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.
The ultimate Emirates seating guide
Aug 31, 2017, 11:43 am
#1021
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Åhus, KID/CPH
Programs: EK Platinum, Hertz President's Circle, IHG Spire Elite Royal Ambassador
Posts: 204
Sep 1, 2017, 12:49 am
#1024
Join Date: Jul 2016
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 112
Much prefer 24
Sep 1, 2017, 2:00 am
#1025
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Programs: Emirates Gold + BA Silver
Posts: 101
head up the back to the rows with only 2 seats, you get a bit more leg room due to positioning of the seat and the overall feel is bigger due to only being two seats.
47 to 49 (avoid 46 and 50)
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Em..._3class_V2.php
47 to 49 (avoid 46 and 50)
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Em..._3class_V2.php
Sep 3, 2017, 5:26 am
#1026
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 70
A380 economy - row 80 b&c
We are flying MAN > DXB, DXB > HKG in economy next month 😲. Since it's such a long flight and upgrading is not an option my OH has pre booked these seats - at quite a cost I may add!!!!
Personally I am glad that we are now in a '2' rather than sat in a row of '3' or '4', but I am a bit concerned about the lack of storage (no seat pockets in front) or reduced width of seats.
Has anyone got any pictures or reviews of these seats? Have we made a good choice?
Thanks in advance x,
Personally I am glad that we are now in a '2' rather than sat in a row of '3' or '4', but I am a bit concerned about the lack of storage (no seat pockets in front) or reduced width of seats.
Has anyone got any pictures or reviews of these seats? Have we made a good choice?
Thanks in advance x,
Sep 3, 2017, 7:12 pm
#1028
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,163
Sep 4, 2017, 2:12 am
#1029
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
On the day, you might finds there is a seat at 80A. Newer planes have a different configuration but it seems they use the old one on seat maps, presumably as it's easier to add one if they use a newer frame than move someone out.
The wall pockets are fine for a book or something similar, but don't plan on getting a bottle of water, headphones, sweets and a book in there.
You can see the seats on Google Street View here:
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...ates_a380.aspx
The wall pockets are fine for a book or something similar, but don't plan on getting a bottle of water, headphones, sweets and a book in there.
You can see the seats on Google Street View here:
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...ates_a380.aspx
Sep 4, 2017, 3:01 am
#1030
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 70
Having a seat at 80a would seriously make me unhappy as that is the only reason I was comfortable paying the money. I do think if that is the case they should have a disclaimer somewhere on the site. If I had not posted on here I would not have known about this 😡
Sep 4, 2017, 3:10 am
#1031
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Europe
Programs: EK plat, ex-FB gold, Accor plat
Posts: 1,076
Didn't you chose these seats for legroom ?
If you don't want to be bothered by a neighbor, you can select one of the "duo" seats at the back.
Sep 4, 2017, 3:12 am
#1032
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Good catch, I do actually also like row 18, depending on flight duration I prefer rows 18-21 A or K (usually K), on shorter flights (DXB > India) I sometimes will take C or H, but then prefer row 20 (21 gets a lot of traffic bumping into you from the lav as it hangs a bit into the aisle as the lav aisle is wider. Also I found on some 77Ws row 21 doesn't recline, which surprised me as I've always had a reclining 21 previously.
Sep 4, 2017, 3:30 am
#1033
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: SK Gold, ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Platinum
Posts: 5,163
Good catch, I do actually also like row 18, depending on flight duration I prefer rows 18-21 A or K (usually K), on shorter flights (DXB > India) I sometimes will take C or H, but then prefer row 20 (21 gets a lot of traffic bumping into you from the lav as it hangs a bit into the aisle as the lav aisle is wider. Also I found on some 77Ws row 21 doesn't recline, which surprised me as I've always had a reclining 21 previously.
Sep 4, 2017, 3:35 am
#1034
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
No "duo" seats at the back of the A380, only the B777s. There are pairs upstairs on the two class version of the A380, but they all have 80A and 80K so not the OP's flights.
Sep 4, 2017, 4:01 am
#1035
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
The only reason I prefer 20 for aisle is that I prefer being at the back of the cabin, as I feel in an aisle the 2-3 rows directly behind are basically watching everything you do. Probably just paranoid.
18H is nice, you get food and drinks nice and quick and off the plan like a flash.
18H is nice, you get food and drinks nice and quick and off the plan like a flash.