FLYMSY

9A & L aren’t available and I’m sitting in 9A on my outbound. Only window seats available on my return flight are 16A & 8A and center section is fairly wide open. 8A is a little too close to the galley. It’s my first time flying to AKL and would like a window which is why I’m asking about 16A which has conflicting info in this thread.

edit to add: Most FTers know that, unfortunately, Seat Guru isn’t a reliable source.

IADFlyer123

If nothing else is available, between 16A and 8A, I would take 16A. The only thing you will miss is the window. If that is a big concern, then not quite sure what you could take. 8A is a BAD BAD spot - Galley + Traffic! Take 16A now and keep checking every day for others to open up. Sometimes UA blocks seats that they open later. I got lucky myself closer to the flight.

FLYMSY

That’s what I’ve been doing and will continue. I could have a wide choice of middle seats, but I tend to prefer the single seats.

AUSNYCflyer

Does 9L have any issues with lights from the galley? It's one of the few window forward-facing options on my upcoming EWR-HKG flight and wondering if I should go there or somewhere else. I was recently in 1L on a new 763 and there was a super bright light in my eyes the whole time, so wondering if 9L on the 77W would have a similar problem or not?

SuperFlyBoy

No, as the galley for the second cabin is actually farther forward from Row 9 and another "galley" of sorts behind the actual galley where drinks/snacks are put out in this area (where you can cross from port/starboard) is usually lit with very dim blue lights...

GoSh4rks

Not one bit.
1L does though. I posted a pic a page or two back.

piemel

For my flight no bulkhead seats are available. Foot well space is important to me and I understand from the wiki that odd numbered (straight) seats are better than even (angled) seats.

Does this apply to seats at window (A/L) and center (D/G)?

ramlax13

EWR -> NRT, what seat would you go with? Right now I have a 3-side to myself (39C), but how likely is that to hold (flight on Wednesday). Row 45 a good option for E+? Or is there a better option?

GoSh4rks

This flight looks like it will go out just about full. I would not expect 39b to remain empty. 45J is a decent seat - gets a little traffic from the lav and galley, but it isn't terrible.

drewguy

+1. When E- is virtually full it means there are likely a lot of people without assigned seats, who will be pushed up to preferred E and E+ at checkin.

I would choose a seat that you will be happiest (or least unhappy) with if the flight is full and someone sits next to you.

I would be tempted to grab 30C, a bulkhead. If the seats don't fill you can probably move back to preferred seat you have.

winklepop

We sat in 9A and 9L on a recent flight from AKL - SFO and found these footwells to be very roomy on the 777-300ER. There's also the benefit of having lots of extra storage space in the bin in front, which contains the bassinet. Those in seats 9D/9E only had a shelf. Another advantage was two windows, which felt more spacious. Some seats only have one window. Others, like in row 11 have three. I am a light sleeper, so use ear plugs and eye mask. Did not find proximity to loos bothered me, in fact, quite helpful for getting in quick when busy. Galley was also fine as main one is located up front. However, there was a monster brat sat behind me who ruined the overnight flight for everyone around him. He swayed back and forth hitting my seat and the one behind him with his body weight, or thumping on the tray table, basically making as much disturbance as possible. When I finally went to speak to his father about this, the child rolled over and pretended to be asleep. Interestingly, his parents had chosen seats AWAY from him instead of in front and behind as there had been availability for. During the evening I was even woken by another passenger asking if the child was mine! as he was using his ipad at full brightness and volume without headphones. The parents said there was nothing they could do as if they tried he would wake the entire cabin. We landed at 6am. So there you go - you can choose the best seats possible, but it's still pot luck as to who might be your neighbour! Thank god it was only 12 hours. Happy flying everyone!

swimmer_1

I am sorry but the strait seat is absolute .... if you are on a long flight 8+ hours. You cannot lay down on your side at all and your body all the way till your waist is under the TV console. You cannot bend your legs in any way. It is super claustrophobic. Good business class seats have solved these issues by keeping as much of the space above lie flat person open so they can strep their legs and move them.

I actually have to say the old 2 aged seats that are still being delivered on 787s are better. They are not as cool or as private but there for sure are not coffins. I am not sure about bulkhead seems to have the same issue as a strait seats.

I find this an issue on Swiss Business Coveted Throne Seat too, there space! It is a terrible choice for extra money. You cannot move your legs at all (bent them in any direction) and there is no space for your body in the narrow seat.

Hawkeyefan

What does everyone think about E- in Row 56 A&B and K&L? Flying SFO-SYD with family of 4, seemed the best option as opposed to taking seats in the center. Thx!

narvik

Not a bad choice, I guess. I might have gone with the middle 4 though, just so we'd all be together.
If you don't mind the additional cost, a 4-bank, middle section in E+ would likely be my preferred choice though.
That extra leg room on such a long flight sure is nice!

Hawkeyefan

Will keep in mind....not a huge fan of no window but agree being able to all sit together would be nice.