Continental Airlines Boeing 757-300 (753)

Continental designates this aircraft type as 753. The airline has standardized all exit rows as 20 and 21 across its domestic fleet. If this aircraft is swapped for a smaller 737, passengers seated in exit rows will remain in the same rows. Exit rows and seats with more space are designated as Extra Legroom seats and may be reserved for a fee, depending on duration of flight. Continental OnePass Elite frequent flyers may reserve these seats at no extra cost. Continental reserves Economy rows located before the emergency exit for Elite level frequent flyers. These seats will not appear available for any other passengers at time of booking or at online check-in.

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	pitch	width	seating details
First Class:	38.0"	20.75"	24 standard seats with no footrests More Info
Economy Class:	32.0"	17.2"	192 seats More Info

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There are nine channels of audio entertainment on this plane available in all classes.
Audio Listings
Currently, there are televisions mounted on the ceiling throughout the plane for all classes. Continental Airlines is in the process of adding 8" personal TVs with DirecTV, which will offer more than 75 channels of live television programming and eight channels of previously recorded programming such as premium movies, sitcoms, dramas, and more. The service is complimentary in First Class and is available at each seat in Economy Class for $6 per flight.
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DIRECTV channel listing
Continental began offering complimentary Wi-Fi on this aircraft in January 2009. Passengers have access to Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Messenger and BlackBerry e-mail and BlackBerry Messenger services.
Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased for $5 in Economy and are free of charge in First Class.
- Flights 1-1.5 hours: In First, munchies are offered on flights before 10am and in both classes after 10 am.
- Flights 2-3 plus hours: Economy passengers are offered a cold snack and light fare is offered in First Class during traditional meal times.
- Flights over 3.5 hours: Economy passengers are offered a hot sandwich and snack (or cold breakfast). First Class passengers are offered a hot entree and snack.
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The lavatory immediately behind seats 31 A,B,C has a baby changing table.

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Continental Airlines Boeing 757-300 (753) Seat Map

Seat(s)

Class

Seat Type

Power

Video

Review

31 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 31 A,B,C may have limited recline and proximity to the lavatory may be bothersome. Seat 31C has moveable armrests.

34-41 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 34-41 A,B,C are standard Economy seats. Seats 34-41 C have moveable armrests.

6 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 6 A,B,E,F may be bothered by the proximity of the lavatory and galley.

2 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 2 A,B,E,F are standard domestic First seats.

20 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

While seats 20 A,B,C,D,E,F do have extra legroom due to the exit, they do not recline and the seat is more upright than standard which may be uncomfortable. Seat 20C has armrests which do NOT move. The tray tables are located on the seat back ahead. It can get very cold by the exits during flight. Seats 20 A,B,C,D,E,F is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

33 F

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seat 33 F has extra legroom due to this being an exit row. The door protrudes inwards which will require an angling of legs inward in order to stretch out. Passengers often congregate in this area while waiting for the toilet. The proximity of the lavatory and galley may be bothersome. The tray table is in the armrest making the armrest immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. Seats 33 F is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

9 D,E,F

Economy

Standard & Bulkhead

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 9 D,E,F have slightly limited legroom due to the bulkhead. The proximity of the galley may be bothersome. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

9 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 9 A,B,C are standard Economy seats. Seat 9C has a moveable armrest. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

33 A

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seat 33 A has extra legroom due to this being an exit row. The door protrudes inwards which will require an angling of legs inward in order to stretch out. Passengers often congregate in this area while waiting for the toilet. The proximity of the lavatory and galley may be bothersome. The tray table is in the armrest making the armrest immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. Seats 33 A is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

33 D,E

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 33 D,E have extra legroom due to the exit. Passengers often congregate in this area while waiting for the toilet. The proximity of the lavatory and galley may be bothersome. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. Seats 33 D,E is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

34-40 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 34-40 D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Seats 34-40 D have moveable armrests.

7 B,C

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 7 B,C have the most amount of legroom due to the emergency exit. Passengers often congregate in this area while waiting for the toilet. The proximity of the lavatory and galley may be bothersome. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. Seats 7 B,C is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

1 A,B

First

Recliner & Bulkhead

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 1 A,B have extra legroom due to cutouts in the bulkhead but there is no foot rest. There is only one window at this row. Light and noise from the galley may be bothersome, especially at the aisle seat.

8 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 8 A,B,C are standard Economy seats though the proximity of the galley can be bothersome. Seat 8C has a moveable armrest. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

19 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 19 A,B,C,D,E,F do not recline due to the exit row behind. Seats C and D have moveable armrests. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

32 F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seat 32 F only reclines 1 inch and the lavatory located directly behind this row can be can be bothersome.

7 A

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seat 7 A has extra legroom due to this being an exit row. The door protrudes inwards which will require an angling of legs inward in order to stretch out. Passengers often congregate in this area while waiting for the toilet. The proximity of the lavatory and galley may be bothersome. The tray table is in the armrest making the armrest immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for this seat during takeoff and landing. Seats 7 A is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

21 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 21 A,B,C,D,E,F have extra legroom due to the exit row and have a full recline. The tray tables are located on the seat back ahead. Seat 21C has armrests which do NOT move. The window side armrests are shorter than standard which some find uncomfortable and it can get very cold by the exits during flight. Seats 21 A,B,C,D,E,F is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

22-30 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 22-30 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Seats 22-30 C,D have moveable armrests.

16-18 A,B,C,D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 16-18 A,B,C,D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Rows 16-19 C,D have moveable armrests. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

4 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 4 A,B,E,F are standard domestic First seats.

32 E

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seat 32 E has the least recline out of this row of seats and the proximity of the lavatory can be bothersome.

32 D

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seat 32 D may be bothered by the proximity of the lavatory. The armrest for this seat is moveable.

33 B,C

Economy

Standard & Exit Row

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 33 B,C have extra legroom due to the exit. Passengers often congregate in this area while waiting for the toilet. The proximity of the lavatory and galley may be bothersome. The tray tables are in the armrests, making the armrests immovable and slightly reducing the seat width. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing. Seats 33 B,C is designated Extra Legroom Seats and may be reserved for an additional fee during the normal check-in period from 24 hours before flight departure. Platinum and Gold Elite members may pre assign these seats at any time.

1 E,F

First

Recliner & Bulkhead

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 1 E,F have slightly limited legroom due to the bulkhead and there is no foot rest. There is only one window at this row. Light and noise from the galley may be bothersome, especially at the aisle seat. There is no floor storage for these seats during takeoff and landing.

10-15 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 10-15 D,E,F are reported to have an extra inch of legroom. Rows 10-15 C,D have moveable armrests. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

5 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 5 A,B,E,F are standard domestic First seats.

3 A,B,E,F

First

Recliner

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 3 A,B,E,F are reported to have slightly limited recline due to the bulkhead directly behind. The recline at Seats E and F is more limited than at the A and B seats.

10-15 A,B,C

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 10-15 A,B,C are standard Economy seats. Rows 10-19 C,D have moveable armrests. This row is reserved for Continental's Elite frequent flyers.

31 D,E,F

Economy

Standard

No Power

Shared TV

Seats 31 D,E,F are standard Economy seats. Seat 31D has moveable armrests.

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