FAQ 3A2 - KLM Aircraft and Seating Questions
Jul 25, 2019, 9:33 am
#511
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Nottingham, UK
Programs: Skyteam Silver, BA Bronze
Posts: 115
Seating advice please 772 ams-cpt
So apologies if this HAS been answered elsewhere, but I am after some seating advice
Travelling BHX-AMS-CPT and back in early October on 772 in J
2-2-2 across appears to be the norm so not the 787 experience I had last year (boo!)
Unusually, the flight there is a DAY flight departing AMS in the morning, so daylight most of the way, and the intention is to stay awake.
Coming home departing 2300 or so, naturally, I will want to sleep on that one !!
Wisdom elsewhere in the thread is that rows 1 and 6 have much better legroom as no "cubbyhole", but at the same time people moan about noise from toilet etc. I dont fancy row 6, cos JUST MY LUCK would be a baby in basinette behind (and others say the CC "miss you"!)
What seats would you reccomend to a 6ft (1.8m) male travelling alone ?
Travelling BHX-AMS-CPT and back in early October on 772 in J
2-2-2 across appears to be the norm so not the 787 experience I had last year (boo!)
Unusually, the flight there is a DAY flight departing AMS in the morning, so daylight most of the way, and the intention is to stay awake.
Coming home departing 2300 or so, naturally, I will want to sleep on that one !!
Wisdom elsewhere in the thread is that rows 1 and 6 have much better legroom as no "cubbyhole", but at the same time people moan about noise from toilet etc. I dont fancy row 6, cos JUST MY LUCK would be a baby in basinette behind (and others say the CC "miss you"!)
What seats would you reccomend to a 6ft (1.8m) male travelling alone ?
Last edited by dukesy; Jul 25, 2019 at 9:34 am Reason: Didnt clarify class
Jul 25, 2019, 9:40 am
#512
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: CPT,AMS
Posts: 4,414
My choice for the CPT-AMS is ALWAYS row 6 if available, I usually watch a movie at takeoff and have something light to eat, then by the time the movie ends so does the economy service and it's fairly quiet, if you are sensitive to noise then it might not be the best seat for you but for me once I put the earplugs in all I hear is the white noise from the engine.
Given the 11+ hours of night flight, I usually get 6-7hrs of decent sleep, then wake up and watch another movie or do something else shortly before breakfast service starts.
For the AMS-CPT, whichever is closer to the door, usually I like row 5.
Given the 11+ hours of night flight, I usually get 6-7hrs of decent sleep, then wake up and watch another movie or do something else shortly before breakfast service starts.
For the AMS-CPT, whichever is closer to the door, usually I like row 5.
Jul 25, 2019, 1:11 pm
#513
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Nottingham, UK
Programs: Skyteam Silver, BA Bronze
Posts: 115
My choice for the CPT-AMS is ALWAYS row 6 if available, I usually watch a movie at takeoff and have something light to eat, then by the time the movie ends so does the economy service and it's fairly quiet, if you are sensitive to noise then it might not be the best seat for you but for me once I put the earplugs in all I hear is the white noise from the engine.
Given the 11+ hours of night flight, I usually get 6-7hrs of decent sleep, then wake up and watch another movie or do something else shortly before breakfast service starts.
For the AMS-CPT, whichever is closer to the door, usually I like row 5.
Given the 11+ hours of night flight, I usually get 6-7hrs of decent sleep, then wake up and watch another movie or do something else shortly before breakfast service starts.
For the AMS-CPT, whichever is closer to the door, usually I like row 5.
Will keep 1K for outbound though..
Thanks for your advice...
Jul 29, 2019, 3:27 am
#514
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: UK/FR
Programs: FlyingBlue Platinum, Hertz PC
Posts: 886
So apologies if this HAS been answered elsewhere, but I am after some seating advice
Travelling BHX-AMS-CPT and back in early October on 772 in J
2-2-2 across appears to be the norm so not the 787 experience I had last year (boo!)
Unusually, the flight there is a DAY flight departing AMS in the morning, so daylight most of the way, and the intention is to stay awake.
Coming home departing 2300 or so, naturally, I will want to sleep on that one !!
Wisdom elsewhere in the thread is that rows 1 and 6 have much better legroom as no "cubbyhole", but at the same time people moan about noise from toilet etc. I dont fancy row 6, cos JUST MY LUCK would be a baby in basinette behind (and others say the CC "miss you"!)
What seats would you reccomend to a 6ft (1.8m) male travelling alone ?
Travelling BHX-AMS-CPT and back in early October on 772 in J
2-2-2 across appears to be the norm so not the 787 experience I had last year (boo!)
Unusually, the flight there is a DAY flight departing AMS in the morning, so daylight most of the way, and the intention is to stay awake.
Coming home departing 2300 or so, naturally, I will want to sleep on that one !!
Wisdom elsewhere in the thread is that rows 1 and 6 have much better legroom as no "cubbyhole", but at the same time people moan about noise from toilet etc. I dont fancy row 6, cos JUST MY LUCK would be a baby in basinette behind (and others say the CC "miss you"!)
What seats would you reccomend to a 6ft (1.8m) male travelling alone ?
Jul 30, 2019, 12:45 am
#515
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 14,352
I've never flown in any other 772/773 seat than 1K (mostly) or 1A (occasionally), and I'm perfectly happy in either, on both night and day flights. I have no issues with toilet traffic. Two toilets for 34 pax is not really sufficient, though.
Johan
Johan
Aug 16, 2019, 4:17 pm
#517
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: West LA
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 957
KL601 AMS-LAX 747C
flying solo
1A/K, 4A taken
Currently in 4E
77A/K available, though I prefer K flying into LAX with the better views.
I can't for the life of me decide if I want the last solo seat, or upper deck window. I've flown on the 747 multiple times, but never on the upper deck. I'm also an avid window guy, but I've done this flight before and there isn't much to see except for takeoff or landing. What shall I do? Other than compulsively check twice a day for the next 3 months if 1A/1K/4A opens up
flying solo
1A/K, 4A taken
Currently in 4E
77A/K available, though I prefer K flying into LAX with the better views.
I can't for the life of me decide if I want the last solo seat, or upper deck window. I've flown on the 747 multiple times, but never on the upper deck. I'm also an avid window guy, but I've done this flight before and there isn't much to see except for takeoff or landing. What shall I do? Other than compulsively check twice a day for the next 3 months if 1A/1K/4A opens up
Aug 19, 2019, 3:13 am
#519
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: FR
Programs: FB Plat
Posts: 301
Eventhough I have only travelled once on a KL 747 in J (but 1A was free, at least until I selected my seat!), I would also go with an upper-deck window seat. 4E did not look so exciting in my opinion, except it is full-access but on a day flight I would expect you will be able to walk out of your seat easily even at a window seat. Upper deck looks more "exclusive" and enjoying the Dutch landscapes while flying is always worth seating at a window.
Aug 19, 2019, 11:54 am
#520
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 14,352
Holland is a small country, you don't get that many minutes of Dutch landscapes on any flight to or from AMS, not even on rare clear days.
Johan
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Aug 23, 2019, 11:45 am
#523
Join Date: Nov 2003
Posts: 511
I've got an upcoming flight with the 747, I'm flying with a friend, I'd like to go for Economy Comfort, seats 17 E & D are still available.
What is your experience with these seats (considering that they're located just in front of the toilet?
What is your experience with these seats (considering that they're located just in front of the toilet?