First family A380 trip in C
 

"Widely regarded" does not mean everyone, but you know as well as I that most recommendations are for these seats or their equivalent (23A/K) on the 3 Class.

Why doesn't Seat Guru update the EK seating charts to reflect the 2-2-2 J 777LR?

Anyone know the best seats in this new configuration? I am booked on it next week for the DXB - BOM segment.

I enjoyed 2K

I am flying the Emirates A380 with my two small kids. I am going to choose the 2 middle seats for the kids (16 E/F), what seat should I chose for myself to be closest to them etc? I am not sure if I should go for a window seat (A or K) in the same row or different row as them or an aisle seat in a row in front or behind. I remember from flying the Emirates A380 that it seemed counter intuitive how a family of 3 should sit but I don't remember the details now.

If you choose A they are closer together but you are in the window a bit further away. If you choose B you will be close to one of them but the other will be quite far away. A, E, F is probably your best bet unless you need to be closer to one of them in particular.

It's probably counter intuitive because the layout wasn't designed with kids in mind. A perk of travelling J is the reduced chance of having to encounter them at all!

I have booked 4A for the moment. None of the seat guide sites have the configuration unfortunately.

Thank you Will08.

Would 16 E/F and 16K work the same? In other words if they are in 16 E/F can I be as close to them whether I am in 16A or 16K? 16A is not available on the flight so I was going to chose 16K

Yes, whether A or K it will be the same.

Best seat on Economy!
 

I've been debating too on waiting until 48 hours or select a seat now. My flight isn't until November. I've flown their A380 a few times before, and had aisle seats in the second row. They were fine, but you get all the crying babies up front. Had the extra legroom seats near the bassinets on Qatar, and that was a baby screaming nightmare. I'm actually looking at trying to get the last row (bulkhead)of that first section. They don't recline but nobody won't be behind me pulling on my seat. And the galley is right there for easy refills:) However, the center last row has an aisle with people walking behind you holding on your seat. I'm steering clear of those.

I think you just made my mind up. I'm going to go ahead and pay for the first section, last row, bulkhead aisle seat. There's probably other passengers thinking of booking those seats the same as we are. Happy travels!

Edit: Just now purchased seats for both legs. Mission accomplished.

*FYI- there's an entire thread on TripAdvisor regarding row 50 (bulkhead seats), and they have been confirmed as being regular-recline, like any other emirates economy seats. And most folks indicated that it was quiet and cozy. They report that only bulkhead seats in the very rear of the plane have no recline.

As Gold I get free selection in the front section, but avoid it like the plague. Lavatories at the front of the aircraft can cause considerable light and noise during night flights as well as quite a bit of foot traffic from the back of the aircraft. I generally go for 7-12 rows into the 2nd section, i.e. mid-way between bulkheads where one is furthest from babies and lavs and galleys
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