's only a short flight, so row 11 will suffice instead of row 7.
I'll also have checked bags LHR - MAD, so let's hope the show up!
The attached image is how it displays and I am unable to use the chevrons to move the seats selection towards the "cabin" or "rear". Still, it's only a short flight, so row 11 will suffice instead of row 7.
I'll also have checked bags LHR - MAD, so let's hope the show up!
Jun 28, 2017, 6:44 am
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