Page 1 of 1

URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 14:31
by jr17
Hi All,

Tomorrow is our -331 day date to book our outbound flight. The flight is to be on the 787 and will be in UC.

Whats everyones recommendation of seat preference for 787 UC & why?

2 seats (one for each of us)

Thanks a lot - in advance.

Jake

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 14:35
by CommanderB
If it were me, i'd choose 1A. Because if my Ego was a seat, it would be 1A.

Truth be told, all the A seats are good IMO. If you want to be off first, then 10A and 11A would be good.

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 14:39
by SlimpyJones
Blimey, a poll!

I went for 9/10A. Mostly because I like to have a good view of the whole cabin :)

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 14:40
by jr17
CommanderB wrote:If you want to be off first, then 10A and 11A would be good.


In an ideal world I'd think I'd love to go for 1&2A as they seem to be a little more private and secluded - but being off first really appeals to me, as it's a dog eat dog world, and I want to be straight in that line for a good car!

Decisions..... :blush:

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 14:42
by jr17
SlimpyJones wrote: I went for 9/10A. Mostly because I like to have a good view of the whole cabin :)


That's a very good point! I am one for 'people watching'. Do you have a reason then why you wouldn't go for 11A?

J

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 14:47
by SlimpyJones
For what it's worth there won't be much people watching from the A side due to the partition! :) Last time I was in UC on the 787 I went in 10K.

I think I'd shy away from 11A because it can be seen from the bar and would feel a bit open (if the seat map is anything to go by).

This is the view from 10K if you're interested:

Image

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 18:31
by oceanscape
I like the middle of the 'A' row; you get the privacy and reduced traffic of not having people opposite you and being in the middle of the row means you're far enough away from the bar to avoid noise but still one of the first off on landing.

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 18:34
by Shirley Heights
My first 787 trip is not until November and have booked 5A & 6A. Prefer to be seated mid-cabin, so away from the galley, toilets and bar.

Rows 5 or 6 are also my preferred on a A330 for the same reasons.

With a 1-1-1 configuration, 'A' seats are more private because of the wall/partition separating the 'G' and 'K' seats. However, some couples prefer the 'G' and 'K' seats because you can face each other. We, as 'oldies', don't mind sitting in front and behind each other!!! ;-)

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 18:41
by Shirley Heights
Oceanscape, I think we were both saying the same thing at the same time, but our posts crossed :)

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 29 Sep 2017, 19:59
by jr17
oceanscape wrote:I like the middle of the 'A' row; you get the privacy and reduced traffic of not having people opposite you and being in the middle of the row means you're far enough away from the bar to avoid noise but still one of the first off on landing.

Shirley Heights wrote:With a 1-1-1 configuration, 'A' seats are more private because of the wall/partition separating the 'G' and 'K' seats. However, some couples prefer the 'G' and 'K' seats because you can face each other. We, as 'oldies', don't mind sitting in front and behind each other!!! ;-)


We're only 25, but we're respectful 25 'youngsters'. Not the kind that are loud or annoying as are some, but we're happy with the quieter setting and more than happy with our own little space, knowing that one another is just a small wall apart from each other - So that said, the middle of A's is a good shout. Quiet due to the divide and away from the bar, but still close enough to make a quick escape! **frantically pulls up seat maps to get a final look over before booking opens**

Thanks both! :D

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 30 Sep 2017, 23:07
by honey lamb
Depends on the flight. If it's a night-time flight such as JNB, HKG or DXB etc., then you will find 1 & 2 A noisy from the cabin crew chatting. My niece found that. My preferences are rows 4&5

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 01 Oct 2017, 08:50
by Nikolic
I’ve selected 4A and 5A both ways to LA in a few weeks for the same reasons as above.

Will be my first time in UC too.

My return was meant to be on a A346 so I originally had K selected. Noticed the swap and managed to get back to the A side on the 787

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 01 Oct 2017, 13:40
by AlphaEcho
Voted for 5A & 6A, but would also go for 4A if the first 2 weren't available.

Re: URGENT SEAT ADVICE NEEDED!!

PostPosted: 03 Oct 2017, 09:35
by cheesebag
I still like a window even if I have to twist to look out... 5A