MH A330 economy mini-cabin?
Nov 14, 2017, 2:09 am
#1
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MH A330 economy mini-cabin?
The seat map for an upcoming Malaysia Airlines economy flight on an A330 is showing a two row mini-cabin at the front of economy. Seats there can be selected for a payment of some 200MYR/£35.
Are these seats any good? Do they have more legroom than the main part of economy? Is it worth the additional payment (3X) over a 'standard' economy seat?
Many thanks for any input.
Are these seats any good? Do they have more legroom than the main part of economy? Is it worth the additional payment (3X) over a 'standard' economy seat?
Many thanks for any input.
Nov 14, 2017, 2:48 am
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Row 9 has plenty of legroom while Row 10 is missing a window but good to lean on. Cabin is much quieter if there are no infants and you get to disembark after J. Have sat in rows 9F&G, be aware that your feet may be in the way when J pax head for the lavatories behind Row 10
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Nov 17, 2017, 11:22 pm
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Hello,
I will be travelling on MH A330 Biz class. One of us has reduced mobility and is a wheelchair bound person - but that person can walk short distance without problem. I wonder which row of the seat is the nearest and easiest to reach the toilet? I already reserved the last row 7H and 7K thinking that it may be easier to access the lavatory in the mini premium economy section. Is it larger than the one at the front? Is it easier to access the one at the front (distance related) instead. I think there is a small step to climb if I choose the front and the area is quite narrow to access.
Any opinion and suggestion appreciated. =)
I will be travelling on MH A330 Biz class. One of us has reduced mobility and is a wheelchair bound person - but that person can walk short distance without problem. I wonder which row of the seat is the nearest and easiest to reach the toilet? I already reserved the last row 7H and 7K thinking that it may be easier to access the lavatory in the mini premium economy section. Is it larger than the one at the front? Is it easier to access the one at the front (distance related) instead. I think there is a small step to climb if I choose the front and the area is quite narrow to access.
Any opinion and suggestion appreciated. =)
Nov 18, 2017, 6:37 am
#7
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I'm 175cm tall and I couldn't stretch out fully on 9A. I suggest the middle seats if you're around my height or taller.
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Nov 26, 2017, 7:13 pm
#8
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I think so - 1A and 1D are far easier for access to the rest rooms in the front. I don't recall a step
Nov 28, 2017, 2:24 am
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I just flew KUL/AKL in 9A and there is definitely a nice amount of legroom with much more than for a standard Y seat. However I did not get the impression that there was any more recline than for a normal Y seat. The small cabin also makes for a nicer overall environment. To sweeten the deal I got lucky with 9B being empty.
The downside of 9A/C and 9H/K is that they are bassinet seats. 9A and 9K are generally open for booking, while 9C and 9H are normally blocked off in case they are required for a passenger with an infant, and didn't even seem to open up when OLCI began. So, if you book 9A or 9K you need to bear in mind that you might have a bassinet with an infant there.
Given the outcome for me I was happy to have paid the premium for the seat.
The downside of 9A/C and 9H/K is that they are bassinet seats. 9A and 9K are generally open for booking, while 9C and 9H are normally blocked off in case they are required for a passenger with an infant, and didn't even seem to open up when OLCI began. So, if you book 9A or 9K you need to bear in mind that you might have a bassinet with an infant there.
Given the outcome for me I was happy to have paid the premium for the seat.
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Jan 3, 2019, 7:00 am
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I'm currently in 10A (9A/K not showing free though I read here they might just be bassinet). Am I better off staying there for the mini cabin despite the missing window or take 11A (also free) at the front of the main cabin which may be less private but have more of a view? Thanks in advance!
Jan 3, 2019, 3:47 pm
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I'm currently in 10A (9A/K not showing free though I read here they might just be bassinet). Am I better off staying there for the mini cabin despite the missing window or take 11A (also free) at the front of the main cabin which may be less private but have more of a view? Thanks in advance!
Jul 14, 2019, 2:31 am
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A330 ON SIN-KUL route
What a pleasant surprise - MH is currently operating the A330 aircraft on the SIN-KUL route once daily in Aug. & Sep. as MH616 / MH613
Is this a new thing? I only found out what I logged into my account to select seats for my flights.
I didn't check the other months like July or Oct. & I'm wondering when did it swap over from the very tired & worn out 737
I've been flying with SQ on this very short route because of the A359 that they use, it's much more comfortable
(Yes I realize it's only 40-45 min. but I take the shuttle every month & it gets depressing after a while)
Very happy with this change, I' hope it's a permanent swap rather than a temporary one.
Is this a new thing? I only found out what I logged into my account to select seats for my flights.
I didn't check the other months like July or Oct. & I'm wondering when did it swap over from the very tired & worn out 737
I've been flying with SQ on this very short route because of the A359 that they use, it's much more comfortable
(Yes I realize it's only 40-45 min. but I take the shuttle every month & it gets depressing after a while)
Very happy with this change, I' hope it's a permanent swap rather than a temporary one.
Jul 14, 2019, 3:36 am
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I am on MH 613 from KUL to SIN a few days before Christmas.
My reservations is still showing B738.
Any chance that it would switch over to A330 once bookings start to pick up for the Christmas season?
Cheers, Gerald
My reservations is still showing B738.
Any chance that it would switch over to A330 once bookings start to pick up for the Christmas season?
Cheers, Gerald
Jul 14, 2019, 9:37 am
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What a pleasant surprise - MH is currently operating the A330 aircraft on the SIN-KUL route once daily in Aug. & Sep. as MH616 / MH613
Is this a new thing? I only found out what I logged into my account to select seats for my flights.
I didn't check the other months like July or Oct. & I'm wondering when did it swap over from the very tired & worn out 737
I've been flying with SQ on this very short route because of the A359 that they use, it's much more comfortable
(Yes I realize it's only 40-45 min. but I take the shuttle every month & it gets depressing after a while)
Very happy with this change, I' hope it's a permanent swap rather than a temporary one.
Is this a new thing? I only found out what I logged into my account to select seats for my flights.
I didn't check the other months like July or Oct. & I'm wondering when did it swap over from the very tired & worn out 737
I've been flying with SQ on this very short route because of the A359 that they use, it's much more comfortable
(Yes I realize it's only 40-45 min. but I take the shuttle every month & it gets depressing after a while)
Very happy with this change, I' hope it's a permanent swap rather than a temporary one.
Totally agree, I commute almost weekly to CGK and KUL. Anything other than a MH or GA 738 makes it nicer. Though I recently noticed sometimes Malindo business goes for 99USD. Still a 738 but at least in J.
Jul 14, 2019, 11:53 pm
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It's actually already running in Jul.
No idea when they started. But was surprised when I saw it at the gate for 613 last week.
Totally agree, I commute almost weekly to CGK and KUL. Anything other than a MH or GA 738 makes it nicer. Though I recently noticed sometimes Malindo business goes for 99USD. Still a 738 but at least in J.
No idea when they started. But was surprised when I saw it at the gate for 613 last week.
Totally agree, I commute almost weekly to CGK and KUL. Anything other than a MH or GA 738 makes it nicer. Though I recently noticed sometimes Malindo business goes for 99USD. Still a 738 but at least in J.
So yeah - even Malindo was a better option than MH (unless I was doing a MR for tier renewal for QRPC, then MH was a winner for its low fares in J class - this was last year tho’)
FYI - for the short flight, seats in the mini cabin were going for S$15 each - thanks but no thanks!
From another thread, a member pointed out that it swapped to the A330 in late June.
So no conclusion if it’s permanent or temporary ...
I tried to look for a schedule or timetable on the website but can’t find it
