But isn't galley and bassinet noise an issue on row 11 and 19? Also if someone is tall (>5'9'') then yes bulkhead makes more sense. On my flight row 19 is open but since I am not tall and very sensitive to noise and foot traffic I have selected row 12A/K
No, galley noise has never been an issue (the galleys aren't that close in my opinion). I generally use the SQ eye shades and ear plugs and have always slept well. Although, I use them regardless of whether I'm sitting in row 11/19 or elsewhere.