The best economy seats on a380

So I travel quite a lot and have stayed in many classes, and I’ve ways been looking for the best economy seats on a380 as the majority of my travel is in economy. To be honest in economy it is very difficult to find but I find it very hard to sleep, especially on an overnight flight so I decided to try a few recommendations, and I have read many articles on the best seat in economy and some of of them can be quite vague . 

This blog was made in the air where I was able to examine the best economy seats on a380 traveling to London and then flying to Puglia Italy.

I will start with the first economy rows recommendations and then head down to the back so you can find your best seat on a qantas a380 economy. If you would like to jump to my favourite pick click below.

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The best economy seats on A380 plane

Row 48

Seats 48A, 48B, 48C are the first seats as you get on so if you get on the plane first you get see everyone. The spot if perfect if you want to stretch out and get off the plane early. It also very close to the galley so you have a good chance of getting your food first and as there is nothing infant you head to the toilet quicker.

Some of the disadvantages are the galley area might be a bit loud during service or when you want to sleep. People tend to crowd around the area during the night that could be distracting or they might step on you. It can also be a bit chilly near the exit.

Lastly there are a couple of crew seats there so at times you have to awkwardly cross eyes with them. not my favourite thing but its usually only at take off and landing.

Advantages

• Space
• Get of the plane quickly
• No need to jump over people

Disadvantages

• Crowding 
• Can be cold 
• Galley noise
• No real views
• No space for items
• Fold out tables 

Row 51

Seats 51H, 51J, 51K are the first seats you will find on the right hand side when you step onto the plane. Now these are exit seats so you get a load of extra room to put your feet out. The disadvantages are the being next to an emergency exit can be a bit cold during the flight and there tends to be crowding, especially around the H & J. 

Other disadvantages are they are right next to the galley, so you can hear the clinking of service when you may want to sleep So although you have room to stretch out, you might get stepped on and be woken up if a light sleeper light me. 

There is also a bassinet so can be a bit cold for the baby and if you aren’t traveling with kids you do have the risk it may be loud. The seats are also on the wing so don’t get the best views, but that doesn’t phase me to much, don’t you like have a picture of the sky with the wing. Also if you are tall you might not be able to stretch your legs out straight when sleeping.

Advantages

• Space
• Bassinet (here are some bassinet sheets)

Disadvantages

• Crowding 
• Can be cold
• Bassinet 
• Toilet
• No real views
• No space for items
• Fold out tables 
• Can’t sleep with legs straight

So far not my favourite for the best economy seats on a380. 

Row 52 

Seats 52D, 52E, 52F, 52G. So with these seats they are bulkhead seats with 2 bassinets. So similar to above they have the galley where they are preparing service so can be loud and bad for me as I am a light sleeper. The plus for me is that you can easily get out of your seat to the toilet or for a walk and climb over people and then stand over by row 51 above and stretch haha.

The negatives are that if you are average to tall in size, you cannot actually stretch your legs out straight like a normal seat, so you may find it hard to sleep. If you are shorter you shall be fine. Other things to consider no space put your personal items in front and fold out tables that make you eat so close to your body.

Advantages

• Space to jump over people
• Bassinet
• Normal temperature

Disadvantages 

• Bassinet 
• Toilet
• Fold out tables 
• No space for items

So a little better in my opinion but I am still looking for the best economy seats on an a380. 

Row 66 Exit seats

So we are getting close to the best economy seats on a qantas airbus a380.

Starting with the exit seats, 66A, 66B, 66C. These seats are exit row seats with 2 crew seats facing B & C, so you may lock eyes with crew at time. A is closest to the window so you still get a little bit colder. 

The advantages are that you get to really stretch out. Disadvantages are the lack of a proper table and space to put your items in. Getting to the toilet is very easy, made easier as there are 3 toilets to the right of these seats just past the bulkhead. I took a picture so you can see, so loud. You also have the crowding for all these toilets and people stretching.

This is the exact same in seats 66HH, 66J, 66K however I would say a bit noisier as as out of those 3 toilets there is one straight in front of those seats

Advantages

• Space to rest your legs
• No need to jump over people

Disadvantages 

• Toilets
• No window
• Fold out tables 
• No space for items
• Crowding
• Can be cold
• Crew staring at you at time

Row 66 Bulkhead seats

Bulkhead seat 66D, 66E, 66F, 66G. These are similar to row 52 with bassinets that can be an advantage and a disadvantage for some. You have toilets instead of service so I would say a lot louder at night. 

The plus like I said for the row 66 bulkhead is the space infront but still the same if you are taller you cannot really stretch the legs in a single line. If you are a family of four or with children this would be good though, as you can walk over eachover, but you do lost the space to hold items and have to deal with the armrest tables.

Advantages

• Space to jump over people
• Bassinet
• Normal temperature

Disadvantages 

• Bassinet 
• Toilets
• Fold out tables 
• No space for items
• Legs may not sleep straight

Does Row 70 have the best seat on a Qantas a380 economy?

So its been a bit negative however were about to take a sharp twist and get to the best seat on a qantas a380 economy. Now I have read a few guides and I haven’t really heard much about this seat, maybe the airlines having been hiding it. Out of all the the best economy seats on a380, this is the one, the holy grail of seats in economy.

Row 70 seat E. This is the best seat on a qantas a380 economy. Let me tell you why. 

Firstly, there is no 70D, and when I researched, apparently there is an emergency latch for the crew sleeping area in case of emergency so they took this seat out for it. So people were giving it bad reviews however the only time crew are going to start coming out is if there’s an actual emergency. It’s not designed to be used, hence the floor covering in my picture. 

So 70E has nobody on its left, this means you can stretch out to the right without touching anybody else’s legs. I also highly rate it as, there is still a table on 69D that I could use to put my stuff on whilst I wrote this blog. Also when it came to meals once I had finished I could fold up my table and put the food on the left, perfect.

You may be thinking you might get 70F trying to jump over you to hit the toilet, but no when you are on an F & G seat you tend to always go to the right as people are accustomed to this. 

There is also space for your valuables under 69D, and from what I read there is a concern that 71D will put their items down there. However no, they are not allowed, there seat is classified no under seat space last time I checked so you have all this room.

Bonus at the end of the flight you can easily get your bags and stand there if your wanting to depart the flight soon.

It’s basically an aisle seat without getting bumped into all the time with so much extra space and convenience. Due to this it rank 1 out of all he best economy seats on an a380.

Advantages

• Extra leg room
• Extra table 
• Extra room for items 
• No jumping over people to the toilet
• No bumbs from people walking past
• Normal temperature

Disadvantages 

• Couldn’t find any 

So we’ve just found the best seat on a qantas a380 economy, however I said I would go row by row, and the rest really are great seats, so let me continue.

Video of the best seat on a Qantas a380 economy

Row 71

Row 71 seat D. 71D make the ranks due to being no seat in front of it. That means if you want to stretch out you can do this to your hearts decide. If you are tall, this is the seat for you. As you are in the middle rows you tend to be a bit warmer than window seats. 

The only negatives would be you may get bumped from people waking up the aisle/ same as every aisle seat. Then also you do have to use the arm table for your food and are not entitled to the under seat space on 69D for your items. You may also have your neighbour trying to climb over you however is a lot easier as there is no seat in front of you. They can slip in and out easier.

Advantages

• Extra leg room
• Normal temperature
• Easy to get items down from above

Disadvantages 

• Fold out table
• No space for items
• Bumps from people walking up the aisle

Row 79 exit seats

Seats 79B 79C 79H 79J. These are 2 seaters on the left and right of the haul towards the back. What is great about these is they are only 2 seats. Great if you are traveling as a couple and don’t have to talk to anyone else. You can easily get to the toilet and stretch out. 

It does sit on an emergency exit so may be a bit cold and you might have people stand there. Plus the galley is there so might be a bit loud at night, when I went for a walk there were about 5 people standing their and crew, I felt bad for the people in the 2 seats probably getting distracted from their movie. Last negatives are the crew staring at you as they have a crew seat at times and fold out tables plus no space for items.

Advantages

• Space to rest your legs

Disadvantages 

• Galley
• Fold out tables 
• No space for items
• Crowding
• Can be cold
• Crew staring at you at times

Row 80 best economy seats in a380 economy

Row 80 has made into a lot of reviews about the best economy seats on an a380. Specifically seat 80A and 80K. The reason is there is no seat in front of of them as the row 79 are 2 seats. This means you get a lot of extra leg room. You can also easily depart to the toilet though that hole instead of having to climb over 2 seats so very convenient. 

The draw side of 80A and 80K is that there is no under seat space for your items and you have the arm table for your food. Being at a window seat might be a tad louder than other inside seats but doesn’t make that much difference. It also is close to the galley so may be a bit loud from that swell.

Advantages

• Space to rest your legs
• Easily go to the toilet

Disadvantages 

• Galley
• Fold out tables 
• No space for items

Does Row 81 have good seats on an a380 economy?

My last and final seats that have made it into the best economy seats on a380 blog is ROW 81. Seats 81D, 81E, 18F, 81G. These will be the last economy bulkhead seats in economy you can purchase. Advantages are the leg room however you might not be able to sleep with your legs straight. You will also be able to jump over people quite easily to get to the toilet.

Some of the disadvantages of row 81 bulkhead seats are they are close to the galleys, no space for items and a fold out tray. They do have a bassinet though but that can be a negative for some.

Advantages

• Space to jump over people
• Extra leg room
• Bassinet
• Normal temperature

Disadvantages 

• Bassinet 
• Galley
• May not be able to sleep with legs straight
• Fold out tables 
• No space for items

So I hope this blog on the the best economy seats on an a380 was useful for you. I tried to go into much as details as I could, however if there are any other tips/ anything you want me to add please drop it in the comment box below.

Useful items I use to help me sleep on economy flights:

• Silk eye mask
• Macks ear plugs 
• Head Pillow
• Tracksuit
• Asking for an additional pillow :p

For more tips check out our blog on travel essentials.

The best economy seats on a380 FAQ’s

What is the best economy seat on an A380?

The best seat on a qantas a380 economy in my opinion is 70E, you can read more above as to why.

How can I book the best economy seats on an a380? 

I would suggest booking your flight as soon as you can and then when you have booked read this blog and choose the seat. I actually found 70E last minute on my last trip and I was so glad I did.

Are there any other economy seats on an A380 you would recommend?

Yes there is one more however didn’t make it to the top ranks and then is 69D. The reason I also like it is you can lie back as far as you want without feeling guilty going into anybody as 70D is not there.