Aeroflot is the first Russian airline founded to transport passengers in the USSR. The 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 in 1923. Dobrolet is the original pedigree 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. Aeroflot air fleet is the youngest in comparison with other domestic carriers.
The story of the Boeing 737-800 NG
The most successful program for Boeing was the development and serial production of 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 four-generation grid, starting from the very first series and continuing with the “classics” of the Boeing 737-300, 737-400, 737-500 (classic) . To date, the world's most popular generation of the family are NG (Next Generation) models - 737-600, 737-700, 737-800 and 737-900. But progress does not stand still, and the new, improved generation of the Boeing MAX is already waiting for the moment to occupy its niche among the fleet of many companies in the world.
The Boeing 737-800 NG began shipping to the airline since 1997. This is a medium-range aircraft, a monoplane with two jet engines. Compared to other models, 738 equipped with such engines that use aircraft 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 flight speed. The flight range became up to 5500 km with a maximum take-off weight of 79 thousand kg.
The factory layout of the Boeing 737-800 includes 189 economy class seats or 160 seats in the presence of a business class.
The scheme of the cabin Boeing 737-800 "Aeroflot"
Since 2013, the national carrier of the Russian Federation has thirty-three aircraft of the Boeing 737-800 model. Aeroflot is updating its fleet quite often. That is why the company has a high percentage of flight safety and reliability.
A comfortable flight is provided by new clean lounges, consisting of 138 seats in economy and 20 in business class.
Business Class Seat Analysis: Pros
As with any other aircraft modification, a business-class cabin will always be considered the most comfortable place to spend flight time. Excellent conditions, including a variety of menus, an entertainment system and personalized service throughout the flight.
For the modern passenger, one of the most important of the comfortable conditions is the step width of the seat, and according to reviews of the Boeing 737-800 winglets fully coincides with expectations, where the width is 100 centimeters.
The location of the seats in the aircraft of this modification is 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 to the first five rows.
Business Class Places: Cons
A small minus will be the noise from the toilet for passengers sitting in seats C and D in the front row. Also in this row it is forbidden to place hand luggage in the legs during take-off and landing, due to the lack of a retaining element in case of sudden braking or rough landing of the aircraft.
When a family flies more than two people and without a baby in their arms, there is no way to sit together, someone in any case will be on the other side of the row.
Economy Class, General Description
The economy class consists of 138 seats in a 738 aircraft. Each row has six seats, respectively three seats to the left and right of the fuselage. According to the scheme of the Aeroflot salon, the Boeing 737-800 holds 23 economic rows. The series report starts with the number 6 and ends with 28.
Economy Class Seats Pros and Cons, 6-11 Rows
The 6th row is located immediately after the business class, and its advantage is the absence of neighbors in front, no one will tilt the back of the chair while you are eating or relaxing. The legroom is also enlarged, but most often the armrests cannot be raised (monolithic), for example, to comfortably go to the toilet or to sit comfortably on two chairs if neighbors have not come.
These seats according to the scheme of the Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 cabin, located at the check-in desk employees, are indicated as comfortable for traveling with children in their arms. For many passengers, such a neighborhood is extremely inconvenient.
Moreover, there is a standard minus the first row - a ban on placing hand luggage at the feet during take-off and landing of the aircraft.
A distinctive feature of the 9th row with places A, F is the lack of a porthole. Therefore, for those who like to observe the flight process, these places do not seem ideal.
11 row is located in front of the emergency exit (emergency hatch). And by all international standards, the seatbacks in such a place should be fixed in an upright position throughout the flight. Therefore, passengers who like to recline their seatback during a flight and relax in a half-sitting position 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 too the back of the chair is fixed strictly in an upright position, but the passenger can easily stretch his 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 of them, which is strictly prohibited. Since the development of an emergency can be instantaneous, hand luggage must be removed to the luggage rack, so as not to interfere with the evacuation.
13 row has the best seats of the Boeing 737-800 with winglets. At Aeroflot, 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 your 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 only allowed on the luggage rack. Moreover, children under 12 years old, pregnant women, the elderly, passengers with animals, obese people, disabled people, unaccompanied children and people with disabilities are not allowed to take such places on the plane. Therefore, despite the fact that the passenger gave money for increased comfort, if he falls into the above categories, he will be forced to transplant. But first of all, specially trained people at reception desks should deal with this control. Since, according to the rules of the airline, passengers in rows 12 and 13, in the event of an emergency, will be assisting passengers and will cooperate with the crew during the evacuation.
Perhaps the worst places in the scheme of the Boeing 737-800 Aeroflot are 27 and 28 rows. The extreme places of the 27th row (C and D) will be a constant gathering point for those wishing to visit the restroom. A 28 row is located directly in front of the wall of the toilet rooms, so the seatbacks here do not recline or have very little tilt. In addition, the constant bustle and noise of a nearby kitchen will interfere with a comfortable stay.