Looking for Seat Advice in Coach
May 31, 2007, 9:39 pm
#1
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Looking for Seat Advice in Coach
Hi All
Looks like my hopes for an UPG on the NRT - MSP flight is getting slimmer (even with a B fare.)
That said, I am trying to figure the best seat choice. Currently am in EE 51C, but Seat Guru says it gets really loud from the FA (and I believe from previous experience they are right.) I notice the EE seats in 36A and 36K are still available...even though they are window seats, there is no seat in front creating a nice little area to spread out.
Thoughts on what is the lesser of the 2 evils. If they had a decent AVOD system on the old 747's, it wouldn't be so bad, but since the have the G rated Lassie movie playing continuoulsy for 12 hours...I need to at least stay comfortable!
Looks like my hopes for an UPG on the NRT - MSP flight is getting slimmer (even with a B fare.)
That said, I am trying to figure the best seat choice. Currently am in EE 51C, but Seat Guru says it gets really loud from the FA (and I believe from previous experience they are right.) I notice the EE seats in 36A and 36K are still available...even though they are window seats, there is no seat in front creating a nice little area to spread out.
Thoughts on what is the lesser of the 2 evils. If they had a decent AVOD system on the old 747's, it wouldn't be so bad, but since the have the G rated Lassie movie playing continuoulsy for 12 hours...I need to at least stay comfortable!
Jun 1, 2007, 9:07 am
#2
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle, Wa
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What type of plane? Sounds like a 747. The noise form the galley is only during meals from what I have seen. Should be quiet much of the flight after aeveryone settles down.
Jun 1, 2007, 9:44 am
#3
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Tried and true old reliable 747. I do remember, the last time I sat in the exit row, I was able to listen to the FA's complain about how much they hated their jobs and NWA...wish they could have taken that outside...lol
Jun 1, 2007, 11:12 am
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Hi All
Looks like my hopes for an UPG on the NRT - MSP flight is getting slimmer (even with a B fare.)
That said, I am trying to figure the best seat choice. Currently am in EE 51C, but Seat Guru says it gets really loud from the FA (and I believe from previous experience they are right.) I notice the EE seats in 36A and 36K are still available...even though they are window seats, there is no seat in front creating a nice little area to spread out.
Thoughts on what is the lesser of the 2 evils. If they had a decent AVOD system on the old 747's, it wouldn't be so bad, but since the have the G rated Lassie movie playing continuoulsy for 12 hours...I need to at least stay comfortable!
Looks like my hopes for an UPG on the NRT - MSP flight is getting slimmer (even with a B fare.)
That said, I am trying to figure the best seat choice. Currently am in EE 51C, but Seat Guru says it gets really loud from the FA (and I believe from previous experience they are right.) I notice the EE seats in 36A and 36K are still available...even though they are window seats, there is no seat in front creating a nice little area to spread out.
Thoughts on what is the lesser of the 2 evils. If they had a decent AVOD system on the old 747's, it wouldn't be so bad, but since the have the G rated Lassie movie playing continuoulsy for 12 hours...I need to at least stay comfortable!
Last edited by viking407rob; Jun 1, 2007 at 11:22 am
Jun 1, 2007, 2:03 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Seattle, Wa
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Yeah I had that seat before the labor issues. Now I usually get 29B on the 330's and get to chat with the FA's before takeoff and then silence.
Jun 1, 2007, 5:24 pm
#6
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Reminds me how much I miss "Strawberry Cheesecake Guy" on BOS-GLA. Would always come on board with a smile and a huge cheesecake! If there were an empty WBC seat available, he got it! If you want to sit up front, forget the money, sweets and chocolate's are the way to go!
Jun 1, 2007, 6:18 pm
#7
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Seats 36A and 36K are not as good as they look on seatmaps and seat guru.
The exit door protrudes into the cabin taking almost all the space a seat would take in row 35 A/K. You can squeeze through to row 35 if you are of normal size, permiting you to get to the aisle without having the passengers in 36 B/C/H/K get up. A much better option is rows 21, 35, 51, if you can get them. That being said, they are probably the best A or C seats in economy, except the three rows mentioned above.
Dave
The exit door protrudes into the cabin taking almost all the space a seat would take in row 35 A/K. You can squeeze through to row 35 if you are of normal size, permiting you to get to the aisle without having the passengers in 36 B/C/H/K get up. A much better option is rows 21, 35, 51, if you can get them. That being said, they are probably the best A or C seats in economy, except the three rows mentioned above.
Dave
Jun 1, 2007, 6:28 pm
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^
Reminds me how much I miss "Strawberry Cheesecake Guy" on BOS-GLA. Would always come on board with a smile and a huge cheesecake! If there were an empty WBC seat available, he got it! If you want to sit up front, forget the money, sweets and chocolate's are the way to go!
Reminds me how much I miss "Strawberry Cheesecake Guy" on BOS-GLA. Would always come on board with a smile and a huge cheesecake! If there were an empty WBC seat available, he got it! If you want to sit up front, forget the money, sweets and chocolate's are the way to go!
Dave
Jun 1, 2007, 8:41 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Yes, nice chocolates worked for me once. I got an op-up from SFO to NRT and then on to BKK on the upper deck. But, I always bring them for the GAs and FAs in anycase. (Usually Lindt truffles).They are appreciated, and puts the cabin crew in a good mood for a very long flight.
Dave
Dave
I'm tellin' ya, it works! The old pilot joke, How do you get a FA to come up to the cockpit? Throw a candy bar on the floor.
Jun 2, 2007, 10:11 am
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36A/k have no windows, you can get a view to the back of your head from the forward window in row 37. I recently flew in seats 36a and 36k going/coming back. As mentioned, the exit door extends out and takes up some of your leg room, so it isn't free and clear, the FA's remind you that the exit door is not a footrest. If you're not terribly big, you can angle and squeeze out between the door and 35A/35D, got to be careful and not slip your hand into 35's head. @_@
I didn't think they were bad seats, however 21, 35 and 51 were taken, If you are in 51 now I would stick there, since 21, 35 maybe taken already.
I didn't think they were bad seats, however 21, 35 and 51 were taken, If you are in 51 now I would stick there, since 21, 35 maybe taken already.
Jun 3, 2007, 9:07 pm
#11
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Thanks. You reconfirmed my suspicions. Now if I can only get an extension cord to go into the galley to keep my battery charged up for the flight home...
Jun 3, 2007, 9:11 pm
#12
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You know, I did that once...I had extra cans of Macadamia nuts from HI and gave them to FA at the beginning of a flight...they were so stunned...they didn't know what to say. I don't think it would work in NRT as they are pretty buttoned up and sticklers for the rules. But, I may offer that up the FA's in the coach galley that sit by me. Good thought - thanks.