J seating on EK - suitable for disabled people?

[TonyB]

I am doing a bit of flying in the next few weeks with EK in J and want to change my seat from a window in 10K to an isle seat but the only ones left are those that are suitable for disabled persons (I am looking at 7F i think from memory) - is there any difference between these seats and the other J seats?

 

[trooper]

Can't speak for EK specifically.... but I'd hazard a guess that the "suitable for disabled" label is based purely on it being an aisle seat... nothing else..

In Y these seats are (generally) those with an aisle armrest that can be raised.... can't see that being a problem in J!!

I suppose it is theoretically possible to have such a seat taken off you at short notice if someone needing the easier access books on that flight... can't see it as likely though.... surely a reasonable number of aisle seats carry that designation?

 

[tuapekastar]

Can't speak for EK specifically.... but I'd hazard a guess that the "suitable for disabled" label is based purely on it being an aisle seat... nothing else..

In Y these seats are (generally) those with an aisle armrest that can be raised.... can't see that being a problem in J!!

I suppose it is theoretically possible to have such a seat taken off you at short notice if someone needing the easier access books on that flight... can't see it as likely though.... surely a reasonable number of aisle seats carry that designation?

IME (which does not include EK and many other carriers), most aisle seat armrests in Y can be raised - by sliding the little lever/button on the underside of the rest. Any seats where the food tray and/or TV screen may be in the armrests (bulkhead? exit row?) are the likely exceptions.

 

[NM]

Which aircraft type and config are you expecting to be flying. They operate several different aircraft types to/from Australia and have an even bigger range in their fleet.

Generally, seats suitable for disabled people are exactly the same seat (same recline, IFE etc) but have greater accessibility for wheelchair transfers etc. So they tend to be towards the front of the cabin and often close by toilets with disabled capability. There should not be any downside to having such a seat, and may provide greater legroom depending on the aircraft and configuration.

 

[TonyB]

Which aircraft type and config are you expecting to be flying. They operate several different aircraft types to/from Australia and have an even bigger range in their fleet.

Generally, seats suitable for disabled people are exactly the same seat (same recline, IFE etc) but have greater accessibility for wheelchair transfers etc. So they tend to be towards the front of the cabin and often close by toilets with disabled capability. There should not be any downside to having such a seat, and may provide greater legroom depending on the aircraft and configuration.

Thanks NM, I am flying in the A340-500.