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.
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Sep 17, 2017, 10:44 pm
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Sep 27, 2017, 4:05 am
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A question for the EK A380 J regulars:
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
Sep 27, 2017, 4:10 am
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A question for the EK A380 J regulars:
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
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Sep 27, 2017, 7:57 am
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A question for the EK A380 J regulars:
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
Sep 27, 2017, 9:12 am
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A question for the EK A380 J regulars:
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
Will be on the overnight EK404 flight from SIN-MEL in J - being my first time on a longer flight in EK J - and can't decide between 7A and 23A. I understand 7A is the quieter of the two being so forward of the aircraft, and will also be among the first to receive meal service. While 2/3 of the flight will be flown in darkness I was hoping to catch views of the morning arrival into MEL, but the wing of course completely obstructs that. In practice is 23A affected by noise and light from the rear bar, toilets and galley? I like that it's a quick walk to the bar and toilets from 23A should I need to use the facilities, but don't want my rest disrupted.
I was in 26 two weeks ago and that was not good! I think 26B must be the worst J seat on the 380.
Sep 27, 2017, 9:19 am
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Never having flown on a 2 class 777, are the J seats any different from the 3 class? The seating chart on the EK website talks about 'sleeperettes', which sounds ominous.
Mrs t is booked on EK772 on 11/10. Was a 3 class, had her in 7K ^. Now a 2 class, she is in 6K with no other window seats (she prefers them) available.
Mrs t is booked on EK772 on 11/10. Was a 3 class, had her in 7K ^. Now a 2 class, she is in 6K with no other window seats (she prefers them) available.
Sep 27, 2017, 9:41 am
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Never having flown on a 2 class 777, are the J seats any different from the 3 class? The seating chart on the EK website talks about 'sleeperettes', which sounds ominous.
Mrs t is booked on EK772 on 11/10. Was a 3 class, had her in 7K ^. Now a 2 class, she is in 6K with no other window seats (she prefers them) available.
Mrs t is booked on EK772 on 11/10. Was a 3 class, had her in 7K ^. Now a 2 class, she is in 6K with no other window seats (she prefers them) available.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:17 am
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Row 6 is in a cabin of it's own, and although the newer aircraft are more open, it has been reported that this row gets "forgotten" about due to this.
There are also bassinettes there, and immediately behind it in the first row of Economy.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:33 am
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The sleeperettes were a J product on Airbus 330s and 340s so no longer around.
Row 6 is in a cabin of it's own, and although the newer aircraft are more open, it has been reported that this row gets "forgotten" about due to this.
There are also bassinettes there, and immediately behind it in the first row of Economy.
Row 6 is in a cabin of it's own, and although the newer aircraft are more open, it has been reported that this row gets "forgotten" about due to this.
There are also bassinettes there, and immediately behind it in the first row of Economy.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:43 am
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In the ones that I have seen the last row is on it's own,but no galley or toilets between it and the rest of the J cabin, just a larger open space where the crew put out some snacks, in a way it's the most "airy" row. There may be other 2-class configs though that I'm not aware of.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:56 am
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The sleeperettes were a J product on Airbus 330s and 340s so no longer around.
Row 6 is in a cabin of it's own, and although the newer aircraft are more open, it has been reported that this row gets "forgotten" about due to this.
There are also bassinettes there, and immediately behind it in the first row of Economy.
Row 6 is in a cabin of it's own, and although the newer aircraft are more open, it has been reported that this row gets "forgotten" about due to this.
There are also bassinettes there, and immediately behind it in the first row of Economy.
3, 4, and 5K are all 'blocked' according to EF. I have called EK but they are adamant they can't free one of them up for me. Will try OLCI immediately at 48 hrs (am I right thinking that I can OLCI for both legs 48 hours before departure of the first one?) and see if anything in the front cabin is available.
Sep 28, 2017, 1:14 am
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In the ones that I have seen the last row is on it's own,but no galley or toilets between it and the rest of the J cabin, just a larger open space where the crew put out some snacks, in a way it's the most "airy" row. There may be other 2-class configs though that I'm not aware of.
( I have informed her that op-ups are out of the question
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Sep 28, 2017, 4:12 am
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Yes, I have noticed this 'super private cabin'.
3, 4, and 5K are all 'blocked' according to EF. I have called EK but they are adamant they can't free one of them up for me. Will try OLCI immediately at 48 hrs (am I right thinking that I can OLCI for both legs 48 hours before departure of the first one?) and see if anything in the front cabin is available.
3, 4, and 5K are all 'blocked' according to EF. I have called EK but they are adamant they can't free one of them up for me. Will try OLCI immediately at 48 hrs (am I right thinking that I can OLCI for both legs 48 hours before departure of the first one?) and see if anything in the front cabin is available.