A380 or 747-8i in F?
2A on the 74H feels more private than 2A in the A380 if that's a factor.
Jul 18, 2014, 5:22 pm
#6
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Well, my sample size on the 748 is only 1, and I was in 3K with a full cabin. And I had great flights on both the 744 and A380 earlier in that trip
I find 744 > A380 > A330 New F > 748
(Haven't flown LH's A340)
Jul 18, 2014, 6:16 pm
#7
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My ranking is
1. 380 (quiet, relatively good privacy, bathrooms, not much traffic in the aisle)
2. 747 (noisier, more people walking thru, but much more space, very comfortable seat and great bed)
3. 748 (would avoid row 3, seats are too close to each other, row 1 and 2 are good)
4. 3x0 (still too many around with old seats, lots of traffic in the aisle)
1. 380 (quiet, relatively good privacy, bathrooms, not much traffic in the aisle)
2. 747 (noisier, more people walking thru, but much more space, very comfortable seat and great bed)
3. 748 (would avoid row 3, seats are too close to each other, row 1 and 2 are good)
4. 3x0 (still too many around with old seats, lots of traffic in the aisle)
Jul 18, 2014, 7:40 pm
#8
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Jul 19, 2014, 8:22 am
#9
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I wasn't complaining -- I was trying to answer the OP's question
And yes, they're both great -- so it's a bit like saying do you prefer Dom or Krug
Nonetheless, the point of FT is for people to share opinions on stuff like this and give the pros and cons, and that's what I did
And yes, they're both great -- so it's a bit like saying do you prefer Dom or Krug
Nonetheless, the point of FT is for people to share opinions on stuff like this and give the pros and cons, and that's what I did
Jul 19, 2014, 10:29 am
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Nonetheless, the point of FT is for people to share opinions on stuff like this and give the pros and cons, and that's what I did
Jul 19, 2014, 10:44 am
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My ranking is
1. 380 (quiet, relatively good privacy, bathrooms, not much traffic in the aisle)
2. 747 (noisier, more people walking thru, but much more space, very comfortable seat and great bed)
3. 748 (would avoid row 3, seats are too close to each other, row 1 and 2 are good)
4. 3x0 (still too many around with old seats, lots of traffic in the aisle)
1. 380 (quiet, relatively good privacy, bathrooms, not much traffic in the aisle)
2. 747 (noisier, more people walking thru, but much more space, very comfortable seat and great bed)
3. 748 (would avoid row 3, seats are too close to each other, row 1 and 2 are good)
4. 3x0 (still too many around with old seats, lots of traffic in the aisle)
Have to agree on zeroeth world problem though.
Jul 19, 2014, 11:49 am
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In past 2 months flied 2 times on LH A380 F and 3 times on LH B748 F.
I prefer A380.
Anyway, LH B744 F is the best (due separate bed and chair)
I prefer A380.
Anyway, LH B744 F is the best (due separate bed and chair)
Jul 19, 2014, 1:28 pm
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You had better hurry while D-ABTF and D-ABTH are still in service as they are the only 744s with 83A. Or you might just want to reserve the bed next to 83C on retrofitted 744s. 
Since the OP is asking about A380 and 747-8i, my preference is the A380 if travelling alone (1A is my favourite seat, followed by 1K, 2A and 2K), but if travelling with a companion I might opt for 1A/1K on the 747-8i. You will both get a window seat with aisle access and the seats are close enough for casual conversation.
Since the OP is asking about A380 and 747-8i, my preference is the A380 if travelling alone (1A is my favourite seat, followed by 1K, 2A and 2K), but if travelling with a companion I might opt for 1A/1K on the 747-8i. You will both get a window seat with aisle access and the seats are close enough for casual conversation.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Jul 20, 2014 at 1:12 am