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Emirates Seating Guide
A380
First:
777
First:
A380
First:
- Solo travelers: some say row 4 is loud from the galley behind, while row 1 may be a bit more cramped than other rows. Most suggest rows 2 or 3, seats A or K.
- Couple: E/F seats in rows 1-3 are all fairly similar.
- General: the mini cabin at the back has a more secluded feel, though some comment that there is noise from the bar beyond row 23.
- Solo travelers: most prefer seats A and K (solo seats on sides with windows).
- Couple: aim for seats E/F to be closer together.
- General comments: upgrade if at all possible!
777
First:
- Solo travelers: Row 1, especially 1a and 1k, is the worst because of galley and lavatory right in front. Noisy and high traffic. Not much difference between row 1 and 2 in terms of space on the 77w for k or a seats.
- Couple: there is not really any difference between row 1 and 2 for e and f seats except 1 is near the galley and 2 is near row 6 in j where there may be children
- General: There is limited direct aisle access as the configuration is 2-3-2. The rear J cabin will have Y pax move through on boarding.
- Solo travelers:
- Couple: 7 j and k are great if you don't mind the missing window. It's in the private mini cabin - a great choice unless you like window gazing. You also don't get y traffic passing through this cabin as you turn left on entry!
- General comments: Y on the 777 is for slim people.
The ultimate Emirates seating guide
Oct 14, 2011, 12:22 pm
#361
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Row 6 in J Class on 77W
I have tried to find an asnwer to this but could not. I am on EK 218 tomorrow LAX-DXB and am currently in 9J. I was wondering if anyone has experience with 6J/K or 6A/B? Thanks for your help!!
Oct 17, 2011, 1:10 am
#363
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William, the entire EK Forum is undergoing a spring clean and this is on the list. We're actually going to see if we can obtain up to date seat maps from EK themselves, so bear with us while we get the feather duster out and give things the gentle once-over...
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Oct 17, 2011, 1:17 am
#364
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William, the entire EK Forum is undergoing a spring clean and this is on the list. We're actually going to see if we can obtain up to date seat maps from EK themselves, so bear with us while we get the feather duster out and give things the gentle once-over...
SIMON
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SIMON
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Oct 17, 2011, 1:42 am
#365
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In Y, best seats in the house are 68A or K, 81A and K
In J, best seats are 23A or K
In F, they're all good baby...
Oct 17, 2011, 4:09 am
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I always try to get 23 A or K, I have 23K booked for my next trip on EK4 on Saturday night. The only minor issues, and they are very minor, are the magazine rack in next to your seat, so people come along and browse through them and as its towards the rear of the aircraft people going to and from the bar walk passed you so there’s increased traffic.
Oct 17, 2011, 4:48 am
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I always try to get 23 A or K, I have 23K booked for my next trip on EK4 on Saturday night. The only minor issues, and they are very minor, are the magazine rack in next to your seat, so people come along and browse through them and as its towards the rear of the aircraft people going to and from the bar walk passed you so there’s increased traffic.
Oct 17, 2011, 5:57 am
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Oct 24, 2011, 4:54 pm
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manchester to brisbane via dubai 777-300ER seats
hi, new to forum and never been to oz before. will be the longest flight i have done and travelling on my own. can anyone recommend decent seats. can i pre book the seats? or do they get allocated when i arrive at airport.? last time i did long flight was 12 yrs ago to usa with my husband! manchester to dubai , then dubai to brisbane. flight leaves manchester 20.10 - not for 4 weeks tho, then dubai to brisbane. thanks ps - flying economy.
Oct 24, 2011, 5:28 pm
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hi, new to forum and never been to oz before. will be the longest flight i have done and travelling on my own. can anyone recommend decent seats. can i pre book the seats? or do they get allocated when i arrive at airport.? last time i did long flight was 12 yrs ago to usa with my husband! manchester to dubai , then dubai to brisbane. flight leaves manchester 20.10 - not for 4 weeks tho, then dubai to brisbane. thanks ps - flying economy.
Welcome to FT and the EK Forum. Just make sure you enrol in Skywards, that way you will be able to access your reservation via emirates.com and select a seat. Exit row seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis, so if you want one of those, head to the airport early. They are not able to be pre-selected online. EK economy is in a 3-4-3 layout - so choose either side of the aircraft (not the middle). Good luck.
Oct 25, 2011, 3:48 am
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seats allocated
hi, thanks for reply. the lady at emirates has booked my seats - 33k manchester to dubai, 18k dubai to brisbane, 35k, and 14a back? should i change these? looked on seat guru , cant even see 14a on a 77-300ER?, and 18K has drawbacks? thanks
Oct 26, 2011, 1:31 pm
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