Airplanes with 2 Seat Rows????

[DisneyPrincess5]

Hi all :wave:

Just wondering if anyone knows of any airlines that have 2 seat rows IN COACH.

We were going to take Delta for that, but since they're merging with Northwest, no more 2 seat rows (which is very important to us for multiple reasons)

Anyone know?

Thanks!

 

[wdwmagic]

JetBlue have some planes with 2 x 2 seating across.
You need to look for flights that use the Embraer 190 aircraft. JetBlue's Airbus are 3 x 3.

 

[bobjl527]

The MD-80 aircraft has two seats-aisle-three seats. American Airlines flies a lot of these aircraft. I also believe the Boeing 717 has the same lay out.

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Ok, I will look into these.

Thanks guys!

 

[donsullivan]

A good tip to get a look at airplane seat configurations by airline is:

http://www.seatguru.com

They have the detailed configuration of every plane model used by all of the major airlines and identify things like the exit row seats, bulkhead seats, which ones are next to the rest rooms, etc.. It's a great way to avoid get caught in the wacky seat just across the aisle from the rest room and things like that.

Just pick the airline and then you'll get a list of all the plane models they use. Click on the model and you'll get all the details about that plane.

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

A good tip to get a look at airplane seat configurations by airline is:

http://www.seatguru.com

They have the detailed configuration of every plane model used by all of the major airlines and identify things like the exit row seats, bulkhead seats, which ones are next to the rest rooms, etc.. It's a great way to avoid get caught in the wacky seat just across the aisle from the rest room and things like that.

Just pick the airline and then you'll get a list of all the plane models they use. Click on the model and you'll get all the details about that plane.

Oooh perfect!!

Now all we have to do is track down flights that meet our preferences...fun.

Thanks!

 

[AGentlRose]

We've been on Delta 767's that had windows seats with just 2 seats, actually it was 2 by the window, 3 in the center and then 2 by the window. American MD-80's had 2 across on the left side, 3 across on the right side.
The best thing to do is check the websites, like Orbitz, pick the flight you're looking for, click on seat availability and you'll see what type of aircraft and the seat configuration. Just be aware that sometimes the airlines will switch aircraft, both Delta and American did it to us, and we ended up in aircraft with 3 and 3 across.
Seatguru.com is excellent for determining if a seat is good or bad.

 

[mkt]

Embraer 190/195's are 2-2 in coach and 1X2 in biz in 2 class configuration and 2-2 all across in coach only config, MD80's (and all derivatives) are 2-3 in coach, and I believe 2-2 in biz.

Generally speaking, all Airbus A300's, Airbus A330's, Airbus A340's, Boeing 767's, and Boeing 777's have two seats in the outer aisles in coach.

Out of all of these, I find the Embraer 190/195 to be the most comfortable. The primary US operators for these are Jetblue and US Airways, with Jetblue being the most common user.

 

[brent2124]

I have been on a few flights that have been a 3/2 split. Not 100% on the airlines but I would say Delta and American.

 

[DisneyPrincess5]

Thanks a lot guys...really appreciate your input.

We have sort of scrapped the whole need a 2 seat row idea because we're so picky in other areas (must be a non-stops, specific airlines, etc) that it makes it really hard to be picky with something as simple as a row.
But maybe we'll get lucky and get one anyway!

 

[mkt]

I have been on a few flights that have been a 3/2 split. Not 100% on the airlines but I would say Delta and American.

yup, on their MD80's and equivalents. Airtran and Midwest have that setup on their 717's. Although Midwest is presently selling off their entire 717 fleet to Mexicana.

 

[WDW 3]

I have recently flown Northwest and had two seat rows.
Two on one side and three on the other and two and two.

 

[mkt]

I have recently flown Northwest and had two seat rows.
Two on one side and three on the other and two and two.

You flew on their Embraer 175 (2X2) and their DC9's (2X3)... which I despise (the DC9). The majority are over 30 years old, and the oldest jets in regular passenger service in the US.

 

[Rob562]

Random funny "schadenfreude"-type story about 2-seat rows...

A friend and I were sitting on a plane during boarding. Don't recall the airline or aircraft, may have been one of the newer Southwest planes, but it was one where there are 3 seats on each side, except the right-hand over-wing emergency exit row has a seat missing by the window. We were sitting in the 3-seat row immediately behind, giving my tall friend plenty of legroom to stretch out.

Well, along comes a lady who chooses the row in front of us, shuffles sideways into the row, and proceeds to sit down...into the non-existant seat by the window! Quite the loud FA-THWUMP as she not-so-gracefully sat down hard on the floor at my friend's feet as her purse went flying... :lol:

Needless to say, she was quite embarassed, and I think she even left that row and sat farther back on the plane...

-Rob

 

[mkt]

A friend and I were sitting on a plane during boarding. Don't recall the airline or aircraft, may have been one of the newer Southwest planes, but it was one where there are 3 seats on each side, except the right-hand over-wing emergency exit row has a seat missing by the window. We were sitting in the 3-seat row immediately behind, giving my tall friend plenty of legroom to stretch out.

All Southwest Airlines planes are Boeing 737'S and have 3x3 seating.

 

[justdru]

Thanks a lot guys...really appreciate your input.

We have sort of scrapped the whole need a 2 seat row idea because we're so picky in other areas (must be a non-stops, specific airlines, etc) that it makes it really hard to be picky with something as simple as a row.
But maybe we'll get lucky and get one anyway!

Look into Allegiant Air. They're always non-stop flights and they use a 2-aisle-3 seat configuration on almost all planes.

They're also, generally, $59 per person or less each way.

 

[mkt]

Look into Allegiant Air. They're always non-stop flights and they use a 2-aisle-3 seat configuration on almost all planes.

They're also, generally, $59 per person or less each way.

The airports they fly out of are so out of the way, that any cost savings on the flight, you pay into transportation.

If you're going to fly into SFB, look into TPA as well. Depending on traffic, it can be quicker to get to WDW from Tampa than it is from Sanford.

 

[justdru]

The airports they fly out of are so out of the way, that any cost savings on the flight, you pay into transportation.

If you're going to fly into SFB, look into TPA as well. Depending on traffic, it can be quicker to get to WDW from Tampa than it is from Sanford.

Straight 10 minute drive for me!

 

[mkt]

Straight 10 minute drive for me!

You drive SFB to WDW in 10 minutes?

You drive 41 miles (the closest point in WDW to SFB) in 10 minutes??

Allow me to pull out something I haven't used in a while

That is unless you own a Bugatti Veyron and drove it at 241mph the whole way. Which brings me to a second point, why aren't you in jail for that speed?

 

[justdru]

Allow me to pull out something I haven't used in a while

Feel free, but let's revisit your post:

The airports they fly out of are so out of the way, that any cost savings on the flight, you pay into transportation.

When you're directing something toward me, and talking about flying 'out of', my first thought is not my destination but my departure point. That's 10 minutes down the road.

Also, two Allegiant tickets + transportation via town car from Sanford is still cheaper than the cheapest airfare I can find through any other carrier.