Seating Queries: World Traveller
Feb 23, 2010, 2:50 pm
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Seating Queries: World Traveller
For all your questions (and answers) regarding the best, worst, noisest, quietest seats in World Traveller on the 747, 767 and 777 fleets. Assuming anyone on FT actually flies WT of course. 
World Traveller Seat Maps
Seat maps courtesy of ba.com
World Traveller Seat Maps
Seat maps courtesy of ba.com
Last edited by Prospero; Sep 11, 2011 at 10:18 am
Feb 23, 2010, 3:16 pm
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I like the bulkhead seats 26C (777) and 33C (747) - although nobody really mentions they're a bit of a squeeze as a fatty.
Feb 23, 2010, 4:15 pm
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Tsk! 
As a general rule I try to sit about 4 rows back from the bulkhead on an aisle seat. Avoids the possible bassinet disruption but is still far enough forward that you get a choice of chicken OR beef. There's nowhere particularly quiet in WT, so buy a set of NC headphones!
Bulkhead/exit row seats now generally go to status pax.
As a general rule I try to sit about 4 rows back from the bulkhead on an aisle seat. Avoids the possible bassinet disruption but is still far enough forward that you get a choice of chicken OR beef. There's nowhere particularly quiet in WT, so buy a set of NC headphones!
Bulkhead/exit row seats now generally go to status pax.
Feb 23, 2010, 5:56 pm
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Swanhunter, wasn't it you that once came up with my favourite FT quote of all time?, in response to a WT seating query, along the lines of
Aww! How sweet! World Traveller gets a thread all of its own.
Feb 28, 2010, 8:52 am
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Question about bulkhead seat in World Traveller on BA 747
Hi everyone:
I'm flying on BA 54 JNB-LHR which is operated on one of these 747s:
http://www.flyertalk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/BAG744HI.jpg
The BA agent offered me a bulkhead because I'm oneworld sapphire (only benefit of that!)...so I now have 33H.
However, seatguru says this is a "restricted legroom" bulkhead whereas seatexpert says this is an "extra legroom" bulkhead.
Anyone know for sure which is true? If it's restricted legroom I'll get another seat but if its extra legroom then I will keep it...
Thanks!
I'm flying on BA 54 JNB-LHR which is operated on one of these 747s:
http://www.flyertalk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/BAG744HI.jpg
The BA agent offered me a bulkhead because I'm oneworld sapphire (only benefit of that!)...so I now have 33H.
However, seatguru says this is a "restricted legroom" bulkhead whereas seatexpert says this is an "extra legroom" bulkhead.
Anyone know for sure which is true? If it's restricted legroom I'll get another seat but if its extra legroom then I will keep it...
Thanks!
Last edited by Prospero; Feb 28, 2010 at 9:11 am Reason: amend title, changing reference from CW to WT
Feb 28, 2010, 9:22 am
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Seat 33H is probably the best WT seat on the High-J 747. The bulkhead may bother others (toes pressed against the wall) plus proximity to babies, however seated here you can (discretely) stretch your legs out into the aisle - remember to pull them in during meal service 
Mar 1, 2010, 2:00 am
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Seat 33H is probably the best WT seat on the High-J 747. The bulkhead may bother others (toes pressed against the wall) plus proximity to babies, however seated here you can (discretely) stretch your legs out into the aisle - remember to pull them in during meal service
28B/D/G/H or 29A/J in WT+ are the best seats in that cabin on a Hi-J 747, if we go one cabin up.
Mar 19, 2010, 6:25 pm
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Thoughts on WT seats 28D/G on B744 52J config
Hi all, usually on the TG and NZ boards, but I relented during the BA Global Sale and purchased a Y (WT) fare AKL-BKK (via SYD) for $NZ 1050 - a bargain.
As a non-status pax (well, QANTAS Club bronze), I note that BA allow pax to pay for advance seat assignment, an appealing prospect provided that it is 'worth it' - first row of WT, exit row, forward aisle etc
I note that on the B744 52J config aircraft, WT begins at row 28, with the A and K seats removed. Currently, 28B/C 28E/F and 28H/J are all blocked, as is 27A and 27K - presumably these become available for purchase nearer the time.
I'm intrigued, though, that 28D and 28G are available for advance purchase now. 28E/F have a cot attachment on the bulkhead, and I guess there is a high chance of a baby snoozing for the 9 hours or so, but other than that, is there any reason that this community knows why 28D/G should be made available now, whereas the others in the row are all blocked?
I have, of course, searched long and hard, but have found nothing that make particular mention of these seats. Simple searching for 28D is also fruitless. Plenty on 27A/K, but I think it likely that BA status holders will grab these before I'll get a look in.....
Penny for any thoughts?
Cheers, TK
As a non-status pax (well, QANTAS Club bronze), I note that BA allow pax to pay for advance seat assignment, an appealing prospect provided that it is 'worth it' - first row of WT, exit row, forward aisle etc
I note that on the B744 52J config aircraft, WT begins at row 28, with the A and K seats removed. Currently, 28B/C 28E/F and 28H/J are all blocked, as is 27A and 27K - presumably these become available for purchase nearer the time.
I'm intrigued, though, that 28D and 28G are available for advance purchase now. 28E/F have a cot attachment on the bulkhead, and I guess there is a high chance of a baby snoozing for the 9 hours or so, but other than that, is there any reason that this community knows why 28D/G should be made available now, whereas the others in the row are all blocked?
I have, of course, searched long and hard, but have found nothing that make particular mention of these seats. Simple searching for 28D is also fruitless. Plenty on 27A/K, but I think it likely that BA status holders will grab these before I'll get a look in.....
Penny for any thoughts?
Cheers, TK
Mar 20, 2010, 5:01 am
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Mar 20, 2010, 12:47 pm
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Apr 7, 2010, 2:36 pm
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Does anyone know if seat 52J on the 744 is a window seat i.e Does it have a window?
Apr 7, 2010, 2:46 pm
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Can't say for sure but I see no reason why not and seatguru doesn't say anything about no window and recommends the seat
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Bri..._747-400_B.php
Apr 7, 2010, 2:49 pm
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Apr 7, 2010, 4:56 pm
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Last week coming home CDG-ORD (on AA) we cringed when a couple with a baby boarded two rows ahead of us. But much to our amazement, the baby kept quiet the entire almost 9 hour trip. Twice he cried softly for about a minute but that was it. And he was awake a lot of the time. I'm sure we'll never be so luck again!