Row 5 on a 777 [three class]
Feb 14, 2010, 11:14 am
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Row 5 on a 777 [three class]
I am booked LHR-EWR 24 March and the seat map makes it look like a 3-class 777 in that has Row 1-5 and 10-12 in a 2x4x2 configuration. The strange thing is on seatguru, seatexpert and the BA seating guide here on FT as well as on BA.com I can't find a 777 that features a CW Row 5. They all seem to show Row 1-4 for CW in a 3 Class 777 configuration.
I wanted Row 5A as it appears that this would face the back bulkhead of the first cabin and therefore have access to the aisle without stepover (a.k.a. 14A/K on the 744 Hi J configuration).
My thought is this was one of the new three-class 777s and maybe the maps and guide here at FT haven't been updated.
Or is this a BA.com mistake?
I wanted Row 5A as it appears that this would face the back bulkhead of the first cabin and therefore have access to the aisle without stepover (a.k.a. 14A/K on the 744 Hi J configuration).
My thought is this was one of the new three-class 777s and maybe the maps and guide here at FT haven't been updated.
Or is this a BA.com mistake?
Feb 14, 2010, 11:17 am
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It isn't a mistake - there is one 3 class 777 with row 5 in the fleet (or more than one? Sunrisegirl would know)
I have sat in 5A; I'd always choose it (or 5K, they are much of a muchness) over any other for the reason you mentioned.
I have sat in 5A; I'd always choose it (or 5K, they are much of a muchness) over any other for the reason you mentioned.
Feb 14, 2010, 11:24 am
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Feb 14, 2010, 12:51 pm
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Thanks. Is there any reason BA.com doesn't show a seat map for this configuration that features Row 5 in CW?
Feb 14, 2010, 1:08 pm
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Row 5 is indeed the row that you need to be in if you want a window seat that means you don't step over anyone getting out.
In my case it was showing as row 4 untill olci though which was annoying as when it became row 5,one ran the risk of losing that seat if you didn't olci promptly.
Feb 14, 2010, 1:09 pm
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I guess it’s because they are waiting for all aircraft to be converted. There are only two more aircraft to be fitted and one of them is already in the hanger. As the converted aircraft have 12 extra seats in the same amount of space it is easier to keep the seat maps at 36 seats until all aircraft are flying with 48 seats. If you have travelled on a 3 class aircraft before I think you will find the new seats and configuration is much better, well the crew prefer it. 
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Feb 14, 2010, 1:11 pm
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I had one of these 777's the other week from lgw-ssh.
Row 5 is indeed the row that you need to be in if you want a window seat that means you don't step over anyone getting out.
In my case it was showing as row 4 untill olci though which was annoying as when it became row 5,one ran the risk of losing that seat if you didn't olci promptly.
Row 5 is indeed the row that you need to be in if you want a window seat that means you don't step over anyone getting out.
In my case it was showing as row 4 untill olci though which was annoying as when it became row 5,one ran the risk of losing that seat if you didn't olci promptly.
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Mar 1, 2010, 4:30 am
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critical question
Do 5A and 5K have extra legroom for sleeping (i.e. space between the footrest and the bulkhead to stick you feet out)?
I really couldn't care less about stepping over someone, but the extra space is essential to my comfort on a night flight. The previous generation CW has plenty of extra space in 4A (around 4 inches) and slightly less but still sufficient (2-3 inches) in 3K - there being no 4K. In fact in the old config these seats were better than 62K/A on a 747 where there was a shield thingy blocking your feet beyond the footrest.
I really couldn't care less about stepping over someone, but the extra space is essential to my comfort on a night flight. The previous generation CW has plenty of extra space in 4A (around 4 inches) and slightly less but still sufficient (2-3 inches) in 3K - there being no 4K. In fact in the old config these seats were better than 62K/A on a 747 where there was a shield thingy blocking your feet beyond the footrest.
Mar 1, 2010, 6:58 am
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Do 5A and 5K have extra legroom for sleeping (i.e. space between the footrest and the bulkhead to stick you feet out)?
I really couldn't care less about stepping over someone, but the extra space is essential to my comfort on a night flight. The previous generation CW has plenty of extra space in 4A (around 4 inches) and slightly less but still sufficient (2-3 inches) in 3K - there being no 4K. In fact in the old config these seats were better than 62K/A on a 747 where there was a shield thingy blocking your feet beyond the footrest.
I really couldn't care less about stepping over someone, but the extra space is essential to my comfort on a night flight. The previous generation CW has plenty of extra space in 4A (around 4 inches) and slightly less but still sufficient (2-3 inches) in 3K - there being no 4K. In fact in the old config these seats were better than 62K/A on a 747 where there was a shield thingy blocking your feet beyond the footrest.
The downside is they are [as are all the 777 window seats] noticeably narrower than window seats upstairs on a 747.
@CIHY -yes thats what I meant-if you were in row 4 and then a row 5 appeared that you weren't expecting,it's the row 5 that you mightn't get as someone else may have it before you get to olci.
Feb 20, 2011, 6:09 am
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I seem to recall a thread (which I can't find) that indicated that you didn't get the full complement of windows if sat in 5A/K. i.e. the window nearest your head is missing - I think I have sat in this seat previously I just can't remember...
Can anyone confirm that's the case?
Thanks!
Can anyone confirm that's the case?
Thanks!
Feb 20, 2011, 6:24 am
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I seem to recall a thread (which I can't find) that indicated that you didn't get the full complement of windows if sat in 5A/K. i.e. the window nearest your head is missing - I think I have sat in this seat previously I just can't remember...
Can anyone confirm that's the case?
Thanks!
Can anyone confirm that's the case?
Thanks!
Sorry I'm not as familiar with those used out of LHR but I think the same thing applies.
