NY 747 or 777
Apr 21, 2017, 2:35 am
#1
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NY 747 or 777
Hi all
Apologies if this has been discussed in huge detail before but need a quick answer as prices are rising fast.
I'm booking Premium Economy on an NY trip in early May. Am I best on the 747 or the 777 for comfort? Any other considerations?
Thanks in advance
Apologies if this has been discussed in huge detail before but need a quick answer as prices are rising fast.
I'm booking Premium Economy on an NY trip in early May. Am I best on the 747 or the 777 for comfort? Any other considerations?
Thanks in advance
Apr 21, 2017, 2:38 am
#2
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Take the refurbed "Super Hi J" 747 - the one with WT+ rows 33-36
You'll have the newest IFE which is great and also (fingers crossed) a higher chance of an OpUp to Club World as it's a small cabin and passengers could roll forwards ..
You'll have the newest IFE which is great and also (fingers crossed) a higher chance of an OpUp to Club World as it's a small cabin and passengers could roll forwards ..
Apr 21, 2017, 2:48 am
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Thanks Guys - much appreciated.
Follow up question - how do I know which time from JFK has that exact configuration?
I'm a bit limited outbound because of a) cost and b) timing but I'm clear to take any red eye back on the 6th May
Follow up question - how do I know which time from JFK has that exact configuration?
I'm a bit limited outbound because of a) cost and b) timing but I'm clear to take any red eye back on the 6th May
Apr 21, 2017, 2:53 am
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When making a booking on BA.com - before completing and paying, you should have the option to reserve your seat, at which point you can view the seat map and confirm it is rows 33-36.
Of course - aircraft swaps happen before departure, but I think one of the regulars (CIHY) confirmed only one a day of the older Mid-J so fingers crossed you'll fly the aircraft you chose..
Of course - aircraft swaps happen before departure, but I think one of the regulars (CIHY) confirmed only one a day of the older Mid-J so fingers crossed you'll fly the aircraft you chose..
Apr 21, 2017, 3:10 am
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If possible, you might like to consider the day flight back on the 6/7 May in WTP. It is a much more comfortable way of doing the eastbound TATL.
Apr 21, 2017, 3:53 am
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Personally I would book a 787 flight to EWR. Newest aircraft, newest IFE and the newest WT+ seat.
Apr 21, 2017, 3:57 am
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If you have lounge access the EWR Galleries is far superior to the tired JFK F and J lounges too.
Apr 21, 2017, 4:23 am
#12
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I have also weighed up the day flight - part of me wants an extra day in NY and then then dead time on plane can be spent sleeping. Worth considering though
Thanks for everyones help!