Aeroflot, Boeing 737-800: cabin map, best seats

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Aeroflot is the first Russian airline founded to carry passengers on the territory of the USSR. Civil aviation of the Soviet Union originated in the 20s of the last century, but the official step in the establishment of a joint-stock company of a voluntary air fleet was made on March 17, 1923. "Dobrolet" is the original lineage of the modern Russian national carrier.

In 1932, on February 25, the familiar Aeroflot was formed, and by the beginning of World War II it had become one of the largest passenger airlines in the world. The air fleet of Aeroflot aircraft is the youngest in comparison with other domestic carriers.

History of Boeing 737-800 NG

The most successful program for Boeing was the development and serial production of the B-737 aircraft. Since 1965, the aviation industry giant began to produce the first Boeings - 731 and 732. In total, the 737 series has a grid of four generations, starting from the very first series and continuing with the "classic" Boeing 737-300, 737-400, 737-500 (classic). To date, the most popular generation of the family in the world are the NG models.(Next Generation) - 737-600, 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900. But progress does not stand still, and the new, improved generation of Boeing MAX is already waiting for the moment to take its place among the fleet of many companies in the world.

Boeing 737-800 NG has been delivered to airlines since 1997. This is a medium-haul aircraft, a monoplane with two jet engines. Compared to other models, the 738 was equipped with engines that use jet fuel more economically. Also, this model is equipped with special aerodynamic tips, or winglets, at the ends of the wing, which allows the liner to be more streamlined and increase the speed of flight. The flight range has become up to 5500 km with a maximum takeoff weight of 79 thousand kg.

The Boeing 737-800 is factory fitted with 189 economy class seats or 160 seats if business class is available.

Scheme of the Boeing 737-800 Aeroflot cabin

Since 2013, the national carrier of the Russian Federation has thirty-three Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Aeroflot is updating its aircraft fleet quite often. That is why the company has a high rate of flight safety and reliability.

Comfortable flight is ensured by new clean cabins, consisting of 138 seats in economy and 20 in business class.

Business Seat Analysis: Pros

As in any other aircraft modification, the business cabinclass will always be considered the most comfortable place to spend flying time. Excellent conditions, including a variety of menus, the presence of an entertainment system and personalized service throughout the flight.

For a modern passenger, one of the most important comfort conditions is the seat step width, and according to the Boeing 737-800 winglets, the width is 100 centimeters.

The location of the seats in the aircraft of this modification, 4 in each row, that is, two on each side of the fuselage. This is a great option for passengers flying in pairs. The business class itself is stretched over the first five rows.

Business class seats: cons

Small minus will be the noise from the toilet room for passengers sitting in seats C and D in the first row. Also in this row, it is forbidden to place hand luggage in the legs during takeoff and landing, due to the lack of a holding element in case of sudden braking or rough landing of the aircraft.

When flying with a family of more than two people and without a baby in their arms, it is not possible to sit all together, someone will be on the other side of the row anyway.

Economy class, general characteristics

Economy class consists of 138 seats in the 738 aircraft. There are six seats in each row, respectively, three seats to the left and right of the fuselage. According to Aeroflot's cabin scheme, the Boeing 737-800 accommodates 23 economy rows. The row report starts with the number 6 and ends28.

Economy class seats pros and cons, rows 6-11

6 row is right after the business class, and its advantage is the absence of neighbors in front, no one will recline the seat while you are eating or relaxing. The legroom is also increased here, but most often the armrests cannot be raised (monolithic), for example, to comfortably go to the toilet or get comfortable on two chairs if the neighbors have not come.

These seats according to the Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 cabin layout, located at check-in counters, are indicated as comfortable for flights with children in their arms. For many passengers, this proximity is extremely inconvenient.

Moreover, there is a standard minus of the first row - a ban on placing hand luggage in the legs during takeoff and landing of the aircraft.

A distinctive feature of the 9th row with seats A, F is the absence of a porthole. Therefore, for those who like to watch the flight process, these places will not seem ideal.

11 row is located in front of the emergency exit (emergency hatch). And according to all international standards, the seat backs in such a place must be fixed in an upright position throughout the entire flight. Therefore, passengers who like to recline their seat back and relax in a semi-sitting position during the flight will be disappointed.

Seats on the plane, located from 12 to 28 rows

12 row is completely emergency, plus there are two more emergency hatches behind it, respectively, here the back of the seat is also fixed strictly in an upright position, but the passenger cancalmly stretch your legs.

Due to the fact that there are a lot of places in the emergency row, many passengers begin to put their hand luggage under the seat in front, which is strictly prohibited. Since the development of an emergency can be instantaneous, hand luggage should be stowed in the luggage rack so that evacuation is not interfered with.

13 row top seats Boeing 737-800 with winglets. In Aeroflot airlines, these seats have increased comfort and are called "Space plus". In addition to the fact that the back of the passenger seat reclines, there is a large area for stretching the legs. But these seats on the plane can only be booked for a fee, despite the presence of an emergency hatch in this row.

Also, according to all international rules, hand luggage is allowed only on the luggage rack. Moreover, such seats on the aircraft are forbidden to be occupied by children under 12 years old, pregnant women, the elderly, passengers with animals, obese people, incapacitated people, unaccompanied children and people with disabilities. Therefore, despite the fact that the passenger gave money for increased comfort, if he falls under the above categories, then he will be forced to transfer. But first of all, this control should be carried out by specially trained people at the check-in counters. Since, according to the rules of the airline, passengers on rows 12 and 13, in the event of an emergency, will be assistant passengers and cooperate with the crew duringevacuation.

Perhaps the worst seats in Aeroflot's Boeing 737-800 cabin layout are rows 27 and 28. The extreme places of the 27th row (C and D) will be a constant gathering point for those wishing to visit the restroom. And the 28th row is located right in front of the wall of the toilet rooms, so the backs of the seats here do not recline or have a very small possibility of tilting. In addition, the constant fuss and noise of the nearby kitchen will interfere with a comfortable stay.