First, First Flight!
May 29, 2019, 7:34 am
#16
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It seems we all got different opinions. I really loved to sit alone in row 1^But if there is someone in 1K then I prefer 2A, like various others. And I'm far from a regular F traveller. I've just done enough to have tried a few spots and 2A is mine. I wouldn't describe row1 as cramped, but I do find row 2 more spacious. But each to their own - for everyone that prefers 1A that's less competition for me!
May 29, 2019, 8:08 am
#18
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May 29, 2019, 10:34 am
#21
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May 29, 2019, 1:15 pm
#23
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For a first (and possibly first and only on this plane) Id definitely go for row 1 if you can and ignore the mopers; but equally row 2 is fine too. Either way you cant beat the novelty value of sitting further forward than the pilot 😃.
As another lowly Silver I managed to switch a couple booking from 2A + 2K to 1A + 2A at 24h (I hadnt thought of ringing up). The wife was understanding and we both enjoyed the novelty of buddy dining (and the CC enjoyed making it happen) even though everyone here says youre not supposed to enjoy it on the 747. I know you (OP) are solo this trip but the point is that received wisdom about what is too cramped etc. isnt always relevant to your first time. We thought it was all unreservedly great.
The negative comments are from thereal frequent flyers. All respect to them, but as a (like you) tourist/interloper in First, our criteria are different; I wanted 1A/K or 2A/K and the whole thing was great fun. I couldnt have cared less about whether the space was an inch or so less than another seat or the wardrobe door made a noise; happy to leave such worries to those who commute on the things, but I dont. Enjoy it, itll be great.
As another lowly Silver I managed to switch a couple booking from 2A + 2K to 1A + 2A at 24h (I hadnt thought of ringing up). The wife was understanding and we both enjoyed the novelty of buddy dining (and the CC enjoyed making it happen) even though everyone here says youre not supposed to enjoy it on the 747. I know you (OP) are solo this trip but the point is that received wisdom about what is too cramped etc. isnt always relevant to your first time. We thought it was all unreservedly great.
The negative comments are from thereal frequent flyers. All respect to them, but as a (like you) tourist/interloper in First, our criteria are different; I wanted 1A/K or 2A/K and the whole thing was great fun. I couldnt have cared less about whether the space was an inch or so less than another seat or the wardrobe door made a noise; happy to leave such worries to those who commute on the things, but I dont. Enjoy it, itll be great.
Last edited by GCab; May 29, 2019 at 1:22 pm
May 29, 2019, 2:31 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2018
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Work is taking me to KWI later this year & was looking at F redemption KWI-LHR at 42500 Avios + £187. This has to be one of the best redemptions out there ?!?! Will probably actually book KWI-LHR-EDI to use CCR for same Avios + £205. B2B @ EDI is easy also !
May 29, 2019, 4:10 pm
#28
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On a 747 I like 1A/K with K being my preference for westbound TATL flights owing to the position of the sun. On the 777 it's 2A/K again with K getting the edge. A380 row 1 is nice but the cupboard doors over the aisle that rattle which isn't great. Crew will fix this by stuffing tissues in the gap. It has the advantage that you're closest to the toilets. This means you can be the first into your pyjamas once the seatbelt light goes out. Haven't done the 787 yet.
May 31, 2019, 5:48 am
#29
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Enjoy the flight!
May 31, 2019, 7:12 am
#30
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