videomaker

Yes, lots of people can advise you in this thread where it's extensively discussed. Search terms: "777" seat

Best 777 / 772 Business Class / J seat (consolidated)

JDiver

Some like the bulkhead, others prefer the option of storing personal items in the foot pocket under the seat in front of them - this can not be done on the 777 (or 767-323ER) seat, iirc, due to FARs. In any case, the 777 has larger storage nooks (actually large enough for 12D shoes) unlike the much smaller cubbies in the 763.

redrock

I am flying with the family in a couple of weeks LHR-ORD (777/Business) connecting to ORD-MIA (763-First). We are flying 5 (Myself, Mrs., our 2 boys [8 and 4] + Mother-in-law).

I am probably stressing more than I should but this is the first time I am traveling with everyone and their first time up front. But hey this is flyertalk so I know we have a lot of experts here.

What is the best seating arrangement for this AC and pax configuration. Currently have 10 (D,E,G,H,J) on the 777. I noticed however in a recent flight that G and H are offset (ie. not in a straight line with each other). So wondering if maybe doing (3 and 2) in the middle section is better (say 10 DEG, and 11 EG) ?

On the second flight 763, given the 2,2,2 config, we have selected 4 H-J,5-H-J and 4G. Is this the best configuration for this flight ?

There are still a lot of open seats so I can still change the seat selections.

TIA in advance for any tips.

Azulcactus

Also, FYI, despite the way it looks on Seatguru, 9A/B have no additional legroom than any other seats. 8H/J are actually forward into where the closet is on the diagram, close to inline with the lav.

I haven't noticed any NGBC seat on the 777 or 763 which will allow a window passenger to more easily get out than any other seat. Fact is, if your aisle-mate has their forward tray down or is reclined, it is a challenge to get out without doing some gymnastics (such as bracing yourself with your arms over the fixed seat to lift yourself over), or them moving. This is one of the major trade offs when compared to herringbone seating.

MDSD

As Azulcactus points out, no J seat has any additional space. BTW, 8 H/J are typically held for assignment by the GA.
If you want to avoid the hassle of maneuvering past the pax in B seat, you'll need to take the aisle yourself. Not ideal, I know..

Mark_T

I'd stick with what you have, that way you are all sitting next to people you know and even if the row isn't totally in line you can still see each other a little more easily than if you are in the row behind.

The preferred seats are usually DG as they are both aisle seats so no need to climb over anyone, but they may be taken already?

Only other thing I'd factor in would be the meal service and that might mean you'd want to be a bit further back in the cabin on the LHR-ORD leg as the meal orders will be taken from the back of the plane so you have a better chance of getting your first choice if you were in row 12 perhaps.

MorganB

I need a little help with seat selection. I've read through the entire thread and have surmised the following:

8H-J : some love them / some hate them
Bulkhead = same legroom as other seats but must stow carry-on for take-off / landing
Not to hard to step over to get out of a window / middle seat

Beyond the carry on is there any other disadvantage to the bulkhead?

I have the choice between 12B and 9B and was thinking 9B as my flight is even numbered.

Thanks for any suggestions!

JY1024

I've been in 8H before and in row 9. Only things that I notice (which have probably been mentioned upthread) are:

1. More foot traffic passing by you with people going to the lavs
2. The bulkhead seatbelts are thicker and heavier as they have an airbag built into them

I personally don't mind either that much - either on "shorter" flights like LHR-ORD or slightly longer ORD-NRT.

MorganB

Thanks for the info. I think I did read about the bigger seatbelt but had forgotten about it.

Tumbleweed666

Just booked this, currently have a full choice of seats in business.

Seat Guru says that 9A/B can be "bothersome due to nearby lavatories", but it looks like they have a massive amount of legroom.

Is that correct and if so does the legroom compensate, or not, for the "bothersome lavatories?"

jlsw7

This will be on a 777 and the legroom is the same for every seat.

I do not find the lavatories bothersome, but others might.

Bear in mind that the orders for the main (first) meal will be taken from the back of the business cabin on this flight. So, you might want to sit a few rows further back to give yourself a better chance of getting your first choice from the menu.

Tumbleweed666

OK thanks for that. Any idea why it looks like such a huge gap on seat guru?

TheAAdmiral

My wife and I flew in 9 A&B to Tokyo last Feb and enjoyed the privacy. The wall does come back a bit on row nine seats A-G because of the lav and closet. The lavs are close to the 2nd door so it really is not bothersome. Have fun!

jlsw7

No, but the gap does not exist on the aircraft. Really, the boxes containing the lavatories and closets (not shown) on the diagram should extend up to the start of seats 9A&B and 9D,E&G.

FLLUAFlyer

Since the NGBC are all "pod" style, the legroom and pitch should be the same for all. As others have posted, on the AB side and middle, the lavs take up more room than the closet on the HJ side. You can see it in this picture:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Ameri...-ER/1664306/M/