Sep 1, 2013, 4:03 am
Last edit by: Prospero
MMB/Expertflyer Aircraft Code: 388
Upper deck
Main deck
Summarizing based on comments thus far:
First
This post shows the seat map and individual seat ratings for First:
First Cabin A380 Seat Ratings
In order of rating:
Club World Upper deck
Club World Main Deck
World Traveller Plus Upper Deck
Photos: courtesy of PETER01
World Traveller Upper Deck
World Traveller Main Deck
Upper deck
Main deck
Summarizing based on comments thus far:
First
This post shows the seat map and individual seat ratings for First:
First Cabin A380 Seat Ratings
In order of rating:
- 2 A/K
- 1 A/K
- 3 A/K
- 2 E/F
- 3 E/F
- 4 E/F
- 4 A/K
Club World Upper deck
- 50AB and 50JK: the B and J seats don’t have anyone climbing over them. There’s nothing else ahead of these seats, so this area should be fairly quiet. However, the A and K seats ... would have to lean forward a long way to look out of the single window serving this row. Good if you like having a very private space and don’t mind stepping over someone to get out. Bad if you like looking out of the window.
- 50J for longest bed is the best. However, you only have a curtain between you and the stairs and right hand side forward loo. Should be okay but might be noisy. Partial barrier around feet.
- 51D and 51F: no half barrier either so very good for tall people and first row of CW cabin so good for food and ease of access to loo without any galley.
- 53AB and 53JK: the window seats have direct aisle access, so in theory these would be a lot like 64A and 64K on the 744. Unfortunately, potentially noisy.
- 56B has a bit of extra length but also a partial barrier.
- 59AB and 59JK: the window seats here also have direct aisle access. However, as others have mentioned, because the CW and WT+ cabins partly overlap at this point, these seats (and particularly the heads of the 59B and 59J passengers) are directly in line with the WT+ centre bulkhead bassinets, so possible noise concerns if baby behind. You can see the close proximity in the photo above for 60 DEF
- Middle seats: since there's only a single middle seat, it's rather nice and isolated and private, at least while the dividers are up. When dividers go down it's face to face with your seatmates to the left and right. Couples who are using a middle seat will probably be better off choosing EF rather than DE, because the extra space to the right hand side of the E seat means the E and F seats are closer together.
Club World Main Deck
- 10J definitely winner for the most length but partial barrier around feet and galley noise may be an issue. However, also first to get food!
- 10A and 10K for window seats only. The rest have absolutely NO view as the wing is massive and all you see is reflecting Silver and a lot of flex!
- There is a reported experience from 13AB of in-flight vibration and resonances which were enough to disturb sleep.
- Avoid 15AB and 15JK due to proximity to the two loos that are right beside and behind this seat. (CW loo behind 15B and 15J, WT loo beside these seats although behind a curtain, near continuous use!)
- General note: due to the curvature of the fuselage, the window seats on the main deck have a greater gap between the seat and cabin wall than the equivalent upper deck seats, thus providing more wiggle room for your legs and toes.
World Traveller Plus Upper Deck
Photos: courtesy of PETER01
- Bulkhead seats: The legroom in the bulkhead rows of 60DEF, 61AB and 61JK is fairly good, but I’m not sure that I would take these for a night flight as you can still get closer to horizontal in the rows behind. If that’s your favoured sleeping position, the absence of leg-rests in those rows won’t matter too much.
- Row 67: The quietness of the aircraft will mean that the toilets at the aft of the WT+ cabin are much more likely to be disturbing in this area (particularly to 67AB, 67DEF, 67JK and 68DEF) than, say, to 15AB on a mid-J 744.
World Traveller Upper Deck
- Centre block bulkheads 70DEFG and 80DEFG have tables in fixed armrests, as one would expect. This noticeably constricts the width of the seat. The armrest between D and E is a conventional lift-up armrest – so if choosing these rows, D and E are better than F and G. Another thing about these bulkhead rows, which are in line with the exits, and the adjacent exit rows (70AB, 70JK, 80AB and 80JK), is that there is a noticeable hissing noise from the slipstream.
- 80D and 80E are the same and could be great for space or for couples that want to lift the armrest during the flight to get closer or sleep.
- Rear cabin: any WT seat in rows 80 to 83 would be very nice indeed as long as: there is not a stag group pissing it up here when you want to sleep! Apparently, they may offer this cabin to groups so need to be a bit careful in selecting this exclusive cabin. Also, there is noticeable galley noise in this rear cabin, and it gets worse the further aft you get.
World Traveller Main Deck
- 25D is the throne seat on the Main Deck in WT. (no seat in front of them).
BA Airbus A380: Which are the best seats? Master discussion thread
Dec 13, 2017, 5:19 pm
#1486
Join Date: Jul 2017
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I know this question has probably been asked many times, but frankly I don´t have the time to look through 1.5k posts 
But why does JFK/EWR have no A380 service? They could put 2 flights in the morning and/or afternoon together for 1 A380 flight and have 4 planes fly on other, not that sought after routes. I mean JFK is probably BAs Flagship destination. JFK already has a CCR, the next logical step would be the A380 in my mind. Any thoughts on this?
But why does JFK/EWR have no A380 service? They could put 2 flights in the morning and/or afternoon together for 1 A380 flight and have 4 planes fly on other, not that sought after routes. I mean JFK is probably BAs Flagship destination. JFK already has a CCR, the next logical step would be the A380 in my mind. Any thoughts on this?
Dec 13, 2017, 8:46 pm
#1487
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Someone may correct me, but I’m pretty sure that NYC is all about frequency. I think BA has 7 flights per day, most of which are high-J 744s. There may well be terminal compatability issues as well.
Dec 14, 2017, 2:15 am
#1488
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I know this question has probably been asked many times, but frankly I don´t have the time to look through 1.5k posts But why does JFK/EWR have no A380 service? They could put 2 flights in the morning and/or afternoon together for 1 A380 flight and have 4 planes fly on other, not that sought after routes. I mean JFK is probably BAs Flagship destination. JFK already has a CCR, the next logical step would be the A380 in my mind. Any thoughts on this?
But why does JFK/EWR have no A380 service? They could put 2 flights in the morning and/or afternoon together for 1 A380 flight and have 4 planes fly on other, not that sought after routes. I mean JFK is probably BAs Flagship destination. JFK already has a CCR, the next logical step would be the A380 in my mind. Any thoughts on this?2- J to Y ratio on the route is much better served by high-J 744
Jan 3, 2018, 2:43 am
#1489
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 453
Does anyone know where I can find how large the side pockets are in the windows seats for the the upstairs economy section at the back of the BA380? Can I get a small spinner roll-on (Ryanair approved size) in one? Are the luggage racks above these seats smaller than normal?
Jan 3, 2018, 3:02 am
#1490
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London,UK
Programs: BA Silver, SPG Gold, Amex Plat, BA Amex PP
Posts: 91
Does anyone know where I can find how large the side pockets are in the windows seats for the the upstairs economy section at the back of the BA380? Can I get a small spinner roll-on (Ryanair approved size) in one? Are the luggage racks above these seats smaller than normal?
This is a photo of the side bins.
The overhead bins are smaller but you can certainly fit a full size roll on.
Jan 3, 2018, 5:53 am
#1491
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Jan 3, 2018, 6:45 am
#1492
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London,UK
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Good point. To clarify then in the section with rows 70 -78 a full size carry on does fit in the overhead bins.
Jan 3, 2018, 7:36 am
#1493
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Herts, UK
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I know this question has probably been asked many times, but frankly I don´t have the time to look through 1.5k posts But why does JFK/EWR have no A380 service? They could put 2 flights in the morning and/or afternoon together for 1 A380 flight and have 4 planes fly on other, not that sought after routes. I mean JFK is probably BAs Flagship destination. JFK already has a CCR, the next logical step would be the A380 in my mind. Any thoughts on this?
But why does JFK/EWR have no A380 service? They could put 2 flights in the morning and/or afternoon together for 1 A380 flight and have 4 planes fly on other, not that sought after routes. I mean JFK is probably BAs Flagship destination. JFK already has a CCR, the next logical step would be the A380 in my mind. Any thoughts on this?
Jan 4, 2018, 9:46 am
#1494
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As promised, here's a photo of the extra storage space at 53E. It's slightly awkward to use, but it is nice to have that extra bit. I actually enjoyed this seat more than I expected, and would have no qualm about booking it again, particularly on a flight where I needed to sleep.
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Here's the mysterious extra storage cubby. When you are seated, it's to the right of your legs. Kind of awkward to access while sitting.
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Here's the mysterious extra storage cubby. When you are seated, it's to the right of your legs. Kind of awkward to access while sitting.
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Jan 4, 2018, 10:49 am
#1495
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver, ZSL Silver
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Just to report back. 80K was about as good as Y gets, from the look of things. It was pretty quiet back there, and being closer to the window meant that I didn't have anyone congregating directly in front of me, whereas the person in 80J did at times. The bins are small, and so many people had tonnes of hand luggage. Fortunately I was on fairly quickly (though boarding was done strictly by row) so I managed to get my small bag in the overhead above me. However lots of people were not so lucky! Using that bag as a footrest was great and I managed to get about 4 hours sleep.
Jan 4, 2018, 10:54 am
#1496
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Just to report back. 80K was about as good as Y gets, from the look of things. It was pretty quiet back there, and being closer to the window meant that I didn't have anyone congregating directly in front of me, whereas the person in 80J did at times. The bins are small, and so many people had tonnes of hand luggage. Fortunately I was on fairly quickly (though boarding was done strictly by row) so I managed to get my small bag in the overhead above me. However lots of people were not so lucky! Using that bag as a footrest was great and I managed to get about 4 hours sleep.
I have a flight this month and will be back in 80K and I take your point re overheads. Thankfully as Gold I should be on fairly quick although I will be checking in luggage so only carrying a rucksack which of course will be my footrest once airborne
Jan 4, 2018, 11:45 am
#1497
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 453
Just to report back. 80K was about as good as Y gets, from the look of things. It was pretty quiet back there, and being closer to the window meant that I didn't have anyone congregating directly in front of me, whereas the person in 80J did at times. The bins are small, and so many people had tonnes of hand luggage. Fortunately I was on fairly quickly (though boarding was done strictly by row) so I managed to get my small bag in the overhead above me. However lots of people were not so lucky! Using that bag as a footrest was great and I managed to get about 4 hours sleep.
Jan 4, 2018, 12:00 pm
#1498
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver, ZSL Silver
Posts: 2,549
The rest of the cabin benefits from it being small and quiet, but the legroom is the same as anywhere else. Only the front row (same for row 70) has any extra. For me, it was definitely worth paying the extra.
Last edited by gustavmahler; Jan 4, 2018 at 12:06 pm
Jan 5, 2018, 1:45 pm
#1499
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I flew in row 70 LHR-HKG and back and on both occasions my feet were very cold. With nowhere to put the bottled water handed out, I put it on the floor next to the exit and it froze.
Jan 6, 2018, 6:28 am
#1500
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 36
Hi All,
Ill be travelling on the A380, or at least expecting to... We travel as a pair, and for me id prefe the the upper level, as it is 2-4-2, so we could only sit us.
Looking at reservering seats, i see that row 82/83 JK are cheaper, than rest of the window rows in the back of the plane. I am abit suspicious there is something they are hidding since its cheaper, than all the other seats. Can anyone tell me, if there is any difference for these specific seats, compared to the other rows in the small cabin?
Furthermore, if there is no difference, does the 83J/K have limited recline because its the last row, or does it have normal recline?
Thank you!
Ill be travelling on the A380, or at least expecting to... We travel as a pair, and for me id prefe the the upper level, as it is 2-4-2, so we could only sit us.
Looking at reservering seats, i see that row 82/83 JK are cheaper, than rest of the window rows in the back of the plane. I am abit suspicious there is something they are hidding since its cheaper, than all the other seats. Can anyone tell me, if there is any difference for these specific seats, compared to the other rows in the small cabin?
Furthermore, if there is no difference, does the 83J/K have limited recline because its the last row, or does it have normal recline?
Thank you!
