Seating Queries: Club World
Apr 29, 2010, 1:42 pm
#196
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Apr 30, 2010, 11:09 am
#197
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Hello.
First time flyer in CW, SFO-LHR in December.
I was wondering how much (if any) the windows are obstructed in say 13A/K or 17,18,19,20,A/K?
When I look at the seating map on "seatguru" it makes no mention of this. But on "seatexpert" it is stated all these seats (except 20K) have "obstruction"
Would anyone care to elaborate?
Also, I'm having a real difficult time deciding on a pair of seats for my wife and I as every combination in both downstairs cabins (no OW status) seems to have some kind of draw back.
Which pair should we choose? The cabin is "wide open" at this time.
Thanks for any replies^
First time flyer in CW, SFO-LHR in December.
I was wondering how much (if any) the windows are obstructed in say 13A/K or 17,18,19,20,A/K?
When I look at the seating map on "seatguru" it makes no mention of this. But on "seatexpert" it is stated all these seats (except 20K) have "obstruction"
Would anyone care to elaborate?
Also, I'm having a real difficult time deciding on a pair of seats for my wife and I as every combination in both downstairs cabins (no OW status) seems to have some kind of draw back.
Which pair should we choose? The cabin is "wide open" at this time.
Thanks for any replies^
Oh and she won't fly backwards!
Oh, Oh, and also out of ear-shot should there be a crying baby on board ( nothing against little one's, it's just that on a plane your stuck there if they "let it rip!)
Last edited by tattikat2; Apr 30, 2010 at 11:49 am Reason: spelling, always speeling...
May 1, 2010, 10:07 am
#198
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Just quick question - we are travelling in pair, but we prefer AB or JK instead of EF... which seats would you recommend me and why? Thanks!
May 3, 2010, 7:32 pm
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It's threads like this that really help other FTers
May 4, 2010, 7:18 am
#200
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Best seats on 767 club world for couple
Hi
We have booked to fly club world on a 767 from heathrow to calgary flight number BA0103. And would like some advice from you regulars and also not regulars out there who have flown this route in club world. The advice being which seats do you think are the best for a couple, now i know not every one prefers the same seats. But i am just wanting to get a rough idea of what you personally think.
Regards
Earthmatters
We have booked to fly club world on a 767 from heathrow to calgary flight number BA0103. And would like some advice from you regulars and also not regulars out there who have flown this route in club world. The advice being which seats do you think are the best for a couple, now i know not every one prefers the same seats. But i am just wanting to get a rough idea of what you personally think.
Regards
Earthmatters
May 4, 2010, 9:51 am
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tattikat2 , none of the seats you mention have an obstructed view. As for children, best to avoid the bassinet positions marked on the seat plan.
the810 if you aren't bothered about legroom/ease of access then the preferred order would be upper deck, forward of door, then behind on the 747. On the 777 4-class they are all pretty much the same. On the 3-class, forward of door 2.
earthmatters on the 767 all the seats are pairs so nothing is especially bad. Some find the window seats a bit cramped so you might go for a centre pair.
the810 if you aren't bothered about legroom/ease of access then the preferred order would be upper deck, forward of door, then behind on the 747. On the 777 4-class they are all pretty much the same. On the 3-class, forward of door 2.
earthmatters on the 767 all the seats are pairs so nothing is especially bad. Some find the window seats a bit cramped so you might go for a centre pair.
May 4, 2010, 1:16 pm
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tattikat2 , none of the seats you mention have an obstructed view. As for children, best to avoid the bassinet positions marked on the seat plan.
the810 if you aren't bothered about legroom/ease of access then the preferred order would be upper deck, forward of door, then behind on the 747. On the 777 4-class they are all pretty much the same. On the 3-class, forward of door 2.
earthmatters on the 767 all the seats are pairs so nothing is especially bad. Some find the window seats a bit cramped so you might go for a centre pair.
the810 if you aren't bothered about legroom/ease of access then the preferred order would be upper deck, forward of door, then behind on the 747. On the 777 4-class they are all pretty much the same. On the 3-class, forward of door 2.
earthmatters on the 767 all the seats are pairs so nothing is especially bad. Some find the window seats a bit cramped so you might go for a centre pair.
May 4, 2010, 4:45 pm
#203
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Just when I thought everything was settled having secured (I thought) 62K for a December flight, I read on Airliners.net a trip report where a pax had reserved 62A months in advance only to be bumped to the lower deck the week prior to the trip. I thought this would only happen with one of the bulkhead/bassinet seats. The report was from last year so maybe under the old seating policy? Can someone please enlighten me? I would be extremely peeved if this were to happen to me. THANKS for any insight.
May 5, 2010, 4:29 pm
#204
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Just thought I might ask again since I didn't get any answers. Sorry -- I hope it's OK to bump here after 24 hs.
May 5, 2010, 5:10 pm
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That's not supposed to happen as 62A/K are not bassinet positions. Could have been a premiere or a VIP I suppose.
May 6, 2010, 3:21 am
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It can also happen on the Kangaroo routes. BA try to keep through SYD pax in the same seat so those only going halfway often get shifted, regardless of status.
May 10, 2010, 3:09 pm
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Main cabin in CW.
Booked to fly out to HKG in March 2011 and I noticed that all of the seats on the upper deck have been taken. Rows 17 - 20 are left. As a solo traveller, who's never travelled in this section, any suggestions as to the best and worst ones?
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
May 10, 2010, 3:15 pm
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There is a thread dedicated to this very topic - where I suspect this will end up. The reason you can't select the upper deck now is that it is blocked from sale, and the only people who can pick these seats are status pax and full fare. You get the remains at OLCI.
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May 10, 2010, 3:43 pm
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64A is your friend.
May 10, 2010, 5:22 pm
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So my question now is: If higher status pax can bump me from my seat --- can I then bump a lower status one? E.G. If a Gold (or famous D.J.) boots me from 62K that I reserved at 8 months out would I be put in 62A if someone of status lower than mine is there? I would just seem extremely unjust to choose the seat so early only to lose it at the last minute and be left with the worst choice after everyone else has already done OLCI.
Last edited by phlashba; May 10, 2010 at 5:22 pm Reason: typo