Originally Posted by
goldengate
I read the sticky and searched for the debates re: the 77A vs 74A... I've only flown the 74A. I'm flying out of LAX next July to HKG in J... should I try to fly out of SFO to fly on the 74A upstairs, which sounds like general consensus is that it is nicer? Also seems like upgrading to F or finding award seats on F will be more difficult on the 77A since there are fewer F seats... and finally, I'm also reading that the 74's are all converting to 77's anyway so I'm wondering if choosing a route based on aircraft a year out really makes much sense...
Opinions welcome...
I think for J, it isn't that much difference. Yes, you get more space upstairs on J in 74A and it's quieter, but I actually think even the back (large) J section on 77A is quite a nice ride AND overall they tend to be newer than the 74As (the wear and tear on the new product happens quickly). In F, it's a different story overall...there is just something about the nose of a 747 that is much nicer IMO (and the bathrooms are bigger and have a window on 74A vs 77A in F). If F isn't full and you get a chance, I'd chose 74A.