First version of Airbus A340-600 is the most common in Iberia fleet among two versions.

This airplane is used during long-haul flights.

This version offers 46 flat bed seats of business class and 300 seats of economy class.

Business Plus class consists of 12 rows of seats. These seats have 180 degrees recline. The noise from the galleys and lavatory may represent a problem for passengers of the seats 1A and 1L and for passengers of the last 12th row.

Passengers traveling with babies are often seated on the seats 2E and 2G as these seats offer bassinet locations.

Economy class seats are located in three sections separated from each other with exit rows. Most of the economy class seats have 2-4-2 configuration.

First section consists of 11 rows of seats. Due to the exit row in front the seats 14AC and 14JL have extra legroom. Among disadvantages: close location of the galleys and lavatories, reduced width and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing.

Because of the position of the bulkhead the seats 15DEGH have limited legroom. These seats may have no floor storage during take-off and landing. For passengers with babies these seats offer bassinet locations.

The second section of economy class seats include 15 rows. Passengers of the seats 25AC and 25JL will take advantage of extra space for their legs. Missing windows , lack of floor storage during take-off and landing make the seats 25A and 25L bad seats.

Congregation of passengers near lavatories and limited recline are the main disadvantages of the seats 38AC, 38 JL and 39DEGH.

The third section of economy class seats has 14 rows. Passengers of the seats 40AC and 40JL will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom. As the tray tables are in the armrests the width of these seats is slightly reduced. Other passengers tend to gather in the area of these seats while waiting to use lavatories thus causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. Also these seats may have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

The seats 41DEGH have the following disadvantages: limited legroom, location of the galley in front and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing.

Due to missing seats behind the seats 50D and 50H are often bumped by other passengers and service carts passing by.

As there is no seat in front the seat 52D offers extra legroom. But proximity of the galleys and lavatories will cause discomfort for passengers of this seat and of the seat 52H.

The seats 52AC, 52JL and 53DEH are considered bad seats due to limited recline and close location of the lavatories and galleys.

Second version of Airbus A340-600 operated by Iberia may transport 342 passengers in tow classes: business and economy.

Business class consists of 42 angle-flat seats that have 170 degrees recline. These seats are located in 7 rows per 6 in each. Each row has 2-2-2 configuration of seats.

Location of the galleys and lavatory in front will cause discomfort to passengers’ of the seats 1C, 1DH and 1J.

The only disadvantage of the seats 6A and 6L are misaligned windows.

The noise from the galleys and lavatories located behind the seats 7C, 7DH and 7J will cause inconvenience to passengers’ of these seats.

Behind business class seats 300 standard seats of economy class are located. The seats of the economy class have 2-4-2 configuration.

Economy class is divided into three sections.

First section consists of 11 rows. Passengers of the seats 10AC, 10JL and 11DEGH will take advantage of extra legroom. However, these seats have also some disadvantages: the tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable and thus reducing the width of these seats a little. Also these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing. Close location of the galleys may cause discomfort as well.

Due to the exit row located behind the seats of the 21st row are less reclining than standard.

Second section of economy class seats includes 15 rows. The seats of the 22nd row are a little narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing. Also, the seat 22A and 22L have limited space for passengers’ legs due to protrusion of the exit doors inside. The best seats of the economy class are the seats 22C, 22DEGH and 22J. Passengers of these seats will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom.

The seats 23A and 23 L are considered bad seats because of missing windows.

Proximity of the lavatories and limited recline are the main disadvantages of the seats 35AC, 35JK and 36DEGH.

The third section has 14 rows of seats. The main disadvantages of the seats 37AC, 37JL and 38DEGH are: congregation of passengers in the area of these seats in order to visit lavatories, reduced width as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing. Also, the seats 37A and 37L have reduced legroom because the exit doors protrude inside. Passengers of the seats 37C, 37J and 38DEGH on the contrary will take advantage of additional space for their legs.

Because of configuration change of the seats from 4 to 3, the seats 47D and 47H are often bumped by service carts but the seats 48D and 48H have limited legroom. Also the seats 48D and 48H are a little narrower than standard.

The noise from the galleys and lavatories located behind and limited recline make the seats 49AC, 49JL and 50DEH bad seats.

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Flying range is up to 14600 kilometers, maximum capacity is 250 passengers.

The airplane Airbus A340-600 represents turbofan low-winged aircraft of semimonocoque construction. The wing is sweep and has thickened construction thanks to which are increased internal volumes for fuel.

The airplane’s body is made of integral panels that allowed not only to simplify construction and reduce the weight but also to reduce number of possible sections of depressurization.

Airbus A340-600 is equipped with powerful engines Rolls-Royce Trent 556.

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This airplane offers seats of three classes: first, business and economy.

First class consists of 2 rows of closed suites that have 1-2-1 configuration. These suites have 180 degree recline. All of them are standard.

Business class seats contain 8 rows of seats per 4 in each. So, there are totally 32 flat bed seats with 180 degree recline. The seats of the 5th row are considered the best seats of the business class as they offer extra space for passengers legs and are more private. For passengers with babies the seats 5EF have bassinet locations.

Location of the galleys behind will cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 12D and 12G.

Economy class may accommodate 276 passengers. The seats of the economy class are divide into three sections, most of them have 2-4-2 configuration.

Fist sections includes 8 rows of seats. Passengers of the seats of the 15th row will take advantage of extra space for their legs. Among disadvantages: location of the lavatory and galley in front, reduced width of the seats and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing. Passengers traveling with infants are often seated on these seats as they have bassinet locations.

Because of the exit row located behind the seats of the 22nd row are less reclining than standard.

The second section of economy class seats contains 14 rows of seats. The seats of the 23rd row are considered the best seats of the economy class as they have extra legroom.

The main disadvantages of the seats of the 36th row are: limited recline and location of the lavatories behind.

Behind the exit row the third section of economy class seats is located. Passengers of the seats 37AC, 37HK and 39DEFG will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom. However, the noise from the galley and lavatories may represent a problem.

The seats 46D and 46G are often bumped by service carts as there are no seats behind.

Passengers tend to congregate in the area of the seats 49C, 49D, 49G and 49H while waiting to use lavatories and thus causing discomfort to passengers of these seats.

Location of the galleys and lavatories behind the seats of the last 50th row makes these seats bad seats.

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From other modifications of Airbus A340 aircraft A340-600 differs with increased body size. So, fuselage of Airbus A340-600 is almost 10 meters longer than previous model Airbus A340-500 that makes it the longest airplane in the world.

Passenger airplane A340-600 remains not only the biggest representative of the Airbus line-up A340 but also one of the most popular models of long-haul airplanes. This airplane makes part of the fleet of such airline companies as Swiss Airlines and Lufthansa.

Airbus A340-600 is able to transport 419 passengers on 14 000 kilometers distance.

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This airplane may accommodate 310 passengers.

First 2 rows of seats are the seats of first class that have 1-2-1 configuration. These seats are flat-bed seats with 180 degree recline. Location of the lavatories in front may be bothersome for passengers of the seats of the 1st row.

Business class consists of 7 rows of seats per 6 in each. So, there are totally 42 angle-flat seats her that have 165 degree recline. All these seats are the same only proximity of the lavatory and galley may represent a problem for passengers of the seats of the 9th row. It is the last row in the business class.

Economy class may transport 260 passengers.

The main disadvantage of A, D, G and K seats of the economy class is restricted under seat storage and legroom due to presence of entertainment equipment here.

The seats of the economy class are divided into two sections. First section has 20 rows of seats that have 2-4-2 configuration. The bulkhead position provides passengers of the seats of the 10th row with additional space for their legs. Among disadvantages of these seats: noise from the galleys and lavatories located in front, reduced width of the seats as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing. For passengers with babies the seats 10DEFG offer bassinet locations.

The only disadvantage of the seats 18A and 18K are misaligned windows.

Other passengers tend to congregate in the area of the seats 28B, 28D, 28G, 28J and of the seats of the 29th row while waiting to use lavatories causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. Limited recline is another disadvantage the seats of the 29th row.

Second section of economy class seats is located behind the exit row. There are 13 rows of seats here with totally 96 seats. Thanks to the exit row located in front passengers of the seats of the 30th row will feel comfortable as they provide extra legroom. But these seats are narrower than standard, have no floor storage during take-off and landing and are located close to the lavatory and galley the noise from which may cause discomfort.

Passengers traveling with infants are often seats on the seats 31DEFG as they have bassinet locations.

As the seats 38D and 38G jut into the aisle they are often bumped by passengers and crew members passing by. Because of the configuration change of the seats from 4 to 3 the seats 39DEF have limited space for passengers’ legs.

Passengers of AB and JK seats of the rows 39-41may feel neck strain while watching TV that are located on the backs of the seats located in front as these seats are misaligned. Also due to curvature of the airplane these seats may feel narrower and cramped.

Location of the lavatories and galley behind will cause inconvenience to passengers of the seats of the 42nd row. Also the seats of the last 42nd row may be less reclining than standard that is why these seats are considered bad seats.

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Airbus A340-600 is one of the longest passenger airplanes in the world. First flight the airplane has made in April 2001 but in 2002 its’ commercial use began. In three class configuration the airplane is able to take on board up to 380 passengers and transport them to distance of 14350 kilometers. Maximum airplane capacity (in one class configuration) is 520 passengers.

Despite the fact that Airbus A340-300 is equipped with four engines it is one of the quietest airplanes, in the cabin the noise is not almost heard. Construction of A340-600 is meant to provide passenger as much personal space and comfort as possible.

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Upper class consists of 16 rows of flat bed seats. Most of them have 1-1-1 configuration. All middle seats here do not have overhead air vents that is why passengers of these seats can get hot during the flight.

The only disadvantage of the seat 2K is close location of the lavatory.

The best seats in the upper class is considered the seat 8G as it offers extra legroom. However, passengers of this seat cannot control the air ventilation.

Noise that is coming from the bar and lavatories may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats of the 16th and 17th row.

38 recliner seats are located in the premium economy class. There are 5 rows of seats here that have 2-3-2 configuration and 1 row with 3 seats. Passengers traveling with infants are often seated on the seats 18AC and 18HK as these seats have bassinet locations. These seats have extra space for passengers’ legs provided by bulkhead position. Among disadvantages of the seats of the 18th row are: lack of floor storage during take-off and landing, proximity of the galleys and reduced width of these seats as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable.

All A,C,F and K seats of the rows 19-23 have limited under seat storage and legroom because entertainment equipment is stored here. The seats 19A and 19K do not have windows.

Close location of the lavatories may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 22ACD, 22GHK and 23DFG. Limited recline is another disadvantage of the seats 22AC, 22HK and 23DFG.

Economy class may transport 233 passengers in two sections. The seats 31DEFG are first reserved for passengers with infants as these seats have bassinet locations. However, close location of the lavatories, reduced width of the seats and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing may cause inconvenience to passengers of these seats. The other seats of this row, i.e. the seats 31AC and 31HK have the same disadvantages. These seats have extra legroom.

All AGK seats of the economy class have less under seat storage space and restricted legroom because of the entertainment equipment stored here. The seats 32A and 32K are missing windows.

Virgin Atlantic designates the seats 33DEFG, 34DEFG and HK seats of the rows 33-36 as preferred seats as they have extra legroom due to configuration of the airplane. An extra charge should be paid to reserve these seats.

During overnight flights proximity of the stairs may cause inconvenience to passengers of the seats 41C, 41H, 42C and 42H because crew members open and close the door to the stairwell.

Presence of the staircase to the crew rest area limits the legroom of the seats 43DEFG. Also these seats are narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

The seats 43AC and 44HK may have reduced seat pitch. Close location of the lavatories will cause discomfort to passengers of these seats and the seats 44D, 44G, 45D, 45G and 46DEFG.

The seats 46DEFG are less reclining than standard. As water fountains and newspapers are located behind these seats other passengers tend to gather in this area causing inconvenience to passengers of these seats.

The second section of economy class seats is located behind the exit row. 10 rows have 2-4-2 configuration, 4 rows – 2-3-2 configuration and the last row contains 3 seats.

Other passengers tend to congregate in the area of the seats of the 51st row causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. As the tray tables are in the armrests the width of these seats is slightly reduced. Lack of floor storage during take-off and landing is another disadvantage of these seats. As the emergency door protrudes inside the legroom of the seats 51A and 51K is restricted. The seats 51C, 51DEFG and 51H have extra legroom that is why passengers of these seats will feel comfortable here. Passengers with babies are often seated on the seats 51DEFG.

Due to configuration of the airplane the seats 53AC, 53HK and 54AC, 54HK offer extra space for passengers’ legs. An extra charge should be paid to reserve these seats.

As the seats 60D and 60G jut out into the aisle they are often bumped by service carts and passengers passing by.

The seats 61A and 61K are considered good seats as they have extra legroom. However, these seats are narrower than standard as the tray tables are built-in the armrests.

Passengers of the seats 61C and 61H will take advantage of extra legroom. Other passengers and crew members passing by tend to bump into these seats.

The tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable and reducing the width of the seats 61DFG. The TVs of these seats are misaligned as they are located on the seats in front.

Proximity of the lavatories is disadvantage of the seats 64AC, 64D, 64G, 64HK and of the seats of the last 65t row. Limited recline makes the seats 64AC, 64HK and 65DFG bad seats.

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Airbus A340-600 is the biggest representative of the long-range family of airplanes Airbus A340. Together with A340-500 this airplane is modern version of model range A340 with increased dimensions, more capacious fuel tanks and more powerful engines.

Airbus A340-600 was designed for flights on intercontinental airlines.

Commercial use of Airbus A340-600 began in 2002. Totally were constructed 97 aircrafts of this type. Their production was finished in 2011.

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The first cabin version of cabin includes 297 seats divided into four classes.

First class has 8 flat bed seats that are located in 2 rows that have 1-2-1 configuration.

Business class includes 44 angle flat seats divided into 2 sections. First section has 5 rows of seats per 6 in each. All these seats are standard. The only disadvantage of the seats of 7th row (last row in this section) is proximity of the galleys and lavatories.

The second section contains 14 seats. Close location to the galleys and lavatories may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 10DG, 11G and 11HK.

Premium Economy class may transport 32 passengers. The seats of the 22nd row are a little narrower than standard as the tray tables are in the armrests making them immovable. Also these seats have no floor storage during takeoff and landing.

The seats of the 25th row are considered best seats on the airplane as they are located behind the exit row and passengers of these seats will take advantage of extra legroom. At the same time, there is no floor storage for these seats during take-off and landing and as the tray tables are built-in the armrests the width of these seats is slightly reduced.

Economy class is divided into two section having totally of 213 seats.

The seats of the 28th row have limited space for passengers’ legs because of the bulkhead position. Among other disadvantages: reduced width of these seats and lack of floor storage during takeoff and landing.

As there are no seats in front passengers of the seats 29D and 29G will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom here. However, other passengers and crew members tend to bump into these seats.

The main disadvantage of the seats 38E and 39E is close location to the stair on the upper deck. Other passengers are walking upstairs in order to visit lavatories causing discomfort to passengers of these seats.

The seats of the 40th row may be less reclining as this is the last row of the section.

The seats of the 43rd row as well as the seats 44AC and 44HK have limited space for passengers’ legs because of the position of the bulkhead. Also these seats are narrower than standard, there is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing, close location of the galleys may cause discomfort.

As there are no seats behind other passengers and crew members tend to bump into the seats 53D and 53G.

The seats 54DEG may have less legroom because of the misalignment with the seats in front.

Proximity of the galleys may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 57DEG and of the seats of the 58th row. These seats are considered bad seats.

This version of Airbus A340-600 may accommodate 281 passengers in 4 classes.

First class has 2 rows of flat bed seats that have 1-2-1 configuration.

Business class includes 56 angle flat seats divided into two sections. 30 of the seats are located in the first section and 26 in the second one. In the first section only the seats of the last, 7th row have such a disadvantage as close location of the galleys and lavatories. In the second section the same disadvantage have the seats 10DG and 11GHK.

There are 28 standard seats in the Premium Economy class. As Premium class seats are located behind the exit row the seats of the 26th row have such a disadvantage as extra legroom. As the tray tables are in the armrests, the width of these seats is reduced a little. Also these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing.

Economy class may transport 189 passengers. It is divided into 2 sections.

The seats of the 31st row may have less space for passengers’ legs because of the bulkhead position. As the tray tables are in the armrests, the width of these seats is reduced a little. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

Passengers of the seats 32D and 32G will take advantage of some extra legroom due to misalignment with the seats in front. At the same time other passengers tend to bump into these seats.

Proximity of the stairs to the upper deck may be bothersome for passengers of the seats 38E and 39E.

As the 40th row is the last row in the first section of Economy class, the seats of these row may be less reclining.

The seats of the 43rd row as well as the seats 44AC and 44HK may have limited space for passengers’ legs because of the bulkhead position. Proximity of the galleys may be bothersome. The tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable and reducing the width of these seats. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

Crew members and other passengers passing by tend to bump into the seats 53D and 53G.

Due to the misalignment with the seats in front passengers of the seats 54DEG may have a little less space for their legs.

Close location to the galleys may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 57DEG and of the 58th row.

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