Best economy seat on new 380 layout?
Jan 26, 2018, 7:41 pm
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Best economy seat on new 380 layout?
Hi all,
I'm flying SQ222 next month, and it'll be my first time in the new 380 economy layout. Seeking your advice on the best place to sit, as the cabin is still wide open.
I'm over 6 feet tall, so a bulkhead row is appealing, but I've often hit trouble in the past with bulbous exit-row doors that protrude well into the leg space of an H or I seat?
Flight is still J9 S9 Y9, so I wonder if my better bet is to take an aisle in the middle section of economy, and hope for an under-populated row?
Any advice appreciated.
I'm flying SQ222 next month, and it'll be my first time in the new 380 economy layout. Seeking your advice on the best place to sit, as the cabin is still wide open.
I'm over 6 feet tall, so a bulkhead row is appealing, but I've often hit trouble in the past with bulbous exit-row doors that protrude well into the leg space of an H or I seat?
Flight is still J9 S9 Y9, so I wonder if my better bet is to take an aisle in the middle section of economy, and hope for an under-populated row?
Any advice appreciated.
Feb 2, 2018, 9:13 pm
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According to the seat map at the launch of the new cabins, for row 41 the seats are situated away from the wall (hence the extra legroom charge for 42A and 42K). These rows also seem more private, as the massive galley means there is no middle block of seats.
Feb 3, 2018, 6:56 am
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42 A/K and 71 A/K seem to be similar to the A350s extra legroom seats in that there is a missing seat in-front but they still have windows. These would be the ones I would go for even if I did have to pay for them since legroom is my main priority when flying Y.
Feb 5, 2018, 3:44 pm
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Having just flown 42A there is massive galley noise and light, due a large opening straight into the galley area, and not enough overhead locker space for rows 41-44. Also pax sitting in row 41 get everyone boarding in front of them through door 2 with no bulkead, LCC-style.
I can see the logic of moving F upstairs and PE to the front cabin downstairs, but SQ clearly put 4 extra seats (row 41) ahead of a standard galley/bulkhead arrangement which would have produced a batter cabin experience (and 6 decent bulkhead seats and 2 more bassinet spaces).
I can see the logic of moving F upstairs and PE to the front cabin downstairs, but SQ clearly put 4 extra seats (row 41) ahead of a standard galley/bulkhead arrangement which would have produced a batter cabin experience (and 6 decent bulkhead seats and 2 more bassinet spaces).
Feb 12, 2018, 2:03 am
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Hi all,
I'm flying SQ222 next month, and it'll be my first time in the new 380 economy layout. Seeking your advice on the best place to sit, as the cabin is still wide open.
I'm over 6 feet tall, so a bulkhead row is appealing, but I've often hit trouble in the past with bulbous exit-row doors that protrude well into the leg space of an H or I seat?
Flight is still J9 S9 Y9, so I wonder if my better bet is to take an aisle in the middle section of economy, and hope for an under-populated row?
Any advice appreciated.
I'm flying SQ222 next month, and it'll be my first time in the new 380 economy layout. Seeking your advice on the best place to sit, as the cabin is still wide open.
I'm over 6 feet tall, so a bulkhead row is appealing, but I've often hit trouble in the past with bulbous exit-row doors that protrude well into the leg space of an H or I seat?
Flight is still J9 S9 Y9, so I wonder if my better bet is to take an aisle in the middle section of economy, and hope for an under-populated row?
Any advice appreciated.
For extra legroom seats, I would recommend the emex rows, or 42A/K, 71A/K, which are one row back from the emex door, but have an empty seat in front of them (Plus a window). Seat 71K is pictured here.
Note these are preferred seats where a charge applies if booked online prior to the flight.
A more comprehensive trip report of the new cabin products can be found here (Links to external SQTalk site.)
Last edited by sqyf; Feb 12, 2018 at 2:23 am
Feb 14, 2018, 7:46 am
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Hello YOWgary! I assume you mean SQ232 SYD-SIN, because SQ222 is a 777-300ER flight, whereas SQ232 is operated by the A380 with new cabin products.
For extra legroom seats, I would recommend the emex rows, or 42A/K, 71A/K, which are one row back from the emex door, but have an empty seat in front of them (Plus a window). Seat 71K is pictured here.
Note these are preferred seats where a charge applies if booked online prior to the flight.
A more comprehensive trip report of the new cabin products can be found here (Links to external SQTalk site.)
For extra legroom seats, I would recommend the emex rows, or 42A/K, 71A/K, which are one row back from the emex door, but have an empty seat in front of them (Plus a window). Seat 71K is pictured here.
Note these are preferred seats where a charge applies if booked online prior to the flight.
A more comprehensive trip report of the new cabin products can be found here (Links to external SQTalk site.)
Feb 16, 2018, 12:34 am
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Feb 19, 2018, 3:13 pm
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Feb 24, 2018, 10:43 pm
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There is a galley between rows 68 and 69 so it's possible the rear Y cabin has a separate meal trolley. I always lost track of which places they do front-to-back and which they do back-to-front anyway, but I think about 90 % of my journeys I was able to get my first choice.
