Lounge Frog guide
British Airways Airbus A380-800 (A380, 469 seats) vs Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 (487 seats)
British Airways Airbus A380-800 (A380, 469 seats) has 469 seats and Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 (487 seats) has 487. Only the first has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
British Airways · A380, 469 seatsFirstMain deck | 14 | 1–4 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · A380, 469 seatsClub WorldMain deck | 44 | 10–15 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · A380, 469 seatsWorld TravellerMain deck | 199 | 20–42 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
British Airways · A380, 469 seatsClub WorldUpper deck | 53 | 50–59 | 2-3-2 | Lie-flat bed |
British Airways · A380, 469 seatsWorld Traveller PlusUpper deck | 55 | 60–68 | 2-3-2 | Recliner |
British Airways · A380, 469 seatsWorld TravellerUpper deck | 104 | 70–83 | 2-4-2 | Recliner |
Etihad Airways · 487 seatsFirstUpper deck | 11 | 1–5 | 2-2 | Private suite |
Etihad Airways · 487 seatsBusinessUpper deck | 70 | 8–26 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed |
Etihad Airways · 487 seatsEconomyMain deck | 406 | 40–83 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
British Airways Airbus A380-800 (A380, 469 seats)
469 seats: 45 good, 67 mixed, 57 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–3, seats A and K (First): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 20 and 35, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (World Traveller): exit row on BA's map with open floor in front of the door: lots of legroom, though people pass through to the door and lavatories.
- Row 25, seat D (World Traveller): no seat in front: BA's map has no seat 24D, so there is more room for your legs.
- Row 61, seat A (World Traveller Plus): no seat in front: BA's map has no seat 60A, so there is more room for your legs.
Seats to avoid
- Row 4, seats E and F (First): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Rows 10–14, seat E (Club World): middle seat of the centre block with no aisle of its own: you step past the D passenger to get out.
- Rows 10–14, seat F (Club World): middle seat of the centre block with no aisle of its own: you step past the G passenger to get out.
- Row 31, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (World Traveller): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 (487 seats)
487 seats: 78 good, 48 mixed, 30 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (First): the Residence: one of its two seats (1A and 1C), with a living room, bed and shower room of its own.
- Row 1, seat H (First): first Apartment at the very front of the upper deck, by the shower room on the right.
- Row 3, seat A (First): window First Apartment in the middle of the cabin, away from the doors and the lounge.
- Row 8, seat A (Business): business window seat in a row of only two (8A and 8K), right behind the lounge.
Seats to avoid
- Row 18, seats E and F (Business): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 26, seat F (Business): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 62, seat D (Economy): middle seat in front of the toilets, so recline is likely limited.
- Row 62, seats E, F and G (Economy): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing