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The Fall Of The Airbus A340
The glorious quadjet that is the Airbus A340 has been a staple of many airlines’ long-haul fleets for almost three decades. With 375 of the type sold, it wasn’t a bestselling aircraft, but was bought by more than 60 different airlines and leasing companies. Today, only around 30 A340s are seen flying per day. (simpleflying.com) More...
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I’ve always preferred the 2-4-2 seating for long haul as opposed to 3-4-3. With many of the airlines having modernized their 340 cabins it was a confortable ride, except on SAA, where the cabins were old and especially big entertainment system boxes were randomly distributed under the seats. There was no discernible pattern, so you could not avoid the bad seats.
Agree with you with the 2-4-2. Some years ago we had a great ride SJO-MAD-SJO inside the huge Iberia's 346. Such an amazing machine that will be missed so much here in CR.
I also liked the A-340. From SFO to CPH on SAS and Lufthansa flights to Munich were the routes I traveled. 2-4-2 set up was the best other than the United 767 2-3-2. Otherwise the seat is basically the same as on any other aircraft without having to step across 2 people.
Toilets through the swinging doors down the stairs was interesting especially with a little turbulence.
Toilets through the swinging doors down the stairs was interesting especially with a little turbulence.
Same here; fortunately many airlines still operate A330s with the same configuration.
Bev and I also like 2-4-2 and 2-3-2 because as a couple you have no one next to you. We have flown on 767s many times and like it. We flew fro the old Tai Chek aiirport in Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific 340 non stop to Toronto in 14 hours. Great airplane, great service and not a tiring trip.
The best passenger aircraft ever built. Especially the 600 series.
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When he looks at your shoes when he is talking to you.
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When he looks at your shoes when he is talking to you.
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