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
Aug 27, 2018, 7:12 am
#1712
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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.
Aug 30, 2018, 7:45 am
#1713
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ill be on the a380 to lax monday on those seats both in and out of lax. ill report when i have time
Sep 4, 2018, 12:09 pm
#1714
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I know 50K is missing windows, but does it still have the side bins?
I've got a choice of 50K, 56A, 56K, and 58A. The side bin is more important to me than the window.
Am I right in assuming 50K is the best?
I've got a choice of 50K, 56A, 56K, and 58A. The side bin is more important to me than the window.
Am I right in assuming 50K is the best?
Sep 4, 2018, 1:02 pm
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Sep 4, 2018, 1:05 pm
#1716
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Yes 50K has a side bin. Out of the choices you have available I would be going for 56A or 56K I think.
Sep 4, 2018, 3:51 pm
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Sep 12, 2018, 3:41 am
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Is there any reason why someone will choose 14F when there are loads of other seats available (for eg 14J, 14K 12E, 12F etc) on the same flight? I am going to travel with an infant so I have taken 14E. Just wondering if anyone without kids may be able to share some insights/ the rationale behind this...
Sep 12, 2018, 3:47 am
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This is not true of any of the other seats you've listed, although one would need to see the full seat map to know how likely it is that that is the actual reason on this occasion.
Sep 14, 2018, 1:07 pm
#1721
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Solo traveler booked in 3A now. 2A/K are already taken but 1A/K are showing as blocked. Should I stick with 3A or try to grab 1A or 1K when they open up?
Sep 21, 2018, 2:34 pm
#1722
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I'm travelling in a few weeks LHR - LAX. I've previously paid for 80K on the UD, but currently only 80B is available. I've read that B and J exit rows aren't great due to footfall so I'm looking at what else is available. Currently there is:
80B
81B (Twin)
81J (Twin)
82J/K
83J/K
I hear 82J/K has IFE kit under the seat in front which isn't ideal.
I'm slightly confused about how the Twin seats work - 81A is currently unavailable so will I have a pax next to me? BA's wording isn't clear.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
80B
81B (Twin)
81J (Twin)
82J/K
83J/K
I hear 82J/K has IFE kit under the seat in front which isn't ideal.
I'm slightly confused about how the Twin seats work - 81A is currently unavailable so will I have a pax next to me? BA's wording isn't clear.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
Sep 27, 2018, 9:49 am
#1723
Join Date: May 2013
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We have booked an economy Avios red eye flight from Hong Kong back to Manchester via London. The HKG to LHR leg is on the A380 and I'm tempted to pay for seats together in the pair configuration on the upper deck. Does anyone have any recommendations for economy seats? I'm tempted to go for 83JK so I don't get anyone kicking the back of the seat and recline doesn't seem to be restricted. I know it maybe a little noisy but I'm partly deaf anyway so that shouldn't be an issue. Anyone have any personal recommendations?
Sep 28, 2018, 1:39 pm
#1725
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flew on BA269 on Wednesday and I was able to select 56A at check-in. I think this is a great seat. Galley noise was non-existent. Great view out of the window and you get to have three side storage bins. I was nervous about having to jump over 57B's footrest but the older woman never bothered to lower it through out the whole flight, so it was like if I had direct-aisle access the entire time 
Only con was that her and her seatmate in 57A chatted very loud for the most part of the flight. 57A never lowered her window shade when they turned off the lights either. Anyway, i'm going on a tangent. I'd gladly choose 56A again.
Only con was that her and her seatmate in 57A chatted very loud for the most part of the flight. 57A never lowered her window shade when they turned off the lights either. Anyway, i'm going on a tangent. I'd gladly choose 56A again.