Best Business Class Seats? [by Airline/Model/Configuration]

[Peter123]

In the Qantas 380 and the Qantas refurbished 747s, there is so much leg room in the business class seats that you actually walk in front of the adjacent seat and do not disturb the occupant. They are the same seats.

 

[hossein_au]

I also vote (in order)
CX
QF
VS
BA
SQ


CX is the best of the bunch at the moment. CX trumps QF with better entertainment system and length of the seat. QF have better food (though "second plate" stuff is hit or miss at the moment) and a wider seat. Toss up between BA and VS. VS atmosphere and privacy is better. BA has more modern seat.

I put SQ down so low because the "bed" setting of the seat is a real let down. I love all parts of the "sitting mode" include size of the seat, screen and entertainment, food and service. Fantastic. But the bed mode annoys me. First annoying part is that you have to get out of bed and flip it over. This is particularly annoying on the shorter segments like SIN to SYD. At just over six hours you need every minute of sleep. On a normal lie flat bed, you push a button and can be in sleep mode within seconds of take off. With SQ you have to wait until the seat belt sign is turned off, then get out, then set bed, then get back in again. Same on the way down. Second it is wide but not long. I am 185 cm so it is a tight squeeze. if I need to get to Sydney from Singapore with as much sleep as possible then QF gives me 20-30 minutes more that SQ

I would like to add Emirates to the mix. Even though I prefer Y on QF, Emirates' business is quite comparable to QF's; I prefer QF's seat whilst Emirates wins on the service and food (I can only compare both airlines A380 offerings as I have not flown J on EK 777).

 

[markis10]

I would like to add Emirates to the mix. Even though I prefer Y on QF, Emirates' business is quite comparable to QF's; I prefer QF's seat whilst Emirates wins on the service and food (I can only compare both airlines A380 offerings as I have not flown J on EK 777).

I think you observations are just as applicable having done the 777 on Sunday with EK, it was a memorable flight and I might add QF beat EK on the wine.

 

[hossein_au]

I think you observations are just as applicable having done the 777 on Sunday with EK, it was a memorable flight and I might add QF beat EK on the wine.

True; Emirates' champagne is better than QF's and QF's wine better than EK's.

 

[twitch1979]

Welcome to AFF, having flown BR I would never fly them again. BR out of Brisbane is also a terrible timing.

Thanks for the welcome, long time lurker first time poster

Would you care to share how BR didn't hit the mark ? I had considered them for future plans but may now reconsider.

 

[joyvee]

For what it is worth, I flew with Qatar from BKK to FRA in J for $3K return. Wanted to try out new Dreamliner which only flies from Doha to London, Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich.
My Qatar experience.
Had to fly 777 or was it 747? in J from Bkk to Doha.with 2-2-2 seating. As was month prior to Ramadan had empty seat next to my window seat. Food great, drinks unlimited, service excellent. But would have had to climb over person next to me to get access to lavatory in mid flight. Jamies provided. Enjoyed Premium lounge in Doha.

Dreamliner is another step up. Seating 1-2-1 and very spacious. Window seat magnificently appointed with lots of storage around and above you. BIG work table and storage and power for IT gadgets. toilets spacious too. Sevice and food truly 5*.
Was also considering Finnair for same price as direct to Helsinki from BKK - 10 hours to have a good sleep. Good connections on to other airports. Finnair 1-2-2 seating configuration and had to be booked from BNE rather than online but would charge same as web page. Bonus for QFF was points accrued from this flight. If i could go dreamliner all the way by window in J I would do it all again. JoyV