Where to sit on the 747-8i [merged B74H experience reports]
Jul 24, 2015, 7:45 am
#331
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Best economy seat - 27K is ok?
I will be flying FRA-MEX on Aug 28th. I plan to upgrade to business (usually I do it just before the flight, in case if they are giving free upgrades) but just in case something goes wrong: 27K is one of the best seats in economy. Originally I had 16H but after reading this thread I decided to change to row 27. Only 2 seats were free, J and K and of course I took 27K.
Any advices?
Any advices?
Jul 29, 2015, 5:39 am
#334
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Hi. I read the recommendations here on chose row 2 on recent flight to EWR. I have to say in the future, as a solo traveler i would definitely choose row 1, or even 3A or 3K. I found 2K to be the least private seat with lots of FA traffic. I had been concerned that 1A would be too close to 1K, but this didn't appear to be the case. The flight was still excellent however ;-)
Aug 14, 2015, 3:21 pm
#335
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Hi - I'm a solo traveller about 6'3 or 190cm. Flying from JNB to FRA on the 747-8 in December in business classs.
It is an overnight flight. Flight takes off at 19:40 arriving at 5:25 - almost 10 hours.
I was thinking either 84H (exit row, aisle) on the upper deck or row 6/7 D/H in the lower deck. Which would you recommend for this long, overnight flight?
Here are the availabilities
Also, any idea why 7G, 8GHK is blocked off?
It is an overnight flight. Flight takes off at 19:40 arriving at 5:25 - almost 10 hours.
I was thinking either 84H (exit row, aisle) on the upper deck or row 6/7 D/H in the lower deck. Which would you recommend for this long, overnight flight?
Here are the availabilities
Also, any idea why 7G, 8GHK is blocked off?
Aug 15, 2015, 6:10 am
#336
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Hi - I'm a solo traveller about 6'3 or 190cm. Flying from JNB to FRA on the 747-8 in December in business classs.
It is an overnight flight. Flight takes off at 19:40 arriving at 5:25 - almost 10 hours.
I was thinking either 84H (exit row, aisle) on the upper deck or row 6/7 D/H in the lower deck. Which would you recommend for this long, overnight flight?
Here are the availabilities
Also, any idea why 7G, 8GHK is blocked off?
It is an overnight flight. Flight takes off at 19:40 arriving at 5:25 - almost 10 hours.
I was thinking either 84H (exit row, aisle) on the upper deck or row 6/7 D/H in the lower deck. Which would you recommend for this long, overnight flight?
Here are the availabilities
Also, any idea why 7G, 8GHK is blocked off?
on the seating I would go for an aisle seat in the second part of the upper deck 86/87; the exit row on the upper deck does not give you more space (in my opinion less because of the bulkhead)
Aug 15, 2015, 8:12 am
#337
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That said, I would never choose an aisle on the upper deck traveling alone - the big benefit is the window storage bins. So I would take 5/6/7 D or G.
I believe 7/8 G are blocked for handicap (and used to be marked as such). They'll be available to select at T-24 (sometimes randomly they'll open up earlier for a bit, the block back off). Not sure about the others.
Aug 18, 2015, 11:32 am
#338
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747-800 Door to nowhere
I was flying on a 747-800 configured with the Premium Economy. At the front of the Premium Economy cabin, directly facing the right bathroom door was a door that was connected to the bulkhead partition. I wish I had taken a picture, but I forgot. Since there is nothing on the other side of the door, it basically opens to nowhere (although it seems the door doesn't open). For a moment I thought it was a Twilight Zone episode. Does anyone know why this door exists? Is it on all 747-800's, or just the one that I was on?
Very curious indeed.
Edited to add: This has nothing to do with where to sit on the plane, so not sure why it got moved to this thread. I presume it will be ignored as a result.
Very curious indeed.
Edited to add: This has nothing to do with where to sit on the plane, so not sure why it got moved to this thread. I presume it will be ignored as a result.
Last edited by oenophilist; Aug 18, 2015 at 3:17 pm Reason: post moved to different thread
Aug 19, 2015, 6:51 am
#339
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Funny I'm the exact opposite. I prefer the exit row because I think it's easier for the window to get out (since they can use the bulkhead without fear of disturbing any PAX.
That said, I would never choose an aisle on the upper deck traveling alone - the big benefit is the window storage bins. So I would take 5/6/7 D or G.
I believe 7/8 G are blocked for handicap (and used to be marked as such). They'll be available to select at T-24 (sometimes randomly they'll open up earlier for a bit, the block back off). Not sure about the others.
That said, I would never choose an aisle on the upper deck traveling alone - the big benefit is the window storage bins. So I would take 5/6/7 D or G.
I believe 7/8 G are blocked for handicap (and used to be marked as such). They'll be available to select at T-24 (sometimes randomly they'll open up earlier for a bit, the block back off). Not sure about the others.
Aug 19, 2015, 8:08 am
#341
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My favourite is 82A or 82K. Since the first two rows are blocked for SEN/HON until OLCI starts you have a good chance of the seat next to you remaining free unless the flight is fairly full. It happened to me on the last three flights on the 748i. 
But I'll never sit in row 81 again. Too much lav traffic.
But I'll never sit in row 81 again. Too much lav traffic.
Sep 14, 2015, 6:57 am
#342
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757-8 upper deck or lower deck for J
I need a couple of other opinions. When flying on the 747-8 with J, which do you prefer upper or lower decks. Also on the lower decks do you prefer the center seats, or the side seats?
Sep 14, 2015, 8:58 am
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Should you choose the LD, it depends on what your priorities are.
If you want to sleep (and/or walk around the plane), then choose the center seats as you'll have direct aisle-access and nobody will step over your legs. If not, then a window seat is obviously nicer as nobody will walk past you and you'll have better views.
Sep 14, 2015, 9:44 am
#344
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Hi. 15 days ago I was flying FRA-MEX and could choose between upper and lower deck. I decided to go for lower and before take-off purser offered seat on upper deck. Went there to see and as upper was almost full and lower almost empty, I decided to stay below.
Was a good choice as only 5 of us were there. FA were very nice, after lunch I even got macchiato instead of espresso. FA explained that she does not have much to do so without machine she did it "manual" - by shaking milk in a bottle. Nice move
Was a good choice as only 5 of us were there. FA were very nice, after lunch I even got macchiato instead of espresso. FA explained that she does not have much to do so without machine she did it "manual" - by shaking milk in a bottle. Nice move
Oct 26, 2015, 2:36 pm
#345
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Best seats in Y in LH 747-8 for fast exit?
Are there any particular rows in an LH 747-8, in coach, that are going to likely be closer to an exit than others? Presently booked all the way at the back and thinking that's not a good place for a tight connection at JNB. Or, to put this another way, if there is a second jetway used, where does it attach to the plane? 
Thanks-
Thanks-