There is more seat pitch in a '10 than most bucket-and-spade jets! 34" in a C1K or K3, and 36" in a K4, if memory serves. Not quite trans-oceanic biz class, but infinitely better than the bowels of an Albert! Front cabin seats in a Timmy are much comfier, I certainly agree.
DVT? Isn't he on C-17s now?