Originally Posted by
MegatopLover
Re UD vs. LD:
The primary differences I've noticed are: 1) Cabinets next to window seats on Upper Deck mean tons more storage space and a place to put drinks, trays, books, newspapers, etc. 2) Higher chance of an empty seat next to you on the lower deck if flight not full, as Upper Deck seems to fill up faster than lower deck. So... weighing your chances of an empty seat vs. guaranteed cabinet space.
I usually picks aisle seats, as I like to get up and stretch my legs, get stuff from an overhead bin, etc - especially during long flights. The prospect of a cabinet next to the window makes a window seat sound more attractive, however I'm concerned about ease of getting up and out.
On the UD, Is it still a challenge to get up from the window seat and climb over the person in the aisle, or can I do so w/out getting on the other person's nerves (if I decide to get up a half-dozen times or so during the 12 hour flight?