JET AIRWAYS BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   AIRBUS A330-200

Jet Airways uses two different versions of the A330-200, some do not have the herringbone-style business class seats. Rather, the seats are forward-facing in a 2x2x2 configuration. The seats are somewhat hard and not too comfortable in the upright position, but go fully flat and, with the matress provided, provide a good sleep. There is plenty of space between the seat rows, so the passenger sitting in the window seat does not have to climb over the aisle seat even if this is in the flat position. The seats are quite comfortable in the cradle setting. There is less privacy in this configuration than the herringbone, but a privacy screen provides sufficient privacy when seat is fully flat. The inflight entertainment screen is in the armrest and is slightly smaller than that found in the herringbone business class, but quality of screen is OK.

Herringbone seating. Row 6 just in front of door. Fully flat bed and softer than some airlines.

Excellent seats London to Mumbai and return - 14A out and 11K back. Excellent food, comfort and overall service. Slept well on both flights. One comment - Seats 8D and 8G seem to extend into the aisle as it curves around them to access the galley and the toilets. This may impact on overall comfort in these seats.

Herringbone arrangement with fully flat sleeper seat. Comfortable, with a nice turn-down service on the overnight segment, including a duvet/sheet covering for the seat and a comfortable blanket. The bathrooms were also larger than usual, with simple but nice amenities. The amenity kit was pretty bare.

EWR-BOM. The service was impeccable and food superb. The flat bed was at least 7ft - sliding doors ensure that you are secluded and noise levels are much lower than in business. IFE was also good. Brussels lounge did not have a shower facility or WiFi which was disappointing. The ground services at Mumbai were the best part of the flight with personal reception & bags also handled by the Jet Airways staff till you reach your car. Overall a very good experience which could be great once the lounge services at EWR & BRU are improved.

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