JFK-BKK premium economy - which seat?
May 13, 2005, 8:17 pm
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JFK-BKK premium economy - which seat?
What seat would you recommend for JFK-BKK on A345 in premium economy. It seems 31 B and J are blocked out on the seat maps for some reason. I'm thinking 31 K - is that claustrophic close to the bulkhead? I've seen some reviews with photos but it is hard to make out the best seat.
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
May 13, 2005, 8:26 pm
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what airline?
Originally Posted by speedytimmy
What seat would you recommend for JFK-BKK on A345 in premium economy. It seems 31 B and J are blocked out on the seat maps for some reason. I'm thinking 31 K - is that claustrophic close to the bulkhead? I've seen some reviews with photos but it is hard to make out the best seat.
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
May 13, 2005, 9:32 pm
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What airline do you think flies between BKK-JFK on an A345, and the poster posted this information on the THAI AIRWAYS forum?
I'd go look at this seat map to find out.
http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destin...ps/A3452_l.htm
I'd go look at this seat map to find out.
http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destin...ps/A3452_l.htm
May 14, 2005, 11:42 am
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Row 31 seats have the video screen in the armrest
Row 31 seats have the video screen in the armrest so they are a little narrower.
I sat in row 32 and was very comfortable. From JFK I sat in 32j (I think), the aisle seat on the starbord side. On the return, I sat in 32d and had the 3 seats to my self. Unfortunately, with these seats, none of the armrests go up, but having room to spread out my junk was nice. In all the rows except 31 the video screen is on the seatback in front, so I think these are a little wider than the row 31 seats. I was planning on sitting in one of the row 31 seats to check it out, but never did.
I sat in row 32 and was very comfortable. From JFK I sat in 32j (I think), the aisle seat on the starbord side. On the return, I sat in 32d and had the 3 seats to my self. Unfortunately, with these seats, none of the armrests go up, but having room to spread out my junk was nice. In all the rows except 31 the video screen is on the seatback in front, so I think these are a little wider than the row 31 seats. I was planning on sitting in one of the row 31 seats to check it out, but never did.
Last edited by BDLBKK; May 15, 2005 at 2:41 am Reason: to correct seat number
May 14, 2005, 2:11 pm
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Originally Posted by WildRice
What airline do you think flies between BKK-JFK on an A345, and the poster posted this information on the THAI AIRWAYS forum?
I'd go look at this seat map to find out.
http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destin...ps/A3452_l.htm
I'd go look at this seat map to find out.
http://www.thaiair.com/Travel_Destin...ps/A3452_l.htm
.Anyway in Premium Economy I would avoid the first row 31 due to narrower seats and the last row slightly limted sear recline. All other rows would be about the same.
-UFFA
May 15, 2005, 4:50 am
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I booked 31K for both JFK-BKK and BKK-JFK. I figure the small difference in width is a fair trade-off for not having a seat reclining in front of me, which brings me to the question... is there a difference in recline between economy and premium economy? On the US Thai website, it says both have a recline of 122 degrees, but on a Thai press release, it claims premium economy has a recline of 135 degrees. I hope it's the latter since that is like old-style business class for many airlines. If that's the case, being in the first row would help in that a seat reclining at 135 degrees wouldn't be in your lap. Any comments from those that have flown the flight already? Thanks!
May 15, 2005, 10:41 am
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Seat Bottom slides forward as seat reclines
Originally Posted by nyuboy
I booked 31K for both JFK-BKK and BKK-JFK. I figure the small difference in width is a fair trade-off for not having a seat reclining in front of me, which brings me to the question... is there a difference in recline between economy and premium economy? On the US Thai website, it says both have a recline of 122 degrees, but on a Thai press release, it claims premium economy has a recline of 135 degrees. I hope it's the latter since that is like old-style business class for many airlines. If that's the case, being in the first row would help in that a seat reclining at 135 degrees wouldn't be in your lap. Any comments from those that have flown the flight already? Thanks!
I found the degree of recline sufficient, but I doubt it was 135 degrees. I don't know if it was any different than in economy.