Which airlines’ Economy seat do you prefer & why (domestic 737)?

[comint]

So, I was thinking about the seat differences between 737s on the two main domestic airlines that fly 737s, and thought I’d do a poll.

(Excluding exit, bulk head, DJ red, QF J and QF first Y rows.)

All other things equal, please select the aspect of seat type which you like the best?

 

[serfty]

I won't 'vote' as this poll was not set up for multiple answers.

• QF Cloth
• QF Adjustable Head rest.

I often find leather too "sweaty" - YMMV.

Certainly, I like to raise the headrest.

 

[JohnK]

The physical appearance of the seat is not that important to me. Obviously I would prefer extra legroom but that is not always possible with either carrier....

 

[Mal]

I like the headrest wings with Qantas. Help me sleep and prevent me from sliding onto the shoulder of the pax next to me.

Actually, not a big fan of 737's at all. Much prefer twin aisle planes.

Leather on aircraft seats is a big turn off for me.

 

[v8Statesman]

What is "QF Beehive"?

 

[comint]

What is "QF Beehive"?

The hairstyles on the hosties LOL, no... the hexagon motif. (Like a beehive, bees coming and going, flying around the place, doing bee things, flying back and forward to the hive.) I only put it there, because I remember reading such a fuss about the "green colour" of the QF A380 economy seats, so thought I should option it.

I won't 'vote' as this poll was not set up for multiple answers.

I saw that multi answer check box when I created the poll, but I thought that would allow people to say - yes I like leg room, padding, adjustable head rests, ptvs... which wouldn't really reveal anything interesting, just that people like all the mod-cons/comforts.

 

[thegurio]

For me DJ is the carrier of choice... Basically it comes down to value for money for me. Yes, as I've said before countless times - I would love to fly QF bu unfortunately when I am on a fixed contract and the less i can spend the more money I can make. Note this will not make me find JQ the carrier of choice - I do have some sort of self worth! As far as I'm concerned they are all pretty much the same - I don't think im going to notice 1/2 an inch over 2 hrs anyway. So for me it comes down to distraction. If i can finally clear my email backlog and listen to some Foxtel channels whilst doing it then to me its worth the $4.90 that i pay for it.

As for the eye-candy on DJ - well lets just say that i can put up with it!:mrgreen: Having said that if i got a few more coins each trip then i would rather put up with QF's servants...

 

[munitalP]

QF Cloth - why? it's an easy choice...

• I get my seat choice and allocation
• I get a paper in the morning and beer at night ( )
• I get frequent OP UP's
• I can get ODU's

most important...

• I Flounge frequently!

Mr!

 

[Keith009]

Not a fan of leather seats either for reasons already cited.

Other than that, not that much difference between the different QF seats in whY.

 

[straitman]

I like the headrest wings with Qantas. Help me sleep and prevent me from sliding onto the shoulder of the pax next to me.

Actually, not a big fan of 737's at all. Much prefer twin aisle planes.

Leather on aircraft seats is a big turn off for me.

Like Mal I avoid 737 (& A320's) where possible. Leather is neither here nor there for me.

 

[JohnK]

I didn't think the 737 was so unpopular. I actually find it a comfortable aircraft for short distances.

I don't think I have ever been on an A320 but if Jetstar uses them then I will be trying to avoid them like the plague....

 

[munitalP]

I didn't think the 737 was so unpopular. I actually find it a comfortable aircraft for short distances.

I don't think I have ever been on an A320 but if Jetstar uses them then I will be trying to avoid them like the plague....

I'll let you know a secret, I didn't fly on an airbus till 2005. I avoided them like the plague. I changes schedules, days and meetings to avoid them!! I must admit (and this is hard for me to say) I made a mistake

I will fly a 320 over a 73? or a 76? anytime - smooth ride and comfortable IMHO

Mr!

 

[Groundfeeder]

My preference is that if you can't score an exit row (or better) then B73 is preferable over A320.

I recall when AN introduced the Scarebus, I thought it was quite loud inside with lots of wails, groans and thumps from trim motors in belly/wings.

My only (and last) flight in a Deathstar A320 this year was that it was very quiet - only because they had assigned me row 294 way down the back:evil::evil:

 

[oz_mark]

My preference is that if you can't score an exit row (or better) then B73 is preferable over A320.

I recall when AN introduced the Scarebus, I thought it was quite loud inside with lots of wails, groans and thumps from trim motors in belly/wings.

My only (and last) flight in a Deathstar A320 this year was that it was very quiet - only because they had assigned me row 294 way down the back:evil::evil:

My first flight was in an AN SkyStar (I think they called it). I prefer the Airbus to the Boeing, but indeed they do make different noises!

 

[toowongman]

JQ A320. That extra width makes all the difference. I can tolerate the lack of everything else if the width is ok.

(Before I cop flak for voting Jetstar, I find they work really well in my situation. That is, frequent BNE<>NTL. Cheap, simple, no fuss).

 

[comint]

@ docjames, care to share what physical seat difference between DJ & QF 737s is important to you?

 

[docjames]

@ docjames, care to share what physical seat difference between DJ & QF 737s is important to you?

Well, i like the fact on QF i can (usually) get an exit row, and on DJ I have to pay extra for it!

Like-for-like, i like the QF winged seat so being able to slide it upwards and rest on it is a good feature, as is being able to sleep on it as i'm too tall (I'm 6'5") to sit any way other than bolt upright on either of them.

There's really not much in any of them - at my height, they're all bad!

(Try Click Mexicana Fokker 100 - 35" pitch ALL seats in an all economy layout! Fantastic! Even LAN A318/9 and mexicana A319s have at least 1-2 inches more room than either QF or DJ)

 

[dajop]

Like-for-like, i like the QF winged seat so being able to slide it upwards and rest on it is a good feature, as is being able to sleep on it as i'm too tall (I'm 6'5") to sit any way other than bolt upright on either of them.

It's bad enough at 6', let alon 6'5". I'm with you on the winged seat, which means QF, although I did notice on my last DJ flight a winged leather seat (and a nicer leather than usual at that) that was quite comfortable. Although I do fear that the days of winged seats (at least for domestic a/c) may be numbered. Often looking through the cabin you can see lots of tall(ish) people, but very infrequent adjustment of the wings on the seat (one person every 5-6 rows perhaps). Let's hope the bean counters aren't doing a survey on this one.

 

[crazydave98]

I'm with you on the winged seat, which means QF, although I did notice on my last DJ flight a winged leather seat (and a nicer leather than usual at that) that was quite comfortable. Although I do fear that the days of winged seats (at least for domestic a/c) may be numbered.

The winged seat has been our standard on all new B737 deliveries for some time now and as far as I know is to continue. Being 6ft3 and travelling multiple times a week I appreciate it and will raise hell if someone tries to down-spec it.
cheers
CrazyDave98

 

[straitman]

The winged seat has been our standard on all new B737 deliveries for some time now and as far as I know is to continue. Being 6ft3 and travelling multiple times a week I appreciate it and will raise hell if someone tries to down-spec it.
cheers
CrazyDave98

crazydave98,

Thanks for the reassurance re this seat type. Hopefully a few doubters will pay attention and give it a go.