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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 11, 2007, 6:38 am
#106
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Posts: 5
at the cost of repeating myself (the previous post didn't seem to come up on the board) here I go again ...
Using the trick that Sadiq posted on another thread (fake booking on Emirates), I found that EK404 on 777-300 is only 5 rows in business class (3 in first).
Row numbers go from 7 to 11.
This does match what the Emirates rep told me on the phone, but it doesn't match at all any of the seat-maps on 777-300 I found on SeatGuru or Emirates ...
What gives?
Cheers
Glen
Using the trick that Sadiq posted on another thread (fake booking on Emirates), I found that EK404 on 777-300 is only 5 rows in business class (3 in first).
Row numbers go from 7 to 11.
This does match what the Emirates rep told me on the phone, but it doesn't match at all any of the seat-maps on 777-300 I found on SeatGuru or Emirates ...
What gives?
Cheers
Glen
Feb 11, 2007, 9:37 am
#107
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
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Hi,
Sometimes the Emirates website only shows select rows of Business Class, not all. If the plane has 3 rows of F, it is an older 773 without ICE.
Cheers
Sometimes the Emirates website only shows select rows of Business Class, not all. If the plane has 3 rows of F, it is an older 773 without ICE.
Cheers
Feb 11, 2007, 10:12 am
#108
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 5
Thanks Sadiq,
You're right, it does only have 3 first class rows.
So you reckon this flight has still got Business class seat 6? In this case I'm stuck with bulkhead seat (8) ... How is it for leg room anyway, is it restrictive?
I've also heard that they have 50 on-demand movies in addition to the old pre-ice entertainment system. Is this true?
cheers
Glen
You're right, it does only have 3 first class rows.
So you reckon this flight has still got Business class seat 6? In this case I'm stuck with bulkhead seat (8) ... How is it for leg room anyway, is it restrictive?
I've also heard that they have 50 on-demand movies in addition to the old pre-ice entertainment system. Is this true?
cheers
Glen
Feb 11, 2007, 10:15 am
#109
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Thanks Sadiq,
So you reckon this flight has still got Business class seat 6? In this case I'm stuck with bulkhead seat (8) ... How is it for leg room anyway, is it restrictive?
I've also heard that they have 50 on-demand movies in addition to the old pre-ice entertainment system. Is this true?
cheers
Glen
So you reckon this flight has still got Business class seat 6? In this case I'm stuck with bulkhead seat (8) ... How is it for leg room anyway, is it restrictive?
I've also heard that they have 50 on-demand movies in addition to the old pre-ice entertainment system. Is this true?
cheers
Glen
On 777s, I find the bulkhead legroom to be excellent, unlike on 330s.
They do have 50 or so on demand movies via an inseat tape player. The quality isn't the best though, and you have to "order" the tape, so you may not get your first choice of movie.
Cheers
Feb 11, 2007, 10:25 am
#110
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: Skywards
Posts: 5
Thanks for quick reply mate. I pride myself in being able to find out information about travel and such, but I must admit, Emirates reservation people had me beat 
.
At least now I know where we are standing. I did consider EK406, but the price was a lot higher for the same class in EK404 (now we know why).
Cheers
Glen
. At least now I know where we are standing. I did consider EK406, but the price was a lot higher for the same class in EK404 (now we know why
).Cheers
Glen
Mar 18, 2007, 9:49 am
#111
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: HAM
Posts: 257
Hi,
in 3 weeks I will be trying the new direct service Hamburg-Dubai on a 777-300 ER in Y class. From Dubai I will continue with a 777-300 to Singapore. On my way back I understand that one flight will be a 330-200. Does anyone have seat recommendations?
in 3 weeks I will be trying the new direct service Hamburg-Dubai on a 777-300 ER in Y class. From Dubai I will continue with a 777-300 to Singapore. On my way back I understand that one flight will be a 330-200. Does anyone have seat recommendations?
Mar 18, 2007, 10:12 am
#112
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Cheers
Mar 18, 2007, 10:22 am
#113
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: HAM
Posts: 257
Thanks! One problem though - my travel agent tells me that for Y class it is not possibel to reserve seats!? Is that true?
Mar 18, 2007, 10:34 am
#114
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Cheers
Mar 18, 2007, 11:08 am
#115
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Location: HAM
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I also like to sit in front rows of the aircraft with some additional leg space. Any idea?
Mar 18, 2007, 1:15 pm
#116
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Apr 24, 2007, 12:44 pm
#119
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May 2, 2007, 1:44 am
#120
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You can say this again. I was unfortunate enough to be stuck in this row for LGW-DXB-HKG last weekend and after an uncomfortable first flight LGW-DXB, I asked to be "downgraded" to row 25 for the second leg DXB-HKG. Ironically, the economy seats in row 25 have the same usable width (17.6") as the business seats in row 6, but a much better seat pitch.