Seating Queries: First
May 24, 2018, 3:23 pm
#1291
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Scotland
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 443
2a k are not together, totally single seats.
4ef are together which we have had. On the way back row 1 opened up for us which was perfect. They are close together.
4ef are together which we have had. On the way back row 1 opened up for us which was perfect. They are close together.
May 24, 2018, 9:41 pm
#1293
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: San Diego
Programs: Plat Pro AAdvantage, but defected to BAEC
Posts: 1,222
Stick with 2A/K for now. 4E/F are horribly exposed and row 5 is too close to the galley. If 1A/K open up at T-72 go ahead and snag those, though buddy dinning may be a challenge.
Jun 5, 2018, 12:31 pm
#1294
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,562
When solo I quite like 2 or 3 A / K on the 747 as you get a bit of separation from the person next to you (1A / K can be considered by some to be a bit 'cosy' as it's in the nose where the aircraft starts to thin a tad). from 4 backwards you have the middle seats next to you so again there's some proximity with the person next to you.
Solo traveler on a day flight on the 747 from LON to US. Available to me are the window seats (both aisles) in Rows 3-5. Seems like 3K is the way to go.
Right?
Jun 5, 2018, 12:41 pm
#1295
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Cayman, San Diego, London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold, AA 4MM Lifetime Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Amb, Bonvoy Lifetime Gold
Posts: 1,054
Definitely 3A or 3K. Further back is noisier with double seats in the middle of the aircraft and the galley behind Row 5.
Jun 5, 2018, 1:31 pm
#1296
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,159
Definitely row 3, an underestimated row I think and I'd pick the K side as the sun won't be glaring through the window going westwards to the USA.
I prefer row 3 to row 2 as the shelf/paper stand in front of 4E/F gives a bit more privacy than row 2 where 2A can look across as they are exactly opposite. Very pedantic I know but this is the Flyertalk!
I prefer row 3 to row 2 as the shelf/paper stand in front of 4E/F gives a bit more privacy than row 2 where 2A can look across as they are exactly opposite. Very pedantic I know but this is the Flyertalk!
Jun 6, 2018, 7:13 am
#1297
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Programs: BA GGL - maybe only briefly!
Posts: 1,378
747 row 1 - again!
Just booked for 2 in first on a 747 for next year - me gold, she silver. All seats are showing as available and 1A and 1K both appear available, and I can select them but it comes up as an error, presumably because we are not both gold (as above, post #1282 ). I suppose MMB is showing them both because I can have either one, but we cant have both. That is not made at all clear in the MMB process and even when I stick myself in 1A it still shows 1K available for her.
What is the best strategy to try to get row 1? Book 1A and 2A and hope 1K comes up? If I book 2A/K now, presumably some other gold will nab 1A or K.
What is the best strategy to try to get row 1? Book 1A and 2A and hope 1K comes up? If I book 2A/K now, presumably some other gold will nab 1A or K.
Jun 6, 2018, 7:26 am
#1298
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,159
Personally I'd choose 1K/2K and just keep an eye on the seat map in MMB unless you want to be adjacent to each other so therefore choose row 2 for both of you.
Row 1 if not chosen by another Gold/Prem beforehand can start to show from T-72 but not guaranteed.
Row 1 if not chosen by another Gold/Prem beforehand can start to show from T-72 but not guaranteed.
Jun 6, 2018, 4:26 pm
#1299
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Germany
Programs: BA GGL, CCR - TK G
Posts: 809
Bkk vs sin
We have the choice between those. So it's 787 vs 777.. Around 200 euros more fore the 787 .
We are 5 people.. Is it worth it?
Thnx
We are 5 people.. Is it worth it?
Thnx
Jul 6, 2018, 5:53 am
#1300
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond *, IHG, Couples Romance Rewards
Posts: 2,351
1a / 1k in first on 747
Just wondering when these open up to non gold members?. I can place myself there but mrs. Firstlight cannot. Does this change at 72 hours, at olci or at another time? Thanks in advance.
Jul 6, 2018, 5:55 am
#1301
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,266
Usually within the 72hrs mark
Have you checked that the seat isn't already taken?
Have you checked that the seat isn't already taken?
Jul 6, 2018, 5:58 am
#1302
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Elite
Posts: 289
Call the gold line and ask them to put Mrs Nongold in 1K. You will likely get it done.
Jul 6, 2018, 6:00 am
#1303
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,266
Jul 6, 2018, 6:01 am
#1304
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London, ARN, HEL, ..... or MAN
Programs: BA GGL / GFL, Mucci Diamond!, HH Diamond, Radisson Premium, IHG Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 5,907
Jul 6, 2018, 6:41 am
#1305
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: living near Malaga
Programs: BA Gold , Mucci recipient. Coffee Drinker, Blue Sky Thinker
Posts: 2,112