Although my flying is 60%/40% Y to J, these comments are strictly about Y. I'm sure J will be fine. So my comments will refer to Y unless otherwise noted.
The Boeing website says the 787 is twin-aisle.
IMHO, the best config in economy... 767s with 2-3-2. Would love to see
2-3-2 seating, if not then 2-4-2 like on 330. I will avoid 777 and 747 like the plague when in economy because of the threesome seating (3-3-3 and 3-4-3).
How about
front section of economy w/ 34" pitch for elites, and Y-/B-fares?
Depending on the plane layout, I would also love to see a tiny forward Y cabin like on CO's
767-200s... should be exclusively for elites. Row 16-18 are pretty nice!
I like the
variable sun shades that can be electronically dimmed... I hope they don't give up on that one.
Lavs at the FRONT AND BACK of each cabin. That way people can get up during meal service. If you have 3-section cabin (J/Y/Y) why don't they put J lav at very front (Door No 1), then shared or one-each J+Y lav at first section break (usually Door No 2), and then more lavs at each section. How annoying is it on the 333 that they won't let you use the J lav if you're seated in Row 10 so you have to wait forever to go even though you finished your ....ty meal 20 mins ago!
No IFE boxes taking up legroom, although RC says this is reality. Hope he's right!
Winged headrests.
Foot cutouts at bulkheads.
Individual air vents. Miss those when I fly the DC-10.
Footrests in Y.
WIFI.
I'm assuming laptop power (actual socket, not that empower rubbish) and personal AVOD is a given as it's on the A330.