First Class Seating in the A380…..Need Help!

[OhSoTired]

You won't actually be sitting 'next' to each other unfortunately!

The only time you can sit together is when using the visitor's seat in the suite (which is the footrest of the bed). So you will be able to dine together and still be close but only after takeoff and before landing. You won't be able to hold hands for takeoff, it that's what you're into

The 747 EF seats are much, much better for couples or for work collegues trying to converse.

For once I agree with CoB! ;-) And I do wish to say that Qantas have come through with fantastic cabin staff for the A380. Most importantly though, First Class on the Qantas A380 is disappointing and claustrophobic- even as a solo traveler. Based on a number of negative Qantas A380 experiences on the London run my wife and I now choose:
1. Qantas 747- F
2. BA- J
3. Cathay –F (but never J- really tough if you are > 5’ 5”)

If you want genuine quality, I would ignore the above and fly First with Singapore Airlines. However, I try and remain loyal, and keep chipping away with Qantas/oneworld...

[Myrna]

I have flown F a few times on B747. Last month I flew F on A380 from LAX to SYD (first time in F on A380). In comparing the two products, I actually prefer F on A380 for the following reasons: the A380 was a much quieter than the B747, the seat had various massage controls, the TV screen was larger and clearer, the tray table was bigger, and there were more storage areas for toiletries and carryon luggage. I would say, give the F on A380 a go. [Traveller F: Like your wife, I don't like flying much as I am afraid of turbulence! But in F, she won't feel these as much as in the back of the plane.]

[NM]

Cathay –F (but never J- really tough if you are > 5’ 5”)

Unfortunately, CX no longer operate any F cabins to/from Australia, so that's not an option for anyone ex-Aus any more .

[Bundy Bear]

G'Day There,

The First class lounge in Sydney was very nice too.

Josh

and Melbourne, even I recommend the First Class lounge when not flying Qantas F.

and seatguru is always good to get seating configurations.

and don't ask the lounge staff they have no idea, on what the best seats are.

[Evan]

Due to a strange twist of fate and a very nice BA person i am now booked on QF32 LHR-SIN instead of LHR-JNB-SIN to end my trip. Rather a shame i wont be able to get some nice steaks for the weekend BBQ from JNB but it makes it a much faster trip home and less moving of flights and hotels etc.
This is all due to a 24 delay MCT-LHR from a minor technical fault. So BA were very accomodating (thanks BA) and rebooked me LHR-SIN instead.

Anyway with that in mind i am currently in 4F, EF is showing 2A occupied and 1A blocked. I can't change the seat till i get to LHR but is the best seats still considered 1A or 2A ?
I am not traveling with anybody so privacy is better

[Evan]

QF just range me, maybe 1hr after BA put in the booking so i selected 1A and will report back how it is.