Originally Posted by
thijsseh
Although not really relevant to this thread, I would like to add that the difference between J and F is much more on the 77W than on the A380. Sure, the 77W has not got the shower in F, but as the J offering is so ‘underwhelming’, upgrading on a 77W flight is much more worthwhile (at least for me).
The non-gamechanger F product on the 77W is identical to that on the A380 (apart from that shower). And as there are only 8 instead of 14 suites, I have sometimes found the service to be a bit more personal (with the exception of one flight where I was 1 out of 2 pax in F on the A380 and I had my own private FA).
I am in the other camp. Never flown the 'gamechanger F' so I do not have that experience. But even without the shower spa, I would choose the A380 F over the 'standard' F on the 777 (In fact I always choose the A380 over 777 on LH/ ULH routes when I have a choice irrespective of the class I am flying).
1. F on the 777 is not really private if you are seated in Row 2. People from J are right behind the curtain and when it is not completely pulled in, you can see them and they can see you (and sometimes they walk in to use the restroom). No such issue on the A380 - there is a galley in between with separate curtains for J and F.
2. No difference in the loos between Y, J, or F on the 777. Your F experience ends the moment you step out of the suites. In stark contrast, the restroom on the A380 feels like a football field. That in my opinion is an integral part of the 'F' experience.
3. There are 14 F suites on the A380 and a lot of the times they are not fully occupied. So better service, and typically never run out of meal choices.
4. Bar/ social area at the back of J (with wine/ champagne service from F). Good way to get away from the confines of your suite when you want to stretch your legs on an ULH flight. Nowhere to go on the 777.
5. Overall the A380 is a quieter plane and due to its size less affected by turbulence, so overall a better flying experience irrespective of the class of seating. So that's another reason to choose the A380 over the 777.