helvetic

I've flown EY Apartments and while the seat doesn't recline into a bed and is therefore more limited, it's plenty cozy.

Also, I don't find rear-facing seats to be an issue. In fact, I prefer them in general.

helvetic

Called in and they gave me 3K on both segments. Much better!

THR

Despite all seats except 4A and 4K being blocked, I called and they had no problems assigning 2A (she said I was pre-assigned 1A, but my itinerary did not show that).

My first Emirates F, albeit a short flight (Christchurch --> Sydney) in December. Exciting nonetheless (except for the crappy lounge).

cdancer20

So flying with DH in first class for our honeymoon (so excited!!! first time for us both). Anyways, which of the middle seats are best. Right now, all seats seem to be open but I want to get the best. I am torn between 2EF, 3EF.

skywardhunter

You're flying Independence Air? DH is their IATA code

HKprince

I'm sure she means she's flying with her husband...

cdancer20

Yes I meant "Dear Husband"

ioto1902

Not much difference IMHO.
FCL EF seats are side by side on the plan, but you are not really close, as there is a separation wall with the mini-bar in between. You can lower the panel to see each other, but, you can't hold your hands for example. You'll have to walk round the aisles to be physically close. For this reason, 2EF are probably better, as you'll have less to walk ...
For honeymooners, I find SQ FCL much much better.
Anyway, all the best for newly weds !

skywardhunter

learn something new every day

m3red

I'd go row 2, row 1 then row 3 in that order.

cdancer20

Thank you. I wish I could have found availability on SQ for our flight back but nothing for months :-( We ended up with 2EF. I just couldn't decide if I wanted someone behind us. I like being able to talk to him and share stuff so that was more important to me than losing window seats.

Thanks. That makes me feel better. I had open access to whatever seat I wanted all night. I decided on row 2 with the option to change based on advice but now someone has nabbed rows 1 and 3.

ioto1902

While seated in the suite, the guy behind or in front of you is absolutely not visible.
You'll probably pay attention to your neighbor across the aisle, in which case, just close the doors.

QRC3288

Bumping an old thread, this seemed the most appropriate search result. Hope it's okay.

I have an upcoming flight in a few weeks, booked late in the game. Only seats left are 4A/K and both middle seats in row 3. A380 equipment.

I've read the most recent posts above, which seem to indicate row 4 A and K aren't ideal. I am going to try and sleep a bit. ( It will be an early morning ex-DXB departure, I'm arriving from Asia overnight). Is this noise thing really an issue? I've never sat in row 4 before. I've sat in row 2 and 3 middles and windows and they were all fine, although I like the window more was a solo traveler, which I am on my upcoming trip.

How big of an "issue" is the noise in row 4 windows? On a presumably pretty full to full flight? Would you swap 4A/K to one of the row 2 middles as a solo traveler ? Or is it one of those fairly minor things and no big deal? I'm guessing I'll be pretty tired and gunning for some sleep. Fwiw I don't mind if the galley can see into the suite I usually just close the doors.

XXTSGR

QRC3288

thanks, I just did that. Indeed 1A is open. I just switched. So it seems like some of the seats are indeed blocked not necessarily occupied.

The complaints I've read above for 1A - perhaps slightly more cramped, missing a window - don't bother me. I really just want quiet.