Feb 6, 2015, 9:51 am
Last edit by: sydtogla
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
Dec 23, 2014, 11:58 pm
#646
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Posts: 426
Hi all, have the following booked for early JAN in C.
im not too fussed for the 773 leg as its only really hour flight. For the 388 flights I'm in 20K which near the back of the first, more open part of the C cabin. id prefer the more private near window "pod" but does anyone have an opinion on 20K? is it far enough away from the bar which i guess can get noise at some tines.
EK848 - DOH to DXB 9K (773)
EK215 - DXB to LAX 20K (388)
EK226 - SFO to DXB 20K (388)
EK845 - DXB to DOH 9K (773)
im not too fussed for the 773 leg as its only really hour flight. For the 388 flights I'm in 20K which near the back of the first, more open part of the C cabin. id prefer the more private near window "pod" but does anyone have an opinion on 20K? is it far enough away from the bar which i guess can get noise at some tines.
EK848 - DOH to DXB 9K (773)
EK215 - DXB to LAX 20K (388)
EK226 - SFO to DXB 20K (388)
EK845 - DXB to DOH 9K (773)
Dec 24, 2014, 12:15 am
#647
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
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20K on the A380 is quite far up (its in the first minicabin and not the second) and you should have absolutely no issues with Bar noise. My personal favorite is 23A/K which is what I have chosen for my upcoming JFK trip and bar noise is not an issue even there.
Dec 24, 2014, 1:32 am
#648
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Programs: EY Plat, Accor Plat
Posts: 426
even that close to the bassinet?
Dec 24, 2014, 3:08 am
#649
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
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I've rarely had a baby in 22, and on the one occasion that there was, she was fairly quite. As the father of a 3 year old, I actually tolerate babies quite well (ill-behaved kids are an altogether different matter, and you'll find them in F as well).
Dec 24, 2014, 5:21 am
#650
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: EK Gold, Asia Miles, Aeroplan
Posts: 82
Any recommendations for J seats on a 777-300ER? I'm surprised at how full the flights are, but have managed to get aisle seats for all 4 segments (CPT - LGW). I've selected 7B on 2 segments, 7D on the other two - anything in particular I should be aware of, or better seats I should try to get?
I'm not worried about meal choices, etc, as I have a special meal; my biggest consideration is having enough space around me (which I imagine shouldn't be a problem in any J seat).
I'm not worried about meal choices, etc, as I have a special meal; my biggest consideration is having enough space around me (which I imagine shouldn't be a problem in any J seat).
Only complaint I have is the noise from the galley throughout the flight so I would recommend earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Dec 24, 2014, 1:50 pm
#651
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: TBD
Posts: 840
Out of curiosity, what do you like about row 23? I.e., what is the benefit of being in the smaller cabin? I really only see downsides (close to the bassinet, closer to the bar (so more traffic going back and forth, even if you can't hear the bar noise)). I understand meal service starts in the back, so maybe that's a factor, though the difference between 23 and 20 seems marginal at that point. Also, if you're in the front of the main cabin no one is really walking back and forth, as I understand it.
I know seating preferences are personal, and I would appreciate input as to why you like row 23. Many thanks and happy holidays all!
I know seating preferences are personal, and I would appreciate input as to why you like row 23. Many thanks and happy holidays all!
Dec 24, 2014, 7:26 pm
#652
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
I always go for A or K, so a window seat with aisle access. The layout (minibar etc) means you are distanced from the aisle so oblivious to any traffic, unlike the B or J seats. The small size of the cabin gives a sense of exclusiveness.
Meal service timing is often complained about, but my tactic is to be in the bar until I see them approach my seat, for which row 23 is perfect.
Babies in Row 22 don't bother me if I'm in the bar. Row 20 might be worse for baby noise, as although Seatguru doesn't show them, there are 3 bassinets in Row 21 on the seatmap I'm looking at.
Meal service timing is often complained about, but my tactic is to be in the bar until I see them approach my seat, for which row 23 is perfect.
Babies in Row 22 don't bother me if I'm in the bar. Row 20 might be worse for baby noise, as although Seatguru doesn't show them, there are 3 bassinets in Row 21 on the seatmap I'm looking at.
Feb 6, 2015, 9:38 am
#653
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First time flying the EK A380. Looking at 7K which seems to be a decent seat. Are there any problems I should be aware of with it? I'll be traveling alone.
Feb 6, 2015, 9:52 am
#654
Join Date: Oct 2007
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In order to avoid repetitive questions, I've created a wiki for this forum and have input what little information I know. I think this could be a tremendous resource if folks could kindly update with any information they have. Feel free to modify the structure if you have a better idea, but I wanted to get the ball rolling on something.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Feb 7, 2015, 10:19 am
#657
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Feb 8, 2015, 12:02 am
#658
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sydney & London
Programs: UA Lifetime Exec Plat (2MM)
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Well here we go. Just my personal opinion, based on actual real live experience!
Bus Class - 777's - I prefer the bulkhead 6K or 6A. Lots of space. I can't book them in advance as I'm not Ukrainian, but I am sometimes able to score them at check-in.
Otherwise, I find that bulkhead 8A is good, because EK tries to steer you away from it, but it's really quite nice and quiet, being in the corner.
Why Class - 777's - only a couple of seats cut the mustard, IMHO. The aisle seats in the first row of 2+4+2 at the back. Lots of legroom and a (virtual) whole empty seat next to you. Otherwise they're all crap if the plane is full. Another benefit of these seats is that they have a metal casing around them, so it is more difficult for big people to usurp your space (well that's another huge story...).
Why Class - 380's - only decent seats are 68A and K, which are also exit row seats, so if you're not Ukrainian your chances are a million to one...
Bus Class - 380's - any seat is OK apart from near the pub at the back. But one day one of these beasts is going to fall out of the sky, I think. (I avoid them - 500 people in one metal tube - it's not seemly).
Bus Class - 777's - I prefer the bulkhead 6K or 6A. Lots of space. I can't book them in advance as I'm not Ukrainian, but I am sometimes able to score them at check-in.
Otherwise, I find that bulkhead 8A is good, because EK tries to steer you away from it, but it's really quite nice and quiet, being in the corner.
Why Class - 777's - only a couple of seats cut the mustard, IMHO. The aisle seats in the first row of 2+4+2 at the back. Lots of legroom and a (virtual) whole empty seat next to you. Otherwise they're all crap if the plane is full. Another benefit of these seats is that they have a metal casing around them, so it is more difficult for big people to usurp your space (well that's another huge story...).
Why Class - 380's - only decent seats are 68A and K, which are also exit row seats, so if you're not Ukrainian your chances are a million to one...
Bus Class - 380's - any seat is OK apart from near the pub at the back. But one day one of these beasts is going to fall out of the sky, I think. (I avoid them - 500 people in one metal tube - it's not seemly).
Feb 8, 2015, 4:36 am
#659
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Well here we go. Just my personal opinion, based on actual real live experience!
Bus Class - 777's - I prefer the bulkhead 6K or 6A. Lots of space. I can't book them in advance as I'm not Ukrainian, but I am sometimes able to score them at check-in.
Otherwise, I find that bulkhead 8A is good, because EK tries to steer you away from it, but it's really quite nice and quiet, being in the corner.
Why Class - 777's - only a couple of seats cut the mustard, IMHO. The aisle seats in the first row of 2+4+2 at the back. Lots of legroom and a (virtual) whole empty seat next to you. Otherwise they're all crap if the plane is full. Another benefit of these seats is that they have a metal casing around them, so it is more difficult for big people to usurp your space (well that's another huge story...).
Why Class - 380's - only decent seats are 68A and K, which are also exit row seats, so if you're not Ukrainian your chances are a million to one...
Bus Class - 380's - any seat is OK apart from near the pub at the back. But one day one of these beasts is going to fall out of the sky, I think. (I avoid them - 500 people in one metal tube - it's not seemly).
Bus Class - 777's - I prefer the bulkhead 6K or 6A. Lots of space. I can't book them in advance as I'm not Ukrainian, but I am sometimes able to score them at check-in.
Otherwise, I find that bulkhead 8A is good, because EK tries to steer you away from it, but it's really quite nice and quiet, being in the corner.
Why Class - 777's - only a couple of seats cut the mustard, IMHO. The aisle seats in the first row of 2+4+2 at the back. Lots of legroom and a (virtual) whole empty seat next to you. Otherwise they're all crap if the plane is full. Another benefit of these seats is that they have a metal casing around them, so it is more difficult for big people to usurp your space (well that's another huge story...).
Why Class - 380's - only decent seats are 68A and K, which are also exit row seats, so if you're not Ukrainian your chances are a million to one...
Bus Class - 380's - any seat is OK apart from near the pub at the back. But one day one of these beasts is going to fall out of the sky, I think. (I avoid them - 500 people in one metal tube - it's not seemly).
It is inevitable that there will be an accident involving an A380, just look at QF32 in Nov 2010 - but I'm not sure whether having 500 people in the tube makes it more likely to be involved in a fatal accident...
Still, the 777 safety record is enviable and the A380 doesn't have a long enough service record so the jury is out on that one!
Feb 8, 2015, 11:43 pm
#660
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sydney & London
Programs: UA Lifetime Exec Plat (2MM)
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Could you elaborate on your Ukrainian insinuation? I am generally offered the bulkhead seats at check-in as platinum if I arrive relatively early (2.5hr)...
It is inevitable that there will be an accident involving an A380, just look at QF32 in Nov 2010 - but I'm not sure whether having 500 people in the tube makes it more likely to be involved in a fatal accident...
Still, the 777 safety record is enviable and the A380 doesn't have a long enough service record so the jury is out on that one!
It is inevitable that there will be an accident involving an A380, just look at QF32 in Nov 2010 - but I'm not sure whether having 500 people in the tube makes it more likely to be involved in a fatal accident...
Still, the 777 safety record is enviable and the A380 doesn't have a long enough service record so the jury is out on that one!
My reference to Ukraine was meant to imply that if you have mates in the business, all rules are out the window...
Accidents. What about wing cracks? Can't be good. And furthermore, I was a senior executive with the Civil Aviation Authority, so I might know the teeniest thing about aircraft. For example, the B777 is one of the very safest in the skies, because it is a good deign and well screwed together.
But who cares?