Hello all!

I've browsed these boards before but just took the plunge and got myself a username. I was hoping for some advice regarding an upcoming trip with Emirates.

I'll be flying in Y from BNE-[SIN]-DXB-CDG and return. All of my flights from Brisbane to Paris will be on 777-300 aircraft (of course not ER's ) and on the way home I have an A330-200 from CDG-DXB, 773's back to BNE.

First off, can anyone suggest seats for me? I am a flying nut and this will be my first trip on a 777, but I also realize that the flights from BNE-DXB will be at night. I usually like the window, but there won't be a whole lot to see. I'm perfectly willing to take a D or G seat if it makes the flight more comfortable (fewer people to climb over or to climb over me to get to the lav etc.)

Secondly, how good (or bad) is the standard Emirates IFE. I realize that I won't be getting the ICE system or the mood lighting on any of my 22 hours of flying (my god.)

Finally, related to seating, I have the ability to request a seat in row 15 (the bulkhead) but the people at Emirates have told me that I could possibly get bumped by families traveling with babies. What is the actual position of the bassinet? Seatguru says it's in the center set of seats, but Emirates seems to indicate that there are 3 (one on each bulkhead wall.) Also, how likely is it that I would get reseated?

Thanks for your help!

Hi,

The problem with the bulkhead is that you can't really stretch your legs out. So, if you are fairly tall, this could be a problem.

I'd check in as early as possible for your flights, and try and get an emergency exit row. On the A330, try for 25 A/B or J/K. On the B777, row 23 or 37.

Maybe you could change your flights and fly from SYD/MEL instead? Maybe a bit inconvenient, but you'd get ICE on the A345 or B77W.

The IFE is pretty good anyway. You'll get 18 (I think) film channels, a number of radio stations and a few video games. There's also a very addictive general knowledge quiz that you play against other passengers.

Cheers,
Rick

Unless you are looking for taking pictures, Emirates' (I believe) old and new system all feature the nose view and birdeye view in the personal television system. You can switch it on and get a nice outside view, then you can stick with an aisle seat.

EK Y is fine, but the seat is a bit narrow, nevertheless... still have a decent pitch.

Carfield