Originally Posted by
Thai-Kiwi
Agree, and a quicker exit on arrival...
That said, there is a ‘certain something’ about being upstairs for the first time for those that have no had the experience.
A bit like the surprised look some first-timer folks have when sitting in the nose of the 747 and hear the loud noise made when the nose-landing gear retracts

There is indeed something special about the upper deck. I would recommend trying to get the emergency exit row 16A/B, as this pair has unlimited leg-room. It does come at the expense of a window though. These seats are for some reason blocked by TG until airport check-in, so worth asking on the day.