AF has switched my YYZ-CDG flight from 772 to A343
Oct 16, 2017, 1:52 pm
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AF has switched my YYZ-CDG flight from 772 to A343
I was happy to fly on a refurbished 772, and now, AF has just switched my YYZ-CDG flight to an A343 
I only fly in Y, but still, it is disappointing: the interior is antiquated, and I don't like this a/c type
I only fly in Y, but still, it is disappointing: the interior is antiquated, and I don't like this a/c type
Oct 16, 2017, 2:20 pm
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Silver lining if you are in Y, 2-4-2 is more spacious that 3-4-3
If I was in J on this I would Be extremely disappointed
Oct 16, 2017, 3:13 pm
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indeed, in J, you can just cry. But in Y, OK the IFE is prehistorical on the A343 but it’s much more comfortable than the sardine can of the B777 with 10-abreast seating. The IFE problem can be circumvented by bringing your own device (tablet) or a book.
Oct 16, 2017, 9:25 pm
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Oct 16, 2017, 11:14 pm
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Oct 17, 2017, 1:32 am
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Oct 17, 2017, 1:59 am
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Oct 17, 2017, 2:22 am
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AF Will offer it to me as a compensation 
Seriously, do you think the a/c type can change once again?
2 years ago, I flew CA on PEK-SHA, and the a/c type changed many times before the flight: 77W, then A333, then 772, then again 77W, and finally, I got the mighty 748
But I know AF is a different matter, and that the A343 was a regular at YYZ for a long time
Seriously, do you think the a/c type can change once again?
2 years ago, I flew CA on PEK-SHA, and the a/c type changed many times before the flight: 77W, then A333, then 772, then again 77W, and finally, I got the mighty 748
But I know AF is a different matter, and that the A343 was a regular at YYZ for a long time
Oct 17, 2017, 2:47 am
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For me that's an upgrade!
You went from a 10 abreast 777 to a 2-4-2 A340.
Plus the seats on the A340 are much more comfortable in my opinion. The seat's cushion is a lot thicker offering extra comfort whereas the slim-ish seats on the 777 are too hard.
I would take that over a usb port any day
You went from a 10 abreast 777 to a 2-4-2 A340.
Plus the seats on the A340 are much more comfortable in my opinion. The seat's cushion is a lot thicker offering extra comfort whereas the slim-ish seats on the 777 are too hard.
I would take that over a usb port any day
Oct 17, 2017, 11:30 am
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AF Will offer it to me as a compensation
Seriously, do you think the a/c type can change once again?
2 years ago, I flew CA on PEK-SHA, and the a/c type changed many times before the flight: 77W, then A333, then 772, then again 77W, and finally, I got the mighty 748
But I know AF is a different matter, and that the A343 was a regular at YYZ for a long time
Seriously, do you think the a/c type can change once again?
2 years ago, I flew CA on PEK-SHA, and the a/c type changed many times before the flight: 77W, then A333, then 772, then again 77W, and finally, I got the mighty 748
But I know AF is a different matter, and that the A343 was a regular at YYZ for a long time
Oct 17, 2017, 11:45 am
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Come on!
If you are flying alone, you can take on of the 2 seats on the sides (and have only one neighbour bothering you). If you are 2, this is even better!
I take a 343 over a 772 in Y any time!
Where the IFE is concerned, it is such a short flight that the basic on board IFE is enough once one has had food and a couple of drinks. The music selection is OK.