Transaero Airlines Boeing B747 400 Config. 6 seat review by Russell Bice #27198

Transaero changed equipment so we flew on a much smaller (and older) 777-200 (built in 1990's). Each row in the rear economy section had 2 seats-aisle-5 seats-aisle-2 seats. My wife had 33A with nice view behind the wings. PROS: 1)departed on time, 2) easy on-line check-in 30 hours before flight 3) incredible pricing which we booked 3.5 months in advance, 4) decent and comfortable seats with fold-forward sides on headrest. CONS: 1) limited leg room with permanent metal box under the seats in front of us (32A&B)- so difficult to stretch out. 2) Cold air waiting for take-off requiring blanket (provided) then warm air later that left us sweating about 4 hours later. 3) the two diabetic meals (both the same) included dry chicken breast w/rice and over-cooked broccoli with small salad and whole apple. 4) flight attendants spoke little English and were curt with instructions to return to your seat - ALL IN ALL considering the price, these discomforts were worth it. Our JFK flight on JetBlue was 1.5 hours late departing.