Has anyoneflown in a double decker airplane.

Should we ask for business class seats downstairs or upstairs. Thanks

I'm only flown business class on a 747 once, but here are the usual advantages and disadvantages of getting seats upstairs:

Advantages:
- fewer passengeres in your section
- quieter
- sometimes better service because of fewer passengers
- you won't have economy passengers walking by you when boarding
- cool factor

Disadvantages:
- have to climb stairs, especially if you have large carryons
- small overhead bins. large carryons have to be stored in a cabinet by the FA
- the cabin is narrower and shorter, so it's like you're flying on a narrow-body plane, not a 747
- takes longer to deplane

ua 747 upper deck seat 15a or opposite end great. lots of storage space next to the window, exit row. easy access. best seat in the house. extra carry ons can be stored in the space next to the stairs.

Have done both (on Qantas) and liked the upstairs better--quieter, smaller feeling, and easier for sleeping.

often on the upper level there is limited service to allow for more sleep and quiet time...depends on airline

Also, go to airliners.net and search for pictures for the particular plane you're flying. Specify your airline, "Boeing 747", and "Cabin Views".

I used to fly,regularly, upstairs in business class back when Pan Am was around and I had over 300,000 frequent flyer miles in my account. Back then a business class ticket to Europe, for example, only cost one 60,000 frequent flyer miles. I always preferred flying upstairs over downstairs. It's quiter and there were fewer passengers for restroom use. Plus the flight attendants had fewer people to serve upstairs. I REALLY miss those days.Happy Travels!

I used to fly,regularly, upstairs in business class back when Pan Am was around and I had over 300,000 frequent flyer miles in my account. Back then a business class ticket to Europe, for example, only cost one 60,000 frequent flyer miles. I always preferred flying upstairs over downstairs. It was always quiter(I never got any crying infants/screaming kids) and there were fewer passengers for restroom use. Plus the flight attendants had fewer people to serve upstairs. I REALLY miss those days.Happy Travels!

Oops, sorry. I see my comment was printed twice. Read the second one. Happy Travels!

I've flown upstairs many times. It is quieter, no question. But to me it feels more cramped. Your regular carry on won't fit near your seat, so if you use things from your carry on that's a hassle.

Everyone has their own favorite places to sit. I prefer to be downstairs in a bulkhead seat in Business.

I love flying upstairs in Business class. It is usually very quiet with great service.