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Seat: 1 AC Description: Pair of seats at the first row in First class Pro: These are the favorite seats of many passengers, at the very front of the plane, very private with the least amount of noise and traffic. There is 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. This is the designated bassinet row, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. The closet in front of you might be accessed from time to from during the flight. The aisle is quite narrow between 1C and 1H.
Seat: 2 AC Description: Pair of seats at the second row in first class Pro: The aisle is quite spacious at this point, and there is relatively little traffic passing your row. 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. Note that the window passenger might have to climb a bit to access the aisle.
Seat: 3 AC Description: Pair of seats in the back of the First class cabin Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The least desirbale first class seats. Both the galley and the lavatory are behind, you will most likely notice all the traffic for your side of the first class cabin passing by your seat. Note that the window passenger might have to climb a bit to access the aisle.
Seat: 1 HK Description: Pair of seats at the first row in First class Pro: These are the favorite seats of many passengers, at the very front of the plane, very private with the least amount of noise and traffic. There is 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. This is the designated bassinet row, your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. The closet in front of you might be accessed from time to from during the flight. The aisle is quite narrow between 1C and 1H.
Seat: 2 HK Description: Pair of seats at the second row in first class Pro: The aisle is quite spacious at this point, and there is relatively little traffic passing your row. 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. Note that the window passenger might have to climb a bit to access the aisle.
Seat: 3 HK Description: Pair of seats in the back of the First class cabin Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The least desirbale first class seats. Both the galley and the lavatory are behind, you will most likely notice all the traffic for your side of the first class cabin passing by your seat. Note that the window passenger might have to climb a bit to access the aisle.
Seat: 9 AC Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: There is no seat directly in front of this seat, and the window passenger should be able to access the aisle slightly easier due to the extra space. You should one of the first passenger off the plane and through immigrations. The video screens are mounted on swing-arms, giving you very good control over the screen position. There is also a good view out the window, and you should be one of the first served during meals. Con: The galley is in front, with the associated noise and traffic, note that the lavatory ahead is reserved for First class passengers. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the first row of center section seats might not have over-head bins due to the projector screen, be prepared to board early to ensure over-head bin space. This is one of the designated bassinet positions, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 10-11 AC Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, and you should be one of the first served during meals. Con: When the seats in front is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. Note that the row in front of you has the designated bassinet positions.
Seat: 12 AC Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The Business class lavatory is very close by, with the associated traffic and noise. Some aisle passengers are bothered by the frequent opening and closing of curtain just behind them. When the seats in front is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle.
Seat: 9 HK Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: There is no seat directly in front of this seat, and the window passenger should be able to access the aisle slightly easier due to the extra space. You should one of the first passenger off the plane and through immigrations. The video screens are mounted on swing-arms, giving you very good control over the screen position. There is also a good view out the window, and you should be one of the first served during meals. Con: The galley is in front, with the associated noise and traffic. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the first row of center section seats might not have over-head bins due to the projector screen, be prepared to board early to ensure over-head bin space. This is one of the designated bassinet positions, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 10-11 HK Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, and you should be one of the first served during meals. Con: When the seats in front is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. Note that the row in front of you has the designated bassinet positions.
Seat: 12 HK Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The Business class lavatory is very close by, with the associated traffic and noise. Some aisle passengers are bothered by the frequent opening and closing of curtain just behind them. When the seats in front is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle.
Seat: 9 DEG Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: There is no seat directly in front of this seat, and the center passenger should be able to access the aisle slightly easier due to the extra space. You should one of the first passenger off the plane and through immigrations. The video screens are mounted on swing-arms, giving you very good control over the screen position. You should be one of the first served during meals. Con: The galley is in front, with the associated noise and traffic, note that the lavatory ahead is reserved for First class passengers. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and there might not be over-head bins due to the projector screen, be prepared to board early to ensure over-head bin space. This is one of the designated bassinet positions, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 10-11 DEG Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: You should be one of the first served during meals. The center seat is usually one of the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: When the aisle seats are reclined, the center passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. Note that the row in front of you has the designated bassinet positions.
Seat: 12 DEG Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: The center seat is usually one of the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: The Business class lavatory is behind this row, with the associated traffic and noise. Some aisle passengers are bothered by the frequent opening and closing of curtain just behind them. When the aisle seats are reclined, the center passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle.
Seat: 26 AC Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: There is no seat directly in front of this seat, and the window passenger should be able to access the aisle with slightly easiser due to the extra space. You should one of the first passenger off the plane and through immigrations. There is a good view out the window, but beware that the wing begins around this area, potentially blocking your view to the rear. Con: The galley is next to you, with the associated noise and traffic. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the first row of center section seats might not have over-head bins due to the projector screen, be prepared to board early to ensure over-head bin space. On some of the JAL 747s, this is one of the designated bassinet positions, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 27-29 AC Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing might be partially in the way. Con: When the aisle seat is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. Note that the row in front of you has the designated bassinet positions, and there is another bassinet position in the center section bulk-head next to you.
Seat: 30-31 AC Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: Note that there are several missing windows in this area, indicated by the red rectangles along the fuselage. There is a view out the remaining window, but the wing is partially in the way. Con: When the aisle seat is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. You will be one of the last served during meals, and might not receive your first choice. You will also be one of the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 32 AC Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. Con: There is a block of lavatories behind you, used by most coach passengers as well as some Business class passengers, with the associated traffic and noise. Some aisle passengers are bothered by the frequent opening and closing of curtain just behind them. When the aisle seat is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. You might not receive your meal choice since you are one of the last served. Also, you will be one of the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 27 HK Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: There is no seat directly in front of this seat, and the window passenger should be able to access the aisle slightly easier due to the extra space. You should one of the first passenger off the plane and through immigrations. There is a good view out the window, but beware that the wing begins around this area, potentially blocking your view to the rear. Con: The galley is next to you, with the associated noise and traffic. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the first row of center section seats might not have over-head bins due to the projector screen, be prepared to board early to ensure over-head bin space. This is one of the designated bassinet positions, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 28-29 HK Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing might be partially in the way. Con: When the aisle seat is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. Note that the row in front of you has the designated bassinet positions, and there is another bassinet position in the center section bulk-head next to you.
Seat: 30-31 HK Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: Note that there are several missing windows in this area, indicated by the red rectangles along the fuselage. There is a view out the remaining window, but the wing is partially in the way. Con: When the aisle seat is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. You will be one of the last served during meals, and might not receive your first choice. You will also be one of the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 32 HK Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. Con: There is a block of lavatories behind you, used by most coach passengers as well as some Business class passengers, with the associated traffic and noise. Some aisle passengers are bothered by the frequent opening and closing of curtain just behind them. When the aisle seat is reclined, the window passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. You might not receive your meal choice since you are one of the last served. Also, you will be one of the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 27 DEG Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: There is no seat directly in front of this seat, and the center passenger should be able to access the aisle with slightly easier due to the extra space. You should one of the first passenger off the plane and through immigrations. The video screens are mounted on swing-arms, giving you very good control over the screen position. Con: The galley is in front, with the associated noise and traffic. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and there might not be over-head bins due to the projector screen, be prepared to board early to ensure over-head bin space. This is one of the designated bassinet positions, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 28-30 DEG Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: The center seat is usually one of the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: You might not receive your meal choice since you are one of the last served. Also, you will be one of the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations. When the aisle seats are reclined, the center passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle.
Seat: 31 DEG Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: The center seat is usually one of the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an adjacent empty seat. Con: There is a block of lavatories behind you, used by most coach passengers as well as some Business class passengers, with the associated traffic and noise. When the aisle seat is reclined, the center passenger has to climb a bit in order to access the aisle. You might not receive your meal choice since you are one of the last served. Also, you will be one of the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 40 BC Description: Emergency exit row pair of coach seats Pro: One of the rare pair of coach seats, with great leg-room due to the emergency exit. The video screens are in the arm-rests, allowing you lots of flexibility to position them for optimal viewing. You will also be one of the first served during meals, and first of the coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is just in front, with the associated noise, traffic and perhaps odor. Passengers often congregate in the exit area just in front of your seat, waiting for the lavatory or to stretch their legs. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is limited due to the exit, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. There is no window in this row, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 41 BC Description: Standard coach seats just behind the exit row Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is just in front, with the associated noise, traffic and perhaps odor. Passengers sometimes queue in the aisle in this area, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle. Note that the coach bassinet position is just across the aisle from you.
Seat: 41 A Description: Standard coach seats just behind the exit row Pro: Great leg-room since there is no seat in front of you due ot the emergency row in front. You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. The video screen is in the arm-rest, allowing you lots of flexibility to position it for optimal viewing. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is some-what limited due to the exit, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. There might be a missing window in this row, and your tray is in the non-moveable arm-rest, making the seat slightly narrower.
Seat: 42 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Passengers sometimes queue in the aisle in this area, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 43-46 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: An average coach row. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is mosty in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 47-49 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: An average coach row. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is partially in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 50 ABC Description: Last row of coach seats in front of the galley Pro: A below-average coach row, at least no one will be using your seat-back to help them get to the aisle. Con: The galley is just behind, with the associated traffic and noise, and passing carts sometimes bump into the seat-back of the aisle passenger. Note that there is a missing window in this row.
Seat: 40 HJ Description: Emergency exit row pair of coach seats Pro: One of the rare pair of coach seats, with great leg-room due to the emergency exit. The video screens are in the arm-rests, allowing you lots of flexibility to position them for optimal viewing. You will also be one of the first served during meals, and first of the coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is just in front, with the associated noise, traffic and perhaps odor. Passengers often congregate in the exit area just in front of your seat, waiting for the lavatory or to stretch their legs. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is limited due to the exit, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. There is no window in this row, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 41 HJ Description: Standard coach seats just behind the exit row Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is just in front, with the associated noise, traffic and perhaps odor. Passengers sometimes queue in the aisle in this area, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle. Note that the coach bassinet position is just across the aisle from you.
Seat: 41 K Description: Standard coach seats just behind the exit row Pro: Great leg-room since there is no seat in front of you due ot the emergency row in front. You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. The video screen is in the arm-rest, allowing you lots of flexibility to position it for optimal viewing. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is some-what limited due to the exit, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. There might be a missing window in this row, and your tray is in the non-moveable arm-rest, making the seat slightly narrower.
Seat: 42 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Passengers sometimes queue in the aisle in this area, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle. There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 43-46 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: An average coach row. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is mosty in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 47-49 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: An average coach row. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is partially in the way of the view down toward the ground.
Seat: 50 HJK Description: Last row of coach seats in front of the galley Pro: A below-average coach row, at least no one will be using your seat-back to help them get to the aisle. Con: The galley is just behind, with the associated traffic and noise, and passing carts sometimes bump into the seat-back of the aisle passenger. Note that there is a missing window in this row.
Seat: 41 DEFG Description: Bulk-head row coach seats Pro: Good leg-room due to this row containing the bassinet positions. The video screens are in the arm-rests, allowing you lots of flexibility to position them for optimal viewing. You will also be one of the first served during meals, and first of the coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is just in front, with the associated noise, traffic and perhaps odor. Passengers often queue in the aisle waiting for the lavatory . There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is limited due to the exit, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 42 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is a little bit in front, and passengers sometimes queue in the aisle in this area, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle. Note that the coach bassinet position is in the row ahead of you.
Seat: 43-45 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: These are average mid-cabin coach seats Con:
Seat: 46-48 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: These are average mid-cabin coach seats Con:
Seat: 49 DEFG Description: Last row of coach seats in front of the galley Pro: At least no one will be using your seat-back to help them get to the aisle. Con: The galley is just behind, with the associated traffic and noise. Beware that these seats might have slightly restricted recline.
Seat: 53ABC Description: Bulk-head row coach seats Pro: Good leg-room due to the bassinet position at this row, and 53C can fully extend the legs since there is no seat in front. You should be one of the first coach passengers served during meals. There is a pretty good view out the window, the wing is mostly out of the way. The video screens are in the arm-rests, allowing you lots of flexibility to position them for optimal viewing. Con: The galley is next to your seats, with the associated noise and traffic. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is some-what limited, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 54-58 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 59 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The aisle is slightly narrower starting just behind this row, making it a little more likely that the aisle seat is bumped as people carts try to get through.
Seat: 60-62 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: Due to the tapering fuselage, these seats are forced to be mounted slightly into the aisle, making the aisle narrower. Aisle passengers are more likely to be bumped as people and carts pass through. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 63 AC Description: Pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: One of the most desired pair of coach seats on this plane, since there is no middle seat. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. 63K has an extra under-seat storage area beneath 62K, and there is a lot of space between 63K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The window is quite far from the seat, making it difficult to see out.
Seat: 64 AC Description: Pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: A very desirable pair of seats, since there is no middle seat. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. There is quite a bit of space between 64K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The window is quite far from the seat, making it difficult to see out.
Seat: 65 AC Description: Pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: A desirable pair of seats, since there is no middle seat. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. There is some extra space between 65K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: You will be one of the last served during meals, as well as among the last off the plane and through immigrations. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The window passenger will have to stretch quite a bit to see out the window. The lavatories are in the back, and people sometimes queue in this area, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle.
Seat: 66 AC Description: Last pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. There is a little extra space between 66K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: The lavatories are in the back, and people sometimes queue in this area, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle. People often congregate in the area behind this row, to stretch their legs or to talk. You will be one of the last served during meals, as well as among the last off the plane and through immigrations. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. There is only one window at this row, and the window passenger will have to stretch a bit to see out the window.
Seat: 51 HJK Description: Emergency exit row coach seats Pro: Great leg-room due to the emergency exit, althought the window seat passenger will have to angle the legs due to the exit slide just in front. You should be one of the first coach passengers served during meals, and there is a pretty good view from the window seat. The video screens are in the arm-rests, allowing you lots of flexibility to position them for optimal viewing. Con: The galley is just in front, with the associated noise and traffic. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and over-head bin space is limited due to the exit, be prepared to board early to ensure space for your cabin luggage. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 52-53HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: You should be one of the first coach passengers served during meals. There is a pretty good view out the window, the wing is mostly out of the way. Con: The galley is next to your seats, with the associated noise and traffic.
Seat: 54-58 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 59 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The aisle is slightly narrower starting just behind this row, making it a little more likely that the aisle seat is bumped as people carts try to get through.
Seat: 60-62 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: Due to the tapering fuselage, these seats are forced to be mounted slightly into the aisle, making the aisle narrower. Aisle passengers are more likely to be bumped as people and carts pass through. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 63 HK Description: Pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: One of the most desired pair of coach seats on this plane, since there is no middle seat. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. 63K has an extra under-seat storage area beneath 62K, and there is a lot of space between 63K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The window is quite far from the seat, making it difficult to see out.
Seat: 64 HK Description: Pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: A very desirable pair of seats, since there is no middle seat. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. There is quite a bit of space between 64K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The window is quite far from the seat, making it difficult to see out.
Seat: 65 HK Description: Pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: A desirable pair of seats, since there is no middle seat. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. There is some extra space between 65K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: You will be one of the last served during meals, as well as among the last off the plane and through immigrations. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The window passenger will have to stretch quite a bit to see out the window. The lavatories are in the back, and people sometimes queue in this area, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle.
Seat: 66 HK Description: Last pair of coach seats at the back of the plane Pro: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enogh room for the normal triple seats. There is a little extra space between 66K and the fuselage for storing personal items during the flight. Con: The lavatories are in the back, and people sometimes queue in this area, occasionally bumping those seated at the aisle. People often congregate in the area behind this row, to stretch their legs or to talk. You will be one of the last served during meals, as well as among the last off the plane and through immigrations. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. There is only one window at this row, and the window passenger will have to stretch a bit to see out the window.
Seat: 55 DEFG Description: Bulk-head row coach seats Pro: Good leg-room due to this row containing the bassinet positions. The video screens are in the arm-rests, allowing you lots of flexibility to position them for optimal viewing. You will be one of the first coach passengers served during meals. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 56-58 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: These are average coach seats in the rear coach cabin. Con:
Seat: 59-62 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats next to the fuselage are mounted slightly into the aisle, making the aisle narrower in this area. People and carts passing through are more likely to bump into those seated by the aisle. Also note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 63-64 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: These are average mid-cabin coach seats Con: You will be one of the last served during meals, as well as one of the last off the plane and through immigrations. Also note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 65-66 DEFG Description: Standard coach seats Pro: The middle seats in these rows are often the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a better chance of having an adjacent empty seat. Con: You will be one of the last served during meals, as well as one of the last off the plane and through immigrations. Also note that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. People sometimes queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatories, occasionally bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 67 DEFG Description: Last row of coach seats in front of the lavatory Pro: At least no one will be using your seat-back to help them get to the aisle. Con: The lavatories are just behind, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. People often congregate by the exit area next to your seats, stretching their legs or just to talk. Beware that these seats might have slightly restricted recline.
General Upper Deck comments: Description: Most passengers prefer the upper deck for its more intimate feel, and the lack of bassinets. There is extra storage space for window passengers with lockers along the side of the fuselage.
Seat: 71 ABC Description: Bulk-head row coach seats Pro: No one reclining into you, although taller passengers might find toe room to be limited. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: The lavatories are just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 72-75 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con:
Seat: 76 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: Due to the space by the emergency exit, people and carts passing by might accidentally bump the seat-back of the aisle passenger.
Seat: 77 ABC Description: Emergency exit row coach seats Pro: The best coach seats on the upper deck, with unlimited leg-room due to the emergency exit. The video screens are on mounting arms, giving you good control over the screen's position. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. Con: No under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 78-80 ABC Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: The galley is in the back, so you will notice more flight attendants passing by your seats.
Seat: 81 ABC Description: Last row of coach seats on the upper deck Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: The lavatory is just behind you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. The galley is in the back, so you will notice more flight attendants passing by your seats.
Seat: 71 HJK Description: Bulk-head row coach seats Pro: No one reclining into you, although taller passengers might find toe room to be limited. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: The lavatories are just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 72-75 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con:
Seat: 76 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: Due to the space by the emergency exit, people and carts passing by might accidentally bump the seat-back of the aisle passenger.
Seat: 77 HJK Description: Emergency exit row coach seats Pro: The best coach seats on the upper deck, with unlimited leg-room due to the emergency exit. The video screens are on mounting arms, giving you good control over the screen's position. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. Con: No under-seat storage in front of you, and the trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 78-80 HJK Description: Standard coach seats Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: The galley is in the back, so you will notice more flight attendants passing by your seats.
Seat: 81 HJK Description: Last row of coach seats on the upper deck Pro: There might be storage lockers at the side of the fuselage for the window passengers. There is a good view out the window, although the windows are mounted a bit low. Con: The lavatory is just behind you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. The galley is in the back, so you will notice more flight attendants passing by your seats.
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