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Seat: 1A and 1J Description: The very first row at the front of the plane Pro: Gives you the feel that you are in your own private plane. Both an aisle and window seat, plenty of space for stowing belongings. Some people managed to see out toward the direction of travel due to the curvature of the fuselage, but others reported that they really have a mostly side view. You should at least try these seats once if you have never been in the very front of the 747. Also interesting to note that you are sitting ahead of everyone, including the pilots. Con: Some people actually commented that they feel claustrophobic. While others dislike the noise and traffic accessing the closet between 1A and 1J, although this is mostly limited to boarding and just prior to arrival. Beware that airflow is somewhat restricted in this area. For Singles: These are probably the most private suites in the first class cabin. For Couples: Preferred by some passengers traveling together. There is a bit of space between the two seats, slightly wider than a large notebook computer. However, you should still be able to carry on a conservation without disturbing the rest of the cabin too much.
Seat: 2A and 2J Description: By many accounts, the most desirable row in the 747-400 Pro: The most spacious feeling row, quite quiet and serene. Con: Contrary to some claims, you really cannot see out the front of the plane. The fuselage curvature at this point basically provide a standard sideways view thrugh the windows that "belong" to the second row. However, some travelers have reported that they have a mostly forward (albeit very narrow) view when looking through the forward most window adjacent to row 1, just beware that the passenger in row one may have closed the blind for this window. For Singles: Considered to be the best seats for single traveler. For Couples: Not recommended, these seats are probably the most distant from any other seat in the entire cabin.
Seat: 3A and 4A Description: Middle of the first class cabin Pro: Relatively private seats. Con: Some people feel a bit confined due to the nearby center seats. People and carts passing through might sometimes bump or brush your seat. For Singles: Good seats for single traveler. For Couples: Not recommended. Our preference is 1AJ in a tie with 4EF, and 5EF is a distinct third.
Seat: 3J and 4J Description: Middle of the first class cabin Pro: Relatively private seats. Con: Some people feel a bit confined due to the nearby center seats. People and carts passing through might sometimes bump or brush your seat. For Singles: Good seats for single traveler. For Couples: Not recommended. Our preference is 1AJ in a tie with 4EF, and 5EF is a distinct third.
Seat: 5A Description: The last row in the first class cabin Pro: At least you are in the first class cabin. Con: Traffic and carts passing through often brush or bump your seat. With the current security concerns, curtains are no longer used between cabins, therefore light and noise emissions from the galley will be quite noticible. For Singles: Any row forward is better, including 4EF. For Couples: Not recommended. Our preference is 1AJ in a tie with 4EF, and 5EF is a distinct third.
Seat: 5J Description: The last row in the first class cabin Pro: At least you are in the first class cabin. Con: Traffic and carts passing through often brush or bump your seat. With the current security concerns, curtains are no longer used between cabins, therefore light and noise emissions from the galley will be quite noticible. For Singles: Any row forward is better, including 4EF. For Couples: Not recommended. Our preference is 1AJ in a tie with 4EF, and 5EF is a distinct third.
Seat: 4E and 4F Description: Pairs of suites in the middle of the first class cabin Pro: The seats are really side by side, therefore very good for quiet conversation. A good spacious feeling, and a commanding position in the cabin. Con: No extra storage space available in other seats. The standard storage box is in the footwell, not the most convenient location. Note that there is no personnal air vents, only normal cabin ventilation. For Singles: The windows suites are better, with the exception of row 5. For Couples: Considered by many to be the best and most intimate pair of seats.
Seat: 5E and 5F Description: Pair of suites at the last row of the first class cabin Pro: This pair offers a little more storage space than 4EF since 5E and 5F is slightly canted away from each other. Still quite good for conservation. The standard storage box is in the footwell, not the most convenient location. Note that there is no personnal air vents, only normal cabin ventilation. Con: There is no one sitting behind you. However, traffic and carts passing through sometimes brush or bump your seat. With the current security concerns, curtains are no longer used between cabins, therefore light and noise emissions from the galley will be quite noticible. For Singles: Any other seat would be better. For Couples: The unanimous third choice for couples. Try to get 1AJ or 4EF.
Seat: 6A and 6B Description: Bulkhead row in the forward business class cabin Pro: No one reclining into you. Con: Close to the lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 6A feels particular tight, and will have a hard time climbing over 6B to get to the aisle. There is no underseat storage ahead of you, and overhead luggage bin space is limited. This is considered the worst row in business class. For Singles: You will not sleep well, and sitting wake is not the most comfortable in these seats. For Couples: Best to avoid.
Seat: 6G and 6H Description: Bulkhead row in the forward business class cabin Pro: No one reclining into you. Con: Close to the lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 6H feels particular tight, and will have a hard time climbing over 6G to get to the aisle. There is no underseat storage ahead of you, and overhead luggage bin space is limited. This is considered the worst row in business class. For Singles: You will not sleep well, and sitting wake is not the most comfortable in these seats. For Couples: Best to avoid.
Seat: 7A and 7B Description: Middle row in the forward business class cabin Pro: Better toe room than the bulkhead row in front of you. Con: In between two sets of lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. For Singles: The upper deck or even the rear business class cabin is much better. For Couples: Below average.
Seat: 7G and 7H Description: Middle row in the forward business class cabin Pro: Better toe room than the bulkhead row in front of you. Con: In between two sets of lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. For Singles: The upper deck or even the rear business class cabin is much better. For Couples: Below average.
Seat: 8A and 8B Description: Last row in the forward business class cabin Pro: Better toe room than the bulkhead row. Con: Just in front of the lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 8B also sometimes gets bumped by passenger and carts. For Singles: The upper deck or even the rear business class cabin is much better. For Couples: Below average.
Seat: 8G and 8H Description: Last row in the forward business class cabin Pro: Better toe room than the bulkhead row. Con: Just in front of the lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 8G also sometimes gets bumped by passenger and carts. For Singles: The upper deck or even the rear business class cabin is much better. For Couples: Below average.
Seat: 6D 6E and 6F Description: Bulkhead row in the forward business class cabin Pro: No one reclining into you. Con: Close to the lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic, at least the galley lights are less noticeable. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 6D feels particular tight, and will have a hard time climbing over 6C or 6F to get to the aisle. There is no underseat storage ahead of you, and overhead luggage bin space is limited. This is considered the worst row in business class. For Singles: You will not sleep well, and sitting wake is not the most comfortable in these seats. For Couples: Best to avoid.
Seat: 7D 7E and 7F Description: Middle row in the forward business class cabin Pro: Better toe room than the bulkhead row in front of you. Con: In between two sets of lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 7D would have difficulty getting to the aisle especially if the row in front is reclined. For Singles: The upper deck or even the rear business class cabin is much better. For Couples: Below average.
Seat: 8D 8E and 8F Description: Last row in the forward business class cabin Pro: Better toe room than the bulkhead row. Con: Just in front of the lavatory and galley, and the associated noise and traffic. The seats in this cabin has 5 fewer inches of pitch than most other Business Class seats on this plane. Due to the location of the lavatories and closets, unless United wants to remove an entire row from this mini-cabin, this cabin is best avoided. 8C and 8F also sometimes gets bumped by passenger and carts. 8D would have difficulty getting to the aisle especially if the row in front is reclined. For Singles: The upper deck or even the rear business class cabin is much better. For Couples: Below average.
Seat: 22A and 22B Description: First row in the rear business class cabin just behind the standard boarding doors Pro: Lots of leg room due to the exit row, and the first off the plane. If you value legrooom, this could be your choice row. If this is your row, you should really try to board early, since luggage space is at a premium. Once your belongings are stowed, consider taking another seat in the cabin until boarding is mostly complete. You will save yourself a lot of aggarvation from being bumped by almost the entire plane as they board with their belongings. Con: Very close to the business class lavatories and the stairs to the upper deck. Light and noise from the traffic could be bothersome, and you will often get bumped by people and carts. The footrest for 22A has limited extension due to the exit door. There is no underseat storage ahead of you, and overhead luggage bin space is limited. For Singles: Good. No need to climb over anyone to access the aisle. For Couples: An acceptable choice if you have to be in the main cabin.
Seat: 22G and 22H Description: First row in the rear business class cabin Pro: Lots of leg room due to the exit row, and one of the first off the plane. If you value legrooom, this could be your choice row. Con: Very close to the business class lavatories and the galley. Light and noise from the traffic could be bothersome, and you will often get bumped by people and carts. The footrest for 22H has limited extension due to the exit door. There is no underseat storage ahead of you, and overhead luggage bin space is limited. For Singles: Good. No need to climb over anyone to access the aisle. For Couples: An acceptable choice if you have to be in the main cabin.
Seat: 23A and 23B Description: Second row in the rear business class cabin Pro: Standard leg room offered by United's business class, and you will be one of the first off the plane. Con: Adjacent to the galley. Light and noise from the traffic could be bothersome, and you will often get bumped by people and carts. For Singles: Most other seats are probably better For Couples: Probably one of the least desirable.
Seat: 23G and 23H Description: Second row in the rear business class cabin Pro: Standard leg room offered by United's business class, and you will be one of the first off the plane. Con: Adjacent to the galley. Light and noise from the traffic could be bothersome, and you will often get bumped by people and carts. For Singles: Most other seats are probably better For Couples: Probably one of the least desirable.
Seat: 24-25 AB Description: Middle of the rear Business class cabin on the main deck Pro: Feels relatively spacious, especially to the aisle side, since the center rows are staggered further back. Con: 24 is a bit close to the galley, you will get some light and noise emission. Row 25 should not have much of a problem. For Singles: Not a bad choice. For Couples: A good choice on the main deck.
Seat: 24-25 GH Description: Middle of the rear Business class cabin on the main deck Pro: Feels relatively spacious, especially to the aisle side, since the center rows are staggered further back. Con: 24 is a bit close to the galley, you will get some light and noise emission. Row 25 should not have much of a problem. For Singles: Not a bad choice. For Couples: A good choice on the main deck.
Seat: 26A and 26B Description: Last row of the rear Business class cabin on the main deck Pro: Standard business class leg room. Con: Just the other side of the bulkhead separates you from the economy cabin, sometimes the coach passengers might store their luggage in the overhead bins near you. Beware that 26A is missing a window. For Singles: Try to get another seat. For Couples: One of the less desirable choices.
Seat: 26G and 26H Description: Last row of the rear Business class cabin on the main deck Pro: Standard business class leg room. Con: Just the other side of the bulkhead separates you from the economy cabin, sometimes the coach passengers might store their luggage in the overhead bins near you. Beware that 26H is missing a window. For Singles: Try to get another seat. For Couples: One of the less desirable choices.
Seat: 25 CDF Description: Center section bulkhead row in the main deck business cabin. Pro: Very generous leg room, the best on the main deck. Con: With so much space in this row, sometimes people are tempted to cross over to the other aisle at your seat. This could be very annoying if you are awaken during your sleep. For Singles: Lots of leg room making this a good row to stretch out and sleep. The middle seat should not have problem access the aisle. For Couples: Good, but note that this is a really good choice for three people traveling together.
Seat: 26 CDF Description: Last row in the center section in the main deck business cabin. Pro: Very generous leg room, close to the best on the main deck after row 25. Con: Just the other side of the bulkhead separates you from the economy cabin, sometimes the coach passengers might store their luggage in the overhead bins near you. For Singles: Lots of leg room making this a good row to stretch out and sleep. The middle seat should not have problem access the aisle. For Couples: Good, but note that this is a really good choice for three people traveling together.
Seat: 12-14 AB Description: Forward section of the upper deck business class Pro: The upper deck is generally considered to be more private. Con: These three rows are reported to have slightly less leg room than standard business class seats. While row 12 has no one reclining into you, the bulkhead also feels quite tight. Aisle access could be a bit of a problem.The lavatories are at the front of the cabin, so traffic, light and noise could be a concern. For Singles: Almost any other seat on the upper deck is better. For Couples: Almost any other pair on the upper deck is better.
Seat: 11G and 11H Pro: The upper deck is generally considered to be more private. Con: While row 11 has no one reclining into you, the bulkhead also feels quite tight. Aisle access could be a bit of a problem.The lavatories are at the front of the cabin, so traffic is a bit of a problem. For Singles: Almost any other seat on the upper deck is better. For Couples: Almost any other pair on the upper deck is better.
Seat: 12-13 GH Description: Forward rows in the upper deck business class cabin Pro: Reported to have normal seat pitch. The upper deck is generally considered to be more private. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: Acceptable. For Couples: Acceptable choices.
Seat: 15AB and 15GH Description: Exit row in the upper deck business class cabin Pro: The best leg room in all of business class. Some people consider these seats to be the best business class seats in the entire UA fleet. Easy aisle access for every seat. Con: Only one window at this row, with a big exit door ahead of you. Some people actually feel that the space is too open and lacks privacy. For Singles: Probably the best choice for single traveler. For Couples: Probably one of the best choices for couples.
Seat: 16A and 16B Description: Middle of upper deck business class cabin Pro: Reported to have a bit more pitch than 16GH (which have standard pitch). Actually preferred by many travelers to be a good balance between spaciousness and privacy. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: A decent choice. For Couples: Considered by some to be the choice for couples.
Seat: 17A and 17B Description: Just ahead of the stairs on the upper deck business class cabin Pro: Reported to have several more inches of pitch than 17GH (which have standard pitch). This row has four windows, and therefore preferred by many travelers to be a good balance between spaciousness and privacy. Plenty of space in the side storage bins. First off the upper deck, which lead right to the normal exit door. Con: In-flight snack is usually set up on the shelf behind you, so a little bit of traffic to deal with. Some people has reported 17B getting the occassional bump by people passing through. For Singles: A decent choice. For Couples: A good choice.
Seat: 16-17 GH Description: Middle of the upper deck business class cabin Pro: Standard pitch, although slightly less than the seats across the aisle. Con: Nothing significant. For Singles: Average. For Couples: Average.
Seat: 18G and 18H Description: Last row in the upper deck business class cabin Pro: Standard seat pitch. One of the first off this deck, and the stairs lead right to the normal exit door. Con: Right in front of the storage closet, could be a bit bothersome if people have to access their luggage, which is rarely done while in flight. Some reports of getting the occassional bump. For Singles: Average. For Couples: Other seats are better.
Seat: 32 ABC Description: Bulkhead row in the first coach cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. No one reclining into you, but space is still tight. Some reports that 32C can angle the legs slightly into the business cabin, although others have reported getting bumped by people passing through. Con: No underseat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. This bulkhead row offers very limited leg space, best to avoid.
Seat: 32 HJK Description: Bulkhead row in the first coach cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. No one reclining into you, but space is still tight. Some reports that 32H can angle the legs slightly into the business cabin, although others have reported getting bumped by people passing through. Con: No underseat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. This bulkhead row offers very limited leg space, best to avoid.
Seat: 33 ABC Description: Middle row of the forward economy cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. Con: Standard coach seating.
Seat: 33 HJK Description: Middle row of the forward economy cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. Con: Standard coach seating.
Seat: 34 ABC Description: Last row of the forward economy cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. Con: Near the lavatories, and just in front of the emergency exit. People tend to wait for the lavatory in this area, noise and light from the lavatory is a problem. 34C might also get bumped.
Seat: 34 HJK Description: Last row of the forward economy cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. Con: Near the lavatories, and just in front of the emergency exit. People tend to wait for the lavatory in this area, noise and light from the lavatory is a problem. 34H might also get bumped.
Seat: 32 DEFG Description: Bulkhead row in the first coach cabin. Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. No one reclining into you, although space is quite tight. Con: No underseat storage ahead of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats.
Seat: 33 DEFG Description: Middle row in the first coach cabin. Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. Con: Standard coach seating.
Seat: 34 DEFG Description: Last row of the forward economy cabin Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. Con: Near the lavatories, and just in front of the emergency exit. People tend to wait for the lavatory in this area, noise and light from the lavatory is a problem. 34D and 34G might also get bumped.
Seat: 35 ABC Description: Exit row in the E+ cabin Pro: Good leg room to stretch out. You will be among the first coach passengers to exit. No one reclining into you. Con: No underseat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. Beware that there is no window at 35A, and some have complained that the exit slide takes up significant leg room for 35A. On the other hand, 35A can use the top of the exit slide as a leg-rest, reducing swelling in the legs. This row is next to the lavatories, and people tend to congregate in this area stretching their legs and waiting for the lavatories. 35C often get bumped as a result of the traffic. Noise and sound is definitely an issue. If you are not planning to sleep anyway, this could be a good row due to the leg room.
Seat: 35 HJK Description: Exit row in the E+ cabin Pro: Good leg room to stretch out. You will be among the first coach passengers to exit. No one reclining into you. Con: No underseat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. Beware that there is no window at 35K, and some have complained that the exit slide takes up significant leg room for 35K. On the other hand, 35K can use the top of the exit slide as a leg-rest, reducing swelling in the legs. This row is next to the lavatories, and people tend to congregate in this area stretching their legs and waiting for the lavatories. 35H often get bumped as a result of the traffic. Noise and sound is definitely an issue. If you are not planning to sleep anyway, this could be a good row due to the leg room.
Seat: 36 ABC Description: Standard E+ row near the lavatories Pro: You will be among the first coach passengers to exit. Con: This row is close to the lavatories, and noise and sound is definitely an issue. You paid the price, and just got a standard E+ row. This probably is the worst E+ row on this plane.
Seat: 36 HJK Description: Standard E+ row near the lavatories Pro: You will be among the first coach passengers to exit. Con: This row is close to the lavatories, and noise and sound is definitely an issue. You paid the price, and just got a standard E+ row. This probably is the worst E+ row on this plane.
Seat: 37-38 ABC Description: Standard E+ row near the lavatories Pro: You will be among the first coach passengers to exit. Con: This row is close to the lavatories, and noise and sound is definitely an issue. You paid the price, and just got a standard E+ row. Many have complained about being awake by traffic using the lavatories. 38C is slightly better since it is pretty much screened from the light.
Seat: 37-38 HJK Description: Standard E+ row near the lavatories Pro: You will be among the first coach passengers to exit. Con: This row is close to the lavatories, and noise and sound is definitely an issue. You paid the price, and just got a standard E+ row. Many have complained about being awake by traffic using the lavatories. 38H is slightly better since it is pretty much screened from the light.
Seat: 39-42 ABC Description: Standard E+ row Pro: Relatively near the front of coach, about 200 people behind you that will get through immigrations after you. Con: Nothing significant.
Seat: 39-42 HJK Description: Standard E+ row Pro: Relatively near the front of coach, about 200 people behind you that will get through immigrations after you. Con: Nothing significant.
Seat: 43-44 ABC Description: Standard E+ row near the galley Pro: Ahead of half of the plane in exiting. Con: Too close to the galley, light, noise and traffic can be very bothersome. 44A is missing a window, and 44C often gets bumped, this makes 44B a bad choice since your seatmates are not going to have a good flight.
Seat: 43-44 HJK Description: Standard E+ row near the galley Pro: Ahead of half of the plane in exiting. Con: Too close to the galley, light, noise and traffic can be very bothersome. 44K is missing a window, and 44H often gets bumped, this makes 44J a bad choice since your seatmates are not going to have a good flight.
Seat: 36 DEFG Description: Bulkhead row in the E+ cabin. Pro: You will be one of the first coach passengers to exit. No one reclining into you, and you have very good leg room. Con: No underseat storage ahead of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. Limited overhead luggage space. The video screen is also directly in front of you, making it difficult for you eyes to focus. The lavatories are just ahead, you will experience some noise and traffic.
Seat: 37-41 DEFG Description: Standard E+ row Pro: Relatively near the front of coach, about 200 people behind you that will get through immigrations after you. Con: Nothing significant.
Seat: 42 DEFG Description: Standard E+ row just ahead of the galley Pro: Ahead of about half the plane in exiting. Con: Some noise and sound from the galley.
Seat: 46 ABC Description: Exit row in the Economy cabin Pro: Good leg room to stretch out. You will be ahead of half the passengers to exit. No one reclining into you. Con: No underseat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. Some have complained that the exit slide takes up significant leg room for 46A. On the other hand, 46A can use the top of the exit slide as a leg-rest, reducing swelling in the legs. This row is next to the galleys, and people tend to congregate in this area stretching their legs. 46C often get bumped as a result of the traffic. Noise and sound is definitely an issue. If you are not planning to sleep anyway, this could be a good row due to the leg room.
Seat: 46 HJK Description: Exit row in the Economy cabin Pro: Good leg room to stretch out. You will be ahead of half the passengers to exit. No one reclining into you. Con: No underseat storage in front of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. Some have complained that the exit slide takes up significant leg room for 46K. On the other hand, 46K can use the top of the exit slide as a leg-rest, reducing swelling in the legs. This row is next to the galleys, and people tend to congregate in this area stretching their legs. 46H often get bumped as a result of the traffic. Noise and sound is definitely an issue. If you are not planning to sleep anyway, this could be a good row due to the leg room.
Seat: 47-57 ABC Description: Standard Economy row Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Due to fuselage tapering, the lasts several row of seats in the 747-400, from about row 54 to 58 is offset toward the center of the plane by several inches. This means that aisle at this point is narrower, and people in both side of the aisle seats are more likely to be bumped. The affected seats are 54-58 C, D, G and H.
Seat: 47-50 HJK Description: Standard Economy row next to the galley Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Very significant problem with light and noise from the galley traffic. Most likely not able to get much sleep. At least 50H will not get much direct lights.
Seat: 51-57 HJK Description: Standard Economy row Pro: Nothing significant. Con: Due to fuselage tapering, the lasts several row of seats in the 747-400, from about row 54 to 58 is offset toward the center of the plane by several inches. This means that aisle at this point is narrower, and people in both side of the aisle seats are more likely to be bumped. The affected seats are 54-58 C, D, G and H.
Seat: 58 ABC Description: Standard Economy row toward the rear of the plane Pro: 58A does not have someone directly behind, less chance of being disturbed. Con: You are at the rear of the plane, one of the last ones getting off. The rows behind are stagger inside toward the fuselage with only two seats per row, this causes 58C to stick out in the flow of traffic, subjected 58C to being bumped repeatedly. 58B will not get much rest as well, since your neighbor is often disturbed.
Seat: 58 HJK Description: Standard Economy row toward the rear of the plane Pro: 58K does not have someone directly behind, less chance of being disturbed. The rows behind are stagger inside toward the fuselage with only two seats per row, this causes 58H to stick out in the flow of traffic, subjected 58H to being bumped repeatedly. 58J will not get much rest as well, since your neighbor is often disturbed, You are at the rear of the plane, one of the last ones getting off. Con: You are at the rear of the plane, one of the last ones getting off. The rows behind are stagger inside toward the fuselage with only two seats per row, this causes 58C to stick out in the flow of traffic, subjected 58C to being bumped repeatedly. 58B will not get much rest as well, since your neighbor is often disturbed.
Seat: 59-60 BC Description: Pair of seats near the rear of the Economy cabin Pro: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enough room for the standard 3 seats, only two are installed. This give the window passenger significantly more room to the side. Many couples prefer these two rows. You can also use the underseat storage beneath 58A. Con: The window passenger will not be able to lean against the fuselage since it is too far away. You are at the rear of the plane, one of the last ones getting off.
Seat: 59- 60HJ Description: Pair of seats near the rear of the Economy cabin Pro: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, there is not enough room for the standard 3 seats, only two are installed. This give the window passenger significantly more room to the side. Many couples prefer these two rows. You can also use the underseat storage beneath 58K. Con: The window passenger will not be able to lean against the fuselage since it is too far away. You are at the rear of the plane, one of the last ones getting off.
Seat: 61B and 61C Description: The last row in coach Pro: A bit of extra room to the side due to the tapering of the fuselage. Con: People often congregate behind you, subjecting you to noise. Parents often bring their crying babies in this area to try to quiet them down. 61C oftens gets bumped by passing traffic.
Seat: 61H and 61J Description: The last row in coach Pro: A bit of extra room to the side due to the tapering of the fuselage. Con: People often congregate behind you, subjecting you to noise. Parents often bring their crying babies in this area to try to quiet them down. 61H oftens gets bumped by passing traffic.
Seat: 50 DEFG Description: Bulkhead row in the Economy cabin. Pro: No one reclining into you, and you have very good leg room. Con: No underseat storage ahead of you. The tray is in the armrest, making the seat narrower with less hip room. The armrest cannot be raised for sleeping across empty seats. Limited overhead luggage space. The video screen is also directly in front of you, making it difficult for you eyes to focus. The galley are just ahead, you will experience some noise and traffic.
Seat: 51-60 DEFG Description: Standard center section economy seats Pro: Nothing significant. Con: The rear rows will obviously be the last getting off the plane. Due to fuselage tapering, the lasts several row of seats in the 747-400, from about row 54 to 58 is offset toward the center of the plane by several inches. This means that aisle at this point is narrower, and people in both side of the aisle seats are more likely to be bumped. The affected seats are 54-58 C, D, G and H.
Seat: 61 DEFG Description: Second to the last row in the plane Pro: Nothing significant. Con: One of the last to get off the plane. Your neighbor to the side and back are often getting bumped and disturbed. Chances are that they will be fidgetting often and affecting you as well.
Seat: 62 DEFG Description: The very last row in the plane Pro: No neighbor to the side. Con: Reportedly have limited recline. Just ahead of galley and lavatory, subjected to noise and light. Aisle seats often get bumped. Last off the plane. For Singles: For Couples:
O - Good seat
O - Beware
O - Bad seat
L - Lavatory
G - Galley
C - Closet
X - Baby bassinet
. - Power port
