QF 744 4-class v1, Seats 34 A/B legroom??

[MatF]

Hi guys,

The Mrs and I are flying on QF009 in December, MEL-SIN. From the seat selection it seems to be this aircraft:
SeatGuru Seat Map Qantas Airways Boeing 747-438 4-Class Vers. 1 (744)

We're flying Y+, and at the moment I've put us in 35 A/B.

Generally though, I prefer to be in a bulkhead row, so nobody is reclining in front of me.

Seatguru suggests that 34 A/B have limited legroom. Does anyone have any first hand experience with this? That's probably where we'd sit if there's enough legroom to recline and have enough legroom - neither of us are tall (I'm 5'10", she's shorter )

Cheers,
Mat.

EDIT: Whoops, sorry, I guess I posted this in the wrong forum. Can't seem to find where to delete it.
Much appreciated if an admin could move it for me.

 

[serfty]

If you are 5'10" then row 34 in PE on Qantas would be fine!

BTW, this Qantas forum is fine ...

 

[docjames]

You wont have an issue with row 34 at less than 6". Beyond that, and you may want elsewhere.

 

[MatF]

Cheers, thanks guys.

Any other thoughts on the best PE seats on that config?


Cheers,
Mat.

 

[docjames]

Any bulkhead aisle....... > Bulkhead window > any other about equal (further forward better as further away from Y toilet)

 

[MatF]

Hmmm, 34 A/B looks like they're right next to the PE toilets.
Perhaps 34 J/K might be better?

 

[docjames]

Hmmm, 34 A/B looks like they're right next to the PE toilets.
Perhaps 34 J/K might be better?

It's actually the J toilet (Y+ shares with Y on the 744) so it's not busy at all (we were in 35AB and i couldnt/didnt hear it flush once on either of LHR-BKK or BKK-SYD).

34JK is on the galley side - didnt go over there but would summise there'd be a bit of noise from the crew getting organised.

35AB was very quiet, and i noted those in 34AB seemed to be having no trouble sleeping either.

I'd very happily go 34AB or 35AB if selecting again.

 

[MatF]

Ahhh, good point.
Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

Would you take 34 A/B or 35 A/B given the choice?


Cheers!
Mat.

 

[docjames]

You wont have an issue with row 34 at less than 6". Beyond that, and you may want elsewhere.

Having said the above.......

Any bulkhead aisle....... > Bulkhead window > any other about equal (further forward better as further away from Y toilet)

At 6'5" it'd be a tough choice, but i'd probably still go 34A/B just to save the climbing in and out issues as it's heaps easier. But i'd settle for 35 as a narrow second (34 was blocked when i tried to select as i'm only PS).

If you're 5'10", no contest. 34 it is.


Edit: 34DE are fine too (middle bulkhead) if you want bulkhead.

 

[MatF]

Many thanks doc,

One final question (promise!). I'm leaning towards 34 A/B, but the Mrs is a little nervous about the J toilets being so close. What impact is there really? I guess a bulkhead in front of 34 A/B and a curtain entry to the J cabin, so apart from potential flushing noise (and hopefully not odour!), no other impact?


Many thanks again,
Mat.

 

[serfty]

Serously, it's a nice pleasant evening flight so you won't be trying to sleep.

So noise should not be that much of an issue.

If SWMBO is concerned about the J class Lav, then go J/K.

Another good thing is that you won't get the sunset shining through the window on that side of the aircraft.

 

[docjames]

Many thanks doc,

One final question (promise!). I'm leaning towards 34 A/B, but the Mrs is a little nervous about the J toilets being so close. What impact is there really? I guess a bulkhead in front of 34 A/B and a curtain entry to the J cabin, so apart from potential flushing noise (and hopefully not odour!), no other impact?


Many thanks again,
Mat.

Hi Mat,

There is a curtain, and I seriously NEVER heard the toilet from 35 so I cant imagine it's overly loud in 34.

As serfty says (he's so wise), as an evening flight, you'll want to stay awake to avoid jetlag so it wont be a problem. Bear in mind theres not that many J seats ahead (many more upstairs which have their own toilets) and F use their own toilet.

Far better to have the occaisonal (and I mean, occasional) flush noise, than feel crammed in and struggle to get out because the dunce in the seat in front has reclined into your lap.


Y+ was a great experience for us (and bear in mind we'd be upgraded to J on the way to UK so we were worried it was going to be a let-down).

 

[MatF]

Thanks again guys, your feedback and suggestions are most appreciated.

SWMBO (as serfty so accurately described her) has vetoed 34 A/B on account of the Lav (despite my assurances), so I've moved us from 35 A/B to 34 J/K.

Happy wife, happy life

All good.


Cheers!
Mat.

 

[docjames]

Thanks again guys, your feedback and suggestions are most appreciated.

SWMBO (as serfty so accurately described her) has vetoed 34 A/B on account of the Lav (despite my assurances), so I've moved us from 35 A/B to 34 J/K.

Happy wife, happy life

All good.


Cheers!
Mat.

Make sure you report back what 34JK was like (again wasnt selectable on our flight for us as PS).

 

[MatF]

Absolutely, will do.

Thanks for your help, guys

 

[reductionist]

Can anyone give me some advice as to weather the aisle is preferable over a window seat in this aircraft configuration?

I have to choose between 34J & 34K (I'm travelling solo).

I think I would like a window seat but my main concerned that I will be trapped by a reclined/sleeping passenger in the aisle seat.

 

[ozmille]

Can anyone give me some advice as to weather the aisle is preferable over a window seat in this aircraft configuration?

I have to choose between 34J & 34K (I'm travelling solo).

I think I would like a window seat but my main concerned that I will be trapped by a reclined/sleeping passenger in the aisle seat.

When travelling solo I always try to get bulkhead or emergency exit as I hate to climb over people. I also don't like other people climbing over me (mad a comment on another thread about other pax falling on top of me when trying to climb over).

 

[reductionist]

When travelling solo I always try to get bulkhead or emergency exit as I hate to climb over people.

So you'd prefer bulkhead aisle over bulkhead window?

I have access to both, I can't choose between them.

 

[ozmille]

So you'd prefer bulkhead aisle over bulkhead window?

I have access to both, I can't choose between them.

I would go bulkhead window personally. Easy to get over the legs of the person next to you and nobody climbing over you.