As Gold I get free selection in the front section, but avoid it like the plague. Lavatories at the front of the aircraft can cause considerable light and noise during night flights as well as quite a bit of foot traffic from the back of the aircraft. I generally go for 7-12 rows into the 2nd section, i.e. mid-way between bulkheads where one is furthest from babies and lavs and galleys
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