Seating Queries: First
May 10, 2014, 12:07 pm
#1321
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Is the 1E/F combo for a couple really that critical, vis a vis disturbance from the lavatory?
Are the dozen or so denizens of F on a 777 that incontinent?
Are the dozen or so denizens of F on a 777 that incontinent?
May 10, 2014, 12:19 pm
#1322
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
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Location: UK/Las Vegas
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May 12, 2014, 5:10 pm
#1323
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bergen, Norway
Programs: AA PLT, CC Concierge, A3*G
Posts: 291
I currently have selected 2K on BA113 LHR-JFK (744) and 1K on BA248 GIG-LHR (mostly 77W, sometimes 772).
Travelling solo, should I change to 2K on 248 (everything except 1A+2A is available)? Both 1A and 1K is available on 113, and I'm contemplating changing to 1K... would you say it's private enough even with a full cabin, or is 1A too close? Would've loved to try row 1 on a 744, but 2A/K seems to be more private in some of the photos I've seen.
Travelling solo, should I change to 2K on 248 (everything except 1A+2A is available)? Both 1A and 1K is available on 113, and I'm contemplating changing to 1K... would you say it's private enough even with a full cabin, or is 1A too close? Would've loved to try row 1 on a 744, but 2A/K seems to be more private in some of the photos I've seen.
May 12, 2014, 6:28 pm
#1324
Moderator: American AAdvantage & Marriott Bonvoy
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: PHX
Programs: American ExPlat; Marriott/SPG Lifetime Plat; Hyatt Globalist
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I currently have selected 2K on BA113 LHR-JFK (744) and 1K on BA248 GIG-LHR (mostly 77W, sometimes 772).
Travelling solo, should I change to 2K on 248 (everything except 1A+2A is available)? Both 1A and 1K is available on 113, and I'm contemplating changing to 1K... would you say it's private enough even with a full cabin, or is 1A too close? Would've loved to try row 1 on a 744, but 2A/K seems to be more private in some of the photos I've seen.
Travelling solo, should I change to 2K on 248 (everything except 1A+2A is available)? Both 1A and 1K is available on 113, and I'm contemplating changing to 1K... would you say it's private enough even with a full cabin, or is 1A too close? Would've loved to try row 1 on a 744, but 2A/K seems to be more private in some of the photos I've seen.
Row 3 probably has the most privacy, as the center service console is between you and the person across in Row 3 so no one is looking into your seat from their seat.
May 12, 2014, 6:41 pm
#1325
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Row 1 in 744
I'm a newly minted oneworld Emerald with US Airways joining the alliance. I've been told that BA Gold and oneworld Emerald members can select seats in Row 1 in First on the 744 at any time prior to departure. Is this true?
I can't do it online, as my BAEC number is in the res and my status is on a OW partner.
I've called reservations, Executive Club and Web support and none of them could get it done due to a variety of "system issues." The last agent I spoke with at Web support said it's simply not possible to assign these seats until T-14 days. This isn't true, is it? On several flights I've monitored there are people already assigned 1A or 1K many months in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I can't do it online, as my BAEC number is in the res and my status is on a OW partner.
I've called reservations, Executive Club and Web support and none of them could get it done due to a variety of "system issues." The last agent I spoke with at Web support said it's simply not possible to assign these seats until T-14 days. This isn't true, is it? On several flights I've monitored there are people already assigned 1A or 1K many months in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
May 12, 2014, 6:56 pm
#1326
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bergen, Norway
Programs: AA PLT, CC Concierge, A3*G
Posts: 291
I prefer Row 1 if I'm traveling with someone, and either Row 2 or 3 when I'm alone. I think in Row 1 you're too close to the other person. Great if you want to be; not if you don't.
Row 3 probably has the most privacy, as the center service console is between you and the person across in Row 3 so no one is looking into your seat from their seat.
Row 3 probably has the most privacy, as the center service console is between you and the person across in Row 3 so no one is looking into your seat from their seat.
I'm a newly minted oneworld Emerald with US Airways joining the alliance. I've been told that BA Gold and oneworld Emerald members can select seats in Row 1 in First on the 744 at any time prior to departure. Is this true?
I can't do it online, as my BAEC number is in the res and my status is on a OW partner.
I've called reservations, Executive Club and Web support and none of them could get it done due to a variety of "system issues." The last agent I spoke with at Web support said it's simply not possible to assign these seats until T-14 days. This isn't true, is it? On several flights I've monitored there are people already assigned 1A or 1K many months in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I can't do it online, as my BAEC number is in the res and my status is on a OW partner.
I've called reservations, Executive Club and Web support and none of them could get it done due to a variety of "system issues." The last agent I spoke with at Web support said it's simply not possible to assign these seats until T-14 days. This isn't true, is it? On several flights I've monitored there are people already assigned 1A or 1K many months in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
May 12, 2014, 10:49 pm
#1327
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Gatwick, UK
Programs: UA *G, BA Silver
Posts: 1,673
I'm a newly minted oneworld Emerald with US Airways joining the alliance. I've been told that BA Gold and oneworld Emerald members can select seats in Row 1 in First on the 744 at any time prior to departure. Is this true?
I can't do it online, as my BAEC number is in the res and my status is on a OW partner.
I've called reservations, Executive Club and Web support and none of them could get it done due to a variety of "system issues." The last agent I spoke with at Web support said it's simply not possible to assign these seats until T-14 days. This isn't true, is it? On several flights I've monitored there are people already assigned 1A or 1K many months in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I can't do it online, as my BAEC number is in the res and my status is on a OW partner.
I've called reservations, Executive Club and Web support and none of them could get it done due to a variety of "system issues." The last agent I spoke with at Web support said it's simply not possible to assign these seats until T-14 days. This isn't true, is it? On several flights I've monitored there are people already assigned 1A or 1K many months in advance.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
At least that was my experience with a BA and an AA number in the reservation.
May 16, 2014, 2:22 pm
#1328
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MCO; Formerly DCA/IAD
Programs: BAEC Gold; Hilton Gold
Posts: 176
My husband and I are on BA 0216 IAD-LHR next week in our first First. 4 E/F and 5/E are booked. We are currently in 4/K and 5/K. Would it be better to be in 5/F and 5/K , or stay where we are in 4 and 5 K?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
May 16, 2014, 2:32 pm
#1329
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As this a quick overnight flight I would stay where you are, you can always dine using the buddy seat if you want to sit together.
May 16, 2014, 2:33 pm
#1330
Join Date: May 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 1,896
If 4K, 5F and 5K are the only available seats, then stick with 4K and 5k.
If anything is available in rows 2 or 3 then take those in preference to 5K.
May 16, 2014, 2:47 pm
#1331
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: MCO; Formerly DCA/IAD
Programs: BAEC Gold; Hilton Gold
Posts: 176
Sorry, 4K, 5F, and 5K are the only available seats. I'll keep checking to see if anything opens up, but will likely stick with 4K and 5K.
May 25, 2014, 9:46 am
#1332
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
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Flying with spouse and 2 young boys LHR-JFK. Row 5 is entirely free. 4 E, F and K are free (not A). All other seats are taken. Best choice? Row 5? 4EF and 5EF?
Thanks.
Thanks.
May 25, 2014, 9:49 am
#1333
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How young, probably best with 4EF and 5EF?
May 25, 2014, 12:07 pm
#1334
Join Date: Dec 2012
Programs: GGLfL
Posts: 1,126
Advice appreciated please, best seats for 5 in F (wife and I, with 3 big kids) on the A380? All 5 are GCHs, so 1A 1K no problem.
On the outward 2EF already taken, so 3EF with 1A 2A 3A?
On the return the cabin is wide open - as above?
Or 2EF with 1A 2A 3A?
Or all across the front 1A 1K 2E 2F with 2A?
On the outward 2EF already taken, so 3EF with 1A 2A 3A?
On the return the cabin is wide open - as above?
Or 2EF with 1A 2A 3A?
Or all across the front 1A 1K 2E 2F with 2A?
May 25, 2014, 1:46 pm
#1335
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: NYC -- UA 1K; SPG Platinum; HH Diamond.
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