The Business Class Cabin
Business Class passengers will either turn left (Rows 1-6) or right (Rows 7-9) when you board.
It comprises 36 seats, spread across 9 rows. The configuration is 1-2-1. At the back of Row 6, is a communal bar area for Premium Class Passengers. The bar is more of a curved table, but a QR member of crew is usually stood there.
As the cabin is split into two sections, those seated in Rows 7-9 may feel slightly disconnected. However, Rows 7-9 can feel quite private, and as such should not be avoided.
All seats offer direct-aisle access, with no need to step across anybody. All seats are the same in terms of legroom and windows.
A Solo-Flyer
As a solo-flyer, the best seats are those by the windows (A and K). All of the A/K seats offer great views out of the large windows.
For those sat in Row 1, there may be some potential disturbance from the galley, in the form of light and noise. Additionally, there is one bathroom ahead, so there may be a little disturbance due to passenger traffic.
Row 6, as already stated, is at the back of the first Business Class section. As such, those seated in Row 6 will be the first off the plane once you have landed, but may obviously encounter some noise from the small bar area.
Rows 7-9, due to a small bulkhead, feel very private. Although Row 7 may incur some noise from the small bar area, and also from the two bathrooms ahead, it is ideal if you need to rush off the aircraft upon landing.
A Couple
When travelling as a couple, the best seats are in the middle (E and F). There is a divider between the seats, so they are also good for a solo-flyer.
As a couple, you may need to move your heads forward to talk to one-and-other from the comfort of your seat, but QR crew are able serve your meals so that you can eat at the same time.
Some FTers have indicated that they prefer sitting with one passenger behind the other, as the window seats do offer slightly more privacy due to their angle.
Above seats 1E/1F, on the bulkhead, is a large information screen. This stays on throughout the flight, offering a roaming map perspective. As such, this may become intrusive.
A small bar area is situated directly behind seats 6E/6F.
Last edited by msm2000uk; Apr 4, 2016 at 11:17 am