best seating for family of 4 in business class?
May 1, 2017, 5:17 pm
#1
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best seating for family of 4 in business class?
Wife, me, and two boys, age 4 and 5 flying r/t JFK-MXP in business class.
Both kids are very very into airplanes, and routinely sit ask to watch (and re-watch) hour-long documentaries on the A380 and 747. They have flown plenty of domestic flights, and a few international. But their highest class of service to date is UA E+, and this will be their first time on the A380. They are excited!
What is the best way to sit together given the emirates config? I was thinking middle four seats, but we are constrained in that the five year old likes to fly in a window seat directly over the wing if possible, so he can look at the engines.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Both kids are very very into airplanes, and routinely sit ask to watch (and re-watch) hour-long documentaries on the A380 and 747. They have flown plenty of domestic flights, and a few international. But their highest class of service to date is UA E+, and this will be their first time on the A380. They are excited!
What is the best way to sit together given the emirates config? I was thinking middle four seats, but we are constrained in that the five year old likes to fly in a window seat directly over the wing if possible, so he can look at the engines.
Thanks for your thoughts!
May 1, 2017, 6:19 pm
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Both kids are very very into airplanes, and routinely sit ask to watch (and re-watch) hour-long documentaries on the A380 and 747. [...]
What is the best way to sit together given the emirates config? I was thinking middle four seats, but we are constrained in that the five year old likes to fly in a window seat directly over the wing if possible, so he can look at the engines.
What is the best way to sit together given the emirates config? I was thinking middle four seats, but we are constrained in that the five year old likes to fly in a window seat directly over the wing if possible, so he can look at the engines.
May 1, 2017, 10:56 pm
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My experience is that the 4 year old may need closer supervision (constant help changing channels on the iFE, the seat, the food, spillage, etc). You may find yourself constantly getting up to assist. FWIW The lounge has very nice window views.
Not sure if it's clear but there are no "middle four" seats.
The only "middle" is a two seat pair. The others are single windows or aisles.
Not sure if it's clear but there are no "middle four" seats.
The only "middle" is a two seat pair. The others are single windows or aisles.
May 2, 2017, 4:40 pm
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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My experience is that the 4 year old may need closer supervision (constant help changing channels on the iFE, the seat, the food, spillage, etc). You may find yourself constantly getting up to assist. FWIW The lounge has very nice window views.
Not sure if it's clear but there are no "middle four" seats.
The only "middle" is a two seat pair. The others are single windows or aisles.
Not sure if it's clear but there are no "middle four" seats.
The only "middle" is a two seat pair. The others are single windows or aisles.
May 5, 2017, 5:36 am
#6
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Westchester county, NY
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I've done both this and JFK-DXB-JFK with my family. Since the outbound is overnight, I would pick two pairs of middle seats (one parent with each kid) so the kids can sleep. On the return, I would try to get a row across - ideally one with the two middle close to each other (you and wife) and the kids by the windows. They would be right across the aisle if they needed help.