Seating Queries: Club World
Apr 8, 2010, 2:39 am
#121
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I guess it's my turn to post a boring but important question. I will be flying business class for the first time ever on BA Club World LAX-LHR, 1700hrs LAX depature, arriving UK around 11am in August. I will be travelling with a companion as well.
I had a look at the seat map, and see that 62/64 is snagged already - but I guess they are better for solo travellers anyway. I have picked 60J and 60K which are right at the front of the UD.
Club World guide made some mention of extra legroom for these seats but I don't think this will be an issue for us, we're not that tall. Apart from that, I haven't heard much positive/negative comments about these seats so I'm assuming they are ok for us CW-virgins?
I had a look at the seat map, and see that 62/64 is snagged already - but I guess they are better for solo travellers anyway. I have picked 60J and 60K which are right at the front of the UD.
Club World guide made some mention of extra legroom for these seats but I don't think this will be an issue for us, we're not that tall. Apart from that, I haven't heard much positive/negative comments about these seats so I'm assuming they are ok for us CW-virgins?
Apr 8, 2010, 4:20 am
#122
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Swanhunter, thanks!
I'm also a person who is also cancelling and moving flights at short notice. When I look at how many seats I get booked and then don't fly, I can understand why they overbook...
Should one be happy if a nice window seat opens up due to an upgrade, or miffed that one has been overlooked for said upgrade?
I'm also a person who is also cancelling and moving flights at short notice. When I look at how many seats I get booked and then don't fly, I can understand why they overbook...
Should one be happy if a nice window seat opens up due to an upgrade, or miffed that one has been overlooked for said upgrade?
Apr 8, 2010, 4:22 am
#123
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Apr 8, 2010, 6:51 am
#124
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I guess it's my turn to post a boring but important question. I will be flying business class for the first time ever on BA Club World LAX-LHR, 1700hrs LAX depature, arriving UK around 11am in August. I will be travelling with a companion as well.
I had a look at the seat map, and see that 62/64 is snagged already - but I guess they are better for solo travellers anyway. I have picked 60J and 60K which are right at the front of the UD.
Club World guide made some mention of extra legroom for these seats but I don't think this will be an issue for us, we're not that tall. Apart from that, I haven't heard much positive/negative comments about these seats so I'm assuming they are ok for us CW-virgins?
I had a look at the seat map, and see that 62/64 is snagged already - but I guess they are better for solo travellers anyway. I have picked 60J and 60K which are right at the front of the UD.
Club World guide made some mention of extra legroom for these seats but I don't think this will be an issue for us, we're not that tall. Apart from that, I haven't heard much positive/negative comments about these seats so I'm assuming they are ok for us CW-virgins?
Apr 8, 2010, 7:01 am
#125
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My only complaint about 60K would be the absence of a window just behind your head, so there is a bit less natural light. 60J might also be mildly irritated by the lav traffic. Certainly nothing wrong with them. However you might want to consider 63JK if available.
Apr 8, 2010, 7:08 am
#126
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Folks flying home from Boston tonight on the 212 in club. At the min BA is showing alot of seats available up and down. Picked 64K but perhaps anyone with a bit more of experience: Should I stay put?
Apr 8, 2010, 7:09 am
#127
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Yes, 64k is great. Private, no draught from the exit a-la 62k, no-one to step over.
Apr 8, 2010, 7:21 am
#128
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Worth noting if upper deck is not available that 14K downstairs has all these advantages too, and you will probably be off the aircraft ahead of the upper deck pax. It does not have side bins though.
Apr 8, 2010, 9:22 am
#129
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Apr 8, 2010, 9:48 am
#130
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Apr 8, 2010, 9:56 am
#131
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Apr 8, 2010, 10:07 am
#132
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I definitely prefer it. I think it's just as private as 64K, if not more so (you don't get people staring at you while they're waiting for the loo, and the crew rest seats mean no seated passenger can see you) and it feels less claustrophobic. I actually like being able to see that their are other pax in the cabin, rather than just facing a wall.
Apr 8, 2010, 10:11 am
#133
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My problem is that the cool breeze from the exit can - if the door doesn't fit that well - be more of an arctic gale than makes for very cold feet and lower legs. Cold enough that 2 pairs of sock and 2 duvets aren't enough to keep you warm.
Apr 8, 2010, 10:14 am
#134
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I definitely prefer it. I think it's just as private as 64K, if not more so (you don't get people staring at you while they're waiting for the loo, and the crew rest seats mean no seated passenger can see you) and it feels less claustrophobic. I actually like being able to see that their are other pax in the cabin, rather than just facing a wall.
Apr 9, 2010, 1:29 am
#135
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Thanks for your feedback guys. ^ Unfortunately my only choices of pair on the UD is 60 or 61 on J or K. Think I will move them to 61 to have some more windows! 