A330-200: New Envoy Seats [MASTER THREAD]
Apr 21, 2010, 2:34 pm
#16
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The 332 has a dedicated crew rest compartment that is between the cockpit and the forward galley. I got a tour of it from a FA on my CLT-SJU trip.
The seat maps on the 332 config 1 and 2 mix the seats up. The only true guaranteed seats are the windows - A and H (F is on both configs but in a different place as noted below). You could book two behind each other and be guaranteed no chance of a seat assignment scramble - say 1A and 2A.
You could also book F and H since they're both used on both configs. However, on the old 332 config, F is an interior aisle and there is a seat "G" that is between F and and H (the window).
The seat maps on the 332 config 1 and 2 mix the seats up. The only true guaranteed seats are the windows - A and H (F is on both configs but in a different place as noted below). You could book two behind each other and be guaranteed no chance of a seat assignment scramble - say 1A and 2A.
You could also book F and H since they're both used on both configs. However, on the old 332 config, F is an interior aisle and there is a seat "G" that is between F and and H (the window).
Thanks Itrade (and Flight62 - couldn't figure out how to quote your response also). Looks like I will have to wait for OLCI tomorrow to see if we have the new config and will try for C-F, but honestly with waiting to see if we would even be going due to the volcano, we will be happy just to be on the plane!
I think my understanding is that there are 20 seats under both the new and old configs, but only 19 are available for booking, as one is kept for pilot rest.
I will take some photos and plan on writing a trip report. One thing I found difficult to find was the menu for TATL Envoy, so will try to write that down and/or take a photo of the menu.
Apr 21, 2010, 6:54 pm
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Thanks Itrade (and Flight62 - couldn't figure out how to quote your response also). Looks like I will have to wait for OLCI tomorrow to see if we have the new config and will try for C-F, but honestly with waiting to see if we would even be going due to the volcano, we will be happy just to be on the plane!
I think my understanding is that there are 20 seats under both the new and old configs, but only 19 are available for booking, as one is kept for pilot rest.
I will take some photos and plan on writing a trip report. One thing I found difficult to find was the menu for TATL Envoy, so will try to write that down and/or take a photo of the menu.
I think my understanding is that there are 20 seats under both the new and old configs, but only 19 are available for booking, as one is kept for pilot rest.
I will take some photos and plan on writing a trip report. One thing I found difficult to find was the menu for TATL Envoy, so will try to write that down and/or take a photo of the menu.
Crossing my fingers for my flight in August, yes I know I have a while to wait.
Apr 21, 2010, 7:28 pm
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Obviously I'm hopeful it's because it'll be switched to the new configuration.
Apr 21, 2010, 7:49 pm
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Thanks Itrade (and Flight62 - couldn't figure out how to quote your response also). Looks like I will have to wait for OLCI tomorrow to see if we have the new config and will try for C-F, but honestly with waiting to see if we would even be going due to the volcano, we will be happy just to be on the plane!
I think my understanding is that there are 20 seats under both the new and old configs, but only 19 are available for booking, as one is kept for pilot rest.
I will take some photos and plan on writing a trip report. One thing I found difficult to find was the menu for TATL Envoy, so will try to write that down and/or take a photo of the menu.
I think my understanding is that there are 20 seats under both the new and old configs, but only 19 are available for booking, as one is kept for pilot rest.
I will take some photos and plan on writing a trip report. One thing I found difficult to find was the menu for TATL Envoy, so will try to write that down and/or take a photo of the menu.
Apr 21, 2010, 10:45 pm
#21
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SeatGuru shows 20 envoy seats in both configurations..they did miss the crew rest seat for TA flights, but otherwise nailed it..how is that wrong??
Apr 22, 2010, 5:45 am
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However, I just went to Seat Guru, and for version 1 of the 332, it looks like 24 Envoy seats.
Apr 22, 2010, 8:26 am
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Just checked my seat assignments and we have the new configuration! As Itrade mentioned, seats are not guaranteed except A and H. Mrs CLTAussie remained in 3H and I was moved to 5F. Called the Gold line and was able to move to 2H. Hopefully that still works tonight when I OLCI.
US Philly - I wonder if those open seats are being held for people that have been stranded due to the volcano and they will upgrade some elite pax and fill Y to the brim.
US Philly - I wonder if those open seats are being held for people that have been stranded due to the volcano and they will upgrade some elite pax and fill Y to the brim.
Apr 22, 2010, 12:26 pm
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I figure there are people who are ticketed in F but have not yet been assigned a seat for whatever reason. I was hopeful based on the 20 v. 24 seats conversation but it wasn't true info. Oh well, I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed!
Apr 22, 2010, 1:15 pm
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Jim
Apr 22, 2010, 1:28 pm
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My mistake, though SeatGuru, in my universe, shows 2 versions of the A332..the first version shows 4 rows of 2 2 2 ( 24 total ), although up top it lists the AC as having 20 Envoy seats, the second version lists five rows of 1 2 1 for a total of 20. Perhaps, nothing more than a SeatGuru issue...
Apr 22, 2010, 3:45 pm
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On a side question to my original post, does US have a Club or Lounge in CLT? If so where is it located. We have a 6 hour layover there on our way to CDG.
Apr 22, 2010, 4:16 pm
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Apr 22, 2010, 4:44 pm
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