Article: The Difference a Foot Net Makes on a Long-Haul Flight

[bPeteb]

Assuming you're going QF here, I think QF fly the A330-200s to India (from memory) and they don't have the nets

Yep. We're in an exit row for the overnight coming back so nothing lost

 

[elanshin]

I use the netting when theres a spare seat next to me in the 2-4-2 a330s config. Using a pillow against the immovable armrest against the window for cushioning, ive managed some sort so semi angled sleeping position using the foot net.

In a single seat Y, I don't find it too useful at 6'0

 

[Chief Wiggum]

"What did you learn at school today, little Timmy..."

"Mum.. I learnt that FOOT NETS exist and they are good"

 

[StevoQFtraveller]

I'm tall and not a great fan of the foot net. But in Y my main issue is my head falling all over the place when trying to sleep. Do those neck pillows work?

 

[significance]

I don’t understand how these can work in Y. There’s already not enough legroom, your legs are already splayed in the memeworthy “manspreading” pose … given that a net must be above the floor level it has to mean your feet are moved even closer to you when using it, reducing the available room?

Or are these just short-people items?

As a short person, yes, nets or foot rests can make a huge difference to comfort on long-haul flights. I've recently learned to wear extra-chunky shoes on long flights (Hoka Bondis) and that provides just enough extra length to make me comfortable without a net. Before my chunky shoes revelation, though, I could only sit in one fixed position and keep my feet supported by the floor -- staying in one position without the small adjustment of moving your feet a bit a bit on the ground results in a stuff, sore back by the end of a long flight.

 

[johnmpenney]

Unfortunately not all airlines allow those But the next best thing is a full-sized rolla-board. Pop that on its side and you have a leg rest flush with the seat pan.

I do wonder why in PEY - for those airlines that have them - they don’t allow the foot and calf rest to go horizontal. It would make it much more comfortable!

Yes the angled leg rest does nothing for me, I want to get my feet up. That is much more important to me than the recline of the seat back!