Comments on 777HD HKG-YVR - EPIC FAIL
Dec 25, 2015, 6:43 am
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Dec 25, 2015, 12:07 pm
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If you are on a long or overnight flight, don't take the single seat. Take a seat with the open side in the centre seats of the plane. Way more room for your legs/feet.
Dec 25, 2015, 12:18 pm
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Having someone beside me making noise prevents me from sleeping more than the slightly tighter footwell. Still netter than the stupid tray table on the 787.
I am 5'10 though, it might be worse for those not vertically challenged.
Dec 25, 2015, 12:22 pm
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I have tried both on the YVR - YYZ red eye and I prefer the throne (doing it again next week).
Having someone beside me making noise prevents me from sleeping more than the slightly tighter footwell. Still netter than the stupid tray table on the 787.
I am 5'10 though, it might be worse for those not vertically challenged.
Having someone beside me making noise prevents me from sleeping more than the slightly tighter footwell. Still netter than the stupid tray table on the 787.
I am 5'10 though, it might be worse for those not vertically challenged.
Dec 25, 2015, 5:20 pm
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I'm on lhr-yvr and as it's a dayflight, I'm not too concerned with the footwell. Privacy is more important to me. I'm 6'4 though so not expecting much either way.
Dec 25, 2015, 9:26 pm
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Did the 777HD in J. Took the 1H/K combo with le wife.
The seat is fine, but it is annoying to not be able to get out during meal service (I tend to finish eating quickly, and getting ready for bed/waking up right after main course).
1H/K also had HUGE leg room (absolutely no coffin, could fit a full size luggage there), but it was slightly tight in terms of overall length (I fit in just right, but I can see a problem if I was taller.
The seat itself felt a bit hard to sleep on, but more than adequate for sitting down.
Overall, meh, pretty good for daytime flights and such.
Still glad they are switching it to the 787 product.
So my assessment of the AC J seats.
Studio Pods (777HD non-throne): Great amount of space, excellent with a partner, but difficult to move and sub-par sleeping.
Classic Pods (333/763/777): Best pods for sleeping. Good sleeping clearance, and functional (easy in and outs).
Executive Pods (787): Excellent privacy and functionality. Above par IFE. Very comfortable seat. But sub-par sleeping clearance (especially "knee" space for moving (table) and shoulder room (depending how you sleep).
The seat is fine, but it is annoying to not be able to get out during meal service (I tend to finish eating quickly, and getting ready for bed/waking up right after main course).
1H/K also had HUGE leg room (absolutely no coffin, could fit a full size luggage there), but it was slightly tight in terms of overall length (I fit in just right, but I can see a problem if I was taller.
The seat itself felt a bit hard to sleep on, but more than adequate for sitting down.
Overall, meh, pretty good for daytime flights and such.
Still glad they are switching it to the 787 product.
So my assessment of the AC J seats.
Studio Pods (777HD non-throne): Great amount of space, excellent with a partner, but difficult to move and sub-par sleeping.
Classic Pods (333/763/777): Best pods for sleeping. Good sleeping clearance, and functional (easy in and outs).
Executive Pods (787): Excellent privacy and functionality. Above par IFE. Very comfortable seat. But sub-par sleeping clearance (especially "knee" space for moving (table) and shoulder room (depending how you sleep).
Jan 11, 2016, 10:11 pm
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Jan 12 137 -> 156?
Can someone advise if they know with certainty at this moment (understanding that it may change in the next 24 hours) that for January 12, 2016, 137 turns around and becomes 156? I know this is true most of the time, but once in awhile I notice 855 or another HD from elsewhere become 156...
Jan 11, 2016, 10:55 pm
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Can someone advise if they know with certainty at this moment (understanding that it may change in the next 24 hours) that for January 12, 2016, 137 turns around and becomes 156? I know this is true most of the time, but once in awhile I notice 855 or another HD from elsewhere become 156...
Jan 12, 2016, 5:08 am
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I fly the beast two times today. Yay me.
I don't know, but I can confirm that tonight 137 is indeed 156 at C44.
Last edited by tcook052; Jan 12, 2016 at 10:21 pm