Feb 6, 2015, 9:51 am
Last edit by: sydtogla
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.
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Dec 18, 2023, 12:21 am
#1351
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My personal preference when travelling with mrs t is 23 E/F. The smaller cabin gives a more private feel, the main cabin is a bit ‘dormitory’ like.
Dec 18, 2023, 7:40 am
#1353
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If you choose the smaller J cabin at the back you will see behind the wing.
Dec 19, 2023, 9:07 pm
#1354
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Location: New York
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Sitting in row 1 (1A) on the A380 for the first time in probably 10 years. It’s miraculous that I’ve been able to secure rows 2 or 3 every flight. (Thank you expert flyer!) Unfortunately was not as lucky today, as this flight was booked solid in F for months.
Anyway, wow this seat really does feel worse than the rest. Lack of storage on the side against the fuselage, feels narrower, and the exposed view of the showers.
I think I would prefer one of the E/F seats over 1A or 1K. Haven’t ever sat in row 4, but wonder if the slight galley noise is worth it instead of the downfalls of row 1.
Edit: This was the worst sleep I've had in EK F. Even in bed mode, the seat felt more narrow and I couldn't find a comfortable position. Will definitely be avoiding 1A/1K
Anyway, wow this seat really does feel worse than the rest. Lack of storage on the side against the fuselage, feels narrower, and the exposed view of the showers.
I think I would prefer one of the E/F seats over 1A or 1K. Haven’t ever sat in row 4, but wonder if the slight galley noise is worth it instead of the downfalls of row 1.
Edit: This was the worst sleep I've had in EK F. Even in bed mode, the seat felt more narrow and I couldn't find a comfortable position. Will definitely be avoiding 1A/1K
Last edited by S.R; Dec 21, 2023 at 12:42 am
Dec 20, 2023, 3:49 am
#1355
Join Date: May 2023
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This website shows excellent seat maps: https://www.aerolopa.com/ek-38l-2
If you choose the smaller J cabin at the back you will see behind the wing.
If you choose the smaller J cabin at the back you will see behind the wing.
When in J, 23A.
Feb 6, 2024, 2:58 pm
#1357
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They do not start right at the front with taking orders and work to the back, I think it is done in 2 or 3 'sections'.
My preferred seat is 23A or K when I travel alone (23 E/F when with Mrs t) That's the front of the smaller cabin. I have never not had my first choice, but Mrs t has had to use her Gold status once to get her first choice. So it does happen, but I find in general that on EK you have a pretty good chance to get your first choice of meal.
Feb 14, 2024, 11:20 am
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Booking a flight for 4 (wife and her parents who are older) JFK-MXP on the 380 in J and the date I am looking at, all of the E/F seats are booked in the large cabin, there 23&25 are open in the rear cabin, but everything I read says that 25 tends to be noisy and I also read that the rear cabin doesnt disembark with the rest of F and J. I was thinking of doing 12B, 14A, 15B, &16A to keep us all together. Thoughts?