1A and 1K in First - Gold/Silver
#16
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1A and 1 K on the A380 have one advantage in that they are very private. There are however quite a few disadvantages namely
- they are both next to the front toilets the bulkhead of which is at your feet. You will most probably feel and hear the toilet flushing. You might also be disturbed by passengers coming and going to the toilet.
- they are both next to understairs cupboards that are used extensively by the crew during the flight which can be disruptive. On every BA A380 I have flown the latches on these cupboards rattle incessantly which can also be disruptive to sleep.
- on one A380 we flew, the cabin crew were using a curtained off area in front of 1A during the night for fairly loud discussions which my other half had to get up and ask them to be quiet.
Overall, the better seats in F on an A380 are 2A and 3A or 2K 3K if you want a window view or the central ones if you do not care.
I believe you will be allowed access to the Concorde Room in Singapore based on your incoming flight being in F - you would most probably have to show them your boarding card.
You will not need to clear customs at Singapore but will need to clear security as all security at Singapore is at the boarding gate.
All passengers from the incoming BA15 from London have to deplane at Singapore.
- they are both next to the front toilets the bulkhead of which is at your feet. You will most probably feel and hear the toilet flushing. You might also be disturbed by passengers coming and going to the toilet.
- they are both next to understairs cupboards that are used extensively by the crew during the flight which can be disruptive. On every BA A380 I have flown the latches on these cupboards rattle incessantly which can also be disruptive to sleep.
- on one A380 we flew, the cabin crew were using a curtained off area in front of 1A during the night for fairly loud discussions which my other half had to get up and ask them to be quiet.
Overall, the better seats in F on an A380 are 2A and 3A or 2K 3K if you want a window view or the central ones if you do not care.
I believe you will be allowed access to the Concorde Room in Singapore based on your incoming flight being in F - you would most probably have to show them your boarding card.
You will not need to clear customs at Singapore but will need to clear security as all security at Singapore is at the boarding gate.
All passengers from the incoming BA15 from London have to deplane at Singapore.
#17
Join Date: Apr 2007
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1A and 1 K on the A380 have one advantage in that they are very private. There are however quite a few disadvantages namely
- they are both next to the front toilets the bulkhead of which is at your feet. You will most probably feel and hear the toilet flushing. You might also be disturbed by passengers coming and going to the toilet.
- they are both next to understairs cupboards that are used extensively by the crew during the flight which can be disruptive. On every BA A380 I have flown the latches on these cupboards rattle incessantly which can also be disruptive to sleep.
- on one A380 we flew, the cabin crew were using a curtained off area in front of 1A during the night for fairly loud discussions which my other half had to get up and ask them to be quiet.
Overall, the better seats in F on an A380 are 2A and 3A or 2K 3K if you want a window view or the central ones if you do not care.
- they are both next to the front toilets the bulkhead of which is at your feet. You will most probably feel and hear the toilet flushing. You might also be disturbed by passengers coming and going to the toilet.
- they are both next to understairs cupboards that are used extensively by the crew during the flight which can be disruptive. On every BA A380 I have flown the latches on these cupboards rattle incessantly which can also be disruptive to sleep.
- on one A380 we flew, the cabin crew were using a curtained off area in front of 1A during the night for fairly loud discussions which my other half had to get up and ask them to be quiet.
Overall, the better seats in F on an A380 are 2A and 3A or 2K 3K if you want a window view or the central ones if you do not care.
1K for me was quiet and secluded. I couldn't see the passenger in 2F even if I stretched my neck. I never heard anyone flushing the toilet (it's not like, from where I was seated, my head was immediately next to the toilet wall). And the front of curtain was empty throughout the flight (noone I saw used the stairs, in contrast to it being "used extensively"). 1A and 1K would be my preferred seat.
In fact the only annoying thing was a constantly squealing (yelping!) toddler in 2K.
#18
Join Date: Aug 2014
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In my LHR-SIN trip last month in A380 F, I was a little concerned that 1K was the only window seat available and these 'disturbances' could otherwise affect a smooth flight. My concerns were completely unfounded.
1K for me was quiet and secluded. I couldn't see the passenger in 2F even if I stretched my neck. I never heard anyone flushing the toilet (it's not like, from where I was seated, my head was immediately next to the toilet wall). And the front of curtain was empty throughout the flight (noone I saw used the stairs, in contrast to it being "used extensively"). 1A and 1K would be my preferred seat.
In fact the only annoying thing was a constantly squealing (yelping!) toddler in 2K.
1K for me was quiet and secluded. I couldn't see the passenger in 2F even if I stretched my neck. I never heard anyone flushing the toilet (it's not like, from where I was seated, my head was immediately next to the toilet wall). And the front of curtain was empty throughout the flight (noone I saw used the stairs, in contrast to it being "used extensively"). 1A and 1K would be my preferred seat.
In fact the only annoying thing was a constantly squealing (yelping!) toddler in 2K.
The particular flight we had the problem with cabin crew noise in front of 1A was BA11 to Singapore.
A couple of corrections
- I never said the stairs were used extensively - they are not. I stated that the cupboards under the stairs near to 1A and 1K are used by the crew and that the latches on these often rattle. I have travelled on almost all BA380s and they often seem to rattle. I might add that Qantas also has this problem on their A380.
- I never said or implied your head was close to the toilet. I do not tend to use earplugs on a flight and am quite tall so my feet will touch the toilet bulkhead wall which is at your feet. You can definitely feel and hear the toilet flush. I guess if you are short and use earplugs this might not be an issue.
#20
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I agree it's best to avoid 1K as the crew reserve that same cupboard for their own use and it can become a small irritant. The 1A cupboard seems to be used less, but has similar problems - toilet with mildly audible flushing and people traffic.
#21
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Can i please ask if i am flying LHR-SIN-SYD and the LHR-SIN leg is in F but the SIN-SYD is in J will i be allowed access to Concorde Bar in SIN based on the flight i have arrived on long haul rather than the one im about to get onto ?
Also, can you please advise if i need to clear customs/security moving from BA11 to BA15 and am i right in saying I will be joining a plane with already boarded passengers who have just flown from London or is everyone off loaded from the BA15 then reloaded after a clean up etc.
Also, can you please advise if i need to clear customs/security moving from BA11 to BA15 and am i right in saying I will be joining a plane with already boarded passengers who have just flown from London or is everyone off loaded from the BA15 then reloaded after a clean up etc.
You will have to clear security at the holding bay area to embark onto the SIN-SYD flight, the lounge staff will advise on when to leave the lounge to make your way down to security.^ Have a great flight
#22
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Edinburgh
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What would happen if for example 1A/1K are the only seats available in the cabin and two non golds book F tickets? Will they be allocated to the 1st row?
I'm curious as am on a F flight to NRT in Feb and there are 4 vacant seats including 1A/K and wondered what would happen if a silver card holder booked those four remaining seats. Would they get access to the 'reserved' seats?
I'm curious as am on a F flight to NRT in Feb and there are 4 vacant seats including 1A/K and wondered what would happen if a silver card holder booked those four remaining seats. Would they get access to the 'reserved' seats?
#23
Join Date: Nov 2004
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What would happen if for example 1A/1K are the only seats available in the cabin and two non golds book F tickets? Will they be allocated to the 1st row?
I'm curious as am on a F flight to NRT in Feb and there are 4 vacant seats including 1A/K and wondered what would happen if a silver card holder booked those four remaining seats. Would they get access to the 'reserved' seats?
I'm curious as am on a F flight to NRT in Feb and there are 4 vacant seats including 1A/K and wondered what would happen if a silver card holder booked those four remaining seats. Would they get access to the 'reserved' seats?
#24
Join Date: May 2016
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So would BA sell the seats and not offer a seat assignment in F? If I do a dummy booking on my flight I could purchase the remaining 4 F tickets, so just wondering what seats would be allocated.
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of course in the case you describe, 1A-K would likely become available at olci.