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 11, 2017, 9:43 pm
#1472
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I flew out to HKG last week in WTP, but sadly my employer would only stump up for WT on the way home. I currently have 80K reserved, but 70B is available. Would that be preferable? Both have almost unlimited legroom, but I seem to remember there being more toilets close to row 80, plus you are almost last off the plane. On the other hand, the K seat would likely have fewer people queuing for the loo in the space, and it being a smaller cabin, might be a bit quieter. I had 61J on the outbound in WTP, which was petty decent. I was able to use my bag as a footrest and got some good sleep.
Dec 11, 2017, 9:57 pm
#1473
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I flew out to HKG last week in WTP, but sadly my employer would only stump up for WT on the way home. I currently have 80K reserved, but 70B is available. Would that be preferable? Both have almost unlimited legroom, but I seem to remember there being more toilets close to row 80, plus you are almost last off the plane. On the other hand, the K seat would likely have fewer people queuing for the loo in the space, and it being a smaller cabin, might be a bit quieter. I had 61J on the outbound in WTP, which was petty decent. I was able to use my bag as a footrest and got some good sleep.
I'd personally plump for 80K. There are toilets near 70B too and more passengers congregate there I think than the toilets at row 80 although there is a curtain at that row (70) separating WT and WTP and both cabins can use the 70 loos so much busier as both all can use it. The rear mini cabin is quiet and no through traffic really and I have found on the several occasions I have sat there I didn't see the toilet as an issue. Here are a few photos from an older TR of mine which may me useful, possibly. Finally once your out the aircraft and walk very briskly then you will probably beat a lot of folks in front of you many of who dilly dally.
If your HBO then the rear cabin bins are much smaller and worth considering to put any carry on at the rear of the main cabin (in the central bins) before seating yourself.
British Airways A380 14F/97J/55W/303Y Seat Map
Pete
Last edited by PETER01; Dec 11, 2017 at 10:05 pm
Dec 11, 2017, 11:48 pm
#1474
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I'd personally plump for 80K. There are toilets near 70B too and more passengers congregate there I think than the toilets at row 80 although there is a curtain at that row (70) separating WT and WTP and both cabins can use the 70 loos so much busier as both all can use it. The rear mini cabin is quiet and no through traffic really and I have found on the several occasions I have sat there I didn't see the toilet as an issue. Here are a few photos from an older TR of mine which may me useful, possibly. Finally once your out the aircraft and walk very briskly then you will probably beat a lot of folks in front of you many of who dilly dally.
If your HBO then the rear cabin bins are much smaller and worth considering to put any carry on at the rear of the main cabin (in the central bins) before seating yourself.
British Airways A380 14F/97J/55W/303Y Seat Map
Pete
If your HBO then the rear cabin bins are much smaller and worth considering to put any carry on at the rear of the main cabin (in the central bins) before seating yourself.
British Airways A380 14F/97J/55W/303Y Seat Map
Pete
Last edited by gustavmahler; Dec 12, 2017 at 12:06 am
Dec 12, 2017, 12:00 am
#1475
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A good choice and Y is Y but not a bad seat. Again, a padded rucksack bag as a foot rest once your cruising and a reasonable sleep can be had. Maybe try for an AUP at HKG but a Y exit seat is still good.
Dec 12, 2017, 12:10 am
#1476
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May see if I can get an AUP, but actually the exit row in Y in a block of 2 might be better for sleep. I've got a bad knee and back so being able to stretch out is quite important. I will report back next week!
Dec 12, 2017, 12:19 am
#1477
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look forward to hearing about it as not many data points in Y on the A380. You'e right and save yourself money
Dec 12, 2017, 1:07 am
#1478
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Thanks! I'll be back on an A380 three days later, but in row 2. I'm hoping for it to be G-XLED, as I've done WTP and CW on that plane, and there's a good chance my WT sector could be on that. Then I will have done all cabins on the same aircraft. Geek alert!
Dec 12, 2017, 1:15 am
#1479
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Geek understands a fellow geek lol
Dec 13, 2017, 4:57 pm
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BA 54 Seat 25D
Are both armrests on 25D fixed, or only the outside? I'm traveling with a 6 year old and right now we're in 25D/E. The other option is 83J/K. I don't care about being the last off the plane since we have a decent layover at LHR.
It would be nice to be able to have him stretch onto my lap.
It would be nice to be able to have him stretch onto my lap.
Dec 13, 2017, 5:02 pm
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Are both armrests on 25D fixed, or only the outside? I'm traveling with a 6 year old and right now we're in 25D/E. The other option is 83J/K. I don't care about being the last off the plane since we have a decent layover at LHR.
It would be nice to be able to have him stretch onto my lap.
It would be nice to be able to have him stretch onto my lap.
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Dec 13, 2017, 5:06 pm
#1483
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I think I'll stick with 25D.
We've got twin seats on the UD for the the LHR-JNB section, but I would appreciate some more room for my legs! Only thing is that I'm not fond of a seat neighbor with the 6 year old in the middle. Twin seats are just perfect for that.
Dec 13, 2017, 5:09 pm
#1484
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Awesome. Thanks!
I think I'll stick with 25D.
We've got twin seats on the UD for the the LHR-JNB section, but I would appreciate some more room for my legs! Only thing is that I'm not fond of a seat neighbor with the 6 year old in the middle. Twin seats are just perfect for that.
I think I'll stick with 25D.
We've got twin seats on the UD for the the LHR-JNB section, but I would appreciate some more room for my legs! Only thing is that I'm not fond of a seat neighbor with the 6 year old in the middle. Twin seats are just perfect for that.
Dec 13, 2017, 5:13 pm
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