Sep 1, 2013, 4:03 am
Last edit by: Prospero
MMB/Expertflyer Aircraft Code: 388
Upper deck
Main deck
Summarizing based on comments thus far:
First
This post shows the seat map and individual seat ratings for First:
First Cabin A380 Seat Ratings
In order of rating:
Club World Upper deck
Club World Main Deck
World Traveller Plus Upper Deck
Photos: courtesy of PETER01
World Traveller Upper Deck
World Traveller Main Deck
Upper deck
Main deck
Summarizing based on comments thus far:
First
This post shows the seat map and individual seat ratings for First:
First Cabin A380 Seat Ratings
In order of rating:
- 2 A/K
- 1 A/K
- 3 A/K
- 2 E/F
- 3 E/F
- 4 E/F
- 4 A/K
Club World Upper deck
- 50AB and 50JK: the B and J seats don’t have anyone climbing over them. There’s nothing else ahead of these seats, so this area should be fairly quiet. However, the A and K seats ... would have to lean forward a long way to look out of the single window serving this row. Good if you like having a very private space and don’t mind stepping over someone to get out. Bad if you like looking out of the window.
- 50J for longest bed is the best. However, you only have a curtain between you and the stairs and right hand side forward loo. Should be okay but might be noisy. Partial barrier around feet.
- 51D and 51F: no half barrier either so very good for tall people and first row of CW cabin so good for food and ease of access to loo without any galley.
- 53AB and 53JK: the window seats have direct aisle access, so in theory these would be a lot like 64A and 64K on the 744. Unfortunately, potentially noisy.
- 56B has a bit of extra length but also a partial barrier.
- 59AB and 59JK: the window seats here also have direct aisle access. However, as others have mentioned, because the CW and WT+ cabins partly overlap at this point, these seats (and particularly the heads of the 59B and 59J passengers) are directly in line with the WT+ centre bulkhead bassinets, so possible noise concerns if baby behind. You can see the close proximity in the photo above for 60 DEF
- Middle seats: since there's only a single middle seat, it's rather nice and isolated and private, at least while the dividers are up. When dividers go down it's face to face with your seatmates to the left and right. Couples who are using a middle seat will probably be better off choosing EF rather than DE, because the extra space to the right hand side of the E seat means the E and F seats are closer together.
Club World Main Deck
- 10J definitely winner for the most length but partial barrier around feet and galley noise may be an issue. However, also first to get food!
- 10A and 10K for window seats only. The rest have absolutely NO view as the wing is massive and all you see is reflecting Silver and a lot of flex!
- There is a reported experience from 13AB of in-flight vibration and resonances which were enough to disturb sleep.
- Avoid 15AB and 15JK due to proximity to the two loos that are right beside and behind this seat. (CW loo behind 15B and 15J, WT loo beside these seats although behind a curtain, near continuous use!)
- General note: due to the curvature of the fuselage, the window seats on the main deck have a greater gap between the seat and cabin wall than the equivalent upper deck seats, thus providing more wiggle room for your legs and toes.
World Traveller Plus Upper Deck
Photos: courtesy of PETER01
- Bulkhead seats: The legroom in the bulkhead rows of 60DEF, 61AB and 61JK is fairly good, but I’m not sure that I would take these for a night flight as you can still get closer to horizontal in the rows behind. If that’s your favoured sleeping position, the absence of leg-rests in those rows won’t matter too much.
- Row 67: The quietness of the aircraft will mean that the toilets at the aft of the WT+ cabin are much more likely to be disturbing in this area (particularly to 67AB, 67DEF, 67JK and 68DEF) than, say, to 15AB on a mid-J 744.
World Traveller Upper Deck
- Centre block bulkheads 70DEFG and 80DEFG have tables in fixed armrests, as one would expect. This noticeably constricts the width of the seat. The armrest between D and E is a conventional lift-up armrest – so if choosing these rows, D and E are better than F and G. Another thing about these bulkhead rows, which are in line with the exits, and the adjacent exit rows (70AB, 70JK, 80AB and 80JK), is that there is a noticeable hissing noise from the slipstream.
- 80D and 80E are the same and could be great for space or for couples that want to lift the armrest during the flight to get closer or sleep.
- Rear cabin: any WT seat in rows 80 to 83 would be very nice indeed as long as: there is not a stag group pissing it up here when you want to sleep! Apparently, they may offer this cabin to groups so need to be a bit careful in selecting this exclusive cabin. Also, there is noticeable galley noise in this rear cabin, and it gets worse the further aft you get.
World Traveller Main Deck
- 25D is the throne seat on the Main Deck in WT. (no seat in front of them).
BA Airbus A380: Which are the best seats? Master discussion thread
Apr 17, 2015, 6:51 am
#736
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PARADISE
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Posts: 133
We fly that route twice a year on the 380 if we're unable to snag direct CPT. 51 is quiet, with prompt service & you have easy access to the HUGE loo which is situated at the top of the stairwell down to F. However, the loo is so far forward that you're not aware of it in the cabin.
Avoid 50 like the plague, they are terrible seats.
Avoid 50 like the plague, they are terrible seats.
Apr 19, 2015, 1:13 am
#737
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Leicestershire / Dubai
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I managed to bag the last UD CW window seat - 58A.
I prefer UD due to the extra space but I hate stepping over the aisle seat like a gazelle.
15K is available downstairs.
So what would you guys recommend? Stick to the UD or go to the end of the LD?
Thanks
I prefer UD due to the extra space but I hate stepping over the aisle seat like a gazelle.
15K is available downstairs.
So what would you guys recommend? Stick to the UD or go to the end of the LD?
Thanks
Apr 20, 2015, 6:49 am
#739
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: North West England
Programs: BAEC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 58
Hi there –Apologies if these questions have already been asked -I skipped through the 50-odd pages and couldn't find answers, so here goes…
Family of 4 (kids are 8 & 11) flying A380 to SFO in CW. Kids have not flown LH before. Thinking of seat allocation but cost is making my eyes water. OH wants me to swallow the cost and do this now (we don’t fly until next March) but I was wondering if anyone had experience of this. Questions are:
1. If we don’t buy seats, I understand that BA will try to put us together – but is that the reality on the ground?
2. Given 1 above, should I just stop being a tight-arse and buy the seats?
3. If we splash out (or get lucky at T-24), would something like 51A/B and 52A/B on the UD be ok or would 4 seats together on the main deck (e.g. 11 D/E/F/G) be better?
4. Any other (seat) suggestions?
Thanks
Family of 4 (kids are 8 & 11) flying A380 to SFO in CW. Kids have not flown LH before. Thinking of seat allocation but cost is making my eyes water. OH wants me to swallow the cost and do this now (we don’t fly until next March) but I was wondering if anyone had experience of this. Questions are:
1. If we don’t buy seats, I understand that BA will try to put us together – but is that the reality on the ground?
2. Given 1 above, should I just stop being a tight-arse and buy the seats?
3. If we splash out (or get lucky at T-24), would something like 51A/B and 52A/B on the UD be ok or would 4 seats together on the main deck (e.g. 11 D/E/F/G) be better?
4. Any other (seat) suggestions?
Thanks
Apr 20, 2015, 8:32 am
#740
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: san francisco.
Programs: Marriott Ti, OW Ruby
Posts: 1,852
Hi there –Apologies if these questions have already been asked -I skipped through the 50-odd pages and couldn't find answers, so here goes…
Family of 4 (kids are 8 & 11) flying A380 to SFO in CW. Kids have not flown LH before. Thinking of seat allocation but cost is making my eyes water. OH wants me to swallow the cost and do this now (we don’t fly until next March) but I was wondering if anyone had experience of this. Questions are:
1. If we don’t buy seats, I understand that BA will try to put us together – but is that the reality on the ground?
2. Given 1 above, should I just stop being a tight-arse and buy the seats?
3. If we splash out (or get lucky at T-24), would something like 51A/B and 52A/B on the UD be ok or would 4 seats together on the main deck (e.g. 11 D/E/F/G) be better?
4. Any other (seat) suggestions?
Thanks
Family of 4 (kids are 8 & 11) flying A380 to SFO in CW. Kids have not flown LH before. Thinking of seat allocation but cost is making my eyes water. OH wants me to swallow the cost and do this now (we don’t fly until next March) but I was wondering if anyone had experience of this. Questions are:
1. If we don’t buy seats, I understand that BA will try to put us together – but is that the reality on the ground?
2. Given 1 above, should I just stop being a tight-arse and buy the seats?
3. If we splash out (or get lucky at T-24), would something like 51A/B and 52A/B on the UD be ok or would 4 seats together on the main deck (e.g. 11 D/E/F/G) be better?
4. Any other (seat) suggestions?
Thanks
This will solve all your problems.. Let OH buy the seats and then you're set!
Apr 20, 2015, 11:36 am
#741
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: North West England
Programs: BAEC, Hilton Gold
Posts: 58
Has anyone got a seat recommendation in CW for a family of 4? Are the main deck middle 4 ok or would 2 pairs on the UD be more of an experience?
Apr 20, 2015, 12:03 pm
#742
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Leicestershire / Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite & Lifetime Gold, Heathrow Rewards Premium, Tesco Clubcard
Posts: 663
Apr 27, 2015, 3:01 pm
#743
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
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Posts: 2,673
All seats in F on the 380 are very good, but if you're travelling on your own and want some privacy, I would actually recommend 1A or K. I know people comment on the proximity to the toilet, but you're going to get toilet traffic in any seat. The only difference in 2A is that you won't have the person in 1A walking past you, so it really doesn't make a difference. The huge advantage of 1A and K is that you have nobody across the aisle, so it is very private.
If you're travelling with a partner the middle seats are excellent as they allow you to feel like you're travelling together, but still have you're own space. Also, if you watch the same film and sync your screens perfectly, you can watch each other's screens during take off and landing
If you're travelling with a partner the middle seats are excellent as they allow you to feel like you're travelling together, but still have you're own space. Also, if you watch the same film and sync your screens perfectly, you can watch each other's screens during take off and landing
What is the wardrobe noise in 1K? Is there a coat closet next to 1K?
Apr 27, 2015, 3:07 pm
#744
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As others have noted, all noises are louder in this quiet cabin; snoring from others particularly so!
May 1, 2015, 8:46 am
#745
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,936
A very helpful thread, first A-380 flight this weekend, in CW.
58K outbound, 58K return.
56A is available--is that preferable? - I noted from the wiki that 56B, the aisle, has a barrier, and on the seat map, that barrier looks like a bassinet.
58K outbound, 58K return.
56A is available--is that preferable? - I noted from the wiki that 56B, the aisle, has a barrier, and on the seat map, that barrier looks like a bassinet.
May 11, 2015, 2:47 pm
#746
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Gold
Posts: 1,073
Hello,
Should I change my booking on HKG-LHR so that in 10K in A380 or should I stick with 13K on that B777-200?
Also do they have the latest AVOD system on the B777 I.e. With that 16:9 screen?
Also is B777 than bad comparing to A380 in J?
Should I change my booking on HKG-LHR so that in 10K in A380 or should I stick with 13K on that B777-200?
Also do they have the latest AVOD system on the B777 I.e. With that 16:9 screen?
Also is B777 than bad comparing to A380 in J?
May 20, 2015, 12:04 am
#747
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 3
Hi All,
Next week I will be flying from LAX to Heathrow on this beautiful plane but with a terrified flyer. I have done everything I can think of to make the experience non-terrifying but if any of you guys have any suggestions about what seats to sit in I would greatly appreciate your advice. Right now I have seats booked that are by the very top/back galley because I thought it might comfort here to hear the flight attendants talking but I am open to other suggestions. I know the back might also be bad for turbulence.
Any thoughts?
Next week I will be flying from LAX to Heathrow on this beautiful plane but with a terrified flyer. I have done everything I can think of to make the experience non-terrifying but if any of you guys have any suggestions about what seats to sit in I would greatly appreciate your advice. Right now I have seats booked that are by the very top/back galley because I thought it might comfort here to hear the flight attendants talking but I am open to other suggestions. I know the back might also be bad for turbulence.
Any thoughts?
May 20, 2015, 1:41 am
#748
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
Next week I will be flying from LAX to Heathrow on this beautiful plane but with a terrified flyer. I have done everything I can think of to make the experience non-terrifying but if any of you guys have any suggestions about what seats to sit in I would greatly appreciate your advice. Right now I have seats booked that are by the very top/back galley because I thought it might comfort here to hear the flight attendants talking but I am open to other suggestions. I know the back might also be bad for turbulence.
If claustrophobia, then a window seat to look out of.
If fear of a crash, then minimize vibrations ("turbulence"); that means sitting in the middle of the plane's lenght, ie, in the front economy section.
How would she feel about a sleeping pill?
May 20, 2015, 2:57 am
#749
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,797
Hi All,
Next week I will be flying from LAX to Heathrow on this beautiful plane but with a terrified flyer. I have done everything I can think of to make the experience non-terrifying but if any of you guys have any suggestions about what seats to sit in I would greatly appreciate your advice. Right now I have seats booked that are by the very top/back galley because I thought it might comfort here to hear the flight attendants talking but I am open to other suggestions. I know the back might also be bad for turbulence.
Any thoughts?
Next week I will be flying from LAX to Heathrow on this beautiful plane but with a terrified flyer. I have done everything I can think of to make the experience non-terrifying but if any of you guys have any suggestions about what seats to sit in I would greatly appreciate your advice. Right now I have seats booked that are by the very top/back galley because I thought it might comfort here to hear the flight attendants talking but I am open to other suggestions. I know the back might also be bad for turbulence.
Any thoughts?
It's also exceptionally smooth. I don't want to tempt fate but i've flown double figures on the A380 and have never known it crash about in turbulence like other aircraft, it just rocks a bit.
May 20, 2015, 3:06 am
#750
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London
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Posts: 179
Your kids are old enough to not need constant surveillance and they will enjoy being closer to the windows and you'll enjoy the extra storage the bins give you. Enjoy