Comments on 777HD HKG-YVR - EPIC FAIL
Dec 10, 2014, 9:28 am
#1156
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,659
Dec 10, 2014, 9:32 am
#1157
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC E50K (*G) WS Gold | SPG/Fairmont Plat Hilton/Hyatt Diamond Marriott Silver | National Exec Elite
Posts: 19,284
Dec 10, 2014, 9:38 am
#1158
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 36
So many people have a hate-on for the 777HD, but I thought it was fantastic in PE. From YUL to CDG it was all that was needed for a 7 hour flight and the in-flight service was excellent.
Not everybody has the option to fly in J, and PE on the 777HD is many steps up from any Y class products that Air Canada flies. In fact, the personal space is better than most domestic J products.
If you're not in PE, then well, it's no better or worse than any of the other 10 across 777's out there. This is the future; economy is more cramped, and PE is better than any previous Y products.
Not everybody has the option to fly in J, and PE on the 777HD is many steps up from any Y class products that Air Canada flies. In fact, the personal space is better than most domestic J products.
If you're not in PE, then well, it's no better or worse than any of the other 10 across 777's out there. This is the future; economy is more cramped, and PE is better than any previous Y products.
Dec 10, 2014, 4:21 pm
#1160
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
(HD defined as 17 - 17.3 width x 31" -or even 30"- pitch in Y).
Dec 10, 2014, 4:23 pm
#1161
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
Dec 10, 2014, 6:03 pm
#1163
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
For that difference in points AS. Save the UA miles for UA metal awards.
Dec 14, 2014, 4:15 pm
#1166
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
I find very little difference between row 18 and those further back on the slaveships. Their toture-like features stem from the seat design, not from the lack of legroom. In fact, the cushion is so short that you tend to slide off it. With a seat in front of you, you can at least jam your knees in the back of the passenger in front, and somewhat forestall your slide. PE seats, if you can get a hold of them, are another story.
Dec 15, 2014, 8:35 am
#1168
Join Date: Jun 2009
Programs: Air Canada Aeroplan
Posts: 1,748
Of course; however, I'm 6'0" and legroom is 4th or 5th on my list of complaints about Y seats on the 777HD. Width, lack of foot space, incredibly uncomfortable padding, short seat cushions, and idiotic armrest design, legroom has strong competition for the worst feature title. Granted, it's the one you can do something about.
Dec 15, 2014, 12:05 pm
#1170
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,153
depends how many points you have. if you have millions, then take the J seat. I don't think UA's J is any better than AC's HD J coffin, though.