A380 CW versus 777 First
Dec 18, 2014, 12:13 am
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A380 CW versus 777 First
Travelling to HKG in march and I currently have First seats on 777 both ways, which is nice. I have the option to switch to the A380 CW on the return leg (no First availability at the moment) and I'm pondering whether to give up the First benefits to fly on the A380 in CW as I've never had the opporunity before.
I really enjoy the Concorde Room and have this benefit on the outbound leg but is it worth saving a few avios giving up the CR on the return.
I really enjoy the Concorde Room and have this benefit on the outbound leg but is it worth saving a few avios giving up the CR on the return.
Dec 18, 2014, 12:18 am
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I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions on this one.
Given that I aim to sleep for pretty much the whole flight on the HKG-LHR sector, I'd opt for CW as the rest of the First experience would be wasted (unless I'm not paying!)
Given that I aim to sleep for pretty much the whole flight on the HKG-LHR sector, I'd opt for CW as the rest of the First experience would be wasted (unless I'm not paying!)
Dec 18, 2014, 1:27 am
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The A380 does not have attractive CW seats like the upper deck 747. The F seats on 777 are far superior to CW A380 seats, so is ambiance/food/wine/service (service is very slow on UD 380).
I do the HKG run quite often, including F 777 and CX A380, and there is a wide difference.
I do the HKG run quite often, including F 777 and CX A380, and there is a wide difference.
Dec 18, 2014, 2:49 am
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A380 CW versus 777 First
I wouldn't give up F on any aircraft in favour of CW on the A380. If you do, go for the main deck, as the upper deck CW on the A380 is cramped and crowded IMO. 777 F will be much more comfortable - and even if all you intend to do is sleep, I'd still go for F.
Dec 18, 2014, 2:58 am
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Another consideration for me is the lounge access, how does the First Options compare to the CCR.
On the database thread The Pier first is closed with The Wing being the option, is this still the case and how do it compare.
On the database thread The Pier first is closed with The Wing being the option, is this still the case and how do it compare.
Dec 18, 2014, 5:00 am
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Dec 18, 2014, 5:25 am
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