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
Feb 22, 2016, 1:18 pm
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I know this has probably been asked before but couldn't see it on a quick search.
First time in First as a birthday treat LHR to IAD in Sept (actually Club out and First back which is overnight)
My main question though is which seat combination would others recommend for a couple flying in 1st currently automatically assigned 2E &F
First time in First as a birthday treat LHR to IAD in Sept (actually Club out and First back which is overnight)
My main question though is which seat combination would others recommend for a couple flying in 1st currently automatically assigned 2E &F
Feb 23, 2016, 11:02 pm
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I've just done another overnight, and yet again row 53 was relatively sparsely populated compared to the rest of the cabin. 53J was empty, and the passenger in 53F asked to be moved (and was found another seat). I think that word may be getting around about how noisy 53 and 56 can be.
The silver lining is that 52A and 52K can therefore often get out without having to step over anyone.
The silver lining is that 52A and 52K can therefore often get out without having to step over anyone.
Feb 24, 2016, 4:17 am
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I've just done another overnight, and yet again row 53 was relatively sparsely populated compared to the rest of the cabin. 53J was empty, and the passenger in 53F asked to be moved (and was found another seat). I think that word may be getting around about how noisy 53 and 56 can be.
The silver lining is that 52A and 52K can therefore often get out without having to step over anyone.
The silver lining is that 52A and 52K can therefore often get out without having to step over anyone.
Feb 24, 2016, 4:33 am
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Against that, 80B is in a much smaller cabin, which 'feels' nicer to me than the open plan downstairs cabin. And while an exit row, so nothing on the ground at take off/landing, you can have your bag down during the flight, which is not allowed in 25D.
Feb 26, 2016, 5:09 am
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On a 241 I had BA380 booked in Business but have just upped to First as they just became available. Miami to LHR on October. Travelling with dear wife. We like 2A and 2K in the 747 but this is a different layout. Have been allocated 4e/4f. 2e/2f and 3e/3f unavailable. Was thinking of 2a and 3a and hoping to move to 1A/1K 72 hours out. Any view on that plan?
Feb 26, 2016, 5:36 am
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Feb 28, 2016, 5:51 pm
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I don't think the middle seats are in between you. I think the stairwell is in between you. Some have said that there is a lot of closet noise or potty traffic. Others say they are the best seats on the A380...We presently have 2A and 3A for London to SFO in September but I'm tempted to make it 1A and 2A if the seats become available...all thoughts/perspectives appreciated
Mar 9, 2016, 6:21 am
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privacy.
I don't think the middle seats are in between you. I think the stairwell is in between you. Some have said that there is a lot of closet noise or potty traffic. Others say they are the best seats on the A380...We presently have 2A and 3A for London to SFO in September but I'm tempted to make it 1A and 2A if the seats become available...all thoughts/perspectives appreciated
I don't think the middle seats are in between you. I think the stairwell is in between you. Some have said that there is a lot of closet noise or potty traffic. Others say they are the best seats on the A380...We presently have 2A and 3A for London to SFO in September but I'm tempted to make it 1A and 2A if the seats become available...all thoughts/perspectives appreciated
Mar 11, 2016, 4:19 pm
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So if you want to travel as a couple in first but your partner REALLY loves looking out of the window, which would the best seats be... 1A & 2A, or 2A & 3A (or the other side)?
For example, in J on CX, she loves the window seats.... so I think that the middle seats in F on the 380 would not suit her.
For example, in J on CX, she loves the window seats.... so I think that the middle seats in F on the 380 would not suit her.
Mar 11, 2016, 4:29 pm
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Just to warn you the visibility isn't great in F on the A380 just with the seat being so far away from the windows and the windows themselves not being that big.
1A is very private but is slightly narrower and overhead bin is a little smaller. I still go for it as not bothered by much but if a little more traffic due to toilet and the odd flush being heard may bother one of you then maybe go for 2A/3A.
1A is very private but is slightly narrower and overhead bin is a little smaller. I still go for it as not bothered by much but if a little more traffic due to toilet and the odd flush being heard may bother one of you then maybe go for 2A/3A.
Mar 12, 2016, 1:31 am
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I think id try 1A/K next time having just done 2A. Seemed more private and meant I wouldnt have had the annoyance of a certain passenger(s) to my right. Through traffic was minimal despite a full cabin. That floorspace behind the curtain at stairwell doesnt seem well utilised, and for 1A/K maybe just as well. I like the way the cockpit is up some stairs from there to its own level.
Mar 12, 2016, 3:37 am
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I think id try 1A/K next time having just done 2A. Seemed more private and meant I wouldnt have had the annoyance of a certain passenger(s) to my right. Through traffic was minimal despite a full cabin. That floorspace behind the curtain at stairwell doesnt seem well utilised, and for 1A/K maybe just as well. I like the way the cockpit is up some stairs from there to its own level.