Disappointing interior KLM A333
May 4, 2017, 8:14 am
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Disappointing interior KLM A333
Hi Guys and Gals,
Just spoke to a friend who flew a KLM airbus 330-300 and was very dissatisfied with the seats and IFE, flown in comfort(!).
This is a clear would-not-recommend experience.
On the other hand, the outbound flight was a 1y/o DL A333 which had better seats(duh-i know because it's new) and better IFE(menu, choices) and was very satisfied with DL.
Anybody else have this experience?
I've only flown the 332/333 of TK and really like flying the long haul Airbus because of it.
Just spoke to a friend who flew a KLM airbus 330-300 and was very dissatisfied with the seats and IFE, flown in comfort(!).
This is a clear would-not-recommend experience.
On the other hand, the outbound flight was a 1y/o DL A333 which had better seats(duh-i know because it's new) and better IFE(menu, choices) and was very satisfied with DL.
Anybody else have this experience?
I've only flown the 332/333 of TK and really like flying the long haul Airbus because of it.
May 4, 2017, 8:38 am
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The seat pitch and width on KLM and Delta A330s is practically identical - in Economy or in Economy Comfort/Delta Comfort+ - so can you be more specific about why the seat experience was so different?
May 4, 2017, 9:10 am
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If you're talking about the business cabin, I'd agree it's outdated. The economy section is pretty par for the course, as far as transatlantic products go.
May 4, 2017, 9:27 am
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The cushion was hard, and my friend kept sliding from one side to the other(sounds hilarious) and the games on DL IFE were more interesting. Furthermore, DL had a touchscreen and KL didn't. Is it true KL still has an IFE armrest remote?
May 4, 2017, 9:46 am
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In the A330s of that era it will indeed have an IFE remote. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think all other long-haul craft now have touchscreen seatback IFE (773/2, 789, 747/C).
May 4, 2017, 6:13 pm
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747 has been refurbished but the IFE is still pretty sub-par. Think it uses a remote in economy and the screen is quite small. In business the resolution isn't good and there's a clear difference between the 747 IFE and the 777 IFE. Haven't flown the 787 yet but since it's newer i'd assume it's good.
May 5, 2017, 7:58 am
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So it all sounds like a bunch of first world problems to me. Who cares about the games in the IFE? Bring your ipad/laptop for your own game of choice if you care about anything more interesting than Patience.
May 5, 2017, 8:32 am
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I hate touchscreens in economy! And unless you like having the back of your seat kicked continuously, I don't see why anyone would think a touchscreen to be a good thing.
May 5, 2017, 8:35 am
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747 has been refurbished but the IFE is still pretty sub-par. Think it uses a remote in economy and the screen is quite small. In business the resolution isn't good and there's a clear difference between the 747 IFE and the 777 IFE. Haven't flown the 787 yet but since it's newer i'd assume it's good.
May 5, 2017, 8:37 am
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May 5, 2017, 1:42 pm
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Everyone knows the J in KLM's 330s is shameful. In Y, Delta's seats are a touch wider for sure. But if the friend of the OP had a problem with sliding from side to side on the KLM plane, I have a feeling he would not benefit from a wider seat.