Aeroflot began to purchase narrow-body turbofan passenger aircraft Boeing 737 800 in its fleet, starting September 24, 2013. Now there are 11 aircraft of such a popular model that make daily flights over medium-range distances.
Model popularity
These aircraft have been manufactured by Boeing since 1967. During this time, a huge number of such aircraft purchased by airlines around the world. It is estimated that in the global airspace every five seconds it takes off somewhere, and somewhere the Boeing 737 is already landing. This is the most popular passenger airliner in the world history of aircraft manufacturing.
Let's take a closer look at the acquired Aeroflot Boeing 737 800 cabin layout and good places for travelers.
Aircraft description
Always before flight, people experience some tension. I want to be 100% confident in the quality and technical characteristics of the device. Therefore, let us consider for the peace of passengers what constitutes such air transport. We will describe the cabin of the Boeing 737,800.
The company, competing with Airbus, manufactured it with wings extended by 5.5 meters. The Boeing 737 group is called the Next Generetion, as they have advanced engines and are distinguished by the presence of digital cockpits.
Aircraft from this series are made not only for transporting passengers, there is also a military modification, issued under the number "Boeing 737-800ERX". There are two types of this model in air transportation, designed for a different number of travelers: for 189 and 160 passenger seats. They also differ in that there is only one category of seats in an airplane with a higher occupancy. In a smaller version, the seats of two categories of comfort are located: business class and economic.
The aircraft flies to a maximum range of 5,400 km. By the way, the Boeing 737 800 (passenger reviews often remind you of this) are very narrow passages between the seats, because the cabin width is only 3.54 meters. Consider the interior and available seats in more detail.
Cabin
First, let's take a look at the Boeing 737 800 two-class aircraft, the cabin layout, and good seats. The first five rows occupy 20 business-class seats. They are arranged two in a row on each side. The back of each seat has its own monitor, which is a great advantage and distinguishes the convenience of these chairs from the rest of the cabin, where the monitor is one for all at the beginning of the row.
In front, the business class has a stewardess room with kitchen and toilet. The distance between the seats here is quite large - about 1 meter, so it’s convenient to stretch your legs. A lowered back for lying will not cause any inconvenience to anyone.
Business reviews on the Internet show that some felt a little inconvenient while sitting in the front row at the aisle seats. People in the toilet passed them, slamming doors was audible, and the smell of food and coffee came from the kitchen.
Next are the economy class seats. Places of this category of comfort are placed from the 6th row. They are located on 3 seats on each side, which significantly narrows the passage. And at the end of the cabin are two toilets.
In the middle of the case are emergency exit doors. Let’s take a closer look at the quality of the seats of the Boeing 737 800, the layout of the cabin, good places, and where they are located.
Best Economy Class Seats
All economy class seats, in principle, are comfortable, especially if the flight is not very long and long. According to passenger reviews, many people like seats in the 6th row, which are located immediately behind the business class. Since there is a fabric partition between the salons, sitting here, you can freely stretch your legs forward - there will be enough space even for tall people. But noted in the reviews and a significant minus - the eyes here all the way rest against the partition.
Such places are considered when buying tickets of superior comfort, and the price for them has a wrap of 25-50 euros.
In the cabin (the photo shows this well) there are several more rows of relatively convenient places. This is a row near the emergency exit. Looking at the presented photo of this place you can see how good they are. There is plenty of legroom. But here passengers are also waiting for a surprise. On the side of the wall of the aircraft there is no one armrest. And the cost of such places is also more expensive than regular tickets for 25-50 euros.
Inconvenient places
The Boeing 737 800 has a cabin layout, we examined good places, and now we turn to problem areas. Many passengers note the inconvenience of the back row. It is located next to toilets that work for passengers of the entire economy class. In a narrow aisle, a queue is often formed of those wishing to visit these offices. Doors slam, tanks drain water, and smells are not always pleasing with aroma. In addition, the backs, although lowering, but with a limitation, not like all other passengers.
The same problem applies to places in front of the emergency passage. At the extreme seats near the wall there is no one armrest, and the backs are still not completely lowered. There are also restrictions for the carriage of passengers. People with children, animals, and people with disabilities are prohibited from landing at such places. This is due to safety precautions, because the seats are right next to the emergency exit.
Recommendations for buying tickets
After a detailed study of the cabin, a photo of its convenient and less comfortable places, it remains only to give some recommendations on buying plane tickets. Before each trip, you need to find out which aircraft will carry you. On the Internet you need to find his scheme, read which places are convenient and which are problematic, determine the price, and only then go to book a ticket.
It is also necessary to consider the choice of place in a row. If there is no need to often go to the toilet, then it is good to sit at the porthole. If you are traveling with a child, or there is a need to get up often, then take places at the aisle to less disturb neighbors.