NY 747 or 777

BABroadie , Apr 21, 2017 2:35 am

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

mikeyfly , Apr 21, 2017 2:38 am

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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 ..

FliGuy , Apr 21, 2017 2:40 am

As per above, 747 if you get the SuperHi J config for best IFE.

777's on that route are mostly the old 777-200's which have the older IFE and WT+ seats.

mikeyfly , Apr 21, 2017 2:43 am

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Originally Posted by BABroadie

Any other considerations?

... take a snack if you have a larger appetite - the second meal service is not what it was

BABroadie , Apr 21, 2017 2:48 am

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

mikeyfly , 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..

TabTraveller , Apr 21, 2017 3:10 am

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Originally Posted by BABroadie

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.

Firipu , Apr 21, 2017 3:29 am

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Originally Posted by mikeyfly

... take a snack if you have a larger appetite - the second meal service is not what it was

I second this. You get a mini chocolate bar and that's it!

obduro , Apr 21, 2017 3:38 am

Think you've had the right answer already. Enjoy your trip!

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clarkeysntfc , Apr 21, 2017 3:53 am

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Originally Posted by BABroadie

Personally I would book a 787 flight to EWR. Newest aircraft, newest IFE and the newest WT+ seat.

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Swanhunter , Apr 21, 2017 3:57 am

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Personally I would book a 787 flight to EWR. Newest aircraft, newest IFE and the newest WT+ seat.

Agree. Plus a way nicer airport to arrive and depart from. The 189 arrives at a time when immigration is normally quiet.

If you have lounge access the EWR Galleries is far superior to the tired JFK F and J lounges too.

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BABroadie , Apr 21, 2017 4:23 am

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Originally Posted by clarkeysntfc

Personally I would book a 787 flight to EWR. Newest aircraft, newest IFE and the newest WT+ seat.

Agree, I would normally but I have to be back in London and am figuring if there is a problem with other flights at JFK that I'd have a back up plan whereas if problems from Newark then I might be stuck. Maybe I'm worrying too much

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!

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