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Seat: 1 AC Description: Bulk-head Business class seats by the window Pro: Very good leg-room due to the bulk-head, and no seat in front of you. There is a good view at the window seat. You will be one of the first passengers served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the galley is just in front, with the associated traffic and noise. This might be the designated bassinet row, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 2-4 AC Description: Standard Business class seats by the window Pro: There is a good view at the window seat. You will be one of the first passengers served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The window passenger will have to climb a bit over the aisle passenger in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 5 AC Description: Business class seats by the window at the last row Pro: There is a good view at the window seat. Con: The window passenger will have to climb over the aisle passenger in order to get to the aisle. The galley is behind you, with a bit more traffic and noise. People and carts passing through might sometimes bump into the aisle seat. Since you are at the back of the cabin, and service starts from the front, your preferred meal choice might not be available any more.
Seat: 1 DG Description: Bulk-head Business class center seats Pro: Considered to be the best seats on this plane, as passengers in the center seats have direct aisle access, without anyone needing to climb over them. Very good leg-room due to the bulk-head, and a more spacious feel with no seat in front of you. You will be one of the first passengers served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Tthe galley is just in front, with the associated traffic and noise. Beware that designated bassinet positions might be on both side of you. There is no under-seat storage in front of you.
Seat: 2-3 DG Description: Standard Business class center seats Pro: These are the most preferred seats on this plane. Each of you have direct aisle access without having anyone needing to climb over you. You will be one of the first passengers served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 4 DG Description: Standard Business class center seats Pro: Very good seats on this plane. Each of you have direct aisle access without having anyone needing to climb over you. Con:
Seat: 5 DG Description: Last row of Business class center seats Pro: Good seats on this plane. Each of you have direct aisle access without having anyone needing to climb over you. Con: The galley and lavatory is just behind you, so you will notice a little more traffic and noise.
Seat: 1 HK Description: Bulk-head Business class seats by the window Pro: Very good leg-room due to the bulk-head, and no seat in front of you. There is a good view at the window seat. You will be one of the first passengers served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the galley is just in front, with the associated traffic and noise. This might be the designated bassinet row, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 2-4 HK Description: Standard Business class seats by the window Pro: There is a good view at the window seat. You will be one of the first passengers served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The window passenger will have to climb a bit over the aisle passenger in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 5 HK Description: Business class seats by the window at the last row Pro: There is a good view at the window seat. Con: The window passenger will have to climb over the aisle passenger in order to get to the aisle. The lavatory and galley is behind you, with a bit more traffic, noise and perhaps odor. People and carts passing through might sometimes bump into the aisle seat. Since you are at the back of the cabin, and service starts from the front, your preferred meal choice might not be available any more.
Seat: 14 AC Description: First row bulk-head coach seats Pro: Very good leg-room due to the bulk-head, and no one reclining into you. There is a good view at the window seat, as the wing is slightly behind you. You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The galley is just in front, with the associated traffic and noise. This might be the designated bassinet row, note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. There is no foot-rest or under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower.
Seat: 15-19 AC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: There is a view at the window seat, but since the wing begins around row 17, it will be partially in the way. Beware that there is reportedly a missing window at row 18.
Seat: 20-25 AC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is in the way.
Seat: 26-29 AC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is in the way. People often queue in the area while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 30 AC Description: Standard coach seats at the last rows of this cabin Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The lavatories are behind you, with the associated traffic, noise, and perhaps odor. There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is in the way.
Seat: 14 DFG Description: First row bulk-head coach seats Pro: No one reclining into you due to the bulk-head, although toe space could be limited. You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The galley is just in front, with the associated traffic and noise. There is no foot-rest or under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower. This might be the bassinet row, your seat assignment might change at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 15 DEFG Description: First row of coach seats with four across Pro: 15D & 15G can extend their outside legs more, since there is only three seats in front of this row, un-shielding the aisle seats. You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Watch out for people and carts passing by, as they occasionally bump into your out-stretch legs at 15D and 15G. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower.
Seat: 16-20 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 21-25 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 26-30 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Con: Sometimes people queue in this area while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 31 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats at the last rows Pro: Con: The lavatories are behind you, with the associated traffic, noise, and perhaps odor. 31D and 31G has a higher chances of being accidentally bumped by people using the lavatories.
Seat: 14 HK Description: First row bulk-head coach seats Pro: Very good leg-room due to the bulk-head, and no one reclining into you. There is a good view at the window seat, as the wing is slightly behind you. You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The galley is just in front, with the associated traffic and noise. This might be the designated bassinet row, note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. There is no foot-rest or under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower.
Seat: 15-19 HK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You will be one of the first coach passenger served during meals, as well as off the plane and through immigrations. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: There is a view at the window seat, but since the wing begins around row 17, it will be partially in the way. Beware that there is reportedly a missing window at row 18.
Seat: 20-25 HK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is in the way.
Seat: 26-29 HK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is in the way. People often queue in the area while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 30 HK Description: Standard coach seats at the last rows of this cabin Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The lavatories are behind you, with the associated traffic, noise, and perhaps odor. There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is in the way.
Seat: 32 AC Description: Exit row coach seats Pro: Very good leg-room for the aisle seat due to the exit, and no one reclining into you, although the exit slide might force the window passenger to angle the legs to fully stretch out. There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is partially in the way. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The lavatories are just ahead, with lots of traffic, noise and odor. People often congregate in front of your seats while waiting for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. There is no foot-rest or under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower.
Seat: 33-36 AC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a view at the window seat, the wing is partially in the way. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: Sometimes people queue in this area while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 37-40 AC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a decent view at the window seat. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: Note that there are more sideways motion further back on the plane.
Seat: 41-45 AC Description: Standard coach seats at the rear of the plane Pro: There is a good view at the window seat. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, making the aisle curve inward slightly. Passengers and carts passing through sometime bump into those seated by the aisle especially at row 41 and 42. Note that there are more sideways motion further back on the plane. You will be one of the last passengers served, and your meal choice might not be available. You will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 46 AC Description: Standard coach seats at the last rows Pro: There is a good view out the window. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The lavatory and galley is behind you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. The tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, making the aisle curve inward slightly, and quite narrow at this point. Passengers and carts passing through will often bump into those seated by the aisle, making it one of the worst seats on this plane.
Seat: 32 DEFG Description: First row bulk-head coach seats Pro: Good leg-room due to the bulk-head, and no one reclining into you. Con: There is no foot-rest or under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower. This might be the bassinet row, your seat assignment might change to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. The lavatories are in front of you, with lots of traffic, noise and perhaps odor. Passengers often gather near by to chat, or to stretch their legs, and sometimes use the space in front of your seat to cross over to the opposite aisle, often bumping you.
Seat: 33-37 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Con: Sometimes people queue in this area while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 38-41 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Con: Beware that there are more sideways motions further back in the plane.
Seat: 42 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Con: This is the last row with four seats in the middle, and the seats are reportedly slightly narrower. 42D and 42G protude into the aisle and very likely to be bumped by passengers and carts passing through. Beware that there are more sideways motions further back in the plane.
Seat: 43 DFG Description: The first row of coach seats with three across Pro: The aisle is too narrow at this point for four seats in the middle, and this is the first row with only three seats. 43D and 44G gets shield by the row in front, giving them a litlte more space. An extra under-seat storage location is available for the three seats. Con: Note that this row is has the least room of any room on this plane. The monitor is in the arm-rest making the seats feel a little tighter. Beware that there are more sideways motions further back in the plane. The trays are either in the non-moveable arm-rests, or offset half a seat from the seatback in front, neither location is optimal for your comfort.
Seat: 44-45 DFG Description: Standard three-abreast coach seats Pro: The aisle is pretty wide here, giving a little more elbow room to the side. Con: Beware that there are more sideways motions further back in the plane. You will be one of the last served during meals, and may not have a choice in entree selection.
Seat: 46 DFG Description: Standard three-abreast coach seats Pro: Con: The aisle gradually narrows again at this point, making it a little easier for passengers and carts passing through to bump into you. Beware that there are more sideways motions further back in the plane. You will be one of the last served during meals, and may not have a choice in entree selection.
Seat: 47 DFG Description: Standard coach seats at the last rows Pro: Con: The galley is behind you, with the associated traffic and noise. 47D and 47G might get bumped as passengers and carts pass through, try to avoid these seats.
Seat: 32 HK Description: Exit row coach seats Pro: Very good leg-room for the aisle seat due to the exit, and no one reclining into you, although the exit slide might force the window passenger to angle the legs to fully stretch out. There is a view at the window seat, but the wing is partially in the way. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: The lavatories are just ahead, with lots of traffic, noise and odor. People often congregate in front of your seats while waiting for the lavatories, or just to stretch their legs and talk. There is no foot-rest or under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats feel narrower.
Seat: 33-36 HK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a view at the window seat, the wing is partially in the way. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: Sometimes people queue in this area while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 37-40 HK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a decent view at the window seat. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat. Con: Note that there are more sideways motion further back on the plane.
Seat: 41-45 HK Description: Standard coach seats at the rear of the plane, normally reserved as Crew Rest Pro: There is a good view at the window seat. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat, and these seats have slightly more leg-room. Con: The tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, making the aisle curve inward slightly. Passengers and carts passing through sometime bump into those seated by the aisle especially at row 41 and 42. Note that there are more sideways motion further back on the plane. You will be one of the last passengers served, and your meal choice might not be available. You will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 46 HK Description: Standard coach seats at the last rows, normally reserved as Crew Rest Pro: There is a good view out the window. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats since there is no middle seat, and these seats have slightly more leg-room. Con: The lavatory and galley is behind you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. The tapering of the fuselage forces these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, making the aisle curve inward slightly, and quite narrow at this point. Passengers and carts passing through will often bump into those seated by the aisle, making it one of the worst seats on this plane.
Brussels Airlines' flag-ship, there are currently four of these nice Airbus A330-300s in its fleet. These new planes are dedicated to Brussels' long-haul network to Africa. For in-flight entertainment, the Panasonic System 2000E system offers broadcast-type video and audio, with up to 4 language tracks and 12 audio channels.
Business class seats features new slanted lay-flat beds, and individual in-seat LCD screens. Powerports are also available for each Business class seat.
The best Economy class seats are those along the fuselage in the forward cabin. These seats have the most room at 34 inches pitch. Most of the other economy class seats have between 32 and 33 inches pitch, with seats 43 DFG the tightest at 31 inches. Over-head video screens are located through-out the coach cabin.
O - Good seat
O - Beware
O - Bad seat
L - Lavatory
G - Galley
C - Closet
X - Baby bassinet
V - Video Monitor
. - Power port
