Even More Space - Worth $50
Sep 26, 2019, 11:54 pm
#46
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I'm flying Jetblue for the first time soon, on a redeye from SLC -> BOS. They're offering EMS seats for $50. I think I'm going to purchase an upgrade so I can board early and stretch out a little more.
I see differing opinions on EMS seats in the front vs exit rows. Are there any significant advantages or disadvantages to either?
I see differing opinions on EMS seats in the front vs exit rows. Are there any significant advantages or disadvantages to either?
Sep 27, 2019, 12:26 am
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I don't know about exit rows but bulkhead row of EMS has unlimited legroom (good) but does not have large seat pockets with cup holder pouch (bad). Also tray table comes out of armrest rather than seat in front of you. Exit rows are farther back which is better for overhead bin space but slower to deplane. $50 for 4 hours of increased comfort is well worth the $$ in my view!
Sep 27, 2019, 8:14 am
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I've always been a fan of EMS rows 2-5. Very good legroom and you are not limited by the bulkhead. Seat cushions in the exit rows are slightly thinner, but it's barely noticeable and you do get marginally more legroom.
That said, SLC-BOS is a redeye. If you are planning to sleep, do you really need the extra space? I could definitely see getting it on the longer westbound flight. I just flew SLC-JFK earlier this week and it was 3 hours and 45 minutes in the air.
-J.
That said, SLC-BOS is a redeye. If you are planning to sleep, do you really need the extra space? I could definitely see getting it on the longer westbound flight. I just flew SLC-JFK earlier this week and it was 3 hours and 45 minutes in the air.
-J.
Sep 27, 2019, 1:21 pm
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This Board has long had the debate about EMS seats. It's a matter of personal preference. If you feel comfortable paying the $50 for the seat on your redeye, then by all means do it.
Sep 30, 2019, 6:25 am
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Given what EMS usually goes for on a full transcon flight, $50 from SLC to BOS seems cheap. I think I'd definitely for for that on a red-eye, especially one of the shorter ones.
If it's a weekend (Friday or Saturday night) redeye, you might also find that if it's a lot of leisure traveler, some of the EMS rows (especially the exit rows) might be very empty, if price-conscious flyers don't want to pay up. Best EMS purchase ever was a PDX-BOS summer Saturday redeye - my spouse and I had row 11 (both sides) to ourselves on an otherwise nearly sold out flight. FAs were very attentive at keeping seat poachers out until folks fell asleep.
If it's a weekend (Friday or Saturday night) redeye, you might also find that if it's a lot of leisure traveler, some of the EMS rows (especially the exit rows) might be very empty, if price-conscious flyers don't want to pay up. Best EMS purchase ever was a PDX-BOS summer Saturday redeye - my spouse and I had row 11 (both sides) to ourselves on an otherwise nearly sold out flight. FAs were very attentive at keeping seat poachers out until folks fell asleep.
Sep 30, 2019, 7:19 am
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-J.