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hotlanta777777
thanks for all the input. the primary consideration is probably the seat comfort in terms of recline and space given that YVR-HKG is a 12 hour flight and the last comment sounded like it was still the 777 seats that had the advantage on that front. although the pictures of the PE seats on the 350 looked really much nicer than those in the 777. one thing that didn't come out is whether the 350 PE had the lavatory exclusive to it much like the 4 class 777? also, mxr, if it will eventually be the 350 that we'll choose can you recommend the best seats? thanks.
I think you should be more concerned about the flight arrival time than whether 3 or 4 class PE seats, since you would be sleeping for a lot of it and they are the same seat.
4 class - 888 - leaves HK @ 0005 lands at YVR @ 2030 - essentially sleeping on plane after a long day in Asia, land in YVR, and it's bed time again. For most people this will make them stay up all night and have jetlag issues.
3 class - 838 - leaves HK @ 1620 lands at YVR @ 1245 - leave after a short day in Asia, nap a few hours on the plane, and then landing while "fresh" and have enough rest for the rest of the day. This flight will have
less jetlag issues if you can adjust accordingly.
When the a350 flight comes out, it will be leaving HK earlier and landing at YVR @ 0755, which will allow you to have a full day if you are well rested on the flight.