Feb 6, 2015, 9:51 am
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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
Apr 13, 2016 | 12:41 pm
#841
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,791
This isn't the right thread but something that occurred to me is that we don't know the overall cabin design EK will be adopting. This wasn't shown at the launch AFAIK. I recently travelled on a two-class 777 in J and they didn't have the center hatracks and a small area for snacks etc which I believe is common on some of the 777s. This opens up the cabin a lot more and I think makes J feel more spacious even with the same seats. Let's hope they have some innovation in that area at least...
Apr 13, 2016 | 2:35 pm
#842
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,638
This isn't the right thread but something that occurred to me is that we don't know the overall cabin design EK will be adopting. This wasn't shown at the launch AFAIK. I recently travelled on a two-class 777 in J and they didn't have the center hatracks and a small area for snacks etc which I believe is common on some of the 777s. This opens up the cabin a lot more and I think makes J feel more spacious even with the same seats. Let's hope they have some innovation in that area at least...
Apr 24, 2016 | 8:19 am
#845
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 6
A380-800 Bulkhead Seats
Hi All, I have currently selected 45E for the second leg of my journey from DXB to BKK. As this flight is an early morning flight at 3.00am i was thinking to take advantage of extra legroom and a couple hours sleep its an advantage.
I know its not the ideal position in terms of direct aisle access
My friends have selected 43 KJH and 44H i have the option to select
42 J
46 G
48 H
Should i stick with the bulkhead or what should i switch too?
I know its not the ideal position in terms of direct aisle access
My friends have selected 43 KJH and 44H i have the option to select
42 J
46 G
48 H
Should i stick with the bulkhead or what should i switch too?
Apr 24, 2016 | 3:04 pm
#846
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 6,126
Hi All, I have currently selected 45E for the second leg of my journey from DXB to BKK. As this flight is an early morning flight at 3.00am i was thinking to take advantage of extra legroom and a couple hours sleep its an advantage.
I know its not the ideal position in terms of direct aisle access
My friends have selected 43 KJH and 44H i have the option to select
42 J
46 G
48 H
Should i stick with the bulkhead or what should i switch too?
I know its not the ideal position in terms of direct aisle access
My friends have selected 43 KJH and 44H i have the option to select
42 J
46 G
48 H
Should i stick with the bulkhead or what should i switch too?
Apr 25, 2016 | 12:34 pm
#847
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 6
, first time EK flyerI will look forward to my 2 flights in business on the return from Phuket to Dubai and then 4 days later Dubai to Dublin unfortunately both legs are on the 777-300ER
I will have to plan my next venture in Business on the A380
Apr 25, 2016 | 2:11 pm
#848
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 6,126
Thanks for the reply, i will stick with the Bulk Head so, unless they move me , this will be part 2 of my journey so will intend to sleep. Too me its an early flight , first time EK flyer
I will look forward to my 2 flights in business on the return from Phuket to Dubai and then 4 days later Dubai to Dublin unfortunately both legs are on the 777-300ER
I will have to plan my next venture in Business on the A380
, first time EK flyerI will look forward to my 2 flights in business on the return from Phuket to Dubai and then 4 days later Dubai to Dublin unfortunately both legs are on the 777-300ER
I will have to plan my next venture in Business on the A380
Apr 30, 2016 | 12:46 pm
#849
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,283
Can anyone tell me if I made good seat choices in F for these EK segments I'll be flying in March?
- JFK-DXB on the a380-800: seat 2k
- DXB-CAI on the 777-300: seat 2A
I booked way early, so I can easily make changes, as the seat maps are still wide open.
I'd like the most private seat with 3 windows.
- JFK-DXB on the a380-800: seat 2k
- DXB-CAI on the 777-300: seat 2A
I booked way early, so I can easily make changes, as the seat maps are still wide open.
I'd like the most private seat with 3 windows.
Apr 30, 2016 | 12:52 pm
#850
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 6,126
Can anyone tell me if I made good seat choices in F for these EK segments I'll be flying in March?
- JFK-DXB on the a380-800: seat 2k
- DXB-CAI on the 777-300: seat 2A
I booked way early, so I can easily make changes, as the seat maps are still wide open.
I'd like the most private seat with 3 windows.
- JFK-DXB on the a380-800: seat 2k
- DXB-CAI on the 777-300: seat 2A
I booked way early, so I can easily make changes, as the seat maps are still wide open.
I'd like the most private seat with 3 windows.
Apr 30, 2016 | 1:16 pm
#851
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,283
Apr 30, 2016 | 1:46 pm
#852
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 6,126
I traded on one flight to allow a couple to sit together had the first row right side did not notice anything once you close that door it's all you
May 1, 2016 | 1:06 am
#853
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,283
A door? The seats in F on the DXB-CAI route have doors? I hope you're right, because I had assumed this route utilized the old F product (which don't have doors).
May 1, 2016 | 8:02 am
#854
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mountain Time Zone
Programs: AS Million Miler/Marriott Lifetime Titanium/ IGH Ambassador
Posts: 6,126
May 1, 2016 | 11:34 am
#855
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,283
I just double-checked, and unfortunately, this is what I'm going to get on the DXB-CAI route (which makes sense, because Cairo isn't exactly a premium market). The seats are called "Sky Cruisers". They used to be the standard F product on Emirates, even though they resemble (old) Business Class:
http://www.theeksource.com/flyingemirates.html
I'm not surprised that I'm getting an inferior product on the second segment of my trip. That's pretty typical when you book with miles (Alaska). It would have been highly unusual to get both flight segments in a flagship cabin.
http://www.theeksource.com/flyingemirates.html
I'm not surprised that I'm getting an inferior product on the second segment of my trip. That's pretty typical when you book with miles (Alaska). It would have been highly unusual to get both flight segments in a flagship cabin.
Last edited by joer1212; May 1, 2016 at 11:57 am