No more SW for me...
Dec 25, 2018, 10:32 am
#121
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Dec 25, 2018, 10:42 am
#122
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-James
Dec 25, 2018, 10:49 am
#123
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But the original post I responded to made an assertion that every single seat on a Southwest plane was essentially the same, and I countered by saying they are not essentially the same because of the exit row and bulkhead seats. <shrugs>
(The person I responded to also implied that other planes besides a 737 were better because they had exit rows and bulkhead seats, which was like saying he likes apples better than watermelon because watermelon has seeds. They both have seeds.)
Dec 25, 2018, 11:00 am
#124
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Dec 25, 2018, 11:39 am
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This is going to seem counterintuitive, but, based on advice from a prior thread on increasing the odds of an empty middle, I prefer to board during the B group (to better view the seat pattern), and towards the rear section of the plane. B is early enough to ensure bin space, while having the most visibility on hopefully securing an empty middle.
Of course, this is when flying alone.
Of course, this is when flying alone.
Dec 25, 2018, 11:41 am
#126
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Woosh! Right over your head. You were complaining about seats close to the lav. So I imagine you always avoid first class on other airlines, where the seats are (horrors !) close. to. the. lav.
Dec 25, 2018, 8:10 pm
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There are seat differences. I prefer the “window seat” with no window. Makes it easier to sleep
Dec 26, 2018, 1:13 pm
#129
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Mea Culpa
We're down the rabbit hole now. If you like UA and DL, certainly go fly them. Heck, I do.
But the original post I responded to made an assertion that every single seat on a Southwest plane was essentially the same, and I countered by saying they are not essentially the same because of the exit row and bulkhead seats. <shrugs>
(The person I responded to also implied that other planes besides a 737 were better because they had exit rows and bulkhead seats, which was like saying he likes apples better than watermelon because watermelon has seeds. They both have seeds.)
But the original post I responded to made an assertion that every single seat on a Southwest plane was essentially the same, and I countered by saying they are not essentially the same because of the exit row and bulkhead seats. <shrugs>
(The person I responded to also implied that other planes besides a 737 were better because they had exit rows and bulkhead seats, which was like saying he likes apples better than watermelon because watermelon has seeds. They both have seeds.)
Apparently it's been a while since I've flown WN, and I was under the impression that WN's no frills model meant they packed the seats up to the rafters like FR and U2! Will keep that in mind should I ever fly WN!
-James
Dec 26, 2018, 2:52 pm
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All airplanes have seats that differ slightly, or greatly, from one another. The 19 seat Beechcraft 1900 turboprop has one crummy seat... the middle seat in the last row, because it's the only middle seat on the plane. All the others (except the window seats in the last row) are both window and aisle.
It's also a personal choice. Someone might like the middle seat in the last row of the B1900 because you have unlimited legroom since the aisle is in front of you.
It's also a personal choice. Someone might like the middle seat in the last row of the B1900 because you have unlimited legroom since the aisle is in front of you.
Dec 26, 2018, 9:07 pm
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Just checked Seat Guru and yes, there is a bloody difference between seats on WN:
Apparently it's been a while since I've flown WN, and I was under the impression that WN's no frills model meant they packed the seats up to the rafters like FR and U2! Will keep that in mind should I ever fly WN!
-James
Apparently it's been a while since I've flown WN, and I was under the impression that WN's no frills model meant they packed the seats up to the rafters like FR and U2! Will keep that in mind should I ever fly WN!
-James
Dec 28, 2018, 1:22 pm
#132
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You'd be incorrect. On Southwest's Max (and -800) aircraft, legroom is excellent, with 32-33" seat pitch on every seat. It's more legroom than standard economy on AA, DL, and UA, and about the same as American's Main Cabin Extra on their Max.
Dec 28, 2018, 7:43 pm
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Dec 28, 2018, 7:47 pm
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-James
