Originally Posted by
kw0921
Trying to plan a mini-RTW trip here as well.. what do people think about the A340-300? I have a choice of flying direct HKG to JNB on SAA but looks like it's going to be the old A340. I also have a choice of flying Air China but that includes a stopover in Beijing and so the flight time will increase from 13h to 20h, but (?) it's on a boeing 777.
Depends if we're talking business or economy (just in terms of aircraft, excluding the PEK/HKG differences). SAA A340-300 in business is pretty comfortable. Entertainment is dated, food is decent, drink is good. Seat is very nice for sleeping. In economy the age of it shows a little more, entertainment is dated, food is still better than Air China, drink is excellent by economy class standards!