Emirates seating?

[todder 0]

ok, i have book direct with Emirates, which means i get to choose where i want to sit on the plane.

have not flown with emirates before, so have no idea which are the best seats.

at the moment i have gone for seat 48a. this is the very last seat at the back of the plane.

the only reasons i have chosen this seat, is i get pissed off with people behind me tapping on the screen of the tv.

also there is only 2 seats instead of 3 at the back, and maybe the other seat will remain empty.

 

i can still change where i sit, so if you have a better idea, please let me know eh?

[N3RGT 118]

ok, i have book direct with Emirates, which means i get to choose where i want to sit on the plane.

have not flown with emirates before, so have no idea which are the best seats.

at the moment i have gone for seat 48a. this is the very last seat at the back of the plane.

the only reasons i have chosen this seat, is i get pissed off with people behind me tapping on the screen of the tv.

also there is only 2 seats instead of 3 at the back, and maybe the other seat will remain empty.

 

i can still change where i sit, so if you have a better idea, please let me know eh?

 

Todder.Have alook at this website it may well help you

http://seatexpert.com/

[Lucifer007 1]

Which aeroplane is it?

 

Choose the plane from the left hand side....

 

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Emirates_...information.php

[todder 0]

Todder.Have alook at this website it may well help you

http://seatexpert.com/

 

thanks for the link mate, great site is that. at least my seat is not shown as a bad seat

 

Which aeroplane is it?

 

Choose the plane from the left hand side....

 

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Emirates_...information.php

the plane is a b 777-300 and b 777-300er

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Shit. I was going to suggest behind whatever goal Arsenal are defending.

 

As for the aircraft, from what I recall, the area tends to get crowded with people queuing for the toilets and you get your scoff served last and have to make do with what's left. That said the little bit of extra width because of the shape of the aircraft should be welcome due to Emirates policy of sticking an extra seat in each row.

Edited May 27, 2009 by CheshireTom

[todder 0]

Shit. I was going to suggest behind whatever goal Arsenal are defending.

 

As for the aircraft, from what I recall, the area tends to get crowded with people queuing for the toilets and you get your scoff served last and have to make do with what's left. That said the little bit of extra width because of the shape of the aircraft should be welcome due to Emirates policy of sticking an extra seat in each row.

yeah i forgot about the queuing for the toilet maybe time for a re-think

[tonythai6 1]

having travelled with Emirates many times , i always book the seats at the back of the plane ( where they become 2 seats). you will find that the extra room you have for the flight ( which is approx 13 hours in total - manchester-dubai-bangkok ) is well worth any negative points. very rarely are they qs for the toilet, always a steward(ess) going to the galley so can easily get another drink.only drawback is when getting to bangkok you will be last off the plane so have to q at passport control.

[todder 0]

having travelled with Emirates many times , i always book the seats at the back of the plane ( where they become 2 seats). you will find that the extra room you have for the flight ( which is approx 13 hours in total - manchester-dubai-bangkok ) is well worth any negative points. very rarely are they qs for the toilet, always a steward(ess) going to the galley so can easily get another drink.only drawback is when getting to bangkok you will be last off the plane so have to q at passport control.

thanks for that tony, now i am totally confused i had decided to change, but maybe not now

[alexist 12]

I travel with Emirates all the time and Qs for the lavs are rare. Another plus point is....YOU don't have to Q for the lav

 

NOT LONG NOW TODDER

[todder 0]

I travel with Emirates all the time and Qs for the lavs are rare. Another plus point is....YOU don't have to Q for the lav

 

NOT LONG NOW TODDER

no mate, not long at all, will have a beer on the bar waiting for you, when you get there

[Fireman Sam 336]

I also use Emirates all the time now, I have a gold card with them.

 

I always book 7C or 7H on their 777er's when travelling in Y, they are the furthest forward aisle seat of the row of three. The bulkhead only comes across the first two seats allowing unlimited legroom. You also get served first with the grub and is cleaned away first, will nearly always get you choice as well. For the 777-300 the same seats are 16C-16H or some aircraft configuration 17C-17H. It also gives you a head start for the race to the immigration queue, although not nearly as bad nowadays.

 

The only drawback with these seats are they are beside the bassinet seats, so you risk having some ankle biter playing up all flight. The bassinet seats are not bookable online, so if you keep checking the manage your booking on their website and the blue seat is taken, then you are guaranteed to have an ankle biter beside you, up to you then if you want to change seat. The seats are quite narrow and you sometimes get people bumping into your shoulder when you are seated. Toilets are also beside these seats.

 

The seat maps nearly always show a nearly empty aircraft but are always very busy. I think a lot of people from the Asian sub continent don't book their seat in advance. They are allocated their seat at the airport.

 

Just my take on things, I know a lot of people swear by the aft seats.

 

Best Regards

Fireman Sam

[bigdelta 46]

Shit. I was going to suggest behind whatever goal Arsenal are defending.

 

As for the aircraft, from what I recall, the area tends to get crowded with people queuing for the toilets and you get your scoff served last and have to make do with what's left. That said the little bit of extra width because of the shape of the aircraft should be welcome due to Emirates policy of sticking an extra seat in each row.

Besides the obvious lavatory situation,is there a galley nearby?That's where crew congregates.

[todder 0]

I also use Emirates all the time now, I have a gold card with them.

 

I always book 7C or 7H on their 777er's when travelling in Y, they are the furthest forward aisle seat of the row of three. The bulkhead only comes across the first two seats allowing unlimited legroom. You also get served first with the grub and is cleaned away first, will nearly always get you choice as well. For the 777-300 the same seats are 16C-16H or some aircraft configuration 17C-17H. It also gives you a head start for the race to the immigration queue, although not nearly as bad nowadays.

 

The only drawback with these seats are they are beside the bassinet seats, so you risk having some ankle biter playing up all flight. The bassinet seats are not bookable online, so if you keep checking the manage your booking on their website and the blue seat is taken, then you are guaranteed to have an ankle biter beside you, up to you then if you want to change seat. The seats are quite narrow and you sometimes get people bumping into your shoulder when you are seated. Toilets are also beside these seats.

 

The seat maps nearly always show a nearly empty aircraft but are always very busy. I think a lot of people from the Asian sub continent don't book their seat in advance. They are allocated their seat at the airport.

 

Just my take on things, I know a lot of people swear by the aft seats.

 

Best Regards

Fireman Sam

thanks sam, the good points on those seats are certainly worth thinking about.

having kiddies by me all the flight is not so good.

cheers mate.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Besides the obvious lavatory situation,is there a galley nearby?That's where crew congregates.

 

And where the muslims roll out their prayer mats.

[jacko 8,815]

And where the muslims roll out their prayer mats.

Yes, despite it not being necessary.

Saudia flights have a prayer 'room'.....the central galley!

[Samsonite 181]

I'm not too thrilled about any airline that squeezes 10 to a row in B777-300ER.

[The_Fat_Controller 25]

I concur, the 3-4-3 in the 777 means that anyone in an aisle seat gets nudged by anyone or anything moving along the plane.

 

The seats were not too bad but the aisles are very narrow..

 

The Airbus 330 they used on the Glasgow service for the first year and currently use out of Newcastle is a much more pleasant way to fly.

[knortyboy 155]

Emirates are due to start using A380s very soon on some legs so there may be a little more room than at present.

[Samsonite 181]

....The Airbus 330 they used on the Glasgow service for the first year and currently use out of Newcastle is a much more pleasant way to fly.

It has little to nothing to do with the aircraft and almost everything to do with how the airline outfits their aircraft, i.e., the number of seats, the type of seats, and how they are

arranged.

[The_Fat_Controller 25]

My experience :-

 

AIRBUS 330 2-4-2 seating, Boeing 777 3-4-3 seating and NARROWER aisles.

 

However, the cabin in the Airbus has a much more spacious feeling and is brighter.

 

http://www.seatguru.com

Edited June 2, 2009 by The_Fat_Controller

[Samsonite 181]

My experience :-

 

AIRBUS 330 2-4-2 seating, Boeing 777 3-4-3 seating and NARROWER aisles.

 

However, the cabin in the Airbus has a much more spacious feeling and is brighter.

 

http://www.seatguru.com

Two different classes of aircraft. The A330 is comparable to the B767.

Personally, I've always felt the seats were narrower in the Airbus products, or, if not

narrower, placed closer together in the A330s and A340s I've flown.

 

Airbus doesn't currently make anything comparable to the B777. Well, there is the A340,

but that didn't work out well for Airbus.

The new B787 will be replacing the B767 and compete with the A330 and the smaller, yet to be built,

versions of the A350. The larger versions of the A350 will compete with the smaller versions of the B777.

The B777-300ER is a very large airplane and many airlines are using it to replace their aging B747-400s

as they don't need that many seats, but like the range and cost savings of the B777-300ER.

Edited June 2, 2009 by Scalawag

[CheshireTom 1,377]

Two different classes of aircraft. The A330 is comparable to the B767.

Personally, I've always felt the seats were narrower in the Airbus products, or, if not

narrower, placed closer together in the A330s and A340s I've flown.

 

Airbus doesn't currently make anything comparable to the B777. Well, there is the A340,

but that didn't work out well for Airbus.

The new B787 will be replacing the B767 and compete with the A330 and the smaller, yet to be built,

versions of the A350. The larger versions of the A350 will compete with the smaller versions of the B777.

The B777-300ER is a very large airplane and many airlines are using it to replace their aging B747-400s

as they don't need that many seats, but like the range and cost savings of the B777-300ER.

 

It's nothing to do with A v B. Unlike any other major operator, Emirates chooses to configure its 777s in a high density seat fit, i.e. 10 abreast, as opposed to 9 abreast with other airlines. However, it fits out its A330s in a standard configuration (2-4-2) in line with its direct competitors.

[Samsonite 181]

It's nothing to do with A v B. Unlike any other major operator, Emirates chooses to configure its 777s in a high density seat fit, i.e. 10 abreast, as opposed to 9 abreast with other airlines. However, it fits out its A330s in a standard configuration (2-4-2) in line with its direct competitors.

That is what I originally said, it is up to the airline as to how many seats and how they are arranged.

I've heard that Air France and KLM have also been known to squeeze 10 across on their 777-300ERs. Not sure

if that is true or not.

[jacko 8,815]

That is what I originally said, it is up to the airline as to how many seats and how they are arranged.

I've heard that Air France and KLM have also been known to squeeze 10 across on their 777-300ERs. Not sure

if that is true or not.

True KLM do, and AF in their version 2 and 3 777-300s.

Seat Guru

[The_Fat_Controller 25]

A330 v B777

 

Both wide-body, both 2 engines, both 2 aisles, both HEAVY wake vortex category.

 

Seems very similar to me.

 

Look at seatguru and you will see that the Emirates 777 seats ARE narrower than those in the A330 although you get a little more legroom.