Originally Posted by
sushimaru
I have LH A340 ride coming up for FRA-NRT. It's my first time travelling in LH Business.
I'm a man of approx. 5''5 or 166cm. Usually I'm a window person and like to enjoy the view. However, I also love to take photos on plane and play with seat, and prefer easy access to restroom. Since it's in 2-2-2 configuration, I have to cross over my neighbor if I want to visit the bar or restroom. My question is, when the neighbor is in full-flat sleeping position, would it be not too difficult to jump-over without disturbing?
Since also I want undisturbed access to the aisle, I'm also considering an aisle seat but currently only center seats are available which are facing towards each other (A as opposed to H). I think I'd feel awkward sort of facing towards unknown seatmate and playing footsie with him/her. But at least I'm less likely to disturb my seatmate by clicking photos and playing with the seat (i.e. having the position full-flat/reclined at different angles etc), compared to if I sit by the window. And of course, restroom visit anytime.
It's a tough choice!
Based on my experience:
If you are fairly nimble, it is possible to step over the person on the aisle without disturbing them, but it dose require a bit of effort. It is more difficult when the person on the aisle has their seat in semi-reclined position and they have their feet on the footrest.
While the seats are angled a little bit toward each other, they don't really face each other. At least for me, I don't find it difficult to ignore the adjacent person, if that is what is desired. In fact, if you do want to converse, I find it necessary to actively lean in toward the other person with typical ambient cabin noise. IME, the so-called "footsie" problem is a non-issue. I have never noticed the presence, or lack of presence of my neighbor's feet on the adjacent footrest.
My opinion: If you are fairly nimble and like the window view, pick a window. It takes effort but is not overly difficult to step over a sleeping seat mate without disturbing them. If aisle access is more important than the view, pick a center aisle, so your neighbor of unknown size and dexterity will not have to climb over you.
Edit: Yes, basically I concur with
Concerto, who was a bit faster on the reply than I was...
