Originally Posted by
palciparum
Hello,
Which are the best economy seats on BA A-380 LHR to DFW for 3 people flying together?
I guess seat size must be same whether its uper deck or lower deck even though less east in upper deck. Is it because upper deck must be smaller or less wide?
Does BA have extra leg room seats like AA?
Any other benefit of AA platinum when booking BA tickets? I see that I can choose seats for free except exit row seats which cost 96 GBP per seat. Quite expensive.
The only extra leg room seats are the actual exit seats except 25D which has no seat on front of it. The economy seat pitch is the same on every seat on the lower deck which is a 3-4-3 configuration and ideal for 3 people together. The upper deck is 2-4-2 and 1 less seat due to the curvature. The advantage of the upper deck in economy is you have a side bin at the windows
except for the exit rows of which none have a window.
If your not fussed re any window then row 20 is deal for 3 but as you say they come at a price unless you are BA Gold/
oneworld emerald but the trade off is excellent legroom and bringing a soft ish bag on board makes for a great foot rest.
The exit seats are great, rows 20 on the lower deck and rows 70 and 80 on the upper deck. Here's some old photos of mine from many years ago re the rear economy upper deck cabin and the Wiki seat lay out gives you an idea of the seating plan. Lots of videos on youtube too re economy seating
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21948492-post42.html
Pete