Stuck in row 5 737-900 IAD-LAX
Jan 12, 2017, 6:55 pm
#2
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While it certainly isn't the best seat in the house, it's still a first world problem!
I take it you bought a fairly last minute ticket, or you didn't choose your seat when you ticketed, or there was an equipment swap?
Are you on the plane now? Are you flexible? Can you SDC to another flight? Can you cancel and purchase a ticket on another airline that would be more comfortable?
Jan 12, 2017, 7:03 pm
#3
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Ive never had an FA notice that the seat wasn't upright
Same time you still got the same meal and seat width and leg room
The lack of a reclining seat is only one very small part of the entire package
Jan 12, 2017, 7:10 pm
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Never take the last row in FC. Seats may not recline fully. Equipment downgrade - may get bumped from FC. By the time FA comes around to take your food order, your choice is gone.
Jan 12, 2017, 7:21 pm
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I was rebooked into a 737-900 over Christmas (I was suppose to be on a 777) from SFO-HNL because bad weather delayed the first leg of the trip from IAD. And yes, I was assigned 5A! It was the only option so I sucked it up. Not what I had originally paid for but UA got me home for the holidays and that is what mattered most. I think the F configuration for this plane is poor, at best.
Jan 12, 2017, 8:36 pm
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Jan 13, 2017, 12:24 am
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Jan 13, 2017, 1:21 am
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For the record, I prefer the last row of F.... Used to be the best on 73G, 738 & A320. Just like the OP, I too have booked the last row on the 739 and learned the hard way. In my opinion, the worst seat is row 1 on any narrow body as I have long legs and can't stand staring at a wall for hours! To each his own!
Also, I think I'd rather take an E175 on A side tanscon too!
Also, I think I'd rather take an E175 on A side tanscon too!
