Where to sit on the Boeing 747-400 [merged B744 experience reports]
Jul 8, 2019, 10:58 am
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Jul 10, 2019, 4:29 am
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Have a quick question, and was not able to get a clear answer on the thread:
On the 744s, did LH totally remove the F cabin and install J seats, or do the old F seats / newer F seats still exist? I am talking about the routes on 744, where F cabin is not on sale.
On a trip I am looking, I have the choice of both the main deck and the UD. And, I was wondering which would be best?
On the 744s, did LH totally remove the F cabin and install J seats, or do the old F seats / newer F seats still exist? I am talking about the routes on 744, where F cabin is not on sale.
On a trip I am looking, I have the choice of both the main deck and the UD. And, I was wondering which would be best?
Jul 10, 2019, 5:50 am
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Have a quick question, and was not able to get a clear answer on the thread:
On the 744s, did LH totally remove the F cabin and install J seats, or do the old F seats / newer F seats still exist? I am talking about the routes on 744, where F cabin is not on sale.
On a trip I am looking, I have the choice of both the main deck and the UD. And, I was wondering which would be best?
On the 744s, did LH totally remove the F cabin and install J seats, or do the old F seats / newer F seats still exist? I am talking about the routes on 744, where F cabin is not on sale.
On a trip I am looking, I have the choice of both the main deck and the UD. And, I was wondering which would be best?
UD or nose depends on your preference. A lot of information is available in this thread to help you decide.
Jul 12, 2019, 12:25 pm
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Wanted to get some quick seat thoughts from the more experienced flyers out there - I'll be flying the 744 from PHL to FRA in Business Class - family of 3 (wife and a 5yo boy). Right now we have one of those middle trio of seats up front, lower level (10D, 10E, 10G) - i liked the idea of grouping us all together in one section for wrangling and sleeping. That particular row is up against the bulkhead and Seat Guru mentioned those seats could be a little smaller than normal - is that the case? I liked that row b/c no one is in front of us, felt a little more private - so if my son makes any noise or gets ancy (he's actually an all star traveler) the impact will be minimized. But, I guess I don't want to lose several inches of legroom (I'm 6'3") as a result... Any other thoughts on good place to sit for family of 3?
Jul 14, 2019, 10:58 am
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So, made the (possibly) dubious decision to fork out for business class, MAN -> PVG in two months time*. Both long haul aircraft are something of a surprise: A340 flying out and a 747-400 on the return. I haven't been on either aircraft in donkeys’ years. Can I expect in seat entertainment to play on a loop? Anyway: the 747. Currently I have seat 3C selected, but could/should I be doing better than this? One small concern I have is the overhead bin space. I’ll be bringing on board my Aerolite plus two camera bags.
* Expedia came up with a decent enough price to dissuade me from going for bargains ex BRU.
* Expedia came up with a decent enough price to dissuade me from going for bargains ex BRU.
Jul 15, 2019, 2:08 am
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The seats and entertainment system on the A343 and B744 are identical and were fitted in 2012-14.
Sitting in the nose of the B744 is an experience. If there is not enough space in the overhead you can use the cabinet in the bulkhead.
Sitting in the nose of the B744 is an experience. If there is not enough space in the overhead you can use the cabinet in the bulkhead.
Jul 15, 2019, 2:34 am
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Many thanks. I will leave my seat selection as it is.
Jan 22, 2020, 7:33 pm
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LH 747-400 Business Class Seats
Aside from 1A and 1K, are there any other window seats on the LH 747-400 that provide a similar view forward that you don’t get on other aircraft?
I don’t normally fly business let alone on a 747, but 1A and 1K are both taken right now (LH 471 on 2/15), so wondering what my next best window option is. Currently I’m on the upper deck.
I don’t normally fly business let alone on a 747, but 1A and 1K are both taken right now (LH 471 on 2/15), so wondering what my next best window option is. Currently I’m on the upper deck.
Jan 22, 2020, 11:20 pm
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Aside from 1A and 1K, are there any other window seats on the LH 747-400 that provide a similar view forward that you don’t get on other aircraft?
I don’t normally fly business let alone on a 747, but 1A and 1K are both taken right now (LH 471 on 2/15), so wondering what my next best window option is. Currently I’m on the upper deck.
I don’t normally fly business let alone on a 747, but 1A and 1K are both taken right now (LH 471 on 2/15), so wondering what my next best window option is. Currently I’m on the upper deck.
For or many people, upper deck is special, too.
Feb 19, 2020, 8:14 am
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4D 
Most people prefer the UD, a bit more quiet. I don't really care, both are 2-2 configs where I avoid the window seat. Just take a note, that on the UD the lavs are in the front of the cabin (before row 81), the galley in the back (behind 86). On the main deck, the lavs are behind row 4, the galley at row 4.
Most people prefer the UD, a bit more quiet. I don't really care, both are 2-2 configs where I avoid the window seat. Just take a note, that on the UD the lavs are in the front of the cabin (before row 81), the galley in the back (behind 86). On the main deck, the lavs are behind row 4, the galley at row 4.
Feb 19, 2020, 2:54 pm
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1A and K are (or feel) even more narrow and claustrophobic on the 744 than the other seats. Avoid. Sit UD no questions.