Originally Posted by
QRC3288
thanks, I just did that. Indeed 1A is open. I just switched. So it seems like some of the seats are indeed blocked not necessarily occupied.
The complaints I've read above for 1A - perhaps slightly more cramped, missing a window - don't bother me. I really just want quiet.
I have been in 4K a couple of times. Didn't feel it was any noisier than rows 2/3. Besides easy to reach the galley if you need anyting and first one to get off the flight. I would probably take row 4 over row 1 but then I sleep quite OK on flights. See if you can get 2A as they block it for UM.