09/03/2019 Guest
The softness of the landing is in the hands of the PIC, no need for fairy tales. They took off and landed no worse than on the A320 / 321, B738.
The layout is great for flying together! More than legroom. The entertainment system also works on domestic flights.
Well, if some car does not land well, then it is either the weather or the crooked hands of the pilots. It is not necessary to drive on such a technique.
Is the review helpful? 3 / 1
07/13/2019 Guest
I flew this plane. The plane is great, but the only thing I didn't like was the layout of the seats. 2-4-2 for a family of 3 people is very inconvenient
Is the review helpful? 2 / 2
09/15/2018 Kolya
Is the review helpful? 10 / 5
07/30/2018 Guest
I flew several times Khb-Msk. In principle, it's good, cozy, but as already mentioned - hard, completely uncomfortable chairs, which, in addition, sometimes do not fix properly. However, legroom with my height of 180 is more than enough. The plane takes off perfectly, it flies well, but here's the landing .. damn it, perhaps not his strong point. If the B-777 usually sits down smoothly in "one breath", and if it is necessary to circle over the destination airport - also without problems, without unnecessary discomfort for passengers, then the arbus during landing maneuvers, sometimes such an impression, holds on to the air with all its last strength, falling through, convulsively twitching, swaying, if at the same time there is still turbulence, then generally pipets, funny slides begin. Pawns ears, cracks head. Uncomfortable and sometimes a little uncomfortable. Something like this. The overall score is not too hard four.
Is the review helpful? 11 / 5
12/29/2017 Dmitry
Multimedia, service on top. BUT!!! From New York to Moscow, I flew in economy class as if on a stool. With a height of 182, I could neither sit nor turn normally. Tired and didn't sleep at all. No place to put your feet. The best ones would have put normal seats instead of bells and whistles. If you are a yogi then please fly!
Is the review helpful? 24 / 7
11/26/2017 Vladimirovich
We flew as a family on the Irkutsk-Moscow route, we liked the flight.
Interactive monitors (Aeroflot), entertainment system brightened up the 6-hour flight perfectly. Everything was comfortable and pleasant.
Is the review helpful? 7 / 9
09/21/2017 Guest moo
Aircraft for undersized people, not higher than 150 cm. Maybe for short distances you can still endure it. But for flights longer than 1.5-2 hours, this is unbearable! She flew herself and, with my short stature (162 cm), experienced inconvenience. The backs of the seats are like boards, made without the slightest regard for the bends of the backs. The seats themselves are for short legs! Horror! I agree that only the excellent service of the team smooths out the agony of sitting in this plane. I really sympathize with those who fly long-haul flights 😦
Is the review helpful? 22 / 17
09/15/2016 Guest
I flew on this Moscow-London plane.
The plane, well, I really liked it. Comfortable, the seats are soft, multimedia hung true, but I did not use it, I listened to music. Not noisy, if only during takeoff) Turbulence is strongly felt.
Is the review helpful? 25 / 12
01/06/2016 Sergey
Good night everyone!
I flew this bird for 5 years.
And I can say one thing - the liner fully complies with its parameters, the only minus is that it gives an LL error when landing. It is very comfortable and carbonateable,
I have flown many aircraft 777 737 787-8 120 33-50 747 330 320 321 300 oldest 20 years - youngest 1 year
My experience is 13 years flying hours 3.359
FAC - Emirates Airlines
Is the review helpful? 64 / 32
06/30/2015 Guest
I flew recently on such Aeroflot. MSK-Tenerife and back. There board named after Pasternak, back Sakhorov.
On the first one, the salon is tired, half of the multimedia is broken, the rest freezes (during the flight it was overloaded 5 times). The second one is better.
Economy class: the seats are terribly uncomfortable for a person of any height, very hard and with the wrong inclination. For tall people - hell. I am 190 tall. 7 hours of flight - everything is numb, everything hurts. By the end of the flight, all the aisles were clogged with standing people, because no one could sit on such a city
To Aeroflot's credit: The crew is excellent. The flight is perfect. Stewards - well-trained. Service is top notch.
Is the review helpful? 48 / 10
06/18/2015 Guest
The plane is ideal for long-distance flights, the cabin is comfortable, low noise.
Is the review helpful? 18 / 12
01/06/2015 Valentine
Flight Tel Aviv-Moscow Moscow-Khabarovsk and back in 21 days by the same Aeroflot a330-300! flew economy, a total of four flights. Of course, this is the only minus the distance between the seats, I admit it was a bit cramped with my height of 186cm. Everything else was very good! the food is wonderful on both international and federal flights! Well, I won’t even discuss the business class, you understand))) I liked the excellent liner !!!
Is the review helpful? 28 / 3
12/28/2014 Alexey
Great plane. I flew it from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur (a / c Qatar Airways) and from Moscow to Istanbul (a / c Turkish Airlines). There were no complaints about the flights: takeoff, flight level, landing - everything was in normal mode. The turbulence is not felt as strongly as in the Airbus 319 or 320. The ears were a little stuffy when landing. The distance between the seats is the choice of the airline operators, claims against them. I didn’t like the design of the seats: the headrest goes back a little, because of this, after a short flight time, the back starts to hurt and you need to get up and walk around the cabin, stretch. Soundproofing is good. I think that the aircraft is ideal for flights over medium distances. For long transcontinental flights, it is better to choose a Boeing 767, 777 or 747.
Is the review helpful? 23 / 0
12/22/2014 Denis
a disgusting plane, the seats are hard and uncomfortable, they are installed in the cabin to the maximum without caring about the passengers, cruising speed is usually 800 km / h, against 850 for Boeing. The multimedia system is extremely slow, it thinks for a long time after pressing a button on the remote control, the organization of the menu is about nothing. As a long-haul aircraft, it is designed for extremely unassuming passengers. If possible, it is better to fly on Boeing 767.
Is the review helpful? 12 / 31
05/11/2014 Andrey
I flew it in February 2014 from Moscow to Los Angeles and back by Aeroflot. All liked it. I'm small, so I didn't have any problems with my legs. I bought an inflatable neck pillow, a pretty comfortable thing. The service was good. Wine came in handy. The only negative is that multimedia systems take a long time to respond to button presses on the remote control.
Is the review helpful? 11 / 1
08/31/2013 Guest
The flight went unnoticed. I flew economy from Moscow to London on an Aeroflot A330 com. For such short flights, it is better to fly economy if there is an entertainment system.
Is the review helpful? 5 / 6
05/17/2013 Guest
I fly to Hong Kong very often. 2, 4 flights per month. From Moscow direct only in Aeroflot. As a rule, they install the A-330 and spend nine hours in the cabin of this aircraft - not an easy task. To the banal: there is nowhere to put your legs, the chairs do not fold out. I tried compression underwear - it does not help, the body aches and numbs. Several times they changed board to IL-96 and Boeing-767. What is called feel the difference. Planes are for people, not for undersized Chinese.
Is the review helpful? 24 / 10
05/14/2013 Guest
I flew from Helsinki to Delhi. The plane is good for everyone, only the only drawback in my opinion is the too small distance between the seats. The legs rest on the front seat. Everything else is at a high level, given that I flew in economy class.
Is the review helpful? 8 / 1
The first Airbus A330 series 200 took to the air in 1992. Very soon the liners took their place in the sky. The Airbus company in the production of these machines pursued the main goal - to compete with American Boeings. Later, in pursuit of an increase in capacity, the A330-300 model appeared, with improved carrying capacity.
Airbus A330-200 and A330-300
Airbuses A330-200 and A330-300 differ little from each other. The main difference is the length of the fuselage. For the A330-200 model, it is shorter by about 5 meters. The following differences follow from this: lower carrying capacity and capacity of the A330-200. Otherwise, the aircraft are built on the same base, using the same components and engines.
Both aircraft belong to the group of wide-body passenger liners, so they are among the largest civil aircraft in the world. The flight range of Airbuses reaches 11,300 meters, which gives them the status of long-haul aircraft. In connection with flights over long distances, the possibility of rest for the crew and stewardesses is provided on board the aircraft. 2 engines are installed on the liners of this model range.
Comfort on board
Much has been done on board to ensure a high level of passenger comfort. Airbuses A330-300 and A330-200 belong to the same family. They provide convenient passages. Depending on the layout of the cabin, there may be 2 or more of them.
Different modifications of the A330-200 and A330-300 may differ from each other in capacity. It depends on the cabin class installed on board. Airbus A330-300 is the most spacious in its class and can carry a maximum of 440 people.
In those aircraft in which it is supposed a large number of business class seats, the maximum number of passengers is no more than 295.
In terms of passenger comfort, Airbuses are among the leaders among all modern analogues. Aircraft are equipped with comfortable seats, and in general the layout of the cabin is successful. It is in the order of things to meet individual lighting on board the Airbus.
Many passengers note the excellent work of ventilation: it is never stuffy in the cabin. There are monitors for each passenger, of course, in the A330-300 and A330-200 liners. Most aircraft have Internet access during the flight.
In addition to the fact that each Airbus passenger can watch a large number of films, there is a special opportunity to view video from a surveillance camera installed on the nose of the liner.
Scheme of the cabin A330-200
Most Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft are equipped with business and economy class seats. But there are some rather rare models that provide passengers with three options for amenities: business class, first class and economy.
If we consider such large carriers as Nord Wind, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, then their fleet for the most part consists of the most running versions of the Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Nord Wind
Nord Wind is one of the ten largest Russian carriers. The airline started with 3 aircraft, but this moment has dozens of liners in the state, among which you can meet the Airbus A330-200. Despite the carrier's focus on the availability of flights, these liners are equipped with high-comfort seats. They have 24 business class seats. These are the most convenient places in these ships.
There are 279 seats in economy class. They are no different from similar places in similar liners. But keep in mind that those rows that are located near the exits, although they boast a large legroom, are devoid of individual multimedia screens.
Turkish Airlines
Turkey's leading carrier has a staff of A330-200 aircraft capable of carrying 250, 281 and 286 people at the same time. The number of passengers directly depends on how many business class seats are allocated on board. How more places increased comfort, the fewer people will be able to take on board the liner.
The most common model of the Airbus A330-200 in Turkish Airlines is the version with 250 seats. In this arrangement, economy class seats start from the 5th row. The second half of the budget places continues from the 22nd row.
Of course, there is nothing more convenient than those seats that are located in the business compartment of the aircraft. But you will be very lucky if you get rows 5 or 22 when choosing the economic sector. The toilets are located at a sufficient distance from them, and the main advantage is the increased legroom, since there will be no seating chairs in front of you.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways operates 37 Airbus A330-200s. The planes of this company receive deservedly good ratings from passengers, as they provide a quality level of service. Traditionally, there are business class seats on board Airbuses. Budget seat options, as in other models of these aircraft, have their pros and cons. It is most convenient to sit near the exits of the aircraft, as there is the most legroom. But in some planes there are no screens in front of such seats.
The Airbus A330-300 is a very spacious aircraft, so many companies appreciate the combination of high payload and cheaper flights in one aircraft. Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines and I-Fly airlines have models of these liners in their fleet. Depending on the location of the cabin, different modifications are used on flights, but in general terms they practically do not differ from each other. The aircraft are capable of carrying 295 passengers in three class configurations, 335 in two class configurations and more than 400 in one class configuration.
Aeroflot
The different models of Airbuses that Aeroflot uses offer many business class seats. So, if you buy an A330-300 ticket from this airline, you can be sure that from 28 to 36 seats on board will provide customers with an increased level of comfort. As with all aircraft models, it is almost impossible to find cons in business class seats.
For those traveling with children, rows 11 and 29 will seem very convenient. There will be a lot of space in front of your seat, in addition, your child will be next to you, whose cradle is fixed in specially provided fixtures. On the other hand, children often make a lot of noise, so if you are seated next to strangers, especially loud children, the flight will not give you much pleasure.
It should be noted that all economy class seats on A330-300 aircraft are distinguished by a high level of comfort. All of them are equipped with individual sockets for gadgets, and a comfortable footrest is provided for the legs. The chairs themselves are soft and pleasant for the back.
It is no coincidence that Airbus aircraft are in high demand both among carriers and passengers. Even for budget places provided good level comfort and entertainment, not to mention business class. Among other things, it is worth noting that the aircraft of this French company are very reliable, as evidenced by years of uninterrupted flights.
The Airbus A330-300 is the largest aircraft in the A330 series. It can be considered relatively new model. The Airbus A330-300 is a wide-body aircraft equipped with two engines. It has two aisles between the rows of seats in the cabin. These aircraft are designed to fly long distance, so the cabin is equipped so that it is convenient for all passengers to be in it. For example, each chair has a built-in display with an entertainment system. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. The vessel has a high capacity, but variants of this model differ in the number of seats (the current plan of the airliner is on the official website of Aeroflot).
Model A330-300 has three configurations:
- Single class (440 passengers on board);
- Two-class (335 passengers on board);
- Three-class (295 passengers on board).
From the point of view of the placement of seats, the difference between these variations is not too noticeable. The main difference is only in the number of rows of seats in the business class.
Actual! ✈
Airbus cabin configuration
The current layout of the cabin of the aircraft A330-300 of Aeroflot airlines
Business Class
Business class seats are located in the first six rows of the cabin. The seats are highly comfortable and can recline 180º, allowing you to sleep on long flights. Business class is pretty quiet. Passengers flying in business class receive food before economy class, their menu is more varied, more drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) are offered. However, there are also disadvantages here. In the 1st row - this is the proximity to the wardrobe, kitchen and toilets. But there is also an advantage here - a lot of legroom and the 1st row gets food very first. The 5th and 6th rows can cause some discomfort due to the proximity to the economy class, where there is a noisy atmosphere.
Economy class
The economy class in the Airbus A-330 300 is divided into 2 parts, between which there are toilets and emergency exits. Seats are arranged with eight seats in each row - two on the left, four in the middle and two on the right. The middle seats in almost all rows are pushed forward a little. Food on the plane is served from the bow. Therefore, you need to take into account that the closer your seat is to the tail of the aircraft, the later you will be served food. When flying in economy class, there are some general points to consider:
- Harsh seats, and the distance between the seats and rows is quite narrow;
- The food is delicious, but the menu selection is not as rich as in business class;
- If you want to sleep during the flight, do not want to be distracted by neighbors and flight attendants and do not intend to get up often yourself, then the seats by the window will suit you. They are also good for those who like to look out the window during the flight;
- Aisle seats are good because they are easy to get up from. This is very convenient if you need to go to the toilet often or if you are flying with a child, and you often have to go away with him as needed.
Choosing the best seat on an A330-300 Aeroflot aircraft
In business class, the location of seats on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows is considered as comfortable as possible. They are calm, no one distracts with extraneous noises, smells, etc.
But seats on some rows of economy class require separate characteristics:
The 11th row is the first row of the economy class. Its advantages and disadvantages are similar to the 29th row, from which the second economy class compartment begins. There is a lot of free space in front of the chairs, which allows you to stretch your legs and allows you to stay comfortably. tall people from long legs. Another plus is that no one will recline the back of the chair, reducing free space. There is a wall in front of the side seats, on which there are large monitors broadcasting up-to-date information about the flight. They burn throughout the flight and can interfere. Also on these walls are cradles for small children, so these rows are the best for those who fly with babies. If you are annoyed by the screams of children in the immediate vicinity, it is better to choose another place. A feature of this row is that the armrests of the chairs are motionless due to the tables built into them. A significant disadvantage is the proximity to the toilet, the sounds of drains, noises, conversations, queues of passengers.
The 15th row is characterized by the absence of portholes. For some this is an advantage and for others it is a disadvantage. It depends on the personal preferences of the passenger.
The 12th-26th rows are standard economy class seats without any significant drawbacks and advantages.
Bad places: how not to make a mistake
Seats on the 41st, 42nd and 43rd rows are considered not very convenient. Starting from these rows, the aircraft begins to narrow, and the paired side seats are located at an angle relative to the next row. Four seats in the middle of the 41st row protrude slightly into the aisle, so people walking along the corridors can distract and interfere. From the 42nd row in the middle there are only 3 chairs.
The 27th, 28th, 44th and 45th rows are considered completely uncomfortable. These seats are the last in the economy class compartments. They border the toilets (45th row borders the kitchen and is located between the toilets), which are located immediately behind them. You will be distracted by queues of passengers, noise, smells and flight attendants. Due to the wall located at the back, the chair cannot be reclined. This is especially inconvenient on long flights or if you have back problems. Moreover, in the last rows under the seats there are often boxes that make it difficult to stretch your legs.
Take these places only if all the others are already taken. Otherwise, you are guaranteed an uncomfortable flight, fatigue and a spoiled mood.
- Keep in mind that if a child, a disabled person or an animal is flying with you, then Aeroflot will not sell you tickets for seats in front of emergency exits. The same goes for pregnant women and the very elderly;
- Most safe places located at the tail of the aircraft.
Before buying a ticket, be sure to study the scheme of the aircraft, choose a seat according to your individual preferences and try to book it as early as possible.
Airbus A330-300. Photo: Hajime Suzuki | airliners.net
- wide-body long-haul passenger aircraft manufactured by the European corporation Airbus SE.
The Airbus A330-300 is capable of taking on board up to 440 passengers and transporting them over a distance of up to 10,800 km.
The development of the liner began in June 1987. It was thought that the A330 would replace the outdated one, and also compete with the DC-10.
In the process of creating the liner, all the achievements and new technologies of Airbus were applied. For example, part of the fuselage structure was made of composite materials, which made it possible to reduce the weight of the aircraft. The avionics and cockpit were unified with the series and: the cockpit was equipped with a Fly-by-Wire digital flight control system, joysticks (sidestick) instead of steering wheels, and LCD displays.
The Airbus A330-300 made its first flight in November 1992. Commercial operation of the liner began in 1993. Aircraft production continues. The shortened model became a continuation of the family.
Airbus is currently offering a new modification of the A330neo airliner (New Engine Option) with more powerful and economical engines, as well as an improved wing design.
In Russia, the airline operates the largest number of Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Also, the aircraft is in the airline's fleet.
A330 aircraft family:
- - an aircraft with a flight range of up to 14,390 km and a capacity of up to 380 passengers.
- - an extended version with a flight range of up to 10,800 km and a capacity of up to 440 passengers.
Specifications:
Crew Quantity: 2 persons
Aircraft length: 63.69 m
Wingspan: 60.3 m
Height: 16.83 m
Fuselage diameter: 5.64 m
Cabin width: 5.28 m
Range of flight: 10,800 km
Speed: 913 km/h (0.86 M)
Max. flight altitude: 12,500 m (41,100 ft.)
Max takeoff weight: 235,000 kg
Max landing weight: 185,000 kg
Places: 440 (maximum)
Scheme Airbus cabin A330-300:
Salon Airbus A330-300. Photo: Yochai Mossi | airliners.net
The Airbus A330 is a group of wide-body aircraft with two engines. In the cabin of such aircraft there are two or more passages (corridors). The largest aircraft in this family is the Airbus A330-300. These liners can have different capacity, depending on the cabin class. The Airbus A330-300 is the oldest aircraft in this series. Below we will consider the layout of the cabin Airbus A330-300 Aeroflot.
The A330-200 model belongs to the same family. The main difference lies in the reduced length of the fuselage. At A330-300 fuselage length is 63.69 m, while the airbus A330-200 – 59 m. Also, the A330-200 model has a lower carrying capacity and capacity.
Airbus A330-300 Aeroflot
Aircraft of this series are long-haul. The Airbus A330-300 is capable of covering a distance of 11,300 km. Since it is used for long-distance air transportation, a special cabin-compartment for crew rest is provided in the cabin. Also in the cabin there is a dedicated space under the passenger deck. This area is used for the rest of the stewardesses and is located in the cargo hold, where the stairs lead from the cabin.
In general, the cabins of the Airbuses of this series are very comfortable. It has everything a passenger needs for a comfortable flight. Salons are equipped with a modern ventilation system, as well as a system of individual and general lighting. There are monitors for passenger entertainment. These monitors are built into the back of the front seats. On such screens, you can watch movies, video clips, as well as see the image captured by the camera installed in the nose of the aircraft. There is internet here.
Cabin capacity
The cabin of this liner is very roomy. Since the aircraft of this series have a different layout, their capacity is also different. Most big liners can carry up to 440 people. The minimum capacity is 295 passengers. The number of seats in the cabin directly depends on what classes of cabins are present here. Aeroflot Airlines has seventeen such aircraft:
- One Airbus: 36 business class seats and 265 economy class seats.
- Five Airbuses: 34 business class seats and 268 economy class seats.
- Eleven aircraft: 28 business class seats and 268 economy class seats.
There are also airbuses of this family, in the cabin of which there are three classes: business, economy and first.
Salon Airbus A330-300 "Aeroflot"
Features of passenger seats in business class
The Aeroflot A330-300 cabin layout described below will allow you to determine the most suitable seats depending on the needs and wishes of the passenger. As an example, the scheme of an aircraft with a configuration of 28 business class seats and 268 economy class seats is considered. The number and location of seats in other liners of this series is different, but the recommendations below will be relevant for each of them.
The front of the cabin consists of 6 rows of business class. The chairs here are very comfortable. In them, passengers can easily endure a long flight. The backs recline almost 180 degrees. However, among these places there are those that can bring minor discomfort during the flight. We are talking about the first, fifth and sixth rows. The first row is right next to the wardrobe. There is also a kitchen and toilets nearby. The fifth and sixth rows are located close to the economy class seats, which are usually quite noisy.
Seats in economy class
If you are flying with small children in a bassinet, book seats in rows 11 or 29. Here, next to the passenger seats, there are specially designated places for placing a cradle with an infant. The eleventh row starts immediately after the sixth row of business class, so it is the first in economy class.
In the aircraft of the considered configuration, there are no windows near the seats in the 15th row. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the views from the window during the flight, choose seats in other rows.
Armchairs in the 29th row are located next to emergency exit. In addition, there is a fairly large free space in front of these chairs. This allows you to get up from your seat and freely pass into the corridor of the cabin without disturbing those who are sitting nearby. The presence of free space allows you to stretch your legs and not keep them bent all the time during the flight.
But seats in the 29th row also have disadvantages. Such disadvantages include too large monitors (information boards), which are turned on even during night flights. Next to the chairs in this row are the bathrooms. Because of this, other passengers often pass by the row, queues can form here, creating additional noise. Often, passengers sitting in row 29 hear the sound of the toilet door opening and closing during the flight, which can be annoying, especially considering that the flight lasts several hours.
Seats in rows 27, 28, 44, 45 are the same as in other economy class rows. However, due to the specifics of the interior arrangement, the backs of these seats either do not recline or recline at a very small angle. In addition, toilets are located in front of these rows. Is not best places, therefore, if there are other free seats on the plane, it is better not to book them.
The two extreme places in the 41st row slightly extend beyond the other rows and are partially located in the aisle. This feature is explained by the narrowing of the fuselage in this place.
The location of the seats in the cabin
The cabin layout of the Airbus A330-300 Aeroflot and the best places that you now know about will help you buy the right ticket. Knowing the features of the seats in some rows, many people buy tickets by booking the most comfortable places in every class. Therefore, it is better to buy a ticket in advance, because with the approaching departure date good places there is less and less. If you have any doubts about choosing a seat, you should contact an Aeroflot employee who will help you choose the best option.
As for the described configuration, if it is not possible to buy a business class ticket, it is still better to choose seats in rows 11 or 29. Unlike other places, there is no possibility that the neighbor sitting in front will recline the back of his chair. If in other rows it is crowded for passengers, then in the 11th and 29th there is a lot of free space in front of the seats. Having a kitchen nearby is not a disadvantage, since passengers on these rows get their food first. The only thing that can really get in the way during the flight is the crying of small children (due to the availability of seats for cradles, these seats are often occupied by passengers with babies). As for the presence of bathrooms nearby, the sounds of an opening and closing door are heard here as well as in neighboring rows. Therefore, when choosing, for example, between 11 and 12, preference should be given to the 11th row.
Of all the aircraft of this series that Aeroflot has, it is necessary to single out the liner with the number VQ-BNS. It has 36 business class seats and 265 economy class seats. Seats in economy class are more comfortable than in other A330-300 aircraft. They are also equipped with additional sockets and footrests. The flight on such a liner will be very comfortable even in the economy class cabin.
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