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Emirates Airbus A380-800 (3-class mid-range, 517 seats) vs Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 (Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 Economy)
Emirates Airbus A380-800 (3-class mid-range, 517 seats) has 517 seats and Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 (Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 Economy) has 471. Only the second has Premium Economy.
Cabins side by side
| Cabin | Seats | Rows | Layout | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emirates · 3-class mid-range, 517 seatsFirst ClassUpper deckPhoto: Emirates | 14 | 1–4 | 1-2-1 | Private suite |
 Emirates · 3-class mid-range, 517 seatsBusiness ClassUpper deckPhoto: Emirates | 76 | 6–26 | 2-4-2 | Lie-flat bed |
Emirates · 3-class mid-range, 517 seatsEconomy ClassMain deck | 427 | 41–88 | 3-4-3 | Recliner |
Singapore Airlines · Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 EconomySuitesUpper deck | 6 | 1–3 | 1-1 | Private suite |
Singapore Airlines · Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 EconomyBusiness ClassUpper deck | 50 | 11–24 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
Singapore Airlines · Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 EconomyPremium Economy ClassMain deck | 44 | 31–37 | 2-4-2 | Recliner |
Singapore Airlines · Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 EconomyEconomy ClassMain deck | 343 | 41–78 | 3-4-3 | Standard seat |
Singapore Airlines · Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 EconomyBusiness ClassUpper deck | 28 | 91–97 | 1-2-1 | Lie-flat bed |
Emirates Airbus A380-800 (3-class mid-range, 517 seats)
517 seats: 36 good, 14 mixed, 14 to avoid
Best seats
- Rows 2–3, seats A and K (First Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Rows 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23 and 25, seats A and K (Business Class): set back from the aisle, so it is more private
- Row 68, seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J and K (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
- Row 80, seats B, C, H and J (Economy Class): exit row with extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- Row 26, seats B and J (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 26, seats D and G (Business Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 51, seats D, E, F and G (Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 65, seats A, B and C (Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 (Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 Economy)
471 seats: 15 good, 27 mixed, 42 to avoid
Best seats
- Row 1, seat A (Suites): suite that can be joined with 2A to form a double suite.
- Row 2, seats A and F (Suites): can be joined with the suite beside it into a double suite (1A & 2A, 1F & 2F)
- Row 3, seat A (Suites): suite in the last of the three Suites rows, at the window.
- Row 42, seat A (Economy Class): extra Legroom window seat with no seat in front, as 41A is not fitted.
Seats to avoid
- Row 3, seat F (Suites): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 23, seats D and F (Business Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing
- Row 36, seats D, E, F and G (Premium Economy Class): next to a galley, with light and noise during service
- Row 37, seats A, C, H and K (Premium Economy Class): next to a lavatory, with queues, noise and flushing