Best Upper Class seats with children

Oakmark · 16 Sep 20, 10:02 AM

Hi Guys

Due to some good luck, we will be able to fly Virgin Upper Class on our next trip.

Having never flown in upper and looking at the seat maps I'm a little concerned about where to put people.

We are flying on the 787, if sat across from people can you see them? I have a 9 year old and want to be able to reassure him if required.

Cheers
Mark

Rabel · 16 Sep 20, 10:32 AM

I've only flown upper on 747 so not much help. Saying that, looking at the seats, if you have three of you flying then I would get 2 window and one in the middle facing. If you are tall enough you should be able to reach over if there is a problem.

It is a great experience!

Ritz · 16 Sep 20, 10:34 AM

I've been wondering the same, from what i've seen on the 787 the left side seats (A) face the back of middle seats (G) so are good if you don't want to be staring at anyone else, but if you want to keep eye on family it's best in row G and K.

Mqt · 16 Sep 20, 01:08 PM

I�d go for the same numbered seats in rows G and K (say 6G and 6K) as they are as �adjacent� as it gets. I�ve not flown on the 787 but on the 747 you couldn�t reach over when the seat belts are fastened. I�ve done the trip with my granddaughter (who has flown UC a few times from being 3) and I could still see her for reassurance.

minnie 12 · 16 Sep 20, 02:11 PM

Hi could anyone tell me what seats are best on Thompson dream liner looking for extra legroom thanks

tspill · 16 Sep 20, 05:14 PM

The back seats in economy. With you up front.

123 · 16 Sep 20, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by tspill

The back seats in economy. With you up front.

I agree the Kirstie Alsopp method of family travel is the best.

You sit in the posh seats and the kids sit in the back. After all they don't need the extra space or lovely premium champagne.

And as an added benefit the air crew get to babysit your kids while you over-indulge on booze

16 Sep 20, 10:32 AM	#2
	16 Sep 20, 10:32 AM Rabel Very Serious Dibber
Rabel Very Serious Dibber Join Date: May 17	I've only flown upper on 747 so not much help. Saying that, looking at the seats, if you have three of you flying then I would get 2 window and one in the middle facing. If you are tall enough you should be able to reach over if there is a problem. It is a great experience!

16 Sep 20, 01:08 PM	#4
	16 Sep 20, 01:08 PM Mqt Apprentice Imagineer
Mqt Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Jan 15	I�d go for the same numbered seats in rows G and K (say 6G and 6K) as they are as �adjacent� as it gets. I�ve not flown on the 787 but on the 747 you couldn�t reach over when the seat belts are fastened. I�ve done the trip with my granddaughter (who has flown UC a few times from being 3) and I could still see her for reassurance.

16 Sep 20, 05:14 PM	#6
	16 Sep 20, 05:14 PM tspill Imagineer
tspill Imagineer Join Date: Feb 13	The back seats in economy. With you up front.