F 747 or 777
Feb 10, 2014, 10:51 am
#32
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I booked lhr to Houston, out in first and back in club so I can go upstairs on the 747 ! Set me back 125,000 and 1151.70 . Next question is which seats should I book and when can I book them as a lowly bronze, is it the usual T-7 ?
Feb 10, 2014, 11:09 am
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I suppose go for 2A and 3A or 2K and 3K then you can use the buddy seat in row 3. Not much room at the buddy seat in row 2.
Row 3 window seats do feel rather claustrophobic though.
1A/K are blocked for Golds if they are not already taken.
Feb 10, 2014, 11:13 am
#37
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Depends how 'together' you want to be during the flight.
I'd take 2A and 2K, but then Mr W and I are happy to mostly do our own thing on flights. If you want to chitchat throughout and share the experience, you'd do better in the middle seats.
Enjoy your trip
I'd take 2A and 2K, but then Mr W and I are happy to mostly do our own thing on flights. If you want to chitchat throughout and share the experience, you'd do better in the middle seats.
Enjoy your trip
Feb 10, 2014, 11:14 am
#38
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I know it feel nicer to be in seats together 4 E and 4F , however I personally would go for 2A and 2K if they are available. There appears to be more space and allow for more privacy.
Also as there is a buddy seat, you can eat together restaurant style which is always very nice.
Have a great time
Also as there is a buddy seat, you can eat together restaurant style which is always very nice.
Have a great time
Last edited by cuspidor; Feb 10, 2014 at 11:16 am Reason: Missed out eat!
Feb 10, 2014, 11:23 am
#39
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Beware, the buddy seat on the A/K seats on the 744 are no longer a viable prospect since the Prime rollout. The width of the seat at shoulder height has been severely restricted due to the window shades.
Feb 10, 2014, 11:32 am
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Don't be embarrassed at all about telling the crew this is your first F experience as most decent CC will try all they can to make an extra special fuss of you and will enjoy doing so.
Enjoy your first F experience.
Feb 10, 2014, 12:07 pm
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Feb 10, 2014, 12:07 pm
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Feb 10, 2014, 12:07 pm
#44
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I know it feel nicer to be in seats together 4 E and 4F , however I personally would go for 2A and 2K if they are available. There appears to be more space and allow for more privacy.
Also as there is a buddy seat, you can eat together restaurant style which is always very nice.
Have a great time
Also as there is a buddy seat, you can eat together restaurant style which is always very nice.
Have a great time
That said I'd still take 2ak myself, just due to the novelty, esp on a day flight
Feb 10, 2014, 12:27 pm
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The Mrs and I typically do our own thing on flights these days and eat whilst watching a film. The one thing we tend to do if sitting in say 1A and 1K on a 744 is to pick a film and watch it together simultaneously.