SWA can’t figure out how to assign seats (or won’t) so they charge indirectly via “business selct” if those customers don’t take the exit seats, and you fly them enough to be “A list) (another way they indirectly charge you) you might get one of those exit row seats by someone’s grace. Eventually Boeing will do those seats or they won’t be competitive in selling their airplanes to airlines trying to make money. Europe (Airbus) is just typically ahead of the US in updating things (hence the incredible difference between the A319/320/321 and the B737-any version, ask any pilot who has flown both and he will tell you how embarrassingly behind the 737 is compared to the Airbus- sort of like a window crank compared to an electric window)
“the specific requirement of the FAA is that exit rows have a 13″ space in order for us to get out in the event of an evacuation. ” WHO can fit through a 13″ space? I’m confused and concerned!
Please remember that in the latest ratings, the only US airline that was anywhere near the top was Delta at #20!! All the others were foreign carriers, Singapore was #1. If I could, I wouldn’t even bother with US airlines. Their intent is to charge whatever they want and make your flight as bad as they want. Aloha!
Well considering the government subsidizes these luxurious carriers, it’s no surprise they’re at the top. We can have US carriers regulated and subsidized by the US taxpayer for double the price if that’s more appealing.
Faa is not much of a safety consumer advocate .
might as well get rid of safety exit doors and bathrooms at this rate. Be interesting if you got the FAA’s opinion?
We are flying from San Jose CA to Kona nonstop in September. It will be our first time on Southwest. previously we have flown Hawaiian and Alaska with extra comfort seats. We have now paid for A1 – A15 seating on Southwest. Any recommendations for our seat selection? Also, I used your suggestion again for using Discount Hawaiian Car Rental and scored a $600 car rental for 13 days. Thanks Beat of Hawai’i for your great recommendations!!! Mahalo!
On the 737-800’s and the MAX’s, I prefer Row 16. Although Seats 16A and 16F have no seat in front of you (great leg room!) and therefore lack any underseat storage. Becomes a problem if the middle seat becomes occupied besides someone other than your traveling companion, or traveling solo. No place to store your belongings and you have to place your belongings in the overhead bin.
You may view a representative seat map on Seat Guru, but warning, they haven’t updated the site with new/updated seat maps in a few years – although the Southwest seat maps are current.
Having short legs to begin with, I would like these seats if I could leave tge extension down. Less pressure on the backs of my knees.
SWA can’t figure out how to assign seats (or won’t) so they charge indirectly via “business selct” if those customers don’t take the exit seats, and you fly them enough to be “A list) (another way they indirectly charge you) you might get one of those exit row seats by someone’s grace. Eventually Boeing will do those seats or they won’t be competitive in selling their airplanes to airlines trying to make money. Europe (Airbus) is just typically ahead of the US in updating things (hence the incredible difference between the A319/320/321 and the B737-any version, ask any pilot who has flown both and he will tell you how embarrassingly behind the 737 is compared to the Airbus- sort of like a window crank compared to an electric window)
Except all the commercial airline pilots I know say Boeing aircraft are far superior to fly compared to Airbus.
“the specific requirement of the FAA is that exit rows have a 13″ space in order for us to get out in the event of an evacuation. ” WHO can fit through a 13″ space? I’m confused and concerned!
It doesn’t look at all comfortable and what happens when they don’t work.
Hi Kay.
The same thought crossed our minds. Then we’re sitting on an extremely short seat.
Aloha.
Please remember that in the latest ratings, the only US airline that was anywhere near the top was Delta at #20!! All the others were foreign carriers, Singapore was #1. If I could, I wouldn’t even bother with US airlines. Their intent is to charge whatever they want and make your flight as bad as they want. Aloha!
Hi Maleka.
And regarding Delta, we just flew on a number of Hawaii flights with them. You’ll find our upcoming reviews surprising…
Aloha.
I look forward to reading it!
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Well considering the government subsidizes these luxurious carriers, it’s no surprise they’re at the top. We can have US carriers regulated and subsidized by the US taxpayer for double the price if that’s more appealing.
Very bad idea. The seats need to be more comfortable not less on long flights.
Making the emergency rows smaller is a Major Safety Issue.
Faa is not much of a safety consumer advocate .
might as well get rid of safety exit doors and bathrooms at this rate. Be interesting if you got the FAA’s opinion?
We are flying from San Jose CA to Kona nonstop in September. It will be our first time on Southwest. previously we have flown Hawaiian and Alaska with extra comfort seats. We have now paid for A1 – A15 seating on Southwest. Any recommendations for our seat selection? Also, I used your suggestion again for using Discount Hawaiian Car Rental and scored a $600 car rental for 13 days. Thanks Beat of Hawai’i for your great recommendations!!! Mahalo!
Hi SF.
Thanks! We like Row 15 for two people traveling together or row 16 for 3 people. Hope that helps.
Aloha.
Thanks, what airline?
Hi Christine.
That was in response to a comment about Southwest Airlines.
Aloha.
On the 737-800’s and the MAX’s, I prefer Row 16. Although Seats 16A and 16F have no seat in front of you (great leg room!) and therefore lack any underseat storage. Becomes a problem if the middle seat becomes occupied besides someone other than your traveling companion, or traveling solo. No place to store your belongings and you have to place your belongings in the overhead bin.
You may view a representative seat map on Seat Guru, but warning, they haven’t updated the site with new/updated seat maps in a few years – although the Southwest seat maps are current.
The airlines want to cram in more seats And make people pay extra for exit seating.
What is the solution for 6’7″ passenger?
We do not want to dole out extra $ for first class