Exit row seats on A340-600

Hi there, just wondering what everyone’s preference was for economy exit row seating on the A346? Row 31AC/HK or 51AC/HK?

Row 51 looks like it has a window but what about row 31? Also does the door bump at row 51 get in the way?

I’ve seen photos of row 51 but I can’t find any of row 31 so it is difficult to make a choice. I like a view but don’t like people crowding in front of me. I get the impression that row 31 is better but wondered what others thought?

[Darren Wheeler]

No door bustle on 31AC/HK. Means you get off quicker too. Downside, some passengers try to use the area to wait for the toilet so you find your legs getting knocked.

31 is better, I think. You're right at the front of the Y cabin. People might gather there if they are trying to nip into the PE toilets (which the crew should stop), but I would think that this would be more in the aisle than in front of you.

I've sat in row 51 and it is fine -- the door bump wasn't a problem for me, from memory. However, there is a lot of space in front of you, and people do congregate there. One passenger came and sat in the jump seat after take off -- facing me -- for most of the flight. Bizarre.

You are of course a long way back in row 51 -- makes a difference if you're worried about the immigration queues.

The legroom in exit rows is great, but you pay a price with the fixed armrests.

Surprised the crew didn't have something to say about someone sitting in their seat! That is actually always the thing that most puts me off exit seats, the fact that some people find it so hard to it in their seats during a flight and have to spend most of it standing up or moving around, usually right in front of you.

Any feedback on the view or lack of from row 31? From what I gather that would be the only reason for me to even consider switching to row 51 (currently in 31K).

That is actually always the thing that most puts me off exit seats, the fact that some people find it so hard to it in their seats during a flight and have to spend most of it standing up or moving around, usually right in front of you.

I don't think anyone can reasonably be expected to sit in a cramped airline economy seat for 8 to 12 hours solid without getting up to stretch their legs. And with space so limited on a plane, the area by the doors is the best place to do it, however annoying it might be for those in the exit row seats (who, of course, benefit from virtually unlimited legroom unlike those behind them).