MEXICANA AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS SEAT REVIEW   :   30 September 2009 by Randall Nelson

Mexicana new A330 on Clase Elite MAD-MEX return. The seat width while not the best I have seen was adequate. Seats do not recline to a fully flat bed position but are probably about 160-170 degree recline. Cabin crew is attentive though not excessively friendly. The portable in-flight entertainment system is below standards in comparison to other business class products in the market and does not even have the GPS with the flight position, something I enjoy looking at to calculate the remaining time for arrival.

It was far from being an improved seat. Business Class consisted of 42 seats in a 2x2x2 configuration that proved to be a very cramped seat width. Seats were old style manual operation. Seat pitch around 64inches which was ample, however the foot rest only came up 6inches which made for an impossible sleeping position. Drinks were not offered after takeoff for the over 9hour flight to Buenos Aires. Meal served on a tray with salad, roll, and dessert all at once. Entree was served cold. Breakfast was a cold sandwich with no choice of a hot entree choice. Truly a terrible business class product that I would not recommend

Mexico City to Buenos Aires. While the space between rows is good, the degree of decline was only 150 degrees. When all seats are fully extended, it is possible to get out of your window seat and access the aisle with no problem. Mexicana also puts 2x2x2 seating in business class, which makes for a cramped seat width.

 
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