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JCMach1

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12. 6'1" 235 and in pain every time I fly

Mon Jun 4, 2012, 12:38 AM

Jun 2012

and I do the long hauls in and out of North America. American carriers are typically the worst with the least leg-room (American's 767's I am talking to you). The Airbus A380 (Emirates config anyway) is the equivalent of Business class on some American carriers. It is wonderful.

Due to the baggage restrictions, I never travel with a suitcase carry-on, I always fly with a backback of the right size so that it can go underneath my seat. I know why the do it, but the oversize carryons drive me NUTS!

I always grab an aisle seat so that I can get up for the toilet as my bladder is always overactive due to scar tissue there. If I ever get stuck with an interior seat, I will just have to get up every two hours. Sorry, but your nap will be over.

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Airline squeeze: It's not you, 'it's the seat' [View all] Blue_Tires Jun 2012 OP

I can answer the one about pulling marybourg Jun 2012 #1

that's exactly whay I was thinking too dana_b Jun 2012 #27

People who complain about that must be Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2012 #37

well, I can see how it would be dana_b Jun 2012 #39

The seats are too damned small for me, and I'm barely over five feet. LeftyMom Jun 2012 #2

My flight to Korea, not so bad. My flight from, Horrible. Risen Demon Jun 2012 #3

Try being 6'4", 290. N/T. Rittermeister Jun 2012 #4

Always check in with the tall ticket agent. pink-o Jun 2012 #10

Years ago, I was flying from Miami to Atlanta RebelOne Jun 2012 #5

Seat Guru FarCenter Jun 2012 #6

Seatguru is probably one reason why, airlines started charging for seats. justice1 Jun 2012 #7

Am I the only one that thinks the "headrest" is there as a instrument of torture? LiberalAndProud Jun 2012 #8

agreed and the 1/2" "recline" does not help either! K8-EEE Jun 2012 #14

Yes. Recline. LiberalAndProud Jun 2012 #15

The airbus commuter planes are especially egregious. dkf Jun 2012 #19

Yeah. I thought it was just me. Matariki Jun 2012 #34

I'm short, and the seats are too tall for my legs. If I could curl up or move around or put my feet JDPriestly Jun 2012 #9

I would kill for a footrest, myself. Just for comfort. Put yer feet up!!! MADem Jun 2012 #11

I Use My Carryon Bag as a Footrest AndyTiedye Jun 2012 #13

I've done that, myself, but sometimes I skip the carry-on and just have a computer. MADem Jun 2012 #25

6'1" 235 and in pain every time I fly JCMach1 Jun 2012 #12

Napping in flight. Now that's funny. LiberalAndProud Jun 2012 #16

I'm about the similar build, but 99% of my flying is usually short/medium range Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #21

Do you know where I can get a list of most comfortable planes for international flights? CTyankee Jun 2012 #23

The safe bets I know are 747, 767, and 777 Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #28

Any Airbus and the Boeing 777's tend to be more generous for seating... JCMach1 Jun 2012 #29

On my trip to Amsterdam last fall, I was offered a slight upgrade in row space but it was CTyankee Jun 2012 #30

I prefer British Airways, but they can be expensive. smirkymonkey Jun 2012 #32

I get a bunch already but will sign up for Kayak...thanks... CTyankee Jun 2012 #35

Seats usually have more room on BA JCMach1 Jun 2012 #36

I've now upped my driving distance window to 11 hours. HughBeaumont Jun 2012 #17

My driving distance window is 2 days. tanyev Jun 2012 #20

We will never fly ever again. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #18

I've had good and bad experiences with European flights. CTyankee Jun 2012 #22

Yeah, seat room depends on the aircraft type Blue_Tires Jun 2012 #24

They aren't merged--they are code share partners! MADem Jun 2012 #26

I'm 6'1'' 200 Cali_Democrat Jun 2012 #31

US airlines have an amazing business model. hifiguy Jun 2012 #33

I favor United Airlines, simply because Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2012 #38