Feedback Needed - South African Airways' JFK-JNB flight via Dakar
Mar 19th, 2006, 08:47 PM
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Feedback Needed - South African Airways' JFK-JNB flight via Dakar
Has anyone taken this South African Airways' Airbus 340 flight out of JFK recently? A few of us are planning to purchase a ticket in coach class (USD1000 excl tax - not too bad a fare)? Wondering if the seat pitch, IFE, food and service are any good (I am a tall guy). Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Mar 20th, 2006, 05:28 AM
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We were on this flight June-July 2004. In our case, we did not stop in Dakar outbound, but did stop on the flight back to the US to let off/take on new passengers and fuel. About 2 hours on the ground. They did a very extensive search of the plane cabin once the Dakar passengers disembarked, asking us to hold our carry on luggage, etc. on our laps until they completed the security search.
Seat pitch was standard - in other words, cramped as usual. I'm 5'2" so I can manage, but my husband - 5'11" - was more than a bit cramped. Food was really bad on our flights - we had snacks with us luckily. Service outbound was good - frequent water/OJ service after dinner. On the return flight, the service was really bad. IFE was pretty good - plenty of movie options on individual systems as well as some documentaries. I don't remember if there were any sitcoms or news segments.
Seat pitch was standard - in other words, cramped as usual. I'm 5'2" so I can manage, but my husband - 5'11" - was more than a bit cramped. Food was really bad on our flights - we had snacks with us luckily. Service outbound was good - frequent water/OJ service after dinner. On the return flight, the service was really bad. IFE was pretty good - plenty of movie options on individual systems as well as some documentaries. I don't remember if there were any sitcoms or news segments.
Mar 20th, 2006, 10:17 AM
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I have flown that service regularly. Coach is HARD WORK.
I believe that the pitch and leg room is pretty standard and comparable to other long haul carriers, what makes the flight tolerable is the personal monitor and the choice of viewing, it's one of those multi channel tv's that allows you to pause, rewind etc.
I have always found the food and service to be OK. It's an airline and not a restaurant, so I've never had high expectations.
I believe that the pitch and leg room is pretty standard and comparable to other long haul carriers, what makes the flight tolerable is the personal monitor and the choice of viewing, it's one of those multi channel tv's that allows you to pause, rewind etc.
I have always found the food and service to be OK. It's an airline and not a restaurant, so I've never had high expectations.
Mar 22nd, 2006, 07:23 PM
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Folks, thanks so much for the feedback. I guess I will have to rough it a little bit. They told me the seat pitch is 34" and I think that is pretty generous for economy class compared to other airlines.
