thijsseh

I have never flown new F, but in ‘regular F’ always try to get row 2 because of the galley location. 2E/F if mrs t is with me, otherwise 2K.

S.R

Yes agreed, on the regular 777 F my preferred seat is 2A.

stargold

Since the door to 2F (the solo middle seat) is on the right side corridor, 2A is my preferred choice on the new F as well when travelling alone.

I haven't travelled on new F with anyone else yet, but if I was, then it would be 1A/1E or 2F/2K since your doors would at least align.

S.R

Yes I have 2A on the way back, but on the outbound it's already taken. I currently have 2K, but 1K is also available. I flew in 1K when I first flew the new F and I don't remember any issues, but I do generally prefer the second row. Only benefit of 1K here is that there is no one right next to me since the entrance to 1E is on the A side.
So if it were up to you, 2K or 1K?

thijsseh

The well known (at least on FT) phrase ‘first world problem’ wells up in my head here.

(Not that I wouldn’t be fretting about the same issue myself )

2K

kq747

Haha FT is basically a running list of first world problems

stargold

Between 1K and 2K, I would prefer 2K because I would prioritise being further away from the galley over not having the door of 2F next to me. After all, the whole point of the fully enclosed suite is that you shouldn't be seeing too much of anyone else in any event!

GenixB

First time flying with the new 777 and this is the current availability:



It's a 3 am flight overnight and I'm at 11K (window) right now with a stranger on the aisle seat next to me.
However the middle 3 are completely free (flight is in 12 hours) and there is also the 8K & J that are empty (which are bassinets: is there a downside to bassinets seats, if nobody books beside?)

Suggestions? And would the window seat in the new 777 easily be able to go over the aisle seat for toilet needs?

Thanks

kumarshah

What are the big differences between the A380 and 777-300 Business Class seats?

Will08

a380 - fully flat, direct aisle access, 'mini bar' and a quieter cabin (engine noise)
777 - angled seat, not all seats have direct aisle access, bottle of water, louder (engine noise)

If you read through all the posts some of us will say how rubbish the 777 J seat is and others will say it is not too bad. If you are flying solo and you take a window seat and the seat next to you is occupied the phrase 'climbing over someone' should not be underestimated. If you are capable of supporting your own body weight you can get yourself in to a dip position and jump over, or ask the person to wake up and put their seat back up.

Personally, I would actively avoid the 777 which unfortunately has been difficult to do over the last couple of years with covid. The differences are that much I think there should be dual Business class pricing across the 777 and a380 range.

thijsseh

I think will08's summary above is pretty accurate. I personally don't mind the 77W as much as he does, but I respect his opinion and there is no doubt in my mind that the A380 offering is superior in almost any way.
The 77W J cabin feels significantly more 'intimate', especially if you are in the forward section which only has two rows. At times the A380 J cabin can feel a bit like a dormitory. And the seats are a little bit wider (at least it feels like that to me). On a 2 sector trip, I once had the last aisle seat at the back of the A380 and a window seat on the 77W (not even in the forward cabin) and I much favoured my 77W window seat. I don't need to get out of my seat a lot, so the 'climbing over the neighbour' issue (although certainly real) does not concern me that much (especially when said neighbour is mrs t which is often - but not always - the case).

kumarshah

Great, thanks for the replies.

DeeGee26.2

I'm flying overnight in Y on a 777-300 next month, with my 12 year old son.

I'm looking at the Twin seats at the back to give us a wall and an aisle so at least my son can get some sleep and we'll not be disturbing anyone if we toilet.

I'm aware that the back of the plane isn't really a "Flyer Talk" thing, but I've got a couple of questions.

Do the Twin seats line up sufficiently well with the seat in front?
Is there a big gap between the window seat and the wall (big enough to make it difficult to lean against the wall?
If I'm travelling with a 12 year old do I need to book and pay for both seats in order to be sat together, or can I book just the one?

I'm only worried about the outward, the return is during the day so is a lot less of an issue.

Of course, if I could guess in advance how likely the plane is to be full, I might not even bother...

wsc

A380 LHR-DXB (3 class)
Me, partner and 1YO baby flying in J on the evening flight, so will probably be sleeping. Don't need bassinet (too small) but I can book a bassinet seat.
Do I go for 7E & 7F? (i.e. second row in J), or 9E/9F - basically a bit away from the toilets? and quicker to get out.
Or 23E/F or 25 E/F (but worry about bar noise - hopefully won't be too busy on an over night flight?)

wsc

Small bump Looking for thoughts from others who have travelled with babies