Feb 6, 2015, 9:51 am
Last edit by: sydtogla
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.
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Feb 9, 2015 | 2:23 am
#661
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Well said, sir (I assume it's sir). As a humble Gold, I've never been offered anything (but I am lifetime Exec Plat with UA, so I'm not an entire novice).
My reference to Ukraine was meant to imply that if you have mates in the business, all rules are out the window...
Accidents. What about wing cracks? Can't be good. And furthermore, I was a senior executive with the Civil Aviation Authority, so I might know the teeniest thing about aircraft. For example, the B777 is one of the very safest in the skies, because it is a good deign and well screwed together.
But who cares?
My reference to Ukraine was meant to imply that if you have mates in the business, all rules are out the window...
Accidents. What about wing cracks? Can't be good. And furthermore, I was a senior executive with the Civil Aviation Authority, so I might know the teeniest thing about aircraft. For example, the B777 is one of the very safest in the skies, because it is a good deign and well screwed together.
But who cares?
I'm more inclined to think that the B777 was an anomaly with its excellent service record considering that the A380 had the engine explosion and wing cracks only a few years into service, and the debacle with B787 battery fires a year in!
I just don't think that more people on the plane is going to make it more likely to fall out of the sky, only that if and when something happens, it's probably going to have more fatalities...
Mar 17, 2015 | 7:10 am
#663
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 4
hello everyone, im new to this forum and about to fly for first time, im booked for emirates LHE to YYZ, i have searched alot but couldnt find a good answer, i booked 50A seat from Dubai to YYZ in A380, some sites suggested against this seat because of its limited recline, some said its OK, and emirates support guy on twitter said its very good. but i need review from you people if you had a chance to travel in this seat. how was the experience, its recline problem etc.
thanks.
thanks.
Mar 18, 2015 | 5:26 pm
#664
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve
Posts: 834
My general comments on flying in Y on an A380:
1. If the flight will be full, sit towards the front - it's somewhat cozy there, the views out the window are great (wings are behind you), higher concentration of restrooms, and you are the first to leave the aircraft.
2. If the flight is likely to not be full, sit towards the back for a chance of having nobody next to you.
3. Due to aircraft shape, window seats give you more elbow space than other aircraft.
1. If the flight will be full, sit towards the front - it's somewhat cozy there, the views out the window are great (wings are behind you), higher concentration of restrooms, and you are the first to leave the aircraft.
2. If the flight is likely to not be full, sit towards the back for a chance of having nobody next to you.
3. Due to aircraft shape, window seats give you more elbow space than other aircraft.
Mar 20, 2015 | 12:05 am
#665
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
Mar 22, 2015 | 12:02 am
#666
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 668
So I recently flew EK 777 RT LGW-DXB-PER and saw that not every seat in Y has a power outlet. Every seat does however have a usb power outlet.
The odd thing is, sometimes its the aisle seat, sometimes its the window seat that doesnt have the power outlet, does anyone know if I can find a seat map of which seats have a power outlet and which don't?
The odd thing is, sometimes its the aisle seat, sometimes its the window seat that doesnt have the power outlet, does anyone know if I can find a seat map of which seats have a power outlet and which don't?
Apr 30, 2015 | 2:27 am
#668
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posts: 143
On the A380 with the staggered seats - the window seat does have enough room to access the aisle without disturbing the aisle seat passenger, right? Otherwise I'm going to have to select an aisle seat....
Apr 30, 2015 | 3:50 am
#669
Join Date: May 2010
Location: BOM
Programs: EK Plat, HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,000
On J (&F) on the A380, every seat has aisle access, including the window seats. There is no question of jumping over/ disturbing another pax to use the aisle.
Apr 30, 2015 | 4:42 am
#670
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posts: 143
Jun 30, 2015 | 5:56 am
#672
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
On EK359, you have a standard window couple seat. Nothing really much to comment about it
Jul 13, 2015 | 12:08 pm
#673
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: AS MVPG, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 104
Am traveling with my infant (18 mo) without the Mrs. in J later this month. On 777-ER (sea-dxb) and returning on a380 (dxb-lax). Dxb-maa in 777.
Can someone suggest the best J seats in these for a single parent with a lap-infant?
I am guessing an aisle seat on the 777 is a better option - in case the middle seat goes empty i can put the kid down if/when shes asleep.
Any other thots/suggestions? Thanks
Can someone suggest the best J seats in these for a single parent with a lap-infant?
I am guessing an aisle seat on the 777 is a better option - in case the middle seat goes empty i can put the kid down if/when shes asleep.
Any other thots/suggestions? Thanks
Jul 14, 2015 | 2:21 am
#674
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,482
Am traveling with my infant (18 mo) without the Mrs. in J later this month. On 777-ER (sea-dxb) and returning on a380 (dxb-lax). Dxb-maa in 777.
Can someone suggest the best J seats in these for a single parent with a lap-infant?
I am guessing an aisle seat on the 777 is a better option - in case the middle seat goes empty i can put the kid down if/when shes asleep.
Any other thots/suggestions? Thanks
Can someone suggest the best J seats in these for a single parent with a lap-infant?
I am guessing an aisle seat on the 777 is a better option - in case the middle seat goes empty i can put the kid down if/when shes asleep.
Any other thots/suggestions? Thanks
On the A380 - depends on how often you want to go to the lavatories, as they are at the back. Perhaps towards the back might be better as you are travelling with an infant