Question: 777-300 Business v 787-9 Business
Jan 2, 2019, 7:47 am
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777-300 Business v 787-9 Business
Hi, I realise that this could be subjective but I was interested to hear differences between the two. I am flying LHR - YVR and could take either. I am not too bothered with a layover in YYC as travelling alone and either works timing wise.
Does one plane have a better experience than the other?
Thanks in advance!
Does one plane have a better experience than the other?
Thanks in advance!
Jan 2, 2019, 8:00 am
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My experience is limited, but I’ve flown intercontinental J on each aircraft a few times. The pods are the same so no real difference there. 787 plane has higher cabin pressure and humidity; not sure it that makes a difference to you.
Unless segment count matters to you, I’d take the non-stop route, especially if you’re returning YVR-LHR as you can get a longer sleep.
Unless segment count matters to you, I’d take the non-stop route, especially if you’re returning YVR-LHR as you can get a longer sleep.
Jan 2, 2019, 8:12 am
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My experience is limited, but I’ve flown intercontinental J on each aircraft a few times. The pods are the same so no real difference there. 787 plane has higher cabin pressure and humidity; not sure it that makes a difference to you.
Unless segment count matters to you, I’d take the non-stop route, especially if you’re returning YVR-LHR as you can get a longer sleep.
Unless segment count matters to you, I’d take the non-stop route, especially if you’re returning YVR-LHR as you can get a longer sleep.
The non-stop YVR-LHR is good advice.
Maybe the 787 out and 777 return might be the way to go as most other things are equal.
Jan 2, 2019, 8:21 am
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Done both semi-regularly. I find the 787 to be slightly more comfortable from the pods perspective, and the cabin pressure and humidity make a difference for me. All things being equal though, I would never take a stop for plane one over the other. Now, I might do that if the 777 is the HD version (I don't think they have those anymore?), or it's a 767 vs 777 or 787.
Jan 2, 2019, 8:43 am
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Done both semi-regularly. I find the 787 to be slightly more comfortable from the pods perspective, and the cabin pressure and humidity make a difference for me. All things being equal though, I would never take a stop for plane one over the other. Now, I might do that if the 777 is the HD version (I don't think they have those anymore?), or it's a 767 vs 777 or 787.
I prefer the 787 over the 777 for the minor differences mentioned above. However. I would not add extra travel time to take a 787 over a 777. I would add a segment to take a 787/777 over a 767 though (i.e. YYC-NRT is 767, YVR-NRT is 787)
Jan 2, 2019, 8:50 am
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Jan 2, 2019, 8:58 am
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Hi, I realise that this could be subjective but I was interested to hear differences between the two. I am flying LHR - YVR and could take either. I am not too bothered with a layover in YYC as travelling alone and either works timing wise.
Does one plane have a better experience than the other?
Thanks in advance!
Does one plane have a better experience than the other?
Thanks in advance!
Jan 2, 2019, 9:04 am
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I've flown both and have not noticed whatever subtle differences there may be in the pod. I have certainly noticed that I feel better physically after flying the 789 over the 777.
Unless segments are important for status for you, take the direct.
Unless segments are important for status for you, take the direct.
Jan 2, 2019, 9:54 am
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I must be just the wrong size for the 777 pods. I find when I try to sleep on my side it's pretty uncomfortable and I hit the tray with my hip. I don't have this problem with any of the 787s. I'm not a particularly big person, 6ft and 185lbs.
Jan 2, 2019, 10:20 am
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I'm paying for J and have no interest in collecting segments (or not) so purely interested in differences in the actual cabin really.
Thanks all. I figured there'd be some subjectivity, but good to hear your views - timings are good to take the 789 out and 777 back so I'll do that. Be interesting to see if there really is better air / more space ont he 789!
Thanks all. I figured there'd be some subjectivity, but good to hear your views - timings are good to take the 789 out and 777 back so I'll do that. Be interesting to see if there really is better air / more space ont he 789!
Jan 3, 2019, 8:15 am
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Yes - there appears to be a slight difference in the size of the pod in the two aircraft. I have this same issue.
Jan 3, 2019, 8:07 pm
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Personal preference, really. Have flown both cabins in J several times, I kind of like the 777 for it being such a large plane, but that doesn’t really matter once you’re seated. I don’t seem to notice the air cabin pressure impact, but for sure the 787 has much larger windows if you appreciate looking outside once in a while. There are no window shades, the FA’s have a master control to blank them, yet you’re still able to slightly see through them, which I like. 787 has a likely lower CO2 impact if this matters to you.
Jan 3, 2019, 10:49 pm
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I also do find I feel better getting of a 787 vs. a 777 on a long flight.