Bulkhead vs. Exit Row
Mar 1, 2005 | 7:02 am
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Originally Posted by themicah
I've heard of people getting bumped out of 5ABC, but 5DEF are usually pretty safe. Row 5 rules on both the DC9 and the 320. Best coach seats in the fleet.
Mar 1, 2005 | 7:53 am
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On a 319 row 5 has plenty of legroom. I have long legs, and in 5C or D i have no problem stretching out fully or crossing my legs. One drawback to those seats is that the tray is in your armrest, so movement within your seat is slightly restricted. Worth it for the legroom though.
Mar 1, 2005 | 8:54 am
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Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the seats mentioned reserved for elite seating? That would pretty much negate anyone not having status from being able to hold these seats. Seeing as both posters having these questions seem to be new comers, the chances of them getting bulkhead seating is slim.
Mar 1, 2005 | 1:21 pm
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Originally Posted by thomasrich
Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the seats mentioned reserved for elite seating? That would pretty much negate anyone not having status from being able to hold these seats. Seeing as both posters having these questions seem to be new comers, the chances of them getting bulkhead seating is slim.
However, they're easy to grab on most flights through online checkin. By that time, some of the elites who bothered to reserve them have been upgraded.
Mar 1, 2005 | 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by thomasrich
Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the seats mentioned reserved for elite seating? That would pretty much negate anyone not having status from being able to hold these seats. Seeing as both posters having these questions seem to be new comers, the chances of them getting bulkhead seating is slim.
Mar 1, 2005 | 4:59 pm
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Originally Posted by dwh
And a newcomer who is elite with their previous airline might be getting elite status comped on NW.
Mar 1, 2005 | 8:05 pm
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Any recommendations for window seats on the 757-300? It looks like 14B is far and away the best aisle seat, but 14A is shifted inward, such that Seatguru says you can forget about looking out the window.
Then there is bulkhead 16F (but is it a decent bulkhead legroom-wise or cramped?)--or is an exit row better, such as row 40, which is not over the wing for instance?
Hopefully I'll just get the upgrades and won't have to worry about this and post these picky questions.
Then there is bulkhead 16F (but is it a decent bulkhead legroom-wise or cramped?)--or is an exit row better, such as row 40, which is not over the wing for instance?
Hopefully I'll just get the upgrades and won't have to worry about this and post these picky questions.
Mar 2, 2005 | 7:50 am
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Originally Posted by dwh
Any recommendations for window seats on the 757-300? It looks like 14B is far and away the best aisle seat, but 14A is shifted inward, such that Seatguru says you can forget about looking out the window.
Then there is bulkhead 16F (but is it a decent bulkhead legroom-wise or cramped?)--or is an exit row better, such as row 40, which is not over the wing for instance?
Hopefully I'll just get the upgrades and won't have to worry about this and post these picky questions.
Then there is bulkhead 16F (but is it a decent bulkhead legroom-wise or cramped?)--or is an exit row better, such as row 40, which is not over the wing for instance?
Hopefully I'll just get the upgrades and won't have to worry about this and post these picky questions.
But, if the FAs stay away from that fold down seat, you'll be in good shape in 14B. It's a toss-up in my opinion.