737's: Worst First Class comfort in the fleet
Feb 25, 2016, 6:09 pm
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737's: Worst First Class comfort in the fleet
Domestic First has never been revolutionary but having flown over the years on UA, the CO 737 First Class cabins are horribly uncomfortable while PMUA A319's, 20's and 757's are all much much more comfortable up front.
Not only do the seats look like they belong in the Smithsonian, but they are so straight that they offer zero support on any area of the seat and in the upright position it feels like you're sitting on a granite slab.
Am I an outlier here or do others agree?
Not only do the seats look like they belong in the Smithsonian, but they are so straight that they offer zero support on any area of the seat and in the upright position it feels like you're sitting on a granite slab.
Am I an outlier here or do others agree?
Feb 25, 2016, 6:50 pm
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Domestic First has never been revolutionary but having flown over the years on UA, the CO 737 First Class cabins are horribly uncomfortable while PMUA A319's, 20's and 757's are all much much more comfortable up front.
Not only do the seats look like they belong in the Smithsonian, but they are so straight that they offer zero support on any area of the seat and in the upright position it feels like you're sitting on a granite slab.
Am I an outlier here or do others agree?
Not only do the seats look like they belong in the Smithsonian, but they are so straight that they offer zero support on any area of the seat and in the upright position it feels like you're sitting on a granite slab.
Am I an outlier here or do others agree?
Feb 25, 2016, 6:54 pm
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Domestic First has never been revolutionary but having flown over the years on UA, the CO 737 First Class cabins are horribly uncomfortable while PMUA A319's, 20's and 757's are all much much more comfortable up front.
Not only do the seats look like they belong in the Smithsonian, but they are so straight that they offer zero support on any area of the seat and in the upright position it feels like you're sitting on a granite slab.
Am I an outlier here or do others agree?
Not only do the seats look like they belong in the Smithsonian, but they are so straight that they offer zero support on any area of the seat and in the upright position it feels like you're sitting on a granite slab.
Am I an outlier here or do others agree?
Feb 25, 2016, 7:06 pm
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And they're getting worse! The 739 has one inch less pitch than the older 737s in F.
I hope the 737-700s that were just ordered won't have pitch that is similarly shrunk up front.
I hope the 737-700s that were just ordered won't have pitch that is similarly shrunk up front.
Feb 25, 2016, 7:46 pm
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On my last 737 redeye, one side of the neck support flaps was broken and wouldn't stay out. And the sides of the seats where you rest your elbows are so hard that my arms go numb after I fall asleep.
Feb 25, 2016, 7:56 pm
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Maybe I have low standards but once reclined they're fine (and I think a lot of F seats are uncomfortable upright). Certainly much, much better than any Y seat in my opinion.
Feb 25, 2016, 10:21 pm
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Feb 25, 2016, 10:28 pm
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I don't think it is just limited to the 737.
I can honestly say that the seats on PMUA aircrafts are more comfortable than PMCO seats. Just think about the BusinessFirst seats on the 777 and 767. PMUA seats are more comfortable to sleep, although PMCO businessFirst seats are wider and has more personal space.
I can honestly say that the seats on PMUA aircrafts are more comfortable than PMCO seats. Just think about the BusinessFirst seats on the 777 and 767. PMUA seats are more comfortable to sleep, although PMCO businessFirst seats are wider and has more personal space.