Feb 6, 2015, 9:51 am
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Emirates Seating Guide
A380
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777
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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 24, 2014, 9:00 am
#616
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Was just on a DEL-DXB flight EK 517.
Aircraft: 772 (old version)
Seats: 1. 12 seats in F (2x2x2; 2 rows). I actually mistook F seat to be a J seat. Awkward situation it was! I would not recommend paying extra for F on this flight (which I almost did).
2. 42 seats in J (2x3x2; 6 rows): Try getting a bulkhead in the mini J-cabin (row 6). It feels much more private (more like the F cabin they have in the aircraft).
3. 236 seats in Y (3x4x3; about 21 rows; 22 rows for the middle 4 seats): Took a quick peek at the Y cabin. Try to snag a seat in the 18th row, if you can!
My experience: I was in seat 8K, which is a bulkhead J seat, in the larger J cabin. The seat is perfectly ok for a 3-4 hours flight. However, I would not recommend that for a flight any longer than the said duration. Most comfy position, IMO, is when the seat is in the reclining position.
Aircraft: 772 (old version)
Seats: 1. 12 seats in F (2x2x2; 2 rows). I actually mistook F seat to be a J seat. Awkward situation it was! I would not recommend paying extra for F on this flight (which I almost did).
2. 42 seats in J (2x3x2; 6 rows): Try getting a bulkhead in the mini J-cabin (row 6). It feels much more private (more like the F cabin they have in the aircraft).
3. 236 seats in Y (3x4x3; about 21 rows; 22 rows for the middle 4 seats): Took a quick peek at the Y cabin. Try to snag a seat in the 18th row, if you can!
My experience: I was in seat 8K, which is a bulkhead J seat, in the larger J cabin. The seat is perfectly ok for a 3-4 hours flight. However, I would not recommend that for a flight any longer than the said duration. Most comfy position, IMO, is when the seat is in the reclining position.
Nov 2, 2014, 2:10 am
#618
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SYD (YSSY)
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If you are in a row where you can raise the armrest you will be able to raise the armrest between your mum and yourself. You may not want to raise the armrest between yourself and the aisle, even if it is possible, as there are numerous reports of people being clobbered by the serving carts even with their armrests down. The emirates Y seats on the 777 are notoriously narrow.
Nov 2, 2014, 2:25 am
#619
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 2
If you are in a row where you can raise the armrest you will be able to raise the armrest between your mum and yourself. You may not want to raise the armrest between yourself and the aisle, even if it is possible, as there are numerous reports of people being clobbered by the serving carts even with their armrests down. The emirates Y seats on the 777 are notoriously narrow.
Hey Airman
Thank you - any ideas which ones allow the armrests to rise - both the aisle and between the chairs? I read the ones at the back 3 rows don't - any ideas which ones do?
Thanks again
Nov 2, 2014, 5:08 am
#620
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
If you look at the seat selection chart in Manage A Booking, the aisle seats coloured dark blue, and labelled as disabled accessible, have armrests that move. In between seats, they all move except exit/bulkhead rows I think.
Nov 2, 2014, 6:17 am
#621
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Durban, South Africa | LHR
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Besides, even if he does manage to get it up, are you allowed to encroach into the aisle space, even if a little bit?
Nov 2, 2014, 6:35 am
#622
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: EK Gold, DL Plat, SPG Gold
Posts: 16
Assuming he can get the arm rest up (it is rather fickle), I would imagine it would be the same situation as when I'm in an aisle seat and my shoulder sticks out into the aisle (yay broad shoulders?). Anything that can hit you will hit you.
Nov 7, 2014, 3:08 am
#623
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Netherlands
Programs: SQ S, IHG Diamond/Amb, Accor S
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A380 seat 81A / 81K
I found the answer to my question in another thread (through google, since searching for 81A or 81K in this forum did not return any hits)
Last edited by DuMaInSin; Nov 7, 2014 at 3:29 am
Nov 7, 2014, 3:29 am
#624
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
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The newer config A380 have seats in row 80A and K and so 81A and K are no longer classified as exit row seats. Their config is 14F/76J/429Y LH n 14F/76J/401Y ULH where as the older ones are 14F/76J/427Y LH n 14F/76J/399Y ULH.
Nov 7, 2014, 3:50 am
#625
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Netherlands
Programs: SQ S, IHG Diamond/Amb, Accor S
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A380 seat 67D / 67G
Thanks jackiedada. I had meanwhile found the answer but thanks anyway for your quick reply.
I am now looking at seat 67G instead. I am aware of the proximity to the lavatory and the traffic of people crossing over to the other side of the plane, but for a 7 hours flight on which I do not intend to sleep I think I can handle that.
Interestingly, on the seat map of EK148 seats 67DEFG are not marked as bassinet seats, contrary to all other bulkhead seats on this flight. On the next leg (EK354) 67E and 67F are marked as bassinet seats.
My question is: is 67G a good choice or is there still a risk to be moved somewhere else if bassinet seats are needed, despite the fact that these seats are not indicated as such on the seat map?
I am now looking at seat 67G instead. I am aware of the proximity to the lavatory and the traffic of people crossing over to the other side of the plane, but for a 7 hours flight on which I do not intend to sleep I think I can handle that.
Interestingly, on the seat map of EK148 seats 67DEFG are not marked as bassinet seats, contrary to all other bulkhead seats on this flight. On the next leg (EK354) 67E and 67F are marked as bassinet seats.
My question is: is 67G a good choice or is there still a risk to be moved somewhere else if bassinet seats are needed, despite the fact that these seats are not indicated as such on the seat map?
Nov 7, 2014, 4:11 am
#626
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Location: BOM
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I usually (always) avoid the bulkhead seats. There isnt as much leg space in DEFG as the ABC/HJK. And armrests are fixed making the seat narrower.
Nov 7, 2014, 6:13 am
#627
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Durban, South Africa | LHR
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Also, does anyone know why there is that odd hole in the bulkhead in between the last row of J and the front Y cabin bulkhead on the 777? It is open for take-off/landing, but closed for the flight. It is such a small gap, what could it possibly be for? Surely it serves no purpose, as J passengers would want it closed for privacy.
Nov 11, 2014, 3:48 am
#629
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Same as normal economy seats, you just have a wider aisle.
Nov 11, 2014, 5:10 am
#630
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: leeds,uk
Posts: 69
A380 20 e&f b777-300er 7a&b
Traveling from MAN to SIN on A380 & from SYD - MAN also on A380 our TA has assigned us 20 E&F I know as a couple E&F are the seats closest together & that's OK just unsure if row 20 is OK. From what I have read they serve C class from the front, should we move further forward?
We also have a leg from CHC to SYD on B777-300ER & are in row 7 A&B have read that these have offset window again should we move or for the 3+ hour flight is it not a major issue?
We also have a leg from CHC to SYD on B777-300ER & are in row 7 A&B have read that these have offset window again should we move or for the 3+ hour flight is it not a major issue?