Seating Queries: Club World
Jan 21, 2012, 6:16 am
#1426
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: London, England
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After a wonderful flight on BA0001 on Friday I am returning to LCY on BA0004 on Monday evening, current seat allocation is 1A which was fine for the way out but will it be noise for getting a good night’s sleep on the return leg. Should I try and switch seat? I’d welcome any thoughts.
Also I can’t post without saying a big thank you to the crew on Friday’s outbound service; it was superb in every aspect. Food and service was great, delightful CC and an informative chat with the Captain who gave some valuable insight into what the actual interference is that has been caused by mobile devices historically. Really nice to be given some constructive and objective explanations on the subject.
Take off to landing it may not be the fastest service but by the time you factor in the saving in getting through immigration and the overall level of comfort is a great way to fly.
Also I can’t post without saying a big thank you to the crew on Friday’s outbound service; it was superb in every aspect. Food and service was great, delightful CC and an informative chat with the Captain who gave some valuable insight into what the actual interference is that has been caused by mobile devices historically. Really nice to be given some constructive and objective explanations on the subject.
Take off to landing it may not be the fastest service but by the time you factor in the saving in getting through immigration and the overall level of comfort is a great way to fly.
I love this service - it is easy, relaxing, comfortable and the addition of OnAir means I arrive in NY fully up to date with emails. The Shannon Shuffle is simple, and I've never met a group of nicer US immigration officials. They're getting to know the regular travellers, too, which makes for a nicer experience.
If the Captain you chatted with was a tad on the larger size, he is probably the best Captain on the route...and he just LOVES flying this route.
Have a good trip back!
Jan 21, 2012, 6:17 am
#1427
Join Date: May 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,369
BA 777 3 Class
Thanks Mikey - thats helpful. I guess my concern over row 10 is the proximity to the toilets and the WT+ cabin coming forward to use these all night long as the other facilities are a long way back in WT.
Row 1 DEFG 1s occupied and row 2 DE occupied (strange choice for a couple!) but otherwise the cabin is showing completely free. I might have bagged row 2 but I'd like DEFG so the kids can have their own space and hopefully get some decent shuteye! I can honestly say my boys hardly make a noise on a flight and many times we have been complimented on their behaviour (this following the complete look of horror on other passengers faces when they realise they are sitting in close proximity to two little boys). I put it down to the fact that they rarely get any other time when mum and dad are quite happy for them to watch cartoons or play ds for 10 hours!!!!
Maybe I'll stick with row 10 for now but if row 3 (bulkhead in forward cabin) or row 11 (last row before WT+) become available (i.e. no infants travelling) before OLCI is it worth trying the move to these do you think?
Also, anyone have any advice whether there is any chance of row 3 or 11 getting released before OLCI?
Ive spent ages reading through this thread and its really helpful!!!!! Many thanks everyone.
Deb
Thanks Mikey - thats helpful. I guess my concern over row 10 is the proximity to the toilets and the WT+ cabin coming forward to use these all night long as the other facilities are a long way back in WT.
Row 1 DEFG 1s occupied and row 2 DE occupied (strange choice for a couple!) but otherwise the cabin is showing completely free. I might have bagged row 2 but I'd like DEFG so the kids can have their own space and hopefully get some decent shuteye! I can honestly say my boys hardly make a noise on a flight and many times we have been complimented on their behaviour (this following the complete look of horror on other passengers faces when they realise they are sitting in close proximity to two little boys). I put it down to the fact that they rarely get any other time when mum and dad are quite happy for them to watch cartoons or play ds for 10 hours!!!!
Maybe I'll stick with row 10 for now but if row 3 (bulkhead in forward cabin) or row 11 (last row before WT+) become available (i.e. no infants travelling) before OLCI is it worth trying the move to these do you think?
Also, anyone have any advice whether there is any chance of row 3 or 11 getting released before OLCI?
Ive spent ages reading through this thread and its really helpful!!!!! Many thanks everyone.
Deb
Keep a close eye on 2DE- row 2 is the row that is assigned to pax by default- 2DE may look at their seats sometime soon and move themselves around.
Jan 21, 2012, 6:19 am
#1428
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, EK Silver, ABP ;)
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I go straight to sleep on the way back with no drink/dinner so I like 8J/K, you don't get the noise of the front galley during dinner service, and you can grab an extra bacon roll in the morning as these seem to appear from the rear galley.
Jan 21, 2012, 6:21 am
#1429
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I would take a seat a little further back from the galley on a night flight.
Although I have not travelled on the LCY service I have been in 64K and did find the light, noise and smell to be a bit annoying in that seat.
So I would take a seat in one of the middle rows.
Although I have not travelled on the LCY service I have been in 64K and did find the light, noise and smell to be a bit annoying in that seat.
So I would take a seat in one of the middle rows.
Jan 21, 2012, 6:23 am
#1430
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I would normally pick a row 2 seat but on my last trip back on the BA4 the choice was row 1 or 6. I took 1K which was ok for an overnight and was probably quieter than 1A.
Jan 21, 2012, 6:25 am
#1431
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However I have never been disturbed by a baby in a bassinet and I always choose window seats in row 13. Provided that you are not on the 773, of which BA only has a few aircraft and can be distinguised by their 7 rather than 6 rows of CW, row 13 is the only row guaranteed to have a full complement of windows.
As I like as much natural light as possible I always therefore choose to sit in row 13.
Jan 21, 2012, 10:27 am
#1432
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Jan 21, 2012, 1:50 pm
#1433
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
Programs: BA - Gold for Life, CCR & GGL; IC Spire Elite Ambassador; Diamond Hilton Honors; Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 6,720
It is years since I have been in J on a 777, and have selected 10B on a 4 class -200. I prefer an aisle seat when in CW (if I cannot get 64K on UD of the UD does not exist!), but they all seem similar. At least no one is climbing over me. It is a day light flight. Thought it might be good to be near the Club Kitchen 
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I was thinking about the backrow of CW, although the window seat is blocked for bassinet use, I believe. Easy access to aisle but away from WC and close to WTP.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
. I was thinking about the backrow of CW, although the window seat is blocked for bassinet use, I believe. Easy access to aisle but away from WC and close to WTP.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Last edited by TravellerFrequently; Jan 22, 2012 at 3:47 am
Jan 22, 2012, 2:51 am
#1434
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 52
We normally prefer the window pairs when travelling as a family- we normally get 2AB, 3AB and 4A. IMO, they are better than the DEFG middles. Unless they are reserved for an infant on your flight, 3DEFG and 11DEFG will get released at T-24. The WT+ pax are not allowed to use the CW toilets just forward of row 10, and should get told by the crew to go back to the toilets in WT.
Keep a close eye on 2DE- row 2 is the row that is assigned to pax by default- 2DE may look at their seats sometime soon and move themselves around.
Keep a close eye on 2DE- row 2 is the row that is assigned to pax by default- 2DE may look at their seats sometime soon and move themselves around.
For various reasons DEFG would suit us better than two window pairs.
I'll also keep a look out for row 2 getting released and just see what happens.
Row 10 clearly not a dreadful allocation
Thankyou!!
Jan 22, 2012, 3:52 am
#1435
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: London
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Although a day flight, I have travelled on night sectors and not been troubled in 64K, which I like for the extra leg room and privacy.
64A is less private and the noise and light was noticeable on my night sctor back from JFK as there is nothing blocking the galley light, although it does have considerably more leg room. Probably a good seat on a day light sector.
Another drawback of 64A, IMHO, is that the lockers are not as deep as at 64K.
Jan 22, 2012, 6:20 am
#1436
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: beaconsfield uk
Posts: 20
63j
hi,taking my first cw flight to las in a couple of weeks on a 747.i've selected 63j is this a reasonable choice?
thanks in advance.
thanks in advance.
Jan 22, 2012, 6:28 am
#1437
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Jan 22, 2012, 6:30 am
#1438
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London, UK
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It's a good seat on the upper deck of the 747 but general consensus seems to favour 62A, K or 64 A, K although note that these are all backwards-facing seats (which I happen to prefer, particularly on overnight flights although I acknowledge your flight won't be).
Jan 23, 2012, 2:34 pm
#1439
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Mem
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What are the Best seat for a Family Club World 777
I am travelling with my wife and daughter in Club World on the 777 from ATL to LHR. What are the best seats for a family of 3? I assume 3 in the middle section of 4 with 2 of those pointing backward? Is it a strange sensation flying backward or do you not notice at all? Will I have to pay for advance seat assignments? Many thanks in advance.
Jan 23, 2012, 2:43 pm
#1440
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,185
Flying backwards is no different at all. I actually prefer it. I do it whenever I can.
