Non-refurb 747 - Row 4 or upper deck?

[Mh4k]

Quick sanity check ahead of tomorrow's QF127 which looks to be a non-refurb bird (front cabin is a 1-2-1 configuration). Currently in row 4 but have a few options upstairs too including the exit.

I've lots of J flying experience but never on the 747 before and upper deck on the 747 is a bit of a bucket list for me. But I fly this route monthly so there will be other opportunities.

How much better is the old first seat at this point? I assume it will be fairly well worn and tired. Would you keep 4K or move upstairs?

 

[sjd]

If it is 1-2-1 then it will be the old F cabin. I'd take that over upstairs. Grab a window seat in rows 1, 2 or 3 if you can.

 

[Mh4k]

It is indeed 1-2-1. Window seat row 4 is the best I can do in that cabin. Other choices are various window seats on the UD or an UD aisle seat exit row.

Tough call... but I think I'll stick to 4K and hope to tick off the UD bucket list item on the next trip. Cheers

 

[serfty]

Row 4 windows are coveted by experienced travelers due to the additional space on which to place items.

 

[Flying mermaid]

If it is the old F configuration then it is a no brainer. There is no way the F seats aren't way better than the J ones.

 

[sjd]

Row 4 windows are coveted by experienced travellers due to the additional space on which to place items.

True, but I like being closer to the window, which you get from 2 or 3. I really like that cabin, it's dated but a delightful place to pass the time. Find the flaps hiding the inputs for the VHS tapes they used to hand out for your F viewing pleasure.

 

[serfty]

They were actually beta tapes ... well by 1999 they were.

 

[sjd]

They were actually beta tapes ... well by 1999 they were.

There was still beta in 1999? :shock: I did not fly in this cabin until 2013, so I was 14 years too late to verify this.

 

[serfty]

Actually "Video-8" ... which used beta recording technology ...

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/8_mm_video_format

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Row 4 windows are coveted by experienced travelers due to the additional space on which to place items.

Well... by some experienced travelers maybe. The more experienced travelers p) would select row three (widest aisle for more privacy, and long bed) or row 1 (private, 'view forward', but shorter bed).

 

[JessicaTam]

row 4
Row 4
ROW 4

 

[Princess Fiona]

row 4
Row 4
ROW 4

X a million to this

 

[Mr_Orange]

I have row 5 later in the year because we need the bassinet.

 

[serfty]

Well... by some experienced travelers maybe. The more experienced travelers p) would select row three (widest aisle for more privacy, and long bed) or row 1 (private, 'view forward', but shorter bed).

Privacy is pretty good in all window seats ... however aside from 14A/K they is little adjscent riom to put "stuff".

For me and I have been lead to believe most that is important. No side storage in these babies ...

 

[Mr_Orange]

I have row 5 later in the year because we need the bassinet.

Hmmm, row 4 of course, since there isn't a row 5.

 

[serfty]

Hmmm, row 4 of course, since there isn't a row 5.

The only QF aircraft with a row 5 bassinet is the A388.

If existingg, Row 5 on 744 is an exit row, and while there's room for a play pen in flight; that I suspect would be frowned upon.

 

[sjd]

If existing, Row 5 on 744 is an exit row, and while there's room for a play pen in flight; that I suspect would be frowned upon.

Perhaps this can be suggested in this thread: Infants in Premium Cabins

 

[Mh4k]

Cheers for the advice. Boarded and very happy in row 4

 

[serfty]

Perhaps this can be suggested in this thread: Infants in Premium Cabins

Play pen space in front of 5B ...

 

[amaroo]

We have 4 x 747 (SYD-LAX-JFK-LAX-BNE) flights coming up ... seat map shows three refurb and one 4 class. The 4 class is SYD-LAX so hopefully it'll stick, although the recent AA/QF announcement might stuff that up.

We've gone for 1A/2A on the old bird and 14A/B on the others.