Seat Allocation - back of the plane

[Driver]

My soh has had a knee replacement and wants to sit in the double seats at the back of the plane on the long flights to the USA and back to have the little bit of room on the side of the seat as there are only two instead of three. Neither of us gets airsick nor are we worried about noise. However, I'd like to hear from someone who has knowledge of these seats as to general comfort.

 

[oz_mark]

I have actually moved myself to these seats sometimes, as there is often less passengers back there. Having said that, it does seem to me that any bumps and turbulence seem to be felt there more than in other parts of the plane.

 

[straitman]

Driver,

This area does rock and roll a little more due to the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. Having said that it really isn't a big issue in my experience.

With regard to leg room for a dodgy leg I believe that it is as good as it get in economy except for maybe exit rows. I'd go for it.

 

[dot]

Long before I had any status with QF (being an AN flyer domestically) I flew in those seats at the back of a CX 747, and really liked it. It was relatively quiet (in terms of other pax anyway) and I liked having the extra bit of room between the seat and the wall. I understand that if you hit a bit of turbulance, it can be a hell of a ride (being the furtherest seats from the CofG), but I didnt strike that on my one flight back there.

 

[Alanslegal]

those two seats at the back will have the same amount of legroom frontways, however because it's only two seats due to the curved fuselage there is some extra room towards the sides which is good for throwing things there ie like an unneeded blanket

 

[NM]

With regard to leg room for a dodgy leg I believe that it is as good as it get in economy except for maybe exit rows. I'd go for it.

May not be a good idea to use a medical condition as justification for an exit row. Generally exit rows are only available to passengers physically capable of performing the necessary actions in the case of an emergency. So mobility impairment may be seen as a reason not to provide an exit row.

 

[straitman]

May not be a good idea to use a medical condition as justification for an exit row. Generally exit rows are only available to passengers physically capable of performing the necessary actions in the case of an emergency. So mobility impairment may be seen as a reason not to provide an exit row.

I wasn't implying that asking for an exit row is the way to go, rather using the exit row as a comparison.

 

[ellen10]

On a flight to the US we booked these seats knowing there was a bit more space. At first this was good, however our flight ended up with a lot of turbulence and I was very sick(having never been sick on a flight before). I stood up for a couple hours because everytime I sat I felt sick again and I definitely couldn't watch any movies (disappointing).
The flight was packed but eventually the FA found me a seat down the front with the babies. Ah that was bliss I couldn't believe the difference it was soo smooth and I was able to get some sleep.
I'm not sure if I would try the back again as it was a bad experience being sick for several hours, but maybe it was just the flight. The FA did say it was particularly bumpy.

 

[Driver]

Well, thank you - didn't expect so many answers and most of them positive. I have just gotten the seats allocated - left side so that soh can at least stretch the leg out to the side a little and won't feel like he is annoying anyone. I am taking stemzine (anti nausea) with me and think I'll just pop one anyway as we leave. They give me 8 hours relief if I am ill. I'll also take the advice from the person who was sick and, if I follow that trend, I'll ask for help from the FAs. Hopefully it will be a lovely quiet trip. Thanks again.

 

[Flying Fox]

I flew in these seats with BA with the Mrs. We liked them as we didn't have to share with anyone and we had the extra side space for our gear (similar to the lockers next to the J seats upstairs on the 747s).

Be aware of a couple of things -

1. You may not get your meal selection as you are generally the very last to be fed

2. On some flights you may get ppl standing around you as they queue for the toilets

Neither of these occurred to me but they are always a possibility.

 

[JohnK]

I have actually moved myself to these seats sometimes, as there is often less passengers back there. Having said that, it does seem to me that any bumps and turbulence seem to be felt there more than in other parts of the plane.

I feel the bumps and turbulence a lot more down the back and makes the flight uncomfortable for me. I try to avoid the back of the aircraft and if not travelling in a premium cabin try to be seated as close as possible to the centre of the aircraft.

 

[oz_mark]

I feel the bumps and turbulence a lot more down the back and makes the flight uncomfortable for me. I try to avoid the back of the aircraft and if not travelling in a premium cabin try to be seated as close as possible to the centre of the aircraft.

Generally I don't mind the bimps too much (and given my previous morbid fear of flying that is saying something!). I will do it sometimes on longer flights if it seems the back of the bus is lightly loaded, more room to stretch!

 

[JohnK]

I will do it sometimes on longer flights if it seems the back of the bus is lightly loaded, more room to stretch!

I have noticed over the last few years travelling with QF and BA to SIN or BKK, from/to most capital cities, most flights are reasonably full in economy. So better off getting a forward aisle seat, preferably exit row, than risk a full flight down the back.

 

[straitman]

Generally I don't mind the bimps too much (and given my previous morbid fear of flying that is saying something!).

But do you mind the bumps :?:

I feel the bumps and turbulence a lot more down the back and makes the flight uncomfortable for me. I try to avoid the back of the aircraft and if not travelling in a premium cabin try to be seated as close as possible to the centre of the aircraft.

For flights where there is a choice of aircraft, Boeing eliminated the 'Dutch Roll' effect when they built the B777. So IF you someone sits down the back of the 777 then this should not be the same issue as on the 747. :mrgreen: