Originally Posted by
EXLEFTSEAT
I think you are between a rock and a hard place. Both seats in coach are awful. I tend to think that the '87 seat is worse than the '47 seat, but then my experience stems from their exit seats mainly and I am tall and don't have a model figure.... UA had a chance to make a difference on their '87s but as usual they crammed too many seats in there and it shows. I would go for the shortest trip length to get it over with as quick as possible. Look at the various seat threads on FT to make a more educated choice. Enjoy your trip.
Thanks so much - I was leaning to the same conclusion and opt for the shortest itinerary, which is starting in AKL and takes already about 27 hrs.
Originally Posted by
eleeut
Also, no personal IFE on 747 v. personal seatback entertainment on 787 which could be significant if you haven't prepared or aren't carrying your own.
Are you serious - these days on a 11½ hr flight no IFE ?
Originally Posted by
noah
I second the recommendation to look at other carriers.
NRT-SFO on ANA, NRT-YVR/YYC on Air Canada worth considering.
Yes, Air Canada thru YVR is another option for my dates, but again, I'm not familiar with their product as compared to US Carriers - how is it ?
Will do my homework and check award availability on ANA - is it worth it ?