Question about 777 J vs A380
Aug 22, 2019, 1:22 pm
#76
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One thing I don't like about their seating is that I need to leep over someone if I go with the window seat which is my choice... I don't tend to need to do that when I go with BA as I get to choose their corner seat being a silver member
Aug 22, 2019, 1:28 pm
#77
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1. It's barely an angle, it doesn't bother me (I'm writing this from 9A on a 3-class 77W on EK)
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
Aug 22, 2019, 1:29 pm
#78
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1. It's barely an angle, it doesn't bother me (I'm writing this from 9A on a 3-class 77W on EK)
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
Any particular row you recommend to go for ? I assume 1A/ 6A is the best ones ?
Do we get a blanket when it goes flat ? I know there is a mattress but I don't see anyone mentioning a blanket
Aug 22, 2019, 1:59 pm
#79
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Yes there'll definitely be a blanket. I'm not sure I'd go for row 1, proximity to the lavatory and galley can be bothersome as well as being on the bulkhead. I'd perhaps go for row 2
Aug 23, 2019, 12:34 am
#80
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1. It's barely an angle, it doesn't bother me (I'm writing this from 9A on a 3-class 77W on EK)
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
2. I personally don’t get up a lot, typically once during a long haul flight. Because of that, I don’t care that much about direct aisle access. I always choose a window seat. If I were a ‘getter upper’ as some people are, I would surely feel different and choose an aisle seat. But I don’t really like people climbing over me, so if the window seat pax was also a ‘getter upper’, I would be unhappy.
3. A significant drawback of the 77W J seat is the lack of storage space. That is so much better on the A380 (and especially for a window seat where you have a ‘private bin’ next to you.
All in all, I think the A380 sear is very much better than the 77W seat, but I would not change airlines to avoid the latter (and especially not to ‘dormitory class’ on BA).
Aug 23, 2019, 1:31 am
#81
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To follow up, I just looked at the seat map of the 777 and it seems that they have changed the plane altogether! Business starts at row 1 so no F (total of 6 rows in J) ... how disappointing! 
If I changed myself to fly earlier flight which is the A380, should I be expected to pay a change fee ?
Any ideas if row 6 which seems to be a solo row any good ?
If I changed myself to fly earlier flight which is the A380, should I be expected to pay a change fee ?
Any ideas if row 6 which seems to be a solo row any good ?
Aug 23, 2019, 1:36 am
#82
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Scotland
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1. It's barely an angle, it doesn't bother me (I'm writing this from 9A on a 3-class 77W on EK)
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
2. The direct aisle thing is such a red herring. Who cares. I don't mind jumping over someone, nor do I feel bad about it. There are many positives to these configurations and people get obsessed with direct aisle.
3. In almost every respect EK is better than BA
Aug 23, 2019, 1:50 am
#83
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
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Compared to some of the herringbone type configs the EK forward facing seat has better foot space, better positioning for IFE screen (and bigger screen possible), no twisting or distortion in certain positions to use the foot rest or lie flat (have had herringbone seats where I'm pressed up against one side), you're not staring someone in the face during taxy, take off and landing, it's safer in the event of a crash because you're facing in the direction of velocity and as a result there's no need to airbags in the seat belt like many herringbone configs have. They're also better suited to couples traveling together. The seats are pretty private with the divider up. Sure, direct aisle access is nice, I just think people value it disproportionately highly, it's kind of a buzz word that's been around the last 5 or 6 years and seemingly the only attribute of a business class seat people care about.
Aug 23, 2019, 3:15 am
#84
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Former EY frequent flyer here!
I agree with the statements expressed by Mr Hunter, I would definitely take these so-called "angled" 7 abreast seats over some sort of a vantage configuration where my leg is jammed underneath a box.
Direct aisle access is not a priority of mine, especially as my primary route (AUH-MAA) is saturated with sub-par narrow-body offerings from EY/WY (I never got the WY hype?!). By comparison, EK offer a flat-bed, a great lounge and chauffeur on both ends (soo useful in MAA).
I agree with the statements expressed by Mr Hunter, I would definitely take these so-called "angled" 7 abreast seats over some sort of a vantage configuration where my leg is jammed underneath a box.
Direct aisle access is not a priority of mine, especially as my primary route (AUH-MAA) is saturated with sub-par narrow-body offerings from EY/WY (I never got the WY hype?!). By comparison, EK offer a flat-bed, a great lounge and chauffeur on both ends (soo useful in MAA).
Aug 23, 2019, 1:26 pm
#85
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1. I agree that the angle is so insignificant that it’s not an issue. I have found myself slipping into the footrest on other airlines’ ‘slopey seats’, but not on the EK77W ones.
2. I personally don’t get up a lot, typically once during a long haul flight. Because of that, I don’t care that much about direct aisle access. I always choose a window seat. If I were a ‘getter upper’ as some people are, I would surely feel different and choose an aisle seat. But I don’t really like people climbing over me, so if the window seat pax was also a ‘getter upper’, I would be unhappy.
3. A significant drawback of the 77W J seat is the lack of storage space. That is so much better on the A380 (and especially for a window seat where you have a ‘private bin’ next to you.
All in all, I think the A380 sear is very much better than the 77W seat, but I would not change airlines to avoid the latter (and especially not to ‘dormitory class’ on BA).
Aug 23, 2019, 2:10 pm
#86
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So I was look at the seat map and basically all the rows with windows are occupied except row 1 and 6.
I was look at the 3D view and it looks like the TV screen is smaller compared to the other seats ? And looks like it comes out from the armrest ? Reminds me very much of PE with BA....
I was look at the 3D view and it looks like the TV screen is smaller compared to the other seats ? And looks like it comes out from the armrest ? Reminds me very much of PE with BA....
Aug 23, 2019, 9:23 pm
#87
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So I was look at the seat map and basically all the rows with windows are occupied except row 1 and 6.
I was look at the 3D view and it looks like the TV screen is smaller compared to the other seats ? And looks like it comes out from the armrest ? Reminds me very much of PE with BA....
I was look at the 3D view and it looks like the TV screen is smaller compared to the other seats ? And looks like it comes out from the armrest ? Reminds me very much of PE with BA....
Aug 23, 2019, 9:32 pm
#88
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So I was look at the seat map and basically all the rows with windows are occupied except row 1 and 6.
I was look at the 3D view and it looks like the TV screen is smaller compared to the other seats ? And looks like it comes out from the armrest ? Reminds me very much of PE with BA....
I was look at the 3D view and it looks like the TV screen is smaller compared to the other seats ? And looks like it comes out from the armrest ? Reminds me very much of PE with BA....
Aug 23, 2019, 9:38 pm
#89
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Aug 24, 2019, 2:15 am
#90
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Add to that the renowned BA F&B and service, and you're on to a winner! With a special mention of the B777 to BKK.