Asianguy767 From Singapore, joined Oct 2003, 263 posts, RR: 0 Posted (7 years 3 months 4 weeks 8 hours ago) and read 5646 times:
Jus curious, who prefers flying on the B757 over the B762 when going across the atlantic? Why?
I know that capacity wise the B757 and the B762 are almost similar but the B762 is a wide body and more comfortable but the B757 has better economics. But what's you're preference?
KrisYYZ From Canada, joined Nov 2004, 1576 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 3 months 4 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 5640 times:
By far the B762, I fly Malev's B762ERs at least twice a year, very comfortable aircaft.
For some reason I have reservations about flying a narrow-body over the ocean. I know the B757 has ETOPS certs. and has a good saftey record, but lets face it, when it comes to transatlantic ops the B767 is the King.
Cedars747 From Norway, joined Dec 2005, 2716 posts, RR: 23 Reply 3, posted (7 years 3 months 4 weeks 7 hours ago) and read 5638 times:
I never flew transatlantic B757 but i did flew LADECO Airlines from YUL to SCL onboard B757 the service was super but the B757 was not very comfortable for such a long flight.What i cant understand that once i flew SU IL-62 from SNN to MIA and it was ok "maybe bcs of the Russian vodka"
Alex!!!
The 752 would be just too cramped for such a long flight. I would only go acroos the atlantic in a wide-bodied aircraft
I have to disagree with you on that one. I have flown the 757 EWR-TXL in coach. It was beautiful, and comfortable - just as comfortable as a B777, and dare I say far more comfortable then any A340 I have been on (this is however through seat pitch). I don't know what all the complaints are about - this seat layout is similar to the B707 and DC-8. What is the problem with that? I would NOT hesitate to fly the B757 transatlantic.
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AirCop From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (7 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 5583 times:
Quoting Moparman (Reply 6): don't know what all the complaints are about - this seat layout is similar to the B707 and DC-8. What is the problem with that? I would NOT hesitate to fly the B757 transatlantic.
Very true, but in the end I prefer the 2-3-2 seating, in that you're never more than one seat from the Aisle. So for me its the 762, but I would still consider the 757 depending on factors such as departure time, non-stop etc.
If the price is the same, I would choose the 762, I would not be the one losing money. But still the 762 is more comfortable for the passenger and for those hungry passengers I believe the galleys on the 762 are bigger than those on 757.
Thepilot From Canada, joined Jan 2010, 5 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (7 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 5569 times:
If I had a choice between the 752 and the 762, and money, seat pitch, etc. was not a factor, I would choose the 762. It seems like a much more comfortable plane, and I like the widebody feel. Additionally, I have always felt cramped in the 752s, but maybe that will change for international flights. I do like the takeoffs, but the 763 takes this one.
Just my .02.
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JBLUA320 From United States of America, joined May 2002, 3163 posts, RR: 20 Reply 10, posted (7 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 5567 times:
I've flown trans-atlantic on the 757-200, 767-200, 767-400 and 777-200 all with Continental, and prefer the 767-200 hands down.
It's a nice airplane, complete with PTVs in coach, which the 752 doesn't yet have. I like the 2-3-2 environment, yet the plane is still small, which makes it a bit more "intimate" if you will.
Then again, what's not to like about CO 762s? They are gorgeous in every aspect of the term.
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 11, posted (7 years 3 months 3 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 5527 times:
The 762 may be wider but comfortable is up for debate based on the seats and the pitch. In First/Biz Class either one is fine. I've found the F seats on a 757 to always be a little bit wider than the 767. If I was in Steerage though I would want the 767 because of the twin aisle. I've done transcon in the USA many times on a 757 and it can be a pain to make a run to the head if the stewardesses are blocking the aisle with the drink cart. Never a problem with the 767 though,
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