Where to sit?
Jul 26th, 2003, 05:07 AM
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Where to sit?
My wife and I will be going to the UK this Fall. I understand that there are certain seats in coach that offer a bit more leg room. How does one determine which seats are the best? I assume it would depend on the type of jet. Any and all advice will be appreciated. My wife is a cancer patient and it is of great importance that her legs are not too restricted. Thanks,
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Jul 26th, 2003, 05:11 AM
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Hi
Try www.seatguru.com.
Seating depends on how the airline has configured the plane.
In general, the seats forward of the wing have a bit more room.
Try www.seatguru.com.
Seating depends on how the airline has configured the plane.
In general, the seats forward of the wing have a bit more room.
Jul 26th, 2003, 05:12 AM
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I think it is the bulkhead seat - which would be the first row of seats in the cabin. Also get the seat on the aisle. My son has long legs and always asks for those seats. I think you can request these seats when booking your tickets.
Have a lovely time.
Have a lovely time.
Jul 26th, 2003, 07:06 AM
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If your wife has poor circulation in her legs, an extra cm (inch) of legroom makes no difference. She must get up and walk.
If you sit near the back, it may be possible for her to lie down across several seats. This is because most people try to sit near the front of the airplane. The middle section of a twin aisle plane always has more seats than the outside group. (for example: 747 has 3+4+3 seating- divided by an aisle. 767 has 2+3+2)
If you sit near the back, it may be possible for her to lie down across several seats. This is because most people try to sit near the front of the airplane. The middle section of a twin aisle plane always has more seats than the outside group. (for example: 747 has 3+4+3 seating- divided by an aisle. 767 has 2+3+2)
Jul 26th, 2003, 09:23 AM
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I agree with the getting up and walking recommendation and regardless of what anyone here says the seating configuration is totally dependent on which airline you are using and how they have decided to configure the cabin.
I would strongly advise getting to the airport early and asking for an EXIT row which will give you the MOST leg room of all. The bulkhead? forget it unless you have absolutely nothing to store under the seat in front of you because there won't be any!
I would strongly advise getting to the airport early and asking for an EXIT row which will give you the MOST leg room of all. The bulkhead? forget it unless you have absolutely nothing to store under the seat in front of you because there won't be any!
Jul 26th, 2003, 01:18 PM
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I'd suggest you call the airline and discuss the situation - make it clear to them what your wife's needs are (whether extra room, ease of walking around, proximity to bathroom, etc.) and they'll probably be able to work with you to find the best seat for her.
I've flown to Europe a couple of times with my father, who is in a wheelchair and has very limited mobility and I've found the airlines to be generally responsive and helpful in this regard. By the way, one time we flew British Airways to London with him (in case you were considering it for your flight) and they were particularly helpful both in arranging it and at the airport in terms of boarding, etc. Have a wonderful trip!
I've flown to Europe a couple of times with my father, who is in a wheelchair and has very limited mobility and I've found the airlines to be generally responsive and helpful in this regard. By the way, one time we flew British Airways to London with him (in case you were considering it for your flight) and they were particularly helpful both in arranging it and at the airport in terms of boarding, etc. Have a wonderful trip!
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Where are you flying from? If possible, consider flying Virgin Atlantic premium economy or British Airways world traveller plus. Both will have 6-8 inches more legroom than regular economy. A third option might be American Airlines which has slightly more legroom in regular economy (about 2"
than most other carriers. Airlines often do not pre-assign bulkhead or exit row seats so you may have to take a chance at the airport.
than most other carriers. Airlines often do not pre-assign bulkhead or exit row seats so you may have to take a chance at the airport.
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hi buerkle
needless to say your doctor should probably have her on subcutaneous heparin injections - self administered (similar to insulin) - prior and after each flight or long trip... cancer patients tend to be in the high risk group for DVT and PE's. having sufferred Pulmonary Embolisms (5) on each lung two years ago on an interstate australian flight at the age of 26, trust me - she doesnt want this on top of her other health probs.
In terms of seating - if you get an aisle seat as close to the rear (kitchen / toilets as possible, then she'll also have use of the empty attendants seats during the flight. take a cushion or soft rug with her, and dont be embarrassed to walk around the kitchen area a lot or sit on the floor there with stretched out legs doing the exercises of the muscles... maybe because shell need to get up and down a lot - if there are only 2 seats in the planes configuration window side - ask for those, because then shes only disturbing you getting upo and down, and will feel more at ease to do as she needs to. drink plenty of water -no alcohol, no sleeping tablets, and try not to let her sleep for extended periods. she can also purchase special stockings to help prevent the blood pooling in her feet. good luck and enjoy... [email protected]
needless to say your doctor should probably have her on subcutaneous heparin injections - self administered (similar to insulin) - prior and after each flight or long trip... cancer patients tend to be in the high risk group for DVT and PE's. having sufferred Pulmonary Embolisms (5) on each lung two years ago on an interstate australian flight at the age of 26, trust me - she doesnt want this on top of her other health probs.
In terms of seating - if you get an aisle seat as close to the rear (kitchen / toilets as possible, then she'll also have use of the empty attendants seats during the flight. take a cushion or soft rug with her, and dont be embarrassed to walk around the kitchen area a lot or sit on the floor there with stretched out legs doing the exercises of the muscles... maybe because shell need to get up and down a lot - if there are only 2 seats in the planes configuration window side - ask for those, because then shes only disturbing you getting upo and down, and will feel more at ease to do as she needs to. drink plenty of water -no alcohol, no sleeping tablets, and try not to let her sleep for extended periods. she can also purchase special stockings to help prevent the blood pooling in her feet. good luck and enjoy... [email protected]
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