Regular 757 Coach Seating Question
Nov 25, 2006 | 4:09 pm
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Regular 757 Coach Seating Question
What is better 9A the window/ at the entrance door or an aisle in row 15 or 16 emergency exit rows? Seat Guru says 9A could be a good/bad seat.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Nov 25, 2006 | 4:19 pm
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9A is partly blocked at your feet by the slide, however I don't find it that much of a problem. The other thing I don't like about 9A-9C is that if you board early all the other passengers have to come by you and many people don't show any regard for who their bag might hit on the way in. Row 16 is great, given those choices I would take 16C-16D. My favorite seat in E+ on the 757 is 9D btw.
Nov 25, 2006 | 4:23 pm
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Much agree with TechGeek. People are quite ignorant of their space. If you're in 9C, expect your foot to be stepped on multiple times, bags will hit you, jackets will fly in your face, etc. If you do get 9A-C, board early and just stand for a while near row 8.
Nov 25, 2006 | 4:30 pm
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Cold
Originally Posted by carl92103
What is better 9A the window/ at the entrance door or an aisle in row 15 or 16 emergency exit rows? Seat Guru says 9A could be a good/bad seat.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
as the other poster stated row 16 is the best
Nov 25, 2006 | 5:03 pm
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I would take the overwing exit rows if you aren't in a rush or anything. baggage storage is also easier back there.
Nov 25, 2006 | 5:56 pm
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9A/C are the best seats on the plane. So much room that window (and middle) can get out without bothering the aisle at all. Just make sure you have thick socks on (it can be cold).
Nov 25, 2006 | 7:31 pm
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Originally Posted by globetrekker84
Much agree with TechGeek. People are quite ignorant of their space. If you're in 9C, expect your foot to be stepped on multiple times, bags will hit you, jackets will fly in your face, etc. If you do get 9A-C, board early and just stand for a while near row 8.
Nov 25, 2006 | 8:53 pm
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I love getting off the plane first, especially helpful during tight connections, so my vote is for 9a-c.
The over the wing exit rows are nice, but the wait...
And I always feel bad about reclining right into the person in regular Y.
The over the wing exit rows are nice, but the wait...
And I always feel bad about reclining right into the person in regular Y.
Nov 25, 2006 | 10:10 pm
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Thanks for all the great pointers. I booked 9D on the outbond and 16 on the return. I didnt know about the slide in 9A.
Nov 25, 2006 | 10:24 pm
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Isn't anybody going to tell him about 8D &E?
Nov 25, 2006 | 10:30 pm
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Originally Posted by Banton
Isn't anybody going to tell him about 8D &E?
Nov 25, 2006 | 10:32 pm
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Originally Posted by Banton
Isn't anybody going to tell him about 8D &E?
Nov 25, 2006 | 11:37 pm
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I prefer 16 over 9 (although 8 D or E aren't bad) because I like to store things I need on the flight under the seat in front of me. 9As great for legroom but the slide cut-out is a little bit annoying.
My 2c
My 2c
Nov 26, 2006 | 6:08 am
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9D For Me
I agree that row 16 is great as well as 8 D,E. My main reason for 9D is the the tray table comes down fron the seat in front of you (8C) were the other seats all have the tray table in the arm rest, which I do not prefer. In addtion row 8 and 9(ABCF) have no seat in front of you to stow things.
Nov 26, 2006 | 6:21 am
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i agree with all the comments both +/- regarding seat 9c and when i would sit in it, i would ask the f/a in charge of boarding (right in front of you), if i could stand by by row 8 and/or close to the galley until most have boarded "to save my toes" and i was never "turned down".