Big differences between A319 & B737 F-class
 

Hi!

I'd like to ask you guys a one question.
Is there any big differences between A319 and B737(-300/500) in First class?

These airplanes have only 8seats in F....
I boarded on B737-300/500 (ex-shuttle), but it sucks....
so please give me some advice!!!
Is it worth seating in A319 F??

Thanks,

There is video entertainment on the A319 but not on 737's so that is one big difference. Row 1 on an ex ....tle 737 is terrible but it's not great on A319's either (though the AB seats are better than CD). For non-....tle 737's, I like the row 1CD seats because there is a generous foot cut out.

I usually take row 2 on either of these planes but I prefer the A319 because it has video.

It's pretty much the same. There might be a difference in the pitch in the first row. The wall is closer to your knees on some planes than on others.

As for your "is it worth it" question: How long is your flight? How full is Coach? Is there meal service? The value of the paid fare or upgrade increases according the length of the flight.

It depends on the length of the flight- A319 first class is nothing special, but better than coach, but not worth spending too much to obtain. I believe the A319's are newer than the 737's, and so while the seats may be the same, I liek the A319 much better. Not exactly sure about United, but Air Canada's A319 and A320 make the YUL-LAX trip quite nice.

TT

The A319 has a few extra inches of legroom in Row 1 thanks to the cutouts at the bottom of both bulkheads.

Despite its usual delapidated state of disrepair, the 737 F seats do have greater recline than most A319s. Marginally makes up for lack of IFE.

If you're flying PHL-DEN or IAD-DEN it's definitely worth it to sit in F on a 319. On those flights, it's also well worth going for the 319 to get the IFE. You didn't specify the route you were flying and that makes all the difference.

The good thing about both the 737 and A319 is that due to the small number of F pax (8) you receive much more personalized service that the 757 with 24 pax in F, the 767 with 34 F pax or the 777 with 36 F pax.

The bad thing about both the 737 and A319 is that due to the small number of F pax (8) you have a much smaller chance of sitting in F than the 757 with 24 pax in F, the 767 with 34 F pax or the 777 with 36 F pax.

The 319's also have a wider cabin, meaning a more "open feel" to the F cabin, even though the seats are the same size. To me, this makes a big difference. The 319 cabin feels bright and airy, while the 737 cabin feels cramped.

Don't forget the A319's have GALLEYS - nice if you're on a dinner flight and want hot meal. The ex-shuttle 733's don't have galleys (the non shuttle 733's do have galleys with ovens) - God help you if you're on one of those ex-shuttle planes during meal times.

They have put a single oven into some of the ex-SHT 733s (not 735s).

That is true, but if you are buying an F ticket, you would receive better value service for your money than the other AC's.

Troo dat.

I like everything about the 319 better than any UA 737. Newer=nicer interior, better IFE, better galleys (and no chance of a non-galley ex-SHT a/c), better Y seats (newer design and 18" vs 17" width). In fact, except on a packed flight with a COS in the middle next to you, E+ on the Airbus is darn near as roomy as F and very, very comfortable, so upgrading on the 319 isn't nearly as important to me as on the 73's.