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
Jan 22, 2020, 8:07 am
#1231
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Flying A380 J for the first time in a few months, just got tickets today.
Need some advice.
I'll be travelling alone, what seat do I select for a decent wing / engine view?
My mother and younger sister will be travelling a few days after me, what seats do I select for them so that they can sit together?
Need some advice.
I'll be travelling alone, what seat do I select for a decent wing / engine view?
My mother and younger sister will be travelling a few days after me, what seats do I select for them so that they can sit together?
For people travelling together, E/F pairs are the only good option.
Jan 30, 2020, 4:32 am
#1232
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
I have a Y flight on the 380 next month and have ended up with a Y saver*. Since I dont have status now it looks like I have to pay for a seat if I want to choose one in advance.
I am on EK 12 which is currently scheduled as a 2 class but I have seen it change sometimes.
I can see that EK has a disclaimer that the seats can change for operational reasons but do they refund the seat fee if they swap seats?
Was thinking of trying the upper deck in Y and it looks like its £67 for LGW DXB for the seat .
* managed to get a Y saver for 2 for around £300 less than what EK wanted via a third party site . Also had 40kg luggage allowance which I wanted.
I am on EK 12 which is currently scheduled as a 2 class but I have seen it change sometimes.
I can see that EK has a disclaimer that the seats can change for operational reasons but do they refund the seat fee if they swap seats?
Was thinking of trying the upper deck in Y and it looks like its £67 for LGW DXB for the seat .
* managed to get a Y saver for 2 for around £300 less than what EK wanted via a third party site . Also had 40kg luggage allowance which I wanted.
Jan 30, 2020, 1:06 pm
#1233
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester/London
Programs: Skywards Plat, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 1,226
I have a Y flight on the 380 next month and have ended up with a Y saver*. Since I dont have status now it looks like I have to pay for a seat if I want to choose one in advance.
I am on EK 12 which is currently scheduled as a 2 class but I have seen it change sometimes.
I can see that EK has a disclaimer that the seats can change for operational reasons but do they refund the seat fee if they swap seats?
Was thinking of trying the upper deck in Y and it looks like its £67 for LGW DXB for the seat .
* managed to get a Y saver for 2 for around £300 less than what EK wanted via a third party site . Also had 40kg luggage allowance which I wanted.
I am on EK 12 which is currently scheduled as a 2 class but I have seen it change sometimes.
I can see that EK has a disclaimer that the seats can change for operational reasons but do they refund the seat fee if they swap seats?
Was thinking of trying the upper deck in Y and it looks like its £67 for LGW DXB for the seat .
* managed to get a Y saver for 2 for around £300 less than what EK wanted via a third party site . Also had 40kg luggage allowance which I wanted.
It is less crowded and feels more comfortable than normal Y but I would not say you get any more room.
Jan 31, 2020, 4:04 am
#1235
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
But my concern is whether they refund the excess fee paid if they do a aircraft swap.
standard seat fee is £17 while upper deck is £67 per seat.
standard seat fee is £17 while upper deck is £67 per seat.
Feb 10, 2020, 3:10 pm
#1236
formerly mrshyt
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: BCN
Programs: IB+ Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 100
Hi recommendations for biz class on the 777200LR, 2x2x2 cabin needed please!
I'm travelling solo, I do tend to get up every now and then, it is an afternoon flight as well so I won't be sleeping, so I'm thinking of an aisle seat. The following are available: 1J, 4B, 5E, 6B, 6E, 6F, 6J, 7E, 7F, 7J.
Is there extra room in row 1, so my neighbour in 1K will easily be able to walk out of their seat? Row 7 is right in front of the economy cabin so other than getting a few wanderers from behind, is it an ok row? I've heard the social bar may disturb a bit...
Thanks people!
I'm travelling solo, I do tend to get up every now and then, it is an afternoon flight as well so I won't be sleeping, so I'm thinking of an aisle seat. The following are available: 1J, 4B, 5E, 6B, 6E, 6F, 6J, 7E, 7F, 7J.
Is there extra room in row 1, so my neighbour in 1K will easily be able to walk out of their seat? Row 7 is right in front of the economy cabin so other than getting a few wanderers from behind, is it an ok row? I've heard the social bar may disturb a bit...
Thanks people!
Feb 17, 2020, 2:10 pm
#1238
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS, SQ, DL
Posts: 7
A380 J-Seating Recommendation
Hi all,
My partner and I have a J itinerary coming up later this year:
SEA-DXB - 777-300ER
DXB-HKG - A380-800 (three class)
HKT-DXB - 777-300ER
DXB-SEA - 777-300ER
For all the 777 flights, we're in 9J & 9K which I think will be fine.
For the A380 flight (first time on an A380) what's best beyond selecting an E-F pair? We don't really need to sleep on this flight so I'm thinking it will be nice to be closer to the lounge, anyone have strong opinions?
Thanks in advance for your input!
My partner and I have a J itinerary coming up later this year:
SEA-DXB - 777-300ER
DXB-HKG - A380-800 (three class)
HKT-DXB - 777-300ER
DXB-SEA - 777-300ER
For all the 777 flights, we're in 9J & 9K which I think will be fine.
For the A380 flight (first time on an A380) what's best beyond selecting an E-F pair? We don't really need to sleep on this flight so I'm thinking it will be nice to be closer to the lounge, anyone have strong opinions?
Thanks in advance for your input!
Feb 18, 2020, 11:21 pm
#1239
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MEL, land of Oz
Programs: QF Plat & LTG; A3*A Gold; Avianca LM; Velocity; IHG Platinum, Accor All
Posts: 421
Hello
Requesting assistance from EK seat experts please:
I am considering travelling on EK 247 from DXB to GIG later this year (14+ hour sector).
Aircraft listed is a 777-300ER. I am assuming that most of those still have the angled J class seats?
I flew on a B777 from SIN to MEL recently and was pleasantly surprised to discover it had a fully-flat seat in J.
Q1: Is there any way to tell those with fully-flat from the angled-flat product ahead of time?
Q2: Does anyone have recent experience of the product usually flown on EK 247?
Thanks in advance
tb
Requesting assistance from EK seat experts please:
I am considering travelling on EK 247 from DXB to GIG later this year (14+ hour sector).
Aircraft listed is a 777-300ER. I am assuming that most of those still have the angled J class seats?
I flew on a B777 from SIN to MEL recently and was pleasantly surprised to discover it had a fully-flat seat in J.
Q1: Is there any way to tell those with fully-flat from the angled-flat product ahead of time?
Q2: Does anyone have recent experience of the product usually flown on EK 247?
Thanks in advance
tb
Last edited by tallboy; Feb 18, 2020 at 11:22 pm Reason: typo
Feb 19, 2020, 2:47 am
#1240
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,273
Hello
Requesting assistance from EK seat experts please:
I am considering travelling on EK 247 from DXB to GIG later this year (14+ hour sector).
Aircraft listed is a 777-300ER. I am assuming that most of those still have the angled J class seats?
I flew on a B777 from SIN to MEL recently and was pleasantly surprised to discover it had a fully-flat seat in J.
Q1: Is there any way to tell those with fully-flat from the angled-flat product ahead of time?
Q2: Does anyone have recent experience of the product usually flown on EK 247?
Thanks in advance
tb
Requesting assistance from EK seat experts please:
I am considering travelling on EK 247 from DXB to GIG later this year (14+ hour sector).
Aircraft listed is a 777-300ER. I am assuming that most of those still have the angled J class seats?
I flew on a B777 from SIN to MEL recently and was pleasantly surprised to discover it had a fully-flat seat in J.
Q1: Is there any way to tell those with fully-flat from the angled-flat product ahead of time?
Q2: Does anyone have recent experience of the product usually flown on EK 247?
Thanks in advance
tb
A2: According to The EK Source - Emirates Airline Flight Tracker., EK247 has been operated by EPV once and by EQE once in the last month. As the question is 'usually', recent stats suggest an ECx frame to be the most likely.
Feb 19, 2020, 5:39 pm
#1241
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MEL, land of Oz
Programs: QF Plat & LTG; A3*A Gold; Avianca LM; Velocity; IHG Platinum, Accor All
Posts: 421
A1: Registration A6-EPV and newer have the new J cabin. There is no way of knowing in advance which frame will be used on a certain day. For the return trip (i.e. GIG/DXB), you can see the registration of the outbound aircraft after it has left DXB, but that is obviously too late to make decisions w.r.t booking flights.
A2: According to The EK Source - Emirates Airline Flight Tracker., EK247 has been operated by EPV once and by EQE once in the last month. As the question is 'usually', recent stats suggest an ECx frame to be the most likely.
A2: According to The EK Source - Emirates Airline Flight Tracker., EK247 has been operated by EPV once and by EQE once in the last month. As the question is 'usually', recent stats suggest an ECx frame to be the most likely.
Not exactly what I wanted to hear
, but it is exactly the information I needed.tb
Feb 22, 2020, 4:28 pm
#1242
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 4
hi all
Flying with Emirates first time from London to Dubai in April on a A380.
I got flex ticket economy so can choose seats now.Cant afford the £800 extra each way they want for business class!
I currently got seats 55H and 54H booked.
Are these good? I prefer aisle seats but want as much leg room as possible but extra legroom ones cost 76 extra!
Any tips for cheaper upgrade to business class?
Flying with Emirates first time from London to Dubai in April on a A380.
I got flex ticket economy so can choose seats now.Cant afford the £800 extra each way they want for business class!
I currently got seats 55H and 54H booked.
Are these good? I prefer aisle seats but want as much leg room as possible but extra legroom ones cost 76 extra!
Any tips for cheaper upgrade to business class?
Feb 23, 2020, 2:59 pm
#1243
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: MR Plat
Posts: 383
Are there any pictures of how "missing" the window is in 7K or 7A is on the 777 J cabin?
Those are one of the only pairs left that I can select on a DXB-JNB flight in October, so not like I have much of a choice but just out of curiosity.
Those are one of the only pairs left that I can select on a DXB-JNB flight in October, so not like I have much of a choice but just out of curiosity.
Feb 23, 2020, 4:50 pm
#1244
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
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To be honest, 7A/K are (together with 6A/K) my favourite J seats on the 77W.
Feb 24, 2020, 8:20 am
#1245
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: MR Plat
Posts: 383
I can't seem to choose the aisle seats in row 6 because the aisle seat has the bassinet symbol and I can't click on it on the Emirates site/app.