Originally Posted by
shefgab
Row one is good apart from 1C, which probably the most bumped into seat on the aircraft, especially during boarding. Other row 1 seats are good though for the minimal extra space, plus getting served first.
On some LGW 320 1DEF is missing, which means that there is no bulkhead between row 1 ABC and the door - great if you're very tall, but some people don't like it as you're staring right at the crew for TTOL.
I think row 1 is open for everyone around 3 days in advance. If not, don't worry about being stuck in row 2.
Agree about 1C

- but as Mrs T likes the window seat... My policy now is to get on early to grab some overhead, then I'll lean against the bulkhead (luckily haven't been on the 'open plan' model) until boarding is complete - no bag/ arm-banging and no eye contact