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Emirates Seating Guide

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.

Business:

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.

Economy:

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

Business:

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!

Economy:

General comments: Y on the 777 is for slim people.

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Jan 25, 2018, 2:41 pm

#1096

daisymay2

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Booked this trip late so didn't have much choice of seats left at the time (EK018) and we were initially seated apart. 20E/F opened up so we booked those.
Now I understand that the seat at the back of mine (21D) and the opposite aisle behind me (21B) are bassinet seats which are taken so might have two babies directly behind me.
I just noticed that 23K is now open and was thinking of moving there, leaving DH in 20F which only has one bassinet seat behind him in the aisle opposite.
Or I could upgrade to first as available but DH doesn't have enough miles to do that.
Any advice please?
Thanks!

Last edited by daisymay2; Jan 25, 2018 at 2:47 pm

Jan 26, 2018, 1:17 am

#1097

skywardhunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymay2

Send DH to F and take 23K or vice versa.

Jan 26, 2018, 3:13 am

#1098

daisymay2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by skywardhunter

Send DH to F and take 23K or vice versa.

Thanks I booked 23K last night

Jan 26, 2018, 3:25 am

#1099

thijsseh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymay2

Thanks I booked 23K last night

So the only remaining question is 'who goes up front'?

Jan 26, 2018, 3:32 am

#1100

ft101

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Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymay2

Thanks I booked 23K last night

You could be out of the frying pan and into the fire. I'm sure 22D and G are bassinets as well, although I never let it put me off booking 23K.

Jan 26, 2018, 3:42 am

#1101

thijsseh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ft101

You could be out of the frying pan and into the fire. I'm sure 22D and G are bassinets as well, although I never let it put me off booking 23K.

How often do you find bassinets are actually used? Very very seldom in my experience. So it would not put me off if an otherwise good seat was close to a bassinet. (I must be fair and state that I have not met 'the baby from hell' on a plane yet. Older children misbehaving - which is a parenting problem - yes, but babies - who can't help crying when air pressure variations cause ear aches etc - fortunately not)

Jan 26, 2018, 3:52 am

#1102

daisymay2

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Business class full now except for one bassinet seat at the front. The bassinet seats have been taken for a couple of weeks now so assuming there may be babies in them.
As far as I can see only 22D is a bassinet seat on EK seating plan on my MMB so fingers crossed.

Jan 26, 2018, 5:29 am

#1103

ft101

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thijsseh

How often do you find bassinets are actually used? Very very seldom in my experience. So it would not put me off if an otherwise good seat was close to a bassinet.

Agreed, especially in Business Class. Even in Economy, on the A380 I always preselect 45D or G for the extra legroom to the side of the staircase, despite bassinets being right next door.

Jan 26, 2018, 6:10 am

#1104

m3red

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ft101

Agreed, especially in Business Class. Even in Economy, on the A380 I always preselect 45D or G for the extra legroom to the side of the staircase, despite bassinets being right next door.

dont fly in F on ek17 on 16 Aug 😉

Jan 26, 2018, 9:29 am

#1105

XXTSGR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by m3red

dont fly in F on ek17 on 16 Aug 😉

...no Dom left after TO but screaming kids on live IFE, even if ICE doesn't work

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Jan 28, 2018, 4:14 pm

#1106

daisymay2

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No babies and I got two seats all for me! 20E and 23 K!

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Feb 10, 2018, 4:35 am

#1107

Kayla.js11

Join Date: Feb 2018

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EMIRATES A380 bassinet seat - 45F or 52K??

Help please! I am flying for the first time with my 17month girl.
I am trying to figure out which bassinet seat is better.. 45F or 52K?? Flying from Australia to New Zealand so not too long.. but I am nervous and a little worried about keeping her still on the plane. I have heard mixed reviews about 52k... can anyone give me some advice please!!???

Feb 10, 2018, 8:12 am

#1108

Ocn Vw 1K

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Kayla.js11, welcome to FlyerTalk. As your Q. will be best discussed in the FlyerTalk forum dedicated to Emirates, let me move it there for more discussion. Ocn Vw 1K, Senior Moderator.

Feb 10, 2018, 9:58 am

#1109

extramileage

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayla.js11

Hi Kayla - based on my experience with two children, I don't think your toddler - at 17 months - will want to stay, perhaps even not fit, in the bassinet, so I would recommend you focus on where you want to sit rather than where the bassinet is. If she's walking, it's even less likely you'll want to have her in the bassinet. Only situation it *might* work is if she's already sleeping and you lay her in the bassinet. Bulkhead rows (like where the bassinets are) can be useful as the toddler can play in front of you. However, because the armrests in that row do not fold up, you can't have the child lie across seats to sleep (assuming there's space or you're traveling with someone else).

Traveling with 12-18 month old can be challenging as they're mobile and active but don't really listen yet. Distractions such as a few new surprise new toys or books, some family photos on a phone or ipad, or walking around can help a lot to pass time.

Feb 10, 2018, 12:51 pm

#1110

jackiedada

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Bassinets are typically used for children under 6 months old. Your 17mo will likely not fit into one nor want to. Here is some information that you may find useful.

https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/faq/193417/are-there-special-services-if-i-m-travelling-with-young-children-or-infants
Our bassinets are approximately 75 x 33 x 22cmcentimeters (29.5 x 13 x 8.8 inches) in size and can hold babies weighing up to 11kgkilograms (24.2lbpounds). Whilst our bassinets are designed for babies up to two years old, we won’t be able to provide one if your baby doesn’t fit safely. Please note bassinets are limited in number and subject to availability.

https://www.emirates.com/in/english/...h-infants.aspx