New 3 class 747 layout - QF7/8/15/16/107/108

[JohnPhelan]

Just flew BNE LAX on qf15 in 5B.Absolutely excellent seat. The storage to the side is a win. Infinite leg room, nobody to bother you, quite private with the bulkhead/exit in front.Service was top notch too with an excellent crew.The toilet thing is a pest though. One of the two was out of service, as was one of the PE ones. Queues were ridiculous. Its bad enough when all are functioning, but this was jusany believable for a 'premium' product. Qf need to address this if they are serious about service.

Did the crew know the toilets were not working prior to take-off?

 

[Sprucegoose]

Re: QF7 - No Row 4?

The reason has more to do with the space in front, as the entire cabin is pretty much in front of you and no one behind. The cabinet in front is useful too. 16 J/K would be good for a couple as there is no A/B and again the whole cabin is in front. New generation seats have a lot of room anyway. Also the toilet is at the front so the traffic past the seats is really only FAs

And quite possibly a tad quieter as well.

 

[truenorthnurse]

Wife self be in 15J/K mid next month BNE/LAX looking forward to it.

How did you like 15J/K? We have those seats in March, DFW-BNE.

Matt

 

[coyote25]

Yep, 5B and J are fantastic when solo.

Well I have 5J on 11 Feb DFW to BNE so it will be in my world trip report. Sounds like I've scored the best seat as a sole traveller.

 

[meb]

I have a flight booked to Dallas later in the year and was wondering what the the collective wisdom on best seats for a family of 4, 2 adults 2 children (9 and 10)? I am leaning towards 2 A/B/J/K as I generally prefer to sit downstairs, although usually I am on my own, verse the slight novelty for the children of being upstairs and then possibly sitting in 12 A/B/J/K. At this stage the whole cabin looks quite empty so I have the pick of the seats.

Thanks

 

[serfty]

I have seen advice that row 1 is quite intimate and could work well for a group four.

 

[Sequel]

I like 12, but again more for the novelty. I too usually travel downstairs when travelling alone - however normally down the back!

 

[under the radar]

i have seen advice that row 1 is quite intimate and could work well for a group four.

+1 to that advice AND i know this will sound weird but using the OPEN bassinets to utilize for 'junk/stuff' storage for bits n pieces during the flight within the max weight limit...AND OF COURSE IF NOT ALREADY USED BY INFANTS ...just ask the F/A..i've done it!!

 

[meb]

Thanks for the input. I know that either 1J/K or 11J/K was already taken so will have another look. While never having sat in row 1 of the refurbed 747, I always had the perception that it was a bit more closed in / tight than the other rows.

Cheers

 

[serfty]

... I always had the perception that it was a bit more closed in / tight than the other rows.

...

That's what makes it better for a group of four.

 

[JohnK]

It would appear this aircraft is scheduled to operate on my next flights SIN-BNE and MEL-SIN.

I have chosen 43H but wondering if there is any noticeable difference between row 43CH and 60H. Both appear to be bulkhead and if anything like the old 40G on the 4 class aircraft legroom should not be an issue.

Both of these flights look lightly loaded but I like the fact i have so many bulkhead aisle seats to choose from and that is the reason I stayed away from SIN-PER flights and the Emirates flights. Some of the Emirates flights look to have very good timings into SIN but as a QF Platinum I do not know what sort of seat I can choose so likely to wait until people report back on their experiences.

 

[dodgeyhack]

It would appear this aircraft is scheduled to operate on my next flights SIN-BNE and MEL-SIN.

I have chosen 43H but wondering if there is any noticeable difference between row 43CH and 60H. Both appear to be bulkhead and if anything like the old 40G on the 4 class aircraft legroom should not be an issue.

I had a wander back to look at 60H, and I thought it looked pretty cramped as there's no cutout.
43H is much better, but the bulkhead doesn't quite come as far out from the wall as the seats so you get a bit of doorway in front of you. Hard to explain, but it means you might get hit by the curtain a bit as the FAs come through.
43G is a better aisle bulkhead imo.

 

[sosso172]

I'll be on QF107 and QF108 in May this year and have booked Y+, with a request for an upgrade to J using points. I've chosen seat 36K. Seems like extra legroom and it's not close to any toilets..

 

[JohnK]

I had a wander back to look at 60H, and I thought it looked pretty cramped as there's no cutout.
43H is much better, but the bulkhead doesn't quite come as far out from the wall as the seats so you get a bit of doorway in front of you. Hard to explain, but it means you might get hit by the curtain a bit as the FAs come through.

Is that issue the same for 43C as well?

I was actually thinking of 43A or 43K to be out of the way but do not want to feel too claustrophobic.

43G is a better aisle bulkhead imo.

I agree but at this stage these are blocked out bassinet seats.

 

[dodgeyhack]

Is that issue the same for 43C as well?

I was actually thinking of 43A or 43K to be out of the way but do not want to feel too claustrophobic.


I agree but at this stage these are blocked out bassinet seats.

Sorry, didn't get a look at 43C, but I'd assume so.
A or K are great IMO.
See here - http://www.australianfrequentflyer..../qf-y-front-row-747-a-41436-2.html#post653051

 

[JohnK]

Thanks dodgeyhack!

Sounds like 43H is the way to go even with the issue of narrower bulkhead, FAs and curtains.

I shall have a look at 43A, 43K and 60H when I get the chance.

 

[bazzam]

Would appreciate any feedback on 60H. Am scheduled to fly in May and have currently chosen 60H rather than pay for an exit row. Can't select row 43.

Thanks dodgeyhack!

Sounds like 43H is the way to go even with the issue of narrower bulkhead, FAs and curtains.

I shall have a look at 43A, 43K and 60H when I get the chance.

 

[JohnK]

Would appreciate any feedback on 60H. Am scheduled to fly in May and have currently chosen 60H rather than pay for an exit row. Can't select row 43.

Watch this space. My flight back is last day of February and I will certainly have a look at 60H to get a comparison with row 43.

 

[Thai-Kiwi]

My son flew on QF7 in 60H, and at 5'6" or 165cm, found that whilst it was good not to have anyone reclining, the lack of a cutout to extend his feet for 14 hours made it uncomfortable. YMMV

 

[QFflyermelbourne]

I was in 60H the other day and while its certainly not as good as 43 it is a damn site more comfortable than a regular economy row. Legroom is definitely a couple of inches more than standard but you certainly can't stretch right out.