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Emirates Seating Guide
A380
First:
777
First:
A380
First:
- Solo travelers: some say row 4 is loud from the galley behind, while row 1 may be a bit more cramped than other rows. Most suggest rows 2 or 3, seats A or K.
- Couple: E/F seats in rows 1-3 are all fairly similar.
- General: the mini cabin at the back has a more secluded feel, though some comment that there is noise from the bar beyond row 23.
- Solo travelers: most prefer seats A and K (solo seats on sides with windows).
- Couple: aim for seats E/F to be closer together.
- General comments: upgrade if at all possible!
777
First:
- Solo travelers: Row 1, especially 1a and 1k, is the worst because of galley and lavatory right in front. Noisy and high traffic. Not much difference between row 1 and 2 in terms of space on the 77w for k or a seats.
- Couple: there is not really any difference between row 1 and 2 for e and f seats except 1 is near the galley and 2 is near row 6 in j where there may be children
- General: There is limited direct aisle access as the configuration is 2-3-2. The rear J cabin will have Y pax move through on boarding.
- Solo travelers:
- Couple: 7 j and k are great if you don't mind the missing window. It's in the private mini cabin - a great choice unless you like window gazing. You also don't get y traffic passing through this cabin as you turn left on entry!
- General comments: Y on the 777 is for slim people.
The ultimate Emirates seating guide
Feb 23, 2010 | 4:02 am
#256
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5
No posts here on FT or elsewhere seem to have gathered information about the best seats on Emirates flights. Therefore my vision is that we in this thread can share our experiences concerning the seats to get on Emirates flights. I will keep this first post updated with the latest contributions, hereby making it available for easy reference.
Updated 17. march 2005
Seating advice
B777-200 [18 First, 49 Business & 236 Economy seats]
F:
J:
Recommended: Row 9,10,11
Y:
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B777-200 [49 Business & 304 Economy Class seats]
J:
Reccommended: Row 2,3,4,5
Y:
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B777-300, [18 first, 42 Business & 320 Economy class seats]
F:
J:
Recommended: Row 9,10
Y:
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B777-300, [42/49?? Business & 385 Economy class seats]
J:
Recommended: Row 2,3,4,5,6.
Be Aware:
To be avoided:
Y:
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A340-300 [12 First, 42 Business & 213 Economy seats]
F:
J:
Reccommended: 7 A,B,D,F,J,K. 10 A,B,D,F,J,K. (all seats have a nice big seat pitch.
Be aware:
To be avoided: all E seats: 6,7,8,9,10,11, (middle seats in a row of 3 seats).
Y:
Recommended: Bulkhead row 16: 16A/16B - 16D/16E/16F/16G - 16J/16K
Recommended: Bulkhead row: 27D/27E/27F/27G
Recommended: Emergency exit row 27: 27A/27B - 27J/27K
Be aware: There is an equipment box for the IFE under every window seat (A/K) and every aisle seat in the middle row (D/G), which limits the foot room under seats in front of you.
To be avoided:
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A340-500 [12 First suites, 42 Business & 204 Economy seats]
F:
J:
Y:
Recommended: bulkhead: 15D/15E/15F and 16A/16B 16J/16K
Recommended: bulkhead: 23D/23E/23F
Recommended: Emergency exit seats: 24A/24B - 24J/24K.
Be aware: all window seats A/J and the middle seats E/F have an equipment box under the seat in front, which limits the foot room by 50%!
Be aware: seat 18A and 18J: instead of two windows there is only one. You can only look out, when the seat is fully reclined.
To be avoided: The rows behind bulkhead because of large equipment box under the seats in front: 16 E,F (16 D,G are better, you can stretch the feets out a little, because there are only 3 seats in front) and 17 A,B,D,G,J,K.
To be avoided: Same bad seats in the second cabin: 24 E,F and 25 A,B,D,G,J,K.
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Links:
Fleet information and seatmaps: http://www.emirates.com/miniSites/Ab...Home/index.asp
Good generel overview of Emirates: http://airreview.members.beeb.net/Emirates/index.htm
Notes:
According to emirates.com the b772 aircrafts are currently being updated to provide greater comfort and a new 500 channel (ICE) entertainment system.
Updated 17. march 2005
Seating advice
B777-200 [18 First, 49 Business & 236 Economy seats]
F:
J:
Recommended: Row 9,10,11
Y:
__________________________________________________ _______________
B777-200 [49 Business & 304 Economy Class seats]
J:
Reccommended: Row 2,3,4,5
Y:
__________________________________________________ _______________
B777-300, [18 first, 42 Business & 320 Economy class seats]
F:
J:
Recommended: Row 9,10
Y:
__________________________________________________ _______________
B777-300, [42/49?? Business & 385 Economy class seats]
J:
Recommended: Row 2,3,4,5,6.
Be Aware:
To be avoided:
Y:
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A340-300 [12 First, 42 Business & 213 Economy seats]
F:
J:
Reccommended: 7 A,B,D,F,J,K. 10 A,B,D,F,J,K. (all seats have a nice big seat pitch.
Be aware:
To be avoided: all E seats: 6,7,8,9,10,11, (middle seats in a row of 3 seats).
Y:
Recommended: Bulkhead row 16: 16A/16B - 16D/16E/16F/16G - 16J/16K
Recommended: Bulkhead row: 27D/27E/27F/27G
Recommended: Emergency exit row 27: 27A/27B - 27J/27K
Be aware: There is an equipment box for the IFE under every window seat (A/K) and every aisle seat in the middle row (D/G), which limits the foot room under seats in front of you.
To be avoided:
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A340-500 [12 First suites, 42 Business & 204 Economy seats]
F:
J:
Y:
Recommended: bulkhead: 15D/15E/15F and 16A/16B 16J/16K
Recommended: bulkhead: 23D/23E/23F
Recommended: Emergency exit seats: 24A/24B - 24J/24K.
Be aware: all window seats A/J and the middle seats E/F have an equipment box under the seat in front, which limits the foot room by 50%!
Be aware: seat 18A and 18J: instead of two windows there is only one. You can only look out, when the seat is fully reclined.
To be avoided: The rows behind bulkhead because of large equipment box under the seats in front: 16 E,F (16 D,G are better, you can stretch the feets out a little, because there are only 3 seats in front) and 17 A,B,D,G,J,K.
To be avoided: Same bad seats in the second cabin: 24 E,F and 25 A,B,D,G,J,K.
__________________________________________________ _______________
Links:
Fleet information and seatmaps: http://www.emirates.com/miniSites/Ab...Home/index.asp
Good generel overview of Emirates: http://airreview.members.beeb.net/Emirates/index.htm
Notes:
According to emirates.com the b772 aircrafts are currently being updated to provide greater comfort and a new 500 channel (ICE) entertainment system.
Mar 6, 2010 | 1:14 am
#257
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: South Africa.
Programs: Emirates Silver
Posts: 4
Emirates A330-200 J class seats.
Emirates A330-200, 2 class. I presume J class refers to cattle class.
Am I the only person that finds the seats in this class in this aircraft uncomfortable? Not the amount of room that bothers me but the bum bit and backrest are not in sync so I keep sliding forward.Putting cushions under my thight helps a bit. Have been on a variety of seats so is not confined to only one. I find the seats on the 777-200ER far more comfortable as the whole seat tilts in unison.
Am I the only person that finds the seats in this class in this aircraft uncomfortable? Not the amount of room that bothers me but the bum bit and backrest are not in sync so I keep sliding forward.Putting cushions under my thight helps a bit. Have been on a variety of seats so is not confined to only one. I find the seats on the 777-200ER far more comfortable as the whole seat tilts in unison.
Mar 19, 2010 | 10:30 pm
#260
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 3
A330 economy seats
hi, i am flying on EK722 dubai- nairobi on A330-200. what be the best seat in economy, i usually go for the aisle. At present i have selected 19 J.
Also on my flight back, am on 777-200 and have selected 38 B, which coincedentally someone on here said was a good seat! On the emirate seat map says"suitable for disabled" - does this mean there is any difference in the seat?
Also on my flight back, am on 777-200 and have selected 38 B, which coincedentally someone on here said was a good seat! On the emirate seat map says"suitable for disabled" - does this mean there is any difference in the seat?
Mar 19, 2010 | 11:20 pm
#261
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
hi, i am flying on EK722 dubai- nairobi on A330-200. what be the best seat in economy, i usually go for the aisle. At present i have selected 19 J.
Also on my flight back, am on 777-200 and have selected 38 B, which coincedentally someone on here said was a good seat! On the emirate seat map says"suitable for disabled" - does this mean there is any difference in the seat?
Also on my flight back, am on 777-200 and have selected 38 B, which coincedentally someone on here said was a good seat! On the emirate seat map says"suitable for disabled" - does this mean there is any difference in the seat?
I don't see what the big deal with 38B is if you're traveling alone. I'd prefer to be on the center aisle seats upfront, as you get earlier meal and drinks service, and get off the plane faster. If you're silver, you can board early as well.
afaik, disabled seats have aisle armrests that can be moved.
Mar 20, 2010 | 12:10 am
#263
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
Apr 14, 2010 | 10:28 am
#264
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Galus, UK
Posts: 206
armrests on A380/777-300ER?
Flying LHR-DXB on A380-800, DXB-NRT on 777-300ER on Y class.
Since we have two small children, I was thinking of getting the middle row of 3-4-3. Does anyone know if the armrests can lift on non-bulkhead seats?
If the armrests are static/rigid, we prefer to split 2 x 2 and get window-middle or middle-aisle combo. Any thoughts? TIA.
Since we have two small children, I was thinking of getting the middle row of 3-4-3. Does anyone know if the armrests can lift on non-bulkhead seats?
If the armrests are static/rigid, we prefer to split 2 x 2 and get window-middle or middle-aisle combo. Any thoughts? TIA.
Apr 14, 2010 | 10:49 am
#265
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
Flying LHR-DXB on A380-800, DXB-NRT on 777-300ER on Y class.
Since we have two small children, I was thinking of getting the middle row of 3-4-3. Does anyone know if the armrests can lift on non-bulkhead seats?
If the armrests are static/rigid, we prefer to split 2 x 2 and get window-middle or middle-aisle combo. Any thoughts? TIA.
Since we have two small children, I was thinking of getting the middle row of 3-4-3. Does anyone know if the armrests can lift on non-bulkhead seats?
If the armrests are static/rigid, we prefer to split 2 x 2 and get window-middle or middle-aisle combo. Any thoughts? TIA.
Apr 26, 2010 | 8:39 am
#267
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 1,094
I am just about to redeem miles for LAX-DXB on the 777LR for a J seat. Are these the flat-bed seats? Do you think the experience will be much better than the Delta 777LR which does have the flat-bed seats that are very private for a solo traveler? From the website, it also looks like the car service is available for award tkt holders in business?
Apr 26, 2010 | 9:12 am
#268
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
I am just about to redeem miles for LAX-DXB on the 777LR for a J seat. Are these the flat-bed seats? Do you think the experience will be much better than the Delta 777LR which does have the flat-bed seats that are very private for a solo traveler? From the website, it also looks like the car service is available for award tkt holders in business?
The overall experience would certainly be better on EK than on Delta, no doubt. Can't comment on sleeping comfort on each. The 772LR is a 2-3-2, so not as private as a herringbone seat.
Yes, the chauffeur drive is available for redemptions. Just be sure to book it well before your flight.
Apr 28, 2010 | 9:14 pm
#269
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MEL, land of Oz
Programs: QF Plat & LTG; A3*A Gold; Avianca LM; IHG Platinum, Accor All Gold
Posts: 433
J Class MEL-DXB: B777-300ER or A340-500?
Good afternoon,
I am lining up for my very first trip on EK and have a choice of flying MEL-DXB on either the B777-300ER or A340-500. Trip will be in biz class.
The B777 flight stops in SIN but the A345 is direct, or via KL.
I have heard that the seats on the A345 are inferior to the B777ER, so it is worth taking the longer route via SIN?
Is the difference in product that significant? The direct flight is obviously a long one so seat comfort for sleeping is important.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Cheers,
tb
I am lining up for my very first trip on EK and have a choice of flying MEL-DXB on either the B777-300ER or A340-500. Trip will be in biz class.
The B777 flight stops in SIN but the A345 is direct, or via KL.
I have heard that the seats on the A345 are inferior to the B777ER, so it is worth taking the longer route via SIN?
Is the difference in product that significant? The direct flight is obviously a long one so seat comfort for sleeping is important.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Cheers,
tb
Apr 28, 2010 | 9:49 pm
#270
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
Good afternoon,
I am lining up for my very first trip on EK and have a choice of flying MEL-DXB on either the B777-300ER or A340-500. Trip will be in biz class.
The B777 flight stops in SIN but the A345 is direct, or via KL.
I have heard that the seats on the A345 are inferior to the B777ER, so it is worth taking the longer route via SIN?
Is the difference in product that significant? The direct flight is obviously a long one so seat comfort for sleeping is important.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Cheers,
tb
I am lining up for my very first trip on EK and have a choice of flying MEL-DXB on either the B777-300ER or A340-500. Trip will be in biz class.
The B777 flight stops in SIN but the A345 is direct, or via KL.
I have heard that the seats on the A345 are inferior to the B777ER, so it is worth taking the longer route via SIN?
Is the difference in product that significant? The direct flight is obviously a long one so seat comfort for sleeping is important.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Cheers,
tb