Playing footsie in 12K?

Hi everyone,

My first post on v-flyer, although I've been 'lurking' for a few months now (and have got some good tips, so thanks everyone!). I've been a VS fan since 1994 when my first ever plane ride was on Lady Penelope to Orlando when she was just a month old, although haven't had the opportunity to start flying with them regularly until my new job in the last year - great to find a like-minded bunch of fans online!

Anyway, my next trip will be to SFO on the VS19/20 in January, in Upper thanks to the company travel policy I've booked 12A on the outbound, purely for the sensation of getting there before everybody else, but I'm not sure about the return. I've currently got 12K, but I'm a bit worried by what people have commented about 'playing footsie' with the person opposite. Doesn't bother me on the outbound as I won't be sleeping, but I will be bedding down on the way back, so I'd guess it could be more of a risk then.

What do people think - should I move back a bit to maybe 15 or 16K (definitely want to stay in the A-zone)? Needless to say I'm travelling alone so don't have a special person to play footsie with!

Thanks,

James

Welcome to vflyer James ,
Wouldn't it be good if you got lady pen for your next trip .
Only been in the A zone once and asked the same question as you .
A lot of the responses I got were for 19A /K and I went for 19k .
It was a good seat with plenty of room around you as the cabin gets wider.
Even on the outbound I don't think I would want to be sitting in the 12s

I think you're right - I'd sit further back on the return. The seats in row 19 are quite nicely tucked into the cabin but they are closest to the galley and toilets, so maybe 15/6 is optimal.

[Neil]

I love 12A/K, *if* flying as a couple or you know the person in the other seat, I however wouldn't choose them if I were flying on my own.

I personally go for something like 15/16.

Neil

Agree with the others. I did one trip in 12K with someone I didn't know in 12A and it didn't feel that comfortable. Great seats for a couple though...

[honey lamb]

I did a trip on my own in 12K having been asked in the CH if I would move. It wasn't as "in your face" as I expected but I wouldn't choose it again if I were on my own.

We disliked row 12 even though we were a couple, row 19 was our fav.

I'm a row 19 fan too. I flew in 19A recently and its private, close enough to the bar without being in the "main" UC cabin and you get a handy little storage shelf behind you.

My fav is 19A, day or night. Feels more private, there is minimal disturbance from people walking past to the galley/toilets.

Row 19s seem to be winning

When travelling with Mrs H we always try and get 6 (LGW fleet) or 12 (LHR fleet) but when flying alone I go for 9/10 (LGW) or 18/19 (LHR) regardless of direction of travel.

Thanks everyone for their replies - I think I'll try and move back a bit as you suggest, and leave row 12 for any lucky couples out there! Not sure about going as far as 19 as being close to the galley/toilet on a night flight does worry me a little bit, but I'll have a think.

Blacky, yes, I am secretly hoping I might get Lady P - I always smile when I see her around at Heathrow when I'm jetting off somewhere else

Must post my trip reports when I'm back.

James

Found a picture of 6a and k on the Gatwick fleet which is 12a and k on the Heathrow jumbos which shows you how close they are

David

Just to add, I do like 12A/K and 14A/K when travelling as a group of 4, I wouldn't do 12A/K as a pair personally, too close to the next row.

This is a video of seat 16A. Fast forward to about 2:30 mins to see the cabin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhxHlCTkjjc