Best seats in First for family of four
Oct 26, 2013, 4:13 pm
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Best seats in First for family of four
Hi
Flying First from MIA-LHR as family of four. Kids are 10 and 15
Any views in best seats? Was thinking 4EF, 5EF or maybe to one side e.g. 4AE, 5AE
An experiences would by appreciated.
Thanks
Flying First from MIA-LHR as family of four. Kids are 10 and 15
Any views in best seats? Was thinking 4EF, 5EF or maybe to one side e.g. 4AE, 5AE
An experiences would by appreciated.
Thanks
Oct 26, 2013, 4:23 pm
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They are 10 and 15, so i would guess they also want window seats? You could do 2ak, 3ak?
Oct 26, 2013, 5:05 pm
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I did think about 2ak,3ak
Having never flown F before, I'm not sure of the actual layout. Thinking of practicalities for when the 10 year old wants help with ipad/sweets/getting comfortable etc etc etc.
Normally fly club and we take a middle 4.
Questions I have are :
- how far apart are 2ak and 3 ak
- are the EF seats aligned in rows 4 and 5
- in the 4ef,5ef are there dividers that can be lowered aka club world
Sitting at window won't be a priority for kids. They'll hopefully watch a movie or two then sleep
I did think about 2ak,3ak
Having never flown F before, I'm not sure of the actual layout. Thinking of practicalities for when the 10 year old wants help with ipad/sweets/getting comfortable etc etc etc.
Normally fly club and we take a middle 4.
Questions I have are :
- how far apart are 2ak and 3 ak
- are the EF seats aligned in rows 4 and 5
- in the 4ef,5ef are there dividers that can be lowered aka club world
Sitting at window won't be a priority for kids. They'll hopefully watch a movie or two then sleep
Oct 26, 2013, 5:21 pm
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The seat map on ba.com is actually not a bad representation (assuming that you're on a 747 given that it's MIA-LHR and you're talking about 5EF):-
2A and 2K are separated from each other by a few feet. 3A and 3K have the footstool ends of 4EF between them.
4EF and 5EF are pairs (as you can see from the seat map). Although the dividers are different in Old First and New First, in both cases the divider can be moved out of the way.
You might get more of an idea looking at the photos here.
4EF and 5EF are pairs (as you can see from the seat map). Although the dividers are different in Old First and New First, in both cases the divider can be moved out of the way.
You might get more of an idea looking at the photos here.
Oct 26, 2013, 5:42 pm
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I did think about 2ak,3ak
Having never flown F before, I'm not sure of the actual layout. Thinking of practicalities for when the 10 year old wants help with ipad/sweets/getting comfortable etc etc etc.
Normally fly club and we take a middle 4.
Questions I have are :
- how far apart are 2ak and 3 ak
- are the EF seats aligned in rows 4 and 5
- in the 4ef,5ef are there dividers that can be lowered aka club world
Sitting at window won't be a priority for kids. They'll hopefully watch a movie or two then sleep
I did think about 2ak,3ak
Having never flown F before, I'm not sure of the actual layout. Thinking of practicalities for when the 10 year old wants help with ipad/sweets/getting comfortable etc etc etc.
Normally fly club and we take a middle 4.
Questions I have are :
- how far apart are 2ak and 3 ak
- are the EF seats aligned in rows 4 and 5
- in the 4ef,5ef are there dividers that can be lowered aka club world
Sitting at window won't be a priority for kids. They'll hopefully watch a movie or two then sleep
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Row 5 is truly aligned but is close to the galley.
As Globaliser has wisely said (and the link provides some excellent photos) the dividers whether it's old or NF shouldn't be an issue, imo. 1A/K and 2 A/K would be the best but as you are probably aware it's unlikely you may be able to snag these before OLCI. (referring to 1A/K)
Here is a decent review also with some good pictures.
It's such a small cabin that I honestly don't think it will make much of a difference.
Last edited by PETER01; Oct 26, 2013 at 6:13 pm Reason: grammar!
Oct 26, 2013, 5:43 pm
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It's a small cabin, why not consider 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A? The 15 year old will probably have no problem with privacy. The 10-year old might want a parent nearby depending on how much experience he/she has with flying.
I do believe that the kids will enjoy a window seat. Take-off and landing is best seen from the nose section
I do believe that the kids will enjoy a window seat. Take-off and landing is best seen from the nose section
Oct 27, 2013, 1:23 am
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We have previously done the K seats 1-4 and that was not at all good being stretched out in a long line. For the MIA flight we have actually done the same flight using all four row 5 seats and it worked out fine - the kids got some amazing sunset shots from their window seats and Mum and Dad could easily keep an eye on both of them. It did help that we had an amazing crew that day of course. so to sum up, my preference is 5A, E, F, & K.
YMMV
YMMV
Oct 27, 2013, 2:18 am
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If on a 747 with completely free seat choice, I would consider:
15 year old: 2A
10 year old: 3A
Parent 1: 4A
Parent 2: 4E
This configuration will allow both parents to keep an eye on the children (they need to pass to exit the cabin) and the 10 year old in 3A is close to Parent 2 in 4E. The 15 year old will be fine in 2A.
If on a 777 with completely free seat choice, I would consider:
15 year old: 3A
10 year old: 2A
Parent 1: 4A
Parent 2: 2E
This configuration will allow parent 2 to monitor the 10 year old, the 15 year old will be fine and parent 1 in 4A will be able to see when either child exits the cabin.
Substituting 'K' for 'A' and 'F' for 'E' yields an equivalent outcome.
15 year old: 2A
10 year old: 3A
Parent 1: 4A
Parent 2: 4E
This configuration will allow both parents to keep an eye on the children (they need to pass to exit the cabin) and the 10 year old in 3A is close to Parent 2 in 4E. The 15 year old will be fine in 2A.
If on a 777 with completely free seat choice, I would consider:
15 year old: 3A
10 year old: 2A
Parent 1: 4A
Parent 2: 2E
This configuration will allow parent 2 to monitor the 10 year old, the 15 year old will be fine and parent 1 in 4A will be able to see when either child exits the cabin.
Substituting 'K' for 'A' and 'F' for 'E' yields an equivalent outcome.
Oct 27, 2013, 3:20 am
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Damn - I was hoping your children were of a much younger age - the discussion on this thread would have been much more interesting 
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I'd go for 3AK for your two children, and 4EF for you and your partner. You get to sit with your OH, they both enjoy window seats of their own and the relative sense of privacy/their own space. However, the alignment of seats means you are half-aligned to their seats, but set back a little so you can keep an eye on them.
.I'd go for 3AK for your two children, and 4EF for you and your partner. You get to sit with your OH, they both enjoy window seats of their own and the relative sense of privacy/their own space. However, the alignment of seats means you are half-aligned to their seats, but set back a little so you can keep an eye on them.
Oct 27, 2013, 4:48 am
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If you're on a 747 5a-k would be best with parents in middle and kids in windows. It allows you to chat and have a child each side. It also means that if they decide they need the loo every 5 minutes they can go without annoying anyone other than you.
Oct 27, 2013, 6:49 am
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.If, however, you were travelling on EK and they had the option of using the shower...
Oct 27, 2013, 8:11 am
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Thanks very much for all the replies. It's given me a great insight.
For such a small cabin, there are lots of options!
I think I'll go with 5a-k. Have flown with the family 8 times in CW and find the middle 4 best so 5a-k is closest to that.
Although, mrtibbs1999, I hope all the weak bladdered ealderly couples don't disturb my kids on way to the loo!!
Thanks again
For such a small cabin, there are lots of options!
I think I'll go with 5a-k. Have flown with the family 8 times in CW and find the middle 4 best so 5a-k is closest to that.
Although, mrtibbs1999, I hope all the weak bladdered ealderly couples don't disturb my kids on way to the loo!!
Thanks again
Oct 27, 2013, 9:22 am
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Best seats in First for family of four
I saw parents with two teenage kids do 2K,3K,4K,5K with the nanny in CW. Everyone in the family chose not to speak to chat to each other during the flight. Father drank and slept, Mother read and watch movies, kids played their computer games and nanny was given permission to visit from CW and check up on the kids. Weird. They were flying MRU-LHR-US