Feb 6, 2015, 9:51 am
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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
Sep 22, 2014, 3:26 pm
#587
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Thank you
Sep 29, 2014, 9:24 pm
#588
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Sat in A380's 52C during DXB-JFK run, and i wouldn't really recommend this, despite that it's a bulkhead seat. However, sitting near galley area is a pain, and crew are "on go" mode. Next time, i'll avoid seats near galley area at all cost.
Sep 29, 2014, 9:37 pm
#589
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Location: BOM
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Yes, row 52 has the least legroom as the bulkhead separator is just 2 feet away so you can't ever stretch your legs fully.
Oct 7, 2014, 9:10 am
#590
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 3
LHR - DXB - MLE Business class seating
Hi All,
We are going to be flying Emirates for the first time as BA let us down with the flights to MLE
So we will be flying LHR - DXB - MLE
This is for our honeymoon so have splashed out on business class for the whole trip.
We need some advice on which seats to book.
in manage my booking it currently states:
Outbound EK002 - A380-800
Outbound EK658 - 777-300ER
Return EK653 - 777-300
Return EK001 - A380-800
Also we are going to have about 3 hours on the way out and nearly 6 on the way back in DXB any useful advice about the airport or emirates lounge etc would be apprciated
Cheers
Jason
We are going to be flying Emirates for the first time as BA let us down with the flights to MLE
So we will be flying LHR - DXB - MLE
This is for our honeymoon so have splashed out on business class for the whole trip.
We need some advice on which seats to book.
in manage my booking it currently states:
Outbound EK002 - A380-800
Outbound EK658 - 777-300ER
Return EK653 - 777-300
Return EK001 - A380-800
Also we are going to have about 3 hours on the way out and nearly 6 on the way back in DXB any useful advice about the airport or emirates lounge etc would be apprciated
Cheers
Jason
Oct 7, 2014, 9:21 am
#591
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Dubai
Programs: EK Gold, FB Silver
Posts: 318
Hi Jason, Congrats with flying EK!
Since you're flying business, you're going to have a great seat anyhow... On the A380, since it seems you're flying with only 1 other person, maybe you'll be more comfortable in the middle seats (both have direct aisle access) E & F. Take the front part of the cabin if you prefer a quiet flight, as the second part is close to the on-board bar which tends to be "loud" on LHR flights :-) Nevertheless, do visit the bar for some drinks and bites!
For the 77W flights, any 2 seats next to the window (A&B or J&K) should be fine. If you want to sleep, the smaller front cabin may be better. Note that the 1st row is only given away at check-in counter or by calling EK.
It seems that EK653 might be an old version of J class with deep recliners instead of lie flat beds. I'm not familiar with that flight, but you can check that in "What's on your flight" in "Manage my booking". If it says "ICE with over 600 channels" it's probably an old plane with old seats.
For lounge: B gates lounge is under refurbishment. It's open but parts are closed of. I don't know how busy it'll be, but especially on the 6 hour layover, you can consider taking the shuttle train to A gates where a huge new lounge awaits you. Or, you can leave the airport (depending on your visa) and visit a nearby hotel for some drinks and food. There is also an older business lounge at C gates, but some FFTs still prefer this one actually...
Otherwise, I really like the food places at either side of the A gates terminal. Especially the Jack Daniel's burger joint :-)
Since you're flying business, you're going to have a great seat anyhow... On the A380, since it seems you're flying with only 1 other person, maybe you'll be more comfortable in the middle seats (both have direct aisle access) E & F. Take the front part of the cabin if you prefer a quiet flight, as the second part is close to the on-board bar which tends to be "loud" on LHR flights :-) Nevertheless, do visit the bar for some drinks and bites!
For the 77W flights, any 2 seats next to the window (A&B or J&K) should be fine. If you want to sleep, the smaller front cabin may be better. Note that the 1st row is only given away at check-in counter or by calling EK.
It seems that EK653 might be an old version of J class with deep recliners instead of lie flat beds. I'm not familiar with that flight, but you can check that in "What's on your flight" in "Manage my booking". If it says "ICE with over 600 channels" it's probably an old plane with old seats.
For lounge: B gates lounge is under refurbishment. It's open but parts are closed of. I don't know how busy it'll be, but especially on the 6 hour layover, you can consider taking the shuttle train to A gates where a huge new lounge awaits you. Or, you can leave the airport (depending on your visa) and visit a nearby hotel for some drinks and food. There is also an older business lounge at C gates, but some FFTs still prefer this one actually...
Otherwise, I really like the food places at either side of the A gates terminal. Especially the Jack Daniel's burger joint :-)
Oct 7, 2014, 10:58 am
#592
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 3
Thanks for the quick and detailed response
I read elsewhere that on the A380 "There's more bed length in the window and middle seats by a whopping nine inches, so tall passengers or people who like to really stretch out on their beds should pick A, K, E or F"
Is this correct ?
Cheers
Jason
I read elsewhere that on the A380 "There's more bed length in the window and middle seats by a whopping nine inches, so tall passengers or people who like to really stretch out on their beds should pick A, K, E or F"
Is this correct ?
Cheers
Jason
Oct 7, 2014, 11:28 am
#593
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Thanks for the quick and detailed response
I read elsewhere that on the A380 "There's more bed length in the window and middle seats by a whopping nine inches, so tall passengers or people who like to really stretch out on their beds should pick A, K, E or F"
Is this correct ?
Cheers
Jason
I read elsewhere that on the A380 "There's more bed length in the window and middle seats by a whopping nine inches, so tall passengers or people who like to really stretch out on their beds should pick A, K, E or F"
Is this correct ?
Cheers
Jason
Travelling as a couple on the 380 the best option is E/F as you can sit next to each other.
The problem with the A/K seats is that while they are the best seats in J on the 380 you can't sit next to each other.
Also note that there is a lack of toilets in the front of the J cabin and there are 4 toilets in the very back.It can be a fairly long trek to the back every time ( unless you like to spend quite a long time at the bar)
You can google street view emirates 380 which can help you decide .
Oct 7, 2014, 12:40 pm
#594
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
Edit to add:
It seems that EK653 might be an old version of J class with deep recliners instead of lie flat beds. I'm not familiar with that flight, but you can check that in "What's on your flight" in "Manage my booking". If it says "ICE with over 600 channels" it's probably an old plane with old seats.
Last edited by ft101; Oct 7, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Oct 7, 2014, 1:10 pm
#595
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Posts: 5,987
Hi Jason, Congrats with flying EK!
Since you're flying business, you're going to have a great seat anyhow... On the A380, since it seems you're flying with only 1 other person, maybe you'll be more comfortable in the middle seats (both have direct aisle access) E & F. Take the front part of the cabin if you prefer a quiet flight, as the second part is close to the on-board bar which tends to be "loud" on LHR flights :-) Nevertheless, do visit the bar for some drinks and bites!
For the 77W flights, any 2 seats next to the window (A&B or J&K) should be fine. If you want to sleep, the smaller front cabin may be better. Note that the 1st row is only given away at check-in counter or by calling EK.
It seems that EK653 might be an old version of J class with deep recliners instead of lie flat beds. I'm not familiar with that flight, but you can check that in "What's on your flight" in "Manage my booking". If it says "ICE with over 600 channels" it's probably an old plane with old seats.
For lounge: B gates lounge is under refurbishment. It's open but parts are closed of. I don't know how busy it'll be, but especially on the 6 hour layover, you can consider taking the shuttle train to A gates where a huge new lounge awaits you. Or, you can leave the airport (depending on your visa) and visit a nearby hotel for some drinks and food. There is also an older business lounge at C gates, but some FFTs still prefer this one actually...
Otherwise, I really like the food places at either side of the A gates terminal. Especially the Jack Daniel's burger joint :-)
Since you're flying business, you're going to have a great seat anyhow... On the A380, since it seems you're flying with only 1 other person, maybe you'll be more comfortable in the middle seats (both have direct aisle access) E & F. Take the front part of the cabin if you prefer a quiet flight, as the second part is close to the on-board bar which tends to be "loud" on LHR flights :-) Nevertheless, do visit the bar for some drinks and bites!
For the 77W flights, any 2 seats next to the window (A&B or J&K) should be fine. If you want to sleep, the smaller front cabin may be better. Note that the 1st row is only given away at check-in counter or by calling EK.
It seems that EK653 might be an old version of J class with deep recliners instead of lie flat beds. I'm not familiar with that flight, but you can check that in "What's on your flight" in "Manage my booking". If it says "ICE with over 600 channels" it's probably an old plane with old seats.
For lounge: B gates lounge is under refurbishment. It's open but parts are closed of. I don't know how busy it'll be, but especially on the 6 hour layover, you can consider taking the shuttle train to A gates where a huge new lounge awaits you. Or, you can leave the airport (depending on your visa) and visit a nearby hotel for some drinks and food. There is also an older business lounge at C gates, but some FFTs still prefer this one actually...
Otherwise, I really like the food places at either side of the A gates terminal. Especially the Jack Daniel's burger joint :-)
Has anyone flown in FC long haul? We are traveling LAX to Dubai with adjoining seats in FC
Oct 10, 2014, 8:48 am
#598
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: ORD
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200LR & A380 Business
Ok, first trip coming up on Emirates: ORD-DXB-SIN---SGN-DXB-ORD all in business. I did my best to wade through this thread, as well as check seat guru, etc.
I normally prefer window seats, but on long haul flights I hate having to climb over someone to use the lav. So on the 200LR flights I booked 8J and 8B. On the A380 I booked 18K (although 23K may be an option) and on the A340 10J.
I'm wide open to thoughts, comments, and suggestions!
Thanks!
I normally prefer window seats, but on long haul flights I hate having to climb over someone to use the lav. So on the 200LR flights I booked 8J and 8B. On the A380 I booked 18K (although 23K may be an option) and on the A340 10J.
I'm wide open to thoughts, comments, and suggestions!
Thanks!
Oct 10, 2014, 9:40 am
#599
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Oct 10, 2014, 11:03 am
#600
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
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Posts: 2,882
Service is good on EK - you have dine on demand, a good selection of wine. The two middle seats are perfect for a couple. Haven't flown AF in a long while so can't compare their cabin and service to EK, but I am sure someone here should be able to chip in.
