Seat: 1A Description: First class window suite at the front of the plane. Pro: There is no other seat in front of you, and therefore no restrictive foot-well when the bed is in its full flat position. You have a good view out the window. Con: The first class galley and lavatory is in front, so you will notice a little more traffic, at least there should not be too much noise. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 2C Description: Standard First class aisle suite Pro: The first class galley and lavatory is at the front of the plane, so not much traffic passing by your suite. Con: Note that the side table is positioned near the fuselage, and the seat on the outside by the aisle. You will have to really stretch to see out the window. Your feet will be inside a some-what restrictiive foot-well when the seat is in the fully flat position.
Seat: 3A Description: First class window suite Pro: This is probably one of the best first class suite on this plane. With the first class lavatory and galley well in front, there is very little traffic passing by your suite. You also have a good view out the window. Con: The Business class galley and lavatory is on the other side of the partition, so you might notice a little noise. Your feet will be inside a some-what restrictiive foot-well when the seat is in the fully flat position.
Seat: 1K Description: First class window suite at the front of the plane. Pro: There is no other seat in front of you, and therefore no restrictive foot-well when the bed is in its full flat position. You have a good view out the window. Con: The first class galley and lavatory is in front, so you will notice a little more traffic, at least there should not be too much noise. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 2H Description: Standard First class aisle suite Pro: The first class galley and lavatory is at the front of the plane, so not much traffic passing by your suite. Con: Note that the side table is positioned near the fuselage, and the seat on the outside by the aisle. You will have to really stretch to see out the window. Your feet will be inside a some-what restrictiive foot-well when the seat is in the fully flat position.
Seat: 3K Description: First class window suite Pro: This is probably one of the best first class suite on this plane. With the first class lavatory and galley well in front, there is very little traffic passing by your suite. You also have a good view out the window. Con: The Business class galley and lavatory is on the other side of the partition, so you might notice a little noise. Your feet will be inside a some-what restrictiive foot-well when the seat is in the fully flat position.
Seat: 1G Description: First class suite at the front of the plane. Pro: There is no other seat in front of you, and therefore no restrictive foot-well when the bed is in its full flat position. Con: This is probably the least desirable suite. The first class galley and lavatory is in front, and you will notice more traffic passing by on both aisle, at least there should not be too much noise. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 2D Description: Standard First class aisle suite Pro: With two aisles next to your seat, you might notice a bit of the cabin traffic passing by. Con: Your feet will be inside a some-what restrictiive foot-well when the seat is in the fully flat position.
Seat: 3G Description: First class aisle suite Pro: With the first class lavatory and galley well in front, there is very little traffic passing by your suite. Con: The Business class galley and lavatory is behind you, but you probably will not notice much noise. Your feet will be inside a some-what restrictiive foot-well when the seat is in the fully flat position.
Seat: 7 AC Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: Very good pair of seats, no one reclining into you, extra leg-room due to the bassinet position, especially for the window passenger with extra room to get to the aisle. With no seats in front of you, your feet are not in a restrictive foot-well. You will be one of the first served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. There is also a good view out the window. Con: The galley and lavatory is in front of the exit, so you will notice more traffic, at least there should not be too much noise. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. There is no under-seat storage in front of you.
Seat: 8-10 AC Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the windows, you will be one of the first Business class passengers served during meals, as well as among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 11-13 AC Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the windows, however, the wing begins around row 12, and partially blocks the view toward the back. There are also two missing windows arounds row 11 and 13, if you want a view, choose seats further ahead. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 14 AC Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing blocks the view down toward the ground. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle. You will be one of the last served during meals, and might not receive your first choice. You will also be among the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 15 AC Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing blocks the view down toward the ground. The galley and lavatory is ahead, so very little traffic passing by. Con: Beware that the coach lavatories are just on the other side of the curtain behind you. When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle. You will be the last Business class passenger served during meals, and might not receive your choice. You will also be the last of Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 7 HK Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: Very good pair of seats, no one reclining into you, extra leg-room due to the bassinet position, especially for the window passenger with extra room to get to the aisle. With no seats in front of you, your feet are not in a restrictive foot-well. You will be one of the first served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. There is also a good view out the window. Con: The galley and lavatory is in front of the exit, so you will notice more traffic, at least there should not be too much noise. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. There is no under-seat storage in front of you.
Seat: 8-10 HK Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the windows, you will be one of the first Business class passengers served during meals, as well as among the first off the plane and through immigrations. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 11-13 HK Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a good view out the windows, however, the wing begins around row 12, and partially blocks the view toward the back. There are also two missing windows arounds row 11 and 13, if you want a view, choose seats further ahead. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 14 HK Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing blocks the view down toward the ground. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle. You will be one of the last served during meals, and might not receive your first choice. You will also be among the last Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 15 HK Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing blocks the view down toward the ground. The galley and lavatory is ahead, so very little traffic passing by. Con: Beware that the coach lavatories are just on the other side of the curtain behind you. When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the window passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle. You will be the last Business class passenger served during meals, and might not receive your choice. You will also be the last of Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 7 DEG Description: Bulk-head row Business class seats Pro: Very good seats, no one reclining into you, extra leg-room due to the bassinet position, especially for the center passenger with extra room to get to the aisle. With no seats in front of you, your feet are not in a restrictive foot-well. You will be one of the first served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The galley and lavatory is in front of you across the exit, so you will notice some traffic and noise. There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 8-11 DEG Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: The center seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an empty adjacent seat. You will be one of the first served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the center passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 12-14 DEG Description: Standard Business class seats Pro: The center seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an empty adjacent seat. Con: When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the center passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle.
Seat: 15 DEG Description: Last row of Business class seats Pro: The center seat is usually the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance to have an empty adjacent seat. The galley and lavatory is ahead, so very little traffic passing by. Con: Beware that the coach lavatories are just on the other side of the curtain behind you. When the seat is in sleeper position, your feet will be in a foot-well which some passengers find restrictive, and the center passenger will have to climb in order to get to the aisle. You will be the last Business class passenger served during meals, and might not receive your choice. You will also be the last of Business class passengers off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 16 AB Description: Bulk-head row Premium Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you, extra leg-room due to the bassinet position, especially for the window passenger with extra room to get to the aisle. There is a view out the window, but the wing is blocking the view down toward the ground. Con: The lavatories are just ahead, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 18-20 AB Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is blocking the view down toward the ground. Con:
Seat: 21 AB Description: Premium Economy seats at the last row Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is blocking the view down toward the ground. Con: There might be a coach class bassinet position just on the other side of the wall behind you.
Seat: 16 JK Description: Bulk-head row Premium Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you, extra leg-room due to the bassinet position, especially for the window passenger with extra room to get to the aisle. There is a view out the window, but the wing is blocking the view down toward the ground. Con: The lavatories are just ahead, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 18-20 JK Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is blocking the view down toward the ground. Con:
Seat: 21 JK Description: Premium Economy seats at the last row Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is blocking the view down toward the ground. Con: There might be a coach class bassinet position just on the other side of the wall behind you.
Seat: 16 DEFG Description: Bulk-head row Premium Economy seats Pro: The best Premium Economy seats in the center block, no one reclining into you; extra leg-room due to the bassinet position, especially for the center passengers with extra room to get to the aisle. Con: The lavatories are all around you, with the associated traffic, noise and perhaps odor. There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Note that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies.
Seat: 17-20 DEFG Description: Standard Premium Economy seats Pro: The middle two seats are usually the last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance of having an adjacent empty seat. Con:
Seat: 21 DEFG Description: Premium Economy seats at the last row Pro: The middle two seats in this row are often the very last to be occupied, giving the aisle passengers a good chance of having an adjacent empty seat. Con: There might be a coach class bassinet position just on the other side of the wall behind you. The partition behind your seat might not be full width, and some passengers find the frequent opening and closing of the curtain annoying.
Seat: 23 ABC Description: Bulk-head row Economy seats Pro: This might be one of the coach bassinet positions. No one reclining into you, with extra leg-room due to the possible bassinet position. The aisle passenger can extend the legs since the bulk-head is not full width. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Your trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The view out the window is mostly blocked by the wing.
Seat: 24-25 ABC Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. You will be among the first coach passenger served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 26 ABC Description: Economy seats at the last row Pro: There is a view out the window, although the wings is partially in the way. Con: The aisle seat often gets bumped by people and carts passing through, since there is not a seat behind to shield it from the traffic. The galley and lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 23 HJK Description: Bulk-head row Economy seats Pro: This might be one of the coach bassinet positions. No one reclining into you, with extra leg-room due to the possible bassinet position. The aisle passenger can extend the legs since the bulk-head is not full width. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Your trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The view out the window is mostly blocked by the wing.
Seat: 24-25 HJK Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way. You will be among the first coach passenger served during meals, and off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 26 HJK Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, but the wing is partially blocking the view. Con: The aisle seat often gets bumped by people and carts passing through, since there is not a seat behind to shield it from the traffic.
Seat: 27 HK Description: Pair of Economy seats at the last row Pro: There is a view out the window, although the wings is partially in the way. Con: The galley and lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 23 DEG Description: Bulk-head row Economy seats Pro: This might be one of the bassinet positions. No one reclining into you, and extra leg-room due to the bassinet position. Beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you. Your trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 24-26 DEG Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meals, as well as amongst the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 27 DEG Description: Economy seats at the last row Pro: Con: The galley and lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 45 ABC Description: Exit row Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you; extra leg-room due to the emergency exit, note that the window passenger might have to angle the legs a bit to fully stretch out. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and there might be limited over-head bin space, make sure you board early enough to find space for your cabin luggage. The galley and lavatory is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise, the aisle passenger often gets bumped as people and carts pass through. Your trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower, and this row is missing a window.
Seat: 46-49 ABC Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, and you will be one of the first served during meals, as well as amongst the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 50-53 ABC Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 54-55 ABC Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are mounted at a slight angle, and inward toward the aisle, making the aisle slightly narrower. People and carts passing through have a higher chances of bumping into the aisle passengers. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion.
Seat: 56 ABC Description: Last row of standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The tapering of the fuselage causes these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, and inward toward the aisle, the aisle is narrowest at this point. People and carts passing through have a higher chances of bumping into the aisle passengers, especially from the back since there is no seat behind the aisle seat to help shield it. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 57 AC Description: Pair of Economy seats at the very last row Pro: The fuselage is not wide enough for three seats across, so there is no middle seat in this row. There is a good view out the window. Con: The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations. The tapering of the fuselage causes these seats to be mounted at a slight angle. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion.
Seat: 45 HJK Description: Exit row Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you; extra leg-room due to the emergency exit, note that the window passenger might have to angle the legs a bit to fully stretch out. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and there might be limited over-head bin space, make sure you board early enough to find space for your cabin luggage. The galley and lavatory is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise, the aisle passenger often gets bumped as people and carts pass through. Your trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower, and this row is missing a window.
Seat: 46-49 HJK Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window, and you will be one of the first served during meals, as well as amongst the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 50-53 HJK Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 54-55 HJK Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these seats are mounted at a slight angle, and inward toward the aisle, making the aisle slightly narrower. People and carts passing through have a higher chances of bumping into the aisle passengers. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion.
Seat: 56 HJK Description: Last row of standard Economy seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The tapering of the fuselage causes these seats to be mounted at a slight angle, and inward toward the aisle, the aisle is narrowest at this point. People and carts passing through have a higher chances of bumping into the aisle passengers, especially from the back since there is no seat behind the aisle seat to help shield it. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 57 HK Description: Pair of Economy seats at the very last row Pro: The fuselage is not wide enough for three seats across, so there is no middle seat in this row. There is a good view out the window. Con: The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations. The tapering of the fuselage causes these seats to be mounted at a slight angle. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion.
Seat: 45 DEG Description: Bulk-head row Economy seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and extra leg-room due to the bassinet position. As this is the only bassinet positions in the coach cabin, beware that your seat assignment might be changed at the last minute to accomodate passengers traveling with babies. Con: There is no under-seat storage in front of you, and there might be limited over-head bin space, make sure you board early enough to find space for your cabin luggage. The galley and lavatory is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise. Your trays and video screens are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 46-49 DEG Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meals, as well as amongst the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 50-53 DEG Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: Average coach seats. Con:
Seat: 54-55 DEG Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, these windows seats are mounted at a slight angle, and inward toward the aisle, making the aisle slightly narrower. People and carts passing through have a higher chances of bumping into the aisle passengers. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion.
Seat: 56 DEG Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: Con: The tapering of the fuselage causes the seats across the aisle to be mounted at a slight angle, and inward toward the aisle, the aisle is narrowest at this point. People and carts passing through have a higher chances of bumping into the aisle passengers. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations.
Seat: 57 DEG Description: Standard Economy seats Pro: The fuselage is not wide enough for three seats across by the window, with only two seats on either side along the fuselage, it actually makes this area a little more spacious. Con: The lavatory is behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion.
Seat: 57 DEG Description: Economy seats at the very last row Pro: Con: These are the worst seats on this plane. The lavatory is right next to this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. You will be one of the last served during meals and may not receive your choice, and you will also be one of the last off the plane and through immigrations. Also note that the back of the plane has more sideways motion, and your seat might have limited recline.
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