I too had a recent flight ex-LHR where middle seats were blocked and instead had consoles like on LH. However, I do not know if this is an exception or if they changed the rules.

Then you were on a 321 in which they have to block some seats with a physical barrier (consul) so that they do not exceed 200 seats. On their 319 and 320 there is no physical barrier (consul).

But I thought they did block the middle seats in European C on all their Airbus flights??

Yes, middle seat is blocked on all aircrafts except Avros as mentioned. C is like Y in terms of seat pitch ... and that is one of the reasons why I stick with Y after buying a few very short haul C class tickets.

They will also sell or upgrade passengers into 1E & 2E on the Helvetic Fokker.

The blocking of the middle seat is a myth. I have been on several mainline (319 / 320 ) flights where they were oversold so they put passengers in the centre seat in business. The chances are the middle seat will be free on an Airbus flight - but don't count on it.

LCY-ZRH On the Avro In Business
 

this will be my first time on the Avro and first time out of LCY,

if i prefer an aisle seat which side of the aircraft is better the 2 side or the 3 side?

do they block the middle seat on the 3 side?

would i be better to change to LHR on the airbus a320?

thanks for your help in advance

There is no seatblocking on the LX Avros. But if C is not sold out completly, then the middle seat on the 3 side remains empty.
So I think the aisle seat on the 3 side is the better choice.

On all my last flights to and from LHR also in the 319 and 320 the middle seat in C remains empty. With this empty seats all other C seats were occupied, the C cabin was complete sold out.
But this were weekend flight (Sunday evening). Perhaps during the week this may be different. Friday evening was a 321-100 with the trays in the middle seats.

Best regards,

taigatrommel

C cabin on the LX A330-300
 

Hi,

just a short question:

are there any rows in the new A330-300 C compartment with blinded windows?

Thank you very much!

taigatrommel

Yes, 9K does not have windows, and 9A's window is slightly misaligned. If you can, I would recommend 6A. Bulkhead and no neighbours.

I've flown the Helvetic Fokker 100 twice this week (and will again next week), and I can confirm that rows 11 and 12 do not recline.

Also, a seatmap of the Helvetic Fokker 100 can be found here: Link

What seats would you recommend for me and my SO travelling ZRH-JFK and back in F? I'm not sure if I prefer row 1 or row 2.

Seat selection for two in F on A340
 

My partner and I are booked on LX161 NRT-ZRH in F for January. I had a look on ExpertFlyer last night and the only available seats are 2D, 2G and 2K. 1D and 1G are occupied and the others are blocked (I presume for M&M elites). Would it be better to request 2D/G, or 2G/K? Looking through previous threads on the subject I initially thought that 2D/G would work best but having seen a few photos of the cabin it looks like 2G/K would actually be closer together because of the twin consoles and dividing screen between 2D/G, but that might be just the angle that the photos were taken that is deceiving me.

We want to be able to have the odd conversation with each other and are more bothered about having that facility than we are about being able to watch the clouds sail by for twelve hours.

Any thoughts?

Go for 2D/2G

I'd pick 2G/K ... partner and I previously booked 2D/G but shifted in flight as the centre module is wider than expected. 2A is always reserved as crew rest FYI. Enjoy that wonderful LX F experience no matter where you sit :-)

Thanks for the info. I think I'll request 2G/K (with me in K - I enjoy the odd bit of cloud gazing even if my other half doesn't!). Really looking forward to it as it will be our first time in F and I've read some great things about it. :D