What's your favourite seat? Y/J/F
Nov 26, 2017, 10:09 am
#1
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What's your favourite seat? Y/J/F
Do you have a regular seat that is your go to? What is it and why?
Here's mine:
Y A388: 51G: Aisle Access, I can stand behind the chair and still watch TV if I need to stretch my legs
J A388: 7K: Quietest, probably most private, deplane first.
J B77W: 6A/K BUT only if I have 6B or 6J free. I have to confirm it at the airport and 2/3 times) they kindly block the seat for me.
Don't take them from me.
Here's mine:
Y A388: 51G: Aisle Access, I can stand behind the chair and still watch TV if I need to stretch my legs
J A388: 7K: Quietest, probably most private, deplane first.
J B77W: 6A/K BUT only if I have 6B or 6J free. I have to confirm it at the airport and 2/3 times) they kindly block the seat for me.
Don't take them from me.
Nov 26, 2017, 10:34 am
#2
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77W Y: 19 or 20A or K, or on flights under 4hrs C or J. Near the front, recline, and aisle access on shorter flights is better, while on longer flights I rather sleep and disturb the neighbours if I need to get out
Nov 26, 2017, 1:26 pm
#3
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A380 F. 2K. Avoid Row 1 but the rest seem the same.
A380 J. 23A or K (20 on two class) probably most private.
A380 Y. 45D. Extra legroom to the side of the stairs. Downside is it's a bassinet row.
B777 F. Never tried.
B777 J. 7J. Smaller cabin feels more private.
B777 Y. Always try for an exit row, failing that 39H. Near galley for top ups. No ICE box under seat in front.
A380 J. 23A or K (20 on two class) probably most private.
A380 Y. 45D. Extra legroom to the side of the stairs. Downside is it's a bassinet row.
B777 F. Never tried.
B777 J. 7J. Smaller cabin feels more private.
B777 Y. Always try for an exit row, failing that 39H. Near galley for top ups. No ICE box under seat in front.
Nov 26, 2017, 2:57 pm
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Slightly OT, but can/does EK block seats for status pax? Was told rather rudely in HKG "we don't block seats for anyone". On the other hand, departing MXP, I think the staff proactively moved others so I could have the row to myself in Y. I know this because I was checking the seat maps right until the flight closed and the 2 seats next to me were both occupied (Y mini-cabin on 77W), it was a relatively full flight but still a few spare seats.
Nov 26, 2017, 3:27 pm
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A380 F: 2K or if with hubby 2F and he has 2E.
A380 J: 14J/K with hubby or 9A if alone.
A380: 29J/K Upper deck in 2 class
A380: 44J/K lower deck
A380 J: 14J/K with hubby or 9A if alone.
A380: 29J/K Upper deck in 2 class
A380: 44J/K lower deck
Nov 26, 2017, 3:56 pm
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I want to contribute, but on the other hand, I don't want you guys to take my seat :s
I prefer sitting at the rear most cabins of Y and J.
F, 1A on a 77W or 2A/K or 3A/K on a A380.
Not officially - maybe a bored station will do it, but probably not at a busy one.
Of course, asking in the lounge or at check-in works wonders!
I prefer sitting at the rear most cabins of Y and J.
F, 1A on a 77W or 2A/K or 3A/K on a A380.
Slightly OT, but can/does EK block seats for status pax? Was told rather rudely in HKG "we don't block seats for anyone". On the other hand, departing MXP, I think the staff proactively moved others so I could have the row to myself in Y. I know this because I was checking the seat maps right until the flight closed and the 2 seats next to me were both occupied (Y mini-cabin on 77W), it was a relatively full flight but still a few spare seats
Of course, asking in the lounge or at check-in works wonders!
Nov 26, 2017, 4:02 pm
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A380/77W F - 2A/K
A380 J - 7A/K and back to 15 A/K (first meal service section), not a big fan of the mini cabin due to bar and engine noise
77W J 2-Class - 9B/D/F/J/K
77W J 3-Class - No real preference, as long as I'm not in the front mini-cabin, I don't like mini cabins (the 77W has a huge air handler system in the aft part of the first cabin between doors 1 and 2, super loud)
A380 J - 7A/K and back to 15 A/K (first meal service section), not a big fan of the mini cabin due to bar and engine noise
77W J 2-Class - 9B/D/F/J/K
77W J 3-Class - No real preference, as long as I'm not in the front mini-cabin, I don't like mini cabins (the 77W has a huge air handler system in the aft part of the first cabin between doors 1 and 2, super loud)
Last edited by Metanoia; Nov 26, 2017 at 5:39 pm
Nov 27, 2017, 3:57 pm
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