QF A380 Business Window seat ease of access

[langra]

Hi,

I'm looking for some advice on seat selection for an upcoming business class trip on a Qantas A380.

I'm travelling alone and trying to choose between a central aisle seat and a window seat. The window seat has the advantage of the side storage bin and, of course, the view but the central aisle seat has ease of access and nobody climbing over you to get out. So basically my question is, how easy is it to get in and out of the window seat when the passenger next to you on the aisle has their seat laid flat?

Cheers, Graeme

 

[opusman]

So basically my question is, how easy is it to get in and out of the window seat when the passenger next to you on the aisle has their seat laid flat?

It's not that easy, you have to clamber. The seat in front of you (if there is one) has a handle you can hang on to however.

 

[lovestotravel]

As mentioned above, not that easy! If you want easy access then choose an aisle seat

 

[tgh]

I will need also to select a seat soon and have been wondering the zact same thing...seems y'all prefer to be the climbee than the climber.
If you are the climber .. you get to feel bad if you nudge the sleeper... otoh you get to be annoyed if....
Based on that self fulfilling argument, I think I will book a window....

 

[tuapekastar]

I will need also to select a seat soon and have been wondering the zact same thing...seems y'all prefer to be the climbee than the climber.
If you are the climber .. you get to feel bad if you nudge the sleeper... otoh you get to be annoyed if....
Based on that self fulfilling argument, I think I will book a window....

If on a 380 in J, you can choose one of the centre seats and be neither climber nor climbee!

 

[Per_Travels]

I used to be a dedicated centre seat person so as to avoid being a climber or climbee. Last few flights I've alternated between centre aisle and window and am becoming a bit of a window fan again. I really like the side storgae bin and the extra space it gives you. I don't find it a problem to step over the feet of a slumbering passenger without disturbing them.

 

[serfty]

I used to be a dedicated centre seat person so as to avoid being a climber or climbee. Last few flights I've alternated between centre aisle and window and am becoming a bit of a window fan again. I really like the side storgae bin and the extra space it gives you. I don't find it a problem to step over the feet of a slumbering passenger without disturbing them.

Agree with this, on the QF A388, I prefer a window to a centre seat.

I find it quite easy to move out and over a recumbent B or J PAX with the Skybed mark 2.

The benefit of the side storage makes this worthwhile.

 

[codash1099]

I used to be a dedicated centre seat person so as to avoid being a climber or climbee. Last few flights I've alternated between centre aisle and window and am becoming a bit of a window fan again. I really like the side storgae bin and the extra space it gives you. I don't find it a problem to step over the feet of a slumbering passenger without disturbing them.

I go for centre or aisle every time. Last time I had to clamber over a slumberer I came down awkwardly and tore an Achilles tendon. Learnt my lesson.

 

[Hvr]

If on a 380 in J, you can choose one of the centre seats and be neither climber nor climbee!

My preference as well.

 

[Uncle BJ]

Agree with this, on the QF A388, I prefer a window to a centre seat.

I find it quite easy to move out and over a recumbent B or J PAX with the Skybed mark 2.

The benefit of the side storage makes this worthwhile.

Couldn't agree with serfty more. Side storage and the view trumps any clambering issues.

 

[serfty]

Couldn't agree with serfty more. Side storage and the view trumps any clambering issues.

As I noted, there is very little need for me to 'clamber' with MK 2.

It's a different story with Skybed Mk 1 - centre seats for sure ...

 

[Timba-Jet]

I had no issues stepping (rather than climbing) over my next door aisle passenger. I love looking out the window, plus the side storage makes it an obvious choice for me.

However if you are not so nimble or below average height, it may be a bit more of a challenging manouver, but still much easier than sky bed mk I

 

[codash1099]

However if you are not so nimble or below average height, it may be a bit more of a challenging manouver, but still much easier than sky bed mk I

I resemble that remark!

 

[pauly7]

It's not that easy, you have to clamber. The seat in front of you (if there is one) has a handle you can hang on to however.

Really depends on your neighbours dexterity - their ability to 'clamber' without disturbing them.

I have no issue getting over them - so I usually get a window on skybed flights.

I can see how older people / the fat / less co-ordinated might struggle though!

 

[Jack_OC]

I was on the A380 two weeks ago and picked a seat in the centre row. The person to my left (aisle seat next to the window seat) attempted to sleep for the whole journey, but was disturbed at least twice that I saw by the person in the window seat. So I agree it depends on the person whether they can get out from the window seat without disturbing their neighbour.

 

[OATEK]

I think as long as you are tall enough to step over the recumbent pax on the aisle, it is fine to take the window. Just got back on Saturday on QF1 and was not wakened by my neighbour clambering out.

While it is true the window seat has the storage bins, you should note that the overhead bins on the outside are smaller than those above the centre seats, so if your carry-on bag is stretching the size limits, it can be hard to get in and out of the outside bins.

 

[MSmith]

Hi Graeme Side storage is great but it is hard to get out from a window seat when the person beside you has their bed fully extended. I would go for the aisle every time. Overhead bin storage is excellent and easy to access if you are in the aisle, admittedly you need to stand up but that is probably good for long haul.

 

[Princess Fiona]

I used to be a strict 11A/K traveller myself but on the last few trips I've had a go at the centre seats and would happily travel in them. The window storage is fantastic but it is nice not to have to step over someone to go to the lounge or toilet.
Another thing I discovered on my last trip (thanks to the absence of IFE or overhead light in my 11A seat) is that it is possible to watch movies in the lounge

"Planes"
Certainly helped make the trip a lot better, the controls are beneath the floating Kangaroo

 

[phily]

I'm travelling alone and trying to choose between a central aisle seat and a window seat. The window seat has the advantage of the side storage bin and, of course, the view but the central aisle seat has ease of access and nobody climbing over you to get out. So basically my question is, how easy is it to get in and out of the window seat when the passenger next to you on the aisle has their seat laid flat?

In the A380 in J, I always select the centre seats, whether travelling with my wife or alone. I just don't want to be a climber or climbee. And the idea of having a window seat for the view is a momentary thing, for if going to or from LHR then you're mostly flying at night, and even by day the shades will be down for almost the entire trip. I just enjoy having constant aisle access without disturbances.

Even better is F in the A380, for every seat has aisle access.

 

[Daver6]

I used to be a strict 11A/K traveller myself but on the last few trips I've had a go at the centre seats and would happily travel in them. The window storage is fantastic but it is nice not to have to step over someone to go to the lounge or toilet.
Another thing I discovered on my last trip (thanks to the absence of IFE or overhead light in my 11A seat) is that it is possible to watch movies in the lounge

Certainly helped make the trip a lot better, the controls are beneath the floating Kangaroo

I assume you still need to plug headphone in somewhere? Is it just connected to the IFE or could you play something off a laptop? If so, what connections are on offer?