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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.
The ultimate Emirates seating guide
Dec 3, 2008 | 4:24 pm
#198
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Posts: 84
Here are my upcoming flights on Emirates...by what I've read here I'm going to try for row 42 on the long haul ones on the 77W. The couple shorter hops I don't care about much. Anyone else done the YYZ-DXB route?
Hmmm. Looking at my in/out of Maldives it has the same flight#...
YYZ-DXB EK242 - 77W
DXB-CMB EK348 - 77W
CMB-MLE EK656 - 777-300
MLE-DXB EK656 - 777-300
DXB-YYZ EK241 - 77W
Hmmm. Looking at my in/out of Maldives it has the same flight#...
YYZ-DXB EK242 - 77W
DXB-CMB EK348 - 77W
CMB-MLE EK656 - 777-300
MLE-DXB EK656 - 777-300
DXB-YYZ EK241 - 77W
Dec 28, 2008 | 12:05 pm
#201
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
How can i prebook a seat? I can't change my seat at the Emirates site, and my travel agent already reserved seats for my where i don't want to sit. How can i activate seat request in Bookings Manager? I want to change my seat before the plane is fully booked.
Jan 8, 2009 | 10:14 am
#202
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: New York, New York
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For JFK-DXB, which Economy seat is better? the A 380 or the 773ER? I can choose to fly either at this time. Seatguru.com says the 777 has 2 extra inches of legroom. I am wondering?
Jan 8, 2009 | 8:36 pm
#203
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i believe you can do it if you're a Skywards member.
Jan 22, 2009 | 7:14 pm
#205
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 17
To answer my own question, it's not that noisy, particularly with the noise cancelling headphones, and yes, there is a seat behind it which sort of shields 25K. Great plane, flight and experience!
Feb 4, 2009 | 3:24 pm
#206
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Is it true that the inside seats in J on the 380 have 9 fewer inches on pitch than the outside seats? And, if so, do the window seats have less pitch than the regular aisle seats? It is difficult to tell from photos.
Feb 5, 2009 | 2:06 am
#207
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Go for a window seat if you have a choice. Because of the staggered layout, you won't even see the person in the aisle seat.
Cheers,
Rick
Feb 7, 2009 | 5:10 am
#208
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Hi All,
I will be flying in 773 and see that there is discrepancy between the seat assignment map on Emirates and SeatGuru.
I'm a little concerned as there seem to be rows missing windows - for now I have chosen 19HJK - is this OK (or would 18 be better as it is still available)?
Otherwise, 53ABC on the A380 to Sydney then coming back 18ABC and 19HJK both on 77W on the way back = anyhting to avoid there?
Thanks.
I will be flying in 773 and see that there is discrepancy between the seat assignment map on Emirates and SeatGuru.
I'm a little concerned as there seem to be rows missing windows - for now I have chosen 19HJK - is this OK (or would 18 be better as it is still available)?
Otherwise, 53ABC on the A380 to Sydney then coming back 18ABC and 19HJK both on 77W on the way back = anyhting to avoid there?
Thanks.
Feb 8, 2009 | 9:00 pm
#209
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: The Midwest
Programs: BA BLUE, HH, AC/UA
Posts: 775
A380 Business between JFK DXB - seating q's?
Hello one and all...
Two of us will be flying on the A380 from JFK to DXB this Wednesday in business class. I've already learned from this site that the aisles have less pitch than the windows/interior.
I do have a few questions which I hope some of you can answer
1. The EK site mentions a "dual USB" port. What can one do with this?
2. What type of power outlet is in the seats? alrline type, car lighter type, US style plug? other?
3. Is there internet connectivity available on the aircraft?
Any other comments will be most welcome!!
Two of us will be flying on the A380 from JFK to DXB this Wednesday in business class. I've already learned from this site that the aisles have less pitch than the windows/interior.
I do have a few questions which I hope some of you can answer
1. The EK site mentions a "dual USB" port. What can one do with this?
2. What type of power outlet is in the seats? alrline type, car lighter type, US style plug? other?
3. Is there internet connectivity available on the aircraft?
Any other comments will be most welcome!!
Last edited by NonSmokingWindow; Feb 9, 2009 at 6:16 am
Feb 11, 2009 | 3:37 pm
#210
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The windows seats have *more* pitch than the aisle seats. The window and inside seats have the same pitch. The aisle seats have the reduced pitch so the inside & window seat occupants can get out
Go for a window seat if you have a choice. Because of the staggered layout, you won't even see the person in the aisle seat.
Cheers,
Rick
Go for a window seat if you have a choice. Because of the staggered layout, you won't even see the person in the aisle seat.
Cheers,
Rick