What the best seat(s) to choose in First class on A380?

[ReLoad]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

There's actually not a lot of physical distance between 5A and 50C (although a whole would of difference).

(From 50C I was able to watch the tailcam on seat F5's screen while landing into MEL ealier this month.)

How did you go with noise/bumps being so close to the galley? Did you white Socks it?

 

[awilcockson]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

1A on the A380 was perfect in my opinion. Wasn't disturbed by anyone.

 

[JohnM]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

1A on the A380 was perfect in my opinion. Wasn't disturbed by anyone.

Except for the desirable disturbance of the FA gliding by to bring a drop more Taittinger?

 

[awilcockson]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Except for the desirable disturbance of the FA gliding by to bring a drop more Taittinger?

Absolutely

 

[serfty]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

How did you go with noise/bumps being so close to the galley? Did you white Socks it?

No need for white socks as 50C is a bulkhead seat with about 20" of leg space - you can't stretch out the same way (no-one other than 50A/B occupant may try to walk past you in any case).

 

[Blackadder]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

My one and only F on A380 was 1A, and noise is not a issue, and not a noticeable amount of foot traffic through to the front.

 

[amaroo]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Reading this thread has made me change from 3K to 5A.

SYD-SIN-SYD next week.....out 5A, back 1A - will post my thoughts after the event.

It wasn't that long ago I didn't really care where I sat - I was just happy to be going somewhere.

Funny, how things change!

 

[Ewing]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

It wasn't that long ago I didn't really care where I sat - I was just happy to be going somewhere.

Indeed.

This past weekend I found a photo of myself from about 10 years ago sitting in a middle economy seat on a Qantas 747-400. If memory serves it was when QF9 had a SYD-MEL segment and you could book it for domestic travel. I'm sure I was ecstatic about flying somewhere, especially on a 747 but you wouldn't catch me in a middle these days

Enjoy the trip.

 

[serfty]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Well the First host has checked me into 1A, I'll try to report back.

 

[amaroo]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Reading this thread has made me change from 3K to 5A.

SYD-SIN-SYD next week.....out 5A, back 1A - will post my thoughts after the event.

It wasn't that long ago I didn't really care where I sat - I was just happy to be going somewhere.

Funny, how things change!

Well, my 5A has been pushed back 3K....maybe I'm on request, with a few others?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Well, my 5A has been pushed back 3K....maybe I'm on request, with a few others?

5A is the bassinet seat.
Personally I would take anything in A/K and avoid the middle row.
Service is generally from front of cabin to back but the FA to passenger ratio seems pretty high so not really an issue
Happy Travels
PF

 

[coolumbla]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

i lked 3a but that was teh most champagne I've ever had!
The FA took my statement that she didn't need to ask if i wanted teh glass filled up at face value and was very attentive
Maybe it was teh chokkies S*

Didnt really have any issues with teh other 3 seats that i can't remember either

 

[Kangol]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Service is generally from front of cabin to back but the FA to passenger ratio seems pretty high so not really an issue

Interesting, how many FAs are there anyway - does it change if the cabin is reasonably empty?
I would've thought one reason for selecting a forward row is to be served meals first.

 

[under the radar]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Interesting, how many FAs are there anyway - does it change if the cabin is reasonably empty?
I would've thought one reason for selecting a forward row is to be served meals first.

i THINK (and am happy to be corrected) that First (14pax) has 3 cabin crew..2 operate/manage the cabin side of things and 1 operates/manages the galley stuff..not sure what happens when there's light load in First on A380, but i do know on other long haul aircraft (747/a330/767), cabin crew worked where they where needed most if one cabin/area was more lightly loaded than another.. perhaps if there is any a380 cabin crew lurking here they could enlighten us

 

[serfty]

3A is probably best now I have had a BIS experience.

Toilet at 1A not an issue, but the coat locker can be.

With 9 of 14 seats the FA allocation is about 2½.

Posted from 1A on a wing and a prayer ...

 

[milehighclub]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

On both the 747 and A380 there are 3 crew. 2 work in the cabin and 1 in the galley as under the radar mentioned.

Usually when the load is 7 or under a crew member will go assist elsewhere. If First was full and the other cabins lighter assistance would be offered to First (usually to help make beds to allow the actual F operator to focus on the service)

In all cabins when one cabin has finished before the others they offer help in those cabins.

 

[infinity]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

Interesting you say that A has less traffic, as that traditionally isn't the case IMHO.

I have selected 2K for my upcoming LAX-MEL sojourn. Should I change it to 2A or 3A you reckon?

I recently flew SYD/LAX in 2k

Couldnt fault the experience

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....cussion/outstanding-qantas-service-36577.html

Its an absolute joy of an aircraft. I think 2/3/4A would be my choice

But hey, nice problem to have

 

[strance]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

my favourite on 388 is 2A (only aircraft i don't obsess over 1A)

 

[Hvr]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

my favourite on 388 is 2A (only aircraft i don't obsess over 1A)

2A was definitely good coming from LAX-SYD on Wed night. Very little traffic on the A side helped by the fact that 1A was vacant. I would certainly sit their again.

 

[Kangol]

Re: QF A380 F seating for singles - help settle my mind

What are the other "disadvantages" to 1A, besides toilet and coat locker?