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British Airways Airbus A380-800 (A380, 469 seats) vs Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 (Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 Economy)
British Airways Airbus A380-800 (A380, 469 seats) has 469 seats and Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 (Version 2, 6 Suites · 78 Business · 44 Premium Economy · 343 Economy) has 471.
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 |
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 |
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
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