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Seat: 1A Description: Individual seat at the first row in First class Pro: This is the favorite seat of many passengers. At the very front of the plane, very private with the least amount of noise and traffic. Close to 1K for conversations, but still maintains a roomy feel. You have a good view out the window, with an almost forward view. Con: There is no over-head bin above this row, you will have to use the bins above row 2 and beyond.
Seat: 2A Description: Individual seat at the second row in first class Pro: Some passengers traveling together likes to select a row two window and aisle seat, so that their seats open to the same aisle. It is close to the adjacent seat, but not uncomfortably close since the aisle provides some separation. There is also a good view out the window. Con: You might have to share bin space with row 1, since there is no over-head bin until this row.
Seat: 3A Description: Individual seat in the middle of the First class cabin Pro: The aisle is spacious in this row. If row 1 is not available, this is probably the best row for individual passenger. Con: Note that the bassinet position is just behind you.
Seat: 4A Description: Individual seat in the back of the First class cabin Pro: Lots of storage space, and you can spread your work out. Con: The galley and the lavatory are both behind, so all the traffic for your side of the first class cabin passes by your seat. This is the designated bassinet position, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 1K Description: Individual seat at the first row in First class Pro: This is the favorite seat of many passengers. At the very front of the plane, very private with the least amount of noise and traffic. Close to 1A for conversations, but still maintains a roomy feel. You have a good view out the window, with an almost forward view. Con: There is no over-head bin above this row, you will have to use the bins above row 2 and beyond.
Seat: 2K Description: Individual seat at the second row in first class Pro: Some passengers traveling together likes to select a row two window and aisle seat, so that their seats open to the same aisle. It is close to the adjacent seat, but not uncomfortably close since the aisle provides some separation. There is also a good view out the window. Con: You might have to share bin space with row 1, since there is no over-head bin until this row.
Seat: 3K Description: Individual seat in the middle of the First class cabin Pro: The aisle is spacious in this row. If row 1 is not available, this is probably the best row for individual passenger. Con: Note that the bassinet position is just behind you.
Seat: 4K Description: Individual seat in the back of the First class cabin Pro: Lots of storage space, and you can spread your work out. Con: The galley and the lavatory are both behind, so all the traffic for your side of the first class cabin passes by your seat. This is the designated bassinet position, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 2E Description: First pair of seats in the middle of the First class cabin Pro: Along with 2F, probably the best seats for couples traveling together. There is no one directly in front of your you, and the seats are close for intimate conversation, and for sharing of meals. Some passengers actually prefer one of these middle seats with another window seat on the same row when traveling together, so that their seats exit to the same aisle. Con: You do not have a window view, and there is not as much space as the windowseats, and you have to share the over-head bins with row 1. The aisle is quite narrow at this point, and you might notice passing traffic more.
Seat: 3E Description: Pair of seats in the middle of the First class cabin Pro: A good pair of seats for couples traveling together. Close to 3F for quiet conversation, and for sharing of meals. The aisle is also relatively wide at this point. Con: You do not have a window view, and there is not as much space as the window seats.
Seat: 4E Description: Pair of First class seats in the middle of the last row Pro: An acceptable pair of seats for couples traveling together. Close to 4F for quiet conversation, and for sharing of meals. Con: You do not have a window view, and there is not as much space as window seats. The galley and the lavatory are both behind, so all the traffic for your side of the first class cabin passes by your seat, and the bassinet position is just across the aisle.
Seat: 2F Description: First pair of seats in the middle of the First class cabin Pro: Along with 2E, probably the best seats for couples traveling together. There is no one directly in front of your you, and the seats are close for intimate conversation, and for sharing of meals. Some passengers actually prefer one of these middle seats with another window seat on the same row when traveling together, so that their seats exit to the same aisle. Con: You do not have a window view, and there is not as much space as the windowseats, and you have to share the over-head bins with row 1. The aisle is quite narrow at this point, and you might notice passing traffic more.
Seat: 3F Description: Pair of seats in the middle of the First class cabin Pro: A good pair of seats for couples traveling together. Close to 3E for quiet conversation, and for sharing of meals. The aisle is also relatively wide at this point. Con: You do not have a window view, and there is not as much space as the window seats.
Seat: 4F Description: Pair of First class seats in the middle of the last row Pro: An acceptable pair of seats for couples traveling together. Close to 4E for quiet conversation, and for sharing of meals. Con: You do not have a window view, and there is not as much space as window seats. The galley and the lavatory are both behind, so all the traffic for your side of the first class cabin passes by your seat, and the bassinet position is just across the aisle.
Seat: 23 AB Description: Bulk-head row pair of Business class seats Pro: A more spacious feel with no seat in front of you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the window passenger to access the aisle. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. There is a good view out the window. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Your video screen is in the arm-rest, giving you better control over their position for optimal viewing. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The galley and lavatories are just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. This is the designated bassinet position, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 24-25 AB Description: Standard pair of Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 26 AB Description: Standard pair of Business class seats at the last row Pro: There is a good view out the window, even though the rear most one is missing. Con:
Seat: 23 JK Description: Bulk-head row pair of Business class seats Pro: A more spacious feel with no seat in front of you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the window passenger to access the aisle. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. There is a good view out the window. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Your video screen is in the arm-rest, giving you better control over their position for optimal viewing. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The galley and lavatories are just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. This is the designated bassinet position, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 24-25 JK Description: Standard pair of Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 26 JK Description: Standard pair of Business class seats at the last row Pro: There is a good view out the window, even though the rear most one is missing. Con:
Seat: 23 DEF Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: A more spacious feel with no seat in front of you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the middle passenger to access the aisle. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Your video screen is in the arm-rest, giving you better control over their position for optimal viewing. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The lavatories and galley is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 24-25 DEF Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first off the plane and through immigrations. The middle E seat is usually the last ones occupied, giving the aisle passengers a chance to have no adjacent seat-mate. Con:
Seat: 26 DEF Description: Standard Business class seats at the last row Pro: The middle E seat is usually the last ones occupied, giving the aisle passengers a chance to have no adjacent seat-mate. Con:
Seat: 11 AB Description: Bulk-head row pair of Business class seats Pro: A more spacious feel with no seats in front of you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the window passenger to access the aisle. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing, although the bins by the window could be used for small personal items. You will be one of the last premium class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The lavatories are in front, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor.
Seat: 12-13 AB Description: Standard Pair of Business class seats Pro: Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. The bins by the window could be used for small personal items. Con: You will be one of the last premium class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 16 AB Description: Emergency exit row pair of Business class seats Pro: Consider to be the best pair of seats, since there is a more spacious feel with no seats in front of you. The window passenger can access the aisle just by getting up without disturbing the aisle passenger. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing, although the bins by the window could be used for small personal items.
Seat: 17-18 AB Description: Standard Pair of Business class seats Pro: Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. The bins by the window could be used for small personal items. Con: With the galley and one of the lavatory in the back, you will notice a bit more traffic passing by your seats.
Seat: 11 JK Description: Bulk-head row pair of Business class seats Pro: A more spacious feel with no seats in front of you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the window passenger to access the aisle. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing, although the bins by the window could be used for small personal items. You will be one of the last premium class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The lavatories are in front, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. Note that this is the designated bassinet position, and your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 12-13 JK Description: Standard Pair of Business class seats Pro: Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. The bins by the window could be used for small personal items. Con: You will be one of the last premium class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 16 JK Description: Emergency exit row pair of Business class seats Pro: One of the best pair of seats, since there is a more spacious feel with no seats in front of you. The window passenger can access the aisle just by getting up without disturbing the aisle passenger. Your feet are in the open instead of inside a footwell underneath another seat, giving you more freedom to roll over in your sleep. Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing, although the bins by the window could be used for small personal items. Note that the crew jump seats are in front of you.
Seat: 17 JK Description: Standard Pair of Business class seats Pro: Most Business class passengers prefer the privacy of the upper deck, and there is a good view out the window. The bins by the window could be used for small personal items. Con: With the galley in the back, you will notice a bit more traffic passing by your seats.
Seat: 34 AB Description: Bulk-head row Premium Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and just following the Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The aisle passenger can also stretch the outside leg, since the bulk-head in front is not full width. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. The lavatories ares just ahead, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor.
Seat: 35 AB Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and just following the Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way.
Seat: 36-37 AB Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. You will be ahead of all the coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Note that there is a missing window in both rows, there is a view out if you lean, but the wing is in the way. At least in row 37 there is no one behind you grabbing your seat to help themselves get up.
Seat: 34 JK Description: Bulk-head row Premium Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and just following the Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The aisle passenger can also stretch the outside leg, since the bulk-head in front is not full width. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. The galley is just ahead, with the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 35 JK Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and just following the Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way.
Seat: 36-37 JK Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. You will be ahead of all the coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Note that there is a missing window in both rows, there is a view out if you lean, but the wing is in the way. At least in row 37 there is no one behind you grabbing your seat to help themselves get up.
Seat: 34 DEFG Description: Bulk-head row Premium Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and just following the Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The aisle passenger can also stretch their outside leg, since the bulk-head in front is not full width. Con: Beware that these are the designated bassinet positions, and your seat assignment here might change at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The lavatory and galley is just ahead, with the associated traffic and noise. Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat.
Seat: 35 DEFG Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and just following the Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat.
Seat: 36-37 DEFG Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: You will be ahead of all the coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Most passengers prefer the pair of seats along the fuselage, since there is no middle seat. Carts passing through might occasionally bump the aisle seats in row 37, at least there is no one behind you grabbing your seat to help themselves get up.
Seat: 40 ABC Description: First bulk-head row Economy class seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The aisle passenger can also stretch the legs, since the bulk-head in front is not full width. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing, and the forward most window is missing. The trays (and may be the video screens) are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. The lavatory and galley is just behind, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 41 ABC Description: Economy class seats in front of the emergency exit and lavatories Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There might be a missing window, and the wing is in the way of the view down. The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather behind this row to stretch their legs and to talk.
Seat: 40 HJK Description: First bulk-head row Economy class seats Pro: Note that these are normaly reserved as Crew Rest Seats, and only would be available if the aircraft is used on shorted regional routes. No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. The aisle passenger can also stretch the legs, since the bulk-head in front is not full width. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing, and the forward most window is missing. The trays (and may be the video screens) are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. The lavatory and galley is just behind, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 41 HJK Description: Economy class seats in front of the emergency exit and lavatories Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Note that the standard crew rest seats are just in front, and when in use, there is a curtain surrounding 40HJK, and the curtain might feel too close to your face.There might be a missing window, and the wing is in the way of the view down. The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather behind this row to stretch their legs and to talk.
Seat: 40 DEFG Description: First bulk-head row seats just behind the Premium Economy cabin Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays (and may be video screens) are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatoies are behind you, as least the entrance are block by the wall in the back. When the crew rest area next to the G seat is in use, the curtain is slightly in the way.
Seat: 46 ABC Description: Emergency exit row seats Pro: There is great legroom, except for the window seat where the exit slide forces the window passenger's legs to be angled in order to fully stretch out. No one reclining into you, and each of you can get out of the seat without disturbing the others. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Note that there is no window in this row. The lavatories is just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather in the area in front of your seats to stretch their legs or just to talk, bumping your legs as well as the aisle seat passenger.
Seat: 47 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. Even with AVOD, people sometime still queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 48-51 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, the wing end around row 50, but it is still in the way of the view down. Even with AVOD, people sometime still queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 52-55 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is partly in the way of the view down.
Seat: 56 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Beware that this row might be missing a window. The galley is just behind, with more traffic and noise. People and carts passing through might occasionally bump into the aisle seat passenger.
Seat: 46 HJK Description: Emergency exit row seats Pro: There is great legroom, except for the window seat where the exit slide forces the window passenger's legs to be angled in order to fully stretch out. No one reclining into you, and each of you can get out of the seat without disturbing the others. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Note that there is no window in this row. The lavatories is just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather in the area in front of your seats to stretch their legs or just to talk, bumping your legs as well as the aisle seat passenger.
Seat: 47 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. Even with AVOD, people sometime still queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 48-51 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, the wing end around row 50, but it is still in the way of the view down. Even with AVOD, people sometime still queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 52-55 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is partly in the way of the view down.
Seat: 56 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Beware that this row might be missing a window. The galley is just behind, with more traffic and noise. People and carts passing through might occasionally bump into the aisle seat passenger.
Seat: 47 DEFG Description: Bulk-head seats just behind the lavatories Pro: There is good legroom due to the bulkhead with no one reclining into you, although taller passengers might wish for more toe-space. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories is just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. Passing traffic also often bump into seated by the aisle. Note that this is the bassinet position, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 48-50 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Even with AVOD, people sometime still queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 51-54 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 55 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: No one grabbing your seat from behind to help them get up. Con: There are unconfirmed reports that these seats have relimited recline.
Seat: 58 ABC Description: Bulk-head row seats Pro: Good leg-room due to the emergency exit, except for the window seat where the exit slide is in the way. No one reclining into you, and each of you can get out of the seat without disturbing the others.There is a good view out the window. although the wing might be partially in the way. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The vidoe screens and trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The galley is beside you, with the associated traffic and noise. People sometimes congregate in the exit area in front of your seats, stretching their legs or just to chat.
Seat: 59-61 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, the wing might be slightly in the way of your view. Con: Beware that the galley entrance is next to your seats, and you will notice the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 62-67 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, the wing is not really a problem. Con: Note the that further back toward the rear of the plane, the more noticeable is the sideways motion, especially when the air is not very smooth. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 68-69 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 70 AB Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that there is no one in the middle, and the window seat has a lot of elbow room, as well as an extra under-seat storage space. Many coach passengers like this row, especialy when the flight is full and there is no empty seat to spread out. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. You seat is not close to the window, so you will have to lean to see out. Since meal service starts from the front, you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 71-72 AB Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that there is no middle passenger, and the window seat has a little more elbow room. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Since meal service starts from the front, you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 73 AB Description: Pair of Economy class seats at the last row Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row, although at this point in the fuselage, the little bit of extra elbow room by the window is not very noticeable. Con: The lavatories are at the back, people often congregate behind this row to stretch their legs or just to talk, and you will notice the associated traffic and noise, seat 73B is quite likely to be bumped by people as they pass through. Meal service starts from the front, so you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. You will be one of the very last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 58 HJK Description: Bulk-head row seats Pro: Good leg-room due to the emergency exit, except for the window seat where the exit slide is in the way. No one reclining into you, and each of you can get out of the seat without disturbing the others.There is a good view out the window. although the wing might be partially in the way. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The vidoe screens and trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The galley is beside you, with the associated traffic and noise. People sometimes congregate in the exit area in front of your seats, stretching their legs or just to chat.
Seat: 59-61 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, the wing might be slightly in the way of your view. Con: Beware that the galley entrance is next to your seats, and you will notice the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 62-67 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, the wing is not really a problem. Con: Note the that further back toward the rear of the plane, the more noticeable is the sideways motion, especially when the air is not very smooth. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 68-69 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 70 JK Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that there is no one in the middle, and the window seat has a lot of elbow room, as well as an extra under-seat storage space. Many coach passengers like this row, especialy when the flight is full and there is no empty seat to spread out. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. You seat is not close to the window, so you will have to lean to see out. Since meal service starts from the front, you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 71-72 JK Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that there is no middle passenger, and the window seat has a little more elbow room. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Since meal service starts from the front, you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 73 JK Description: Pair of Economy class seats at the last row Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row, although at this point in the fuselage, the little bit of extra elbow room by the window is not very noticeable. Con: The lavatories are at the back, people often congregate behind this row to stretch their legs or just to talk, and you will notice the associated traffic and noise, seat 73B is quite likely to be bumped by people as they pass through. Meal service starts from the front, so you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. You will be one of the very last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 63 DEFG Description: Bulk-head seats just behind the galley Pro: There is good legroom due to the bulkhead with no one reclining into you, although taller passengers might find toe-room to be lacking. While the galley is ahead of you, at least the entrance is not directly in front. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. This is the designated bassinet position, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 64-67 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 68-70 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the triple window seats in this area might be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations.
Seat: 71-73 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations. Since meal service starts from the front, you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice might not be available. Even with AVOD, somtimes there is still a queue to use the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle.
Seat: 74-75 DEFG Description: Last rows of Economy class seats Pro: Con: The lavatories are just behind, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often congregate in this area, to stretch their legs or just to talk, sometimes also bumping those seated by the aisle. You will be one of the last passengers off the plane, be prepared for a longer wait at immigrations. Since meal service starts from the front, you will be one of the last served, and your preferred meal choice is very likely to be unavailable. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
This is Qantas' newest configuration of the Boeing 747-400, adding Premium Economy for four full classes of service. Qantas Total Entertainment system with touch-screen screens AVOD (Audio Video On Demand) is available for all seats. 110V powerports are installed in First, Business and Premium Economy classes.
First class pods are full-flat, but are a little narrow comparing to the other top airlines' flat beds, and due for a major refit to fewer and large suites in the nose of the 747.
Business class seats are slanted lay-flat, at an 172-degree angle. Your feet will be inside a foot-well underneath the seat in front of you, and the window passengers will have to manuever to get to the aisle. At least Qantas placed a built-in handle in front of your seat to assist you.
Premium Economy class is a new addition to Qantas' fleet, schedule to officially begin service in April of 2008. Prior to the commencement of service, there are some planes already converted into this configuration, and some lucky coach passengers such as high level members of Qantas' frequent flyer program might get to sample this better class of service without paying extra.
Economy class's major improvement is the addition of AVOD screens for everyone, and you have complete control over your entertainment choices. An additional benefit is that since the movies end at different times, there is much less likihood of people queuing for the lavatories at the same time, and those seated at the aisles are much less likely to be bumped by the queuing passengers.
O - Good seat
O - Beware
O - Bad seat
L - Lavatory
G - Galley
C - Closet
X - Baby bassinet
V - Video Monitor
. - Power port
