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US Airways Economy class… Is it as bad as I remember?

13/01/2015 by Kevincm

Good morning from my downgraded flight to JFK. Is US Airways economy as bad as I remember?

Well considering the “retro plane” I had between Honolulu and Phoenix… (Boeing 757-200).

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Now, compare to what I have in economy… (Airbus A321)

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And the worst part is… I haven’t even take off yet. This is going to be a long 5 hours….

So… Yes it is in answer to the question to the top – “US Airways IS as bad as I remember”.

Sorry – not a fan here.


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Comments

  1. Hua says

    14/01/2015 at 1:04 am

    This looks like typical Y on most domestic carriers… Sorry you were downgraded, but I did a fair number of mid-cons in US Y last year and somehow survived 🙂 Will be flying again at the end of the month and hope my Gold status will warrant an upgrade but at least I’m booked in an exit row if that doesn’t work out.

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