Thanks.

Yeah, that's what I feared about charter. I could not physically fit in such a seat.

Not sure about the comfort on Emirates since they appear to have 3-4-3 on a 777! How do they squeeze in that extra seat?

I priced Business on Emirates DUS-BOM R/T at Euro 1700, which is not too bad compared to the ridiculous transatlantic C class fares.

I can of course fly Lufthansa non-stop FRA-BOM too.