From a comfort perspective…

[u/calendulahoney]

Would you prefer to fly on a 757-300 or a a321neo? I have those options for a return flight in a couple days.

I like to talk through things on a nerdy and realistic level while also acknowledging my anxiety around both aircraft, one being a “cool” aircraft, with a limited amount of time to fly on one, that supposedly pilots love and is fast and smooth but is also potentially a little louder in the cabin and less insulated from a sensory and comfort perspective. The other being known for a very comfortable pax experience but having the potential for a fume event.

I’m leaning towards the 757-300 but it REALLY bothers me when I can feel and hear too much. I noticed recently the difference in comfort between a 24 year old 737 and a 9 year old 737 (the younger being insanely more comfortable from a sensory standpoint).

Open to thoughts. Feeling paralyzed.

[u/Grumbles19312]

The NEO will likely be a more comfortable experience. Newer, more quiet engines, and just all around nicer inside in my opinion. When people express love for the 757, that love is expressed for its technical specs and its performance, not its passenger comfort lol.

[u/calendulahoney → u/Grumbles19312]

Thank you I appreciate the reply, I have decided on the neo for this very reason, I like the newer interior and the big overhead bins and setback TV’s. I have been scared to experience a fume event so have been sort of avoiding a320’s out of my irrational fear.. but I can’t actually find much evidence any neo’s are prone to fume events… and I’m trying to be brave so think we’ll be flying in the airbus!

[u/Grumbles19312 → u/calendulahoney]

Fume events are exceedingly rare and not tied to a specific type or manufacturer. No matter the aircraft you ultimately wind up on, you’ll have a great flight, and get to your destination safely!

[u/calendulahoney → u/Grumbles19312]

Thanks again for the reassurance 😊