Nz1 From New Zealand, joined May 2004, 2188 posts, RR: 27 Reply 1, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 1531 times:
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I don't see how you could fit 3-5-3 on a 744. There is barely enough space for the aisles with 3-4-3. Id the seating is extremely narrow, maybe you could squeeze in an extra seat.
Cx123 From Australia, joined May 2004, 695 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 15 hours ago) and read 1501 times:
What about EK?? How can they do it???
I never really have a good impression on them. I mean they only have the 345 which is good. all the other products = substandard!
Why would I pay for a J class tix to be in the middle sit in a 333?
when all 5 Star airlines has a config of 2-2-2
Cx123 From Australia, joined May 2004, 695 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1261 times:
Thats what I heard, BUT how can you fit in that extra seat in Y Class? I mean 2-3-2 in J Class on 333 is really tight already!
In a 772 how can you fit 3-4-3 like a 744??
No other 5 star airline is cruel enough to do this?
Leskova From Germany, joined Oct 2003, 6075 posts, RR: 73 Reply 9, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1251 times:
The strange thing is that two airlines, that regularly win awards for their service and comfort levels are also two airlines that have 777s with 3-4-3 config: Emirates is one of them, Lauda is the other.
I've never flown on either of them, so I can't judge it - but I've heard from customers that have flown on them, and none of them complained about the seating - most actually said that it was quite comfortable.
Warren747sp From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 1131 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1212 times:
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I think because you are used to the A330-340 cabin. The width of the 777 is wider by a considerable margin to allow the extra seat so it does not feel cramped with the airy feeling of the cabin and in reality.
AirbusfanYYZ From Canada, joined Oct 2002, 1406 posts, RR: 29 Reply 11, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 1206 times:
EK's 777s are quite cramped in Y class. I flew the LHR-DXB-LHR a couple of times on the 773. Their 332s are little more spacious which is a relief. Overall if given a choice I would try to be on their 332s.
Planemannyc From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 989 posts, RR: 9 Reply 12, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 11 hours ago) and read 1078 times:
Kaz / AirbusfanYYZ,
I totally agree. I flew EK 332 from LGW to DXB and it was quite pleasant. The 773 and 772 on EK are so cramped in Y class. Having flown CO 772 on a 3-3-3 seating from EWR to LGW, my flight on EK 777s only made me feel worse. If I have a choice, I would never fly the EK 777. And I live in New York, and know the meaning of being in a can of sardines
Cedarjet From United Kingdom, joined May 1999, 7702 posts, RR: 55 Reply 13, posted (9 years 2 weeks 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 1041 times:
I don't think Emirates is uncomfortable in Y on the 777. I agree it seems as though it should be very cramped, but they win awards. Finnair are 3-4-3 on the MD11, same deal. Very highly regarded airline and the first choice for all Russians travelling from Moscow and St Petersburg to NYC. Do you really think Finnair could fill an MD11 just with O&D to Helsinki, every day? Those flights are full, every day of the year, thanks to the big bear on Finland's eastern border.
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