Originally Posted by
Caesium22
Hey folks,
Have a return trip coming up in July on the 789, this will be the first time on AC for a long haul (11+ hrs) and keen to hear opinions on the ideal seat. I am travelling with the wife, but not overly fussed if we're in close proximity.
Currently the seats are pretty empty so most are available still.
For reference, it's a day flight but due to our travel plans we will be looking to sleep for a good portion of it.
From what I've seen above, rows 1 & 8 tend to be favored for legroom and privacy
Yes, many people like 1 & 8 for those reasons. But they can also be the nosiest due to proximity to galleys and closets—especially if the crew just doesn’t seen ti care about keeping noise down.
So honestly, you’re kind of rolling the dice every time. It may well be a bit quieter in the middle of the cabin, but then you lose the benefits of 1 & 8. I can never quite make up my mind, so just kind of move myself around from flight to flight. As many times as I’ve been in 787 J, I still can’t pick a favorite.