Qf 787 PE seat choice

[cmon0005]

Hi all

Have an upcoming QF flight to lax on the 787 in premium economy.

Currently sitting in a normal window seat, though I Have the option of an aisle or bulkhead as well.

Want to know what people's opinion is on the above and pros and cons.

Cheers!

 

[levelnine]

Bulkhead is best as you don't have someone reclining into you, and the pitch is very, very tight on the QF 787 PE.

 

[cmon0005]

Bulkhead is best as you don't have someone reclining into you, and the pitch is very, very tight on the QF 787 PE.

Does not having a footrest in bulkhead become a problem?

 

[Daver6]

The following pics show the bulkhead from 20K. There is a footrest (mesh) that flicks up from the magazine rack thingy. I'm 5'10 for reference.

 

[cmon0005]

Thanks those pics are helpful!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I agree - bulkhead would be the choice if you have it. IIRC the footrest flicks up to give you a horizontal surface? If not, you can also use your cabin bag after takeoff to give you a full horizontal legrest with your whole leg supported. With the exception of a little less recline you basically have a first class seat from the 80s!

 

[Daver6]

I agree - bulkhead would be the choice if you have it. IIRC the footrest flicks up to give you a horizontal surface? If not, you can also use your cabin bag after takeoff to give you a full horizontal legrest with your whole leg supported. With the exception of a little less recline you basically have a first class seat from the 80s!

Correct about it flicking up to horizontal. I think you can actually have it set at less than horizontal too from memory.

 

[Katie]

Go for bulkhead. I looked at it longingly from the row behind on my last LAX-BNE flight on the 787.

 

[cmon0005]

Both sides of the bulkhead row are blocked and qf call centre couldn't allocate me to bulkhead said I will have to check at check in..

 

[serfty]

Both sides of the bulkhead row are blocked and qf call centre couldn't allocate me to bulkhead said I will have to check at check in..

Try T-80 ...

 

[cmon0005]

Still were blocked at t-80.

 

[nodabs]

Confirm bulkhead is the go, the footrest works on a sort of ratchet system so you have some options, I'm 6"3" and had a reasonably comfortable trip SYD-HKG, otherwise I'd be going Window and building a pillow next as the next best option, possibly last row to not worry about reclining early(not that people seem to worry about tat at all....)