Md11
Oct 23, 2004 | 9:53 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Hi Mike,
If you search: MD-11 and WBC, you'll find a good number of threads dealing with the subject of WBC seating on the MD-11 (including mine). One of the other members, Jet2K, is also working on a seat map at http://seatexpert.com.
I believe they are replacing their MD-11 fleet, but I'll leave the specifics of that question to someone else in the forum. I think the SFO-AMS MD-11 will be totally replaced by a 777 in Februrary.
Bon voyage,
KLM-boy
If you search: MD-11 and WBC, you'll find a good number of threads dealing with the subject of WBC seating on the MD-11 (including mine). One of the other members, Jet2K, is also working on a seat map at http://seatexpert.com.
I believe they are replacing their MD-11 fleet, but I'll leave the specifics of that question to someone else in the forum. I think the SFO-AMS MD-11 will be totally replaced by a 777 in Februrary.
Bon voyage,
KLM-boy
Oct 23, 2004 | 10:43 am
#3
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Thanks...followed your earlier thread about surprising the other half...didn't think about that...but then, being spoilt she would have been more surprised if we were to turn right !
Oct 23, 2004 | 12:52 pm
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Originally Posted by Airfrancefan
5A and B
they have alot of legroom and you will be the first to deboard the A/C
they have alot of legroom and you will be the first to deboard the A/C
Oct 23, 2004 | 5:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Airfrancefan
5A and B
they have alot of legroom and you will be the first to deboard the A/C
they have alot of legroom and you will be the first to deboard the A/C
Row 1 H/J and A/B are very nice indeed. Row 2 H/J and A/B are also o.k. The E/F centre seats feel a little claustrophic and you must share overhead bin space with the outer seats.
Apart from being quieter, in rows 1/2 you will have no problems with PAX behind you bumping into your seat when they get in/out. In rows 5+ this can be annoying.
-- Dambus
Oct 24, 2004 | 9:07 am
#8
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Originally Posted by mike turnbull
Anybody know when KLM will retire their MD 11s.......before I go to Aruba in February ? And what are the best two WBC seats to go for ?
Oct 24, 2004 | 11:40 am
#9
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Originally Posted by matt747
pity KLM didn't spec decent Econ. seats from new
The newer their Y seats, the more uncomfortable they are. The 777 seats with their "fixed lumbar support" represent the pinnacle of achievement in this respect. KLM's main, or only, concern seems to be weight and size reduction, in order to squeeze in as many seats and therefore passengers as possible. The result is thin seat cushions offering a bare minimum of support.
johan
Oct 24, 2004 | 8:02 pm
#10
formerly PrePress420
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Dambus is giving you good advice -as does Johan and the rest.
Anyway, I fly SFO-AMS MD11, and those are the best seats per Dambus. I take 2J-window.
I liked the 747's before they fazed them out on my run. Lame as it may be, I felt better in one hitting turbulence or a white knuckle landing in bad weather.
Anyway, I fly SFO-AMS MD11, and those are the best seats per Dambus. I take 2J-window.
I liked the 747's before they fazed them out on my run. Lame as it may be, I felt better in one hitting turbulence or a white knuckle landing in bad weather.
Oct 25, 2004 | 7:03 am
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Originally Posted by Airfrancefan
5A and B
they have alot of legroom and you will be the first to deboard the A/C
they have alot of legroom and you will be the first to deboard the A/C
I certainly wouldn't sit there again if I can help it.
Oct 25, 2004 | 10:41 am
#12
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Originally Posted by Moriarty
I don't care for 5A because the door intrudes on your legroom. You'll also find that, if they're using this entrance on boarding, everyone getting on has to walk past you.
I certainly wouldn't sit there again if I can help it.
I certainly wouldn't sit there again if I can help it.