V-Flyer

Do the front row seats in PE on the A340's become available at OLCI? As these are not exit rows, I dont see why they would be held back until physical check-in, but would be interested to know what actually happens. Currently we are in the row behind, but would really prefer the front row, though I dont plan on rushing to the airport to secure it [:D]

Afraid not, the 2s are bassinet positions. No idea why they 3s are kept back.
Personally I don't like row 18 as there is less legroom than normal PE although obviously there's more knee room.

You have to ask for the bulk-head row (row 18) on the A340's at check-in.

Check-in always have to make a call to get them released.

Regards

On our recent travels, we were allocated 19H&K outbound and 19A&C inbound. Having seen the seats I would still prefer these, as David said there's less leg-stretching space although the optional footrests mean your legs rest higher.

Also, being first-row seats the entertainment screens are of the pull-out type, and on both legs there was at least one passenger whose screen kept sliding back down. They kind of managed to keep it up but maybe not at an angle they would have liked.

One benefit of no seats ahead is that your geneal movement area is greater than others, as no reclined seats ahead.

Interesting - guess we will happily stick with 19 then

Cheers [8D]

Am always happiest in the bulkhead seats in PE, especially as you can use those funky purple pooofs to stick your feet on

Bulkhead seats;
+ easy to stand up/ stretch, get in & out, screen closer to your face (if you need that..)
- If your a 6 footer, can't stretch your legs out fully (unlike normal rows, where you have room under the seat in front), can get plagued by wobbly screen stalk, The pooof things generally get on my nerves

Given the above, still think the bulkhead 2's are less claustrophobic than normal seats, but all down to personal preference.

gree with Northernhenry here on all counts. Coming in just about at 6 feet, even without the footrest thingy I can't quite stretch my legs out fully - with the footrests your knees will angle for sure. But the stand up & stretch is good, as is the general feel of less claustrophobia, and especially on short day flights, to BOS/NY, I like that.

I actually like a middle row aisle PE seat quite often for an individual traveler(D or G), as usually the two folks seated in the remainder of the three seat row will be together, and the middle person will usually climb over/kick out their partner, and not your good self. Which means you are very much on your own for the flight, with no need to get up unless you want to.

I have often been unable to get these seats released at check-in, and frequently have been told that they are 'broken'. In some instances they keep the seats in 18 for potential downgrades from Upper on very busy flights!

Originally posted by gingerflyer
I have often been unable to get these seats released at check-in, and frequently have been told that they are 'broken'. In some instances they keep the seats in 18 for potential downgrades from Upper on very busy flights!

Yes and I experienced the opposite - bulkheads being held for FC Au's being upgraded from Y. Once I'd seen the lack of feet room I was glad however. [:)]

I have found that row 18 on the A343 has a lot more legroom than the A346. I am only 5'4' tall so my view is subjective but i thought it worth mentioning to differentiate the two Airbusses. I can stretch my legs all the way out in the middle 3 seats on the A343 so i'm quite happy with those.

Thanks,
Sarah