777 First vs Business - major differences? (consolidated)
Sep 6, 2009, 11:09 am
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I just made the same choice on the same route last week for myself and Mrs. BLG and for me it was a no-brainer. I am perfectly happy in the J seat for domestic flights when I rarely sleep. But for LAX-LHR, where I'm used to the far-better lie-flat that you get on BA in Club World (J), it was an easy choice -- We went for F so we would have lie flat beds and be able to sleep, particularly on the LAX-LHR leg.
And I will also chime in that I have encountered very few bad attitude FAs in recent years. Most are somewhere between good and excellent.
And I will also chime in that I have encountered very few bad attitude FAs in recent years. Most are somewhere between good and excellent.
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Sep 6, 2009, 11:19 am
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Thanks for your help, just booked the flight in F. If it was just me I guess J would have been fine but need to keep the Mrs. happy to make up for all the time I am on the road.
Sep 6, 2009, 11:43 am
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Sep 6, 2009, 12:32 pm
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...and if the other posts don't seal the deal, don't forget the ICE CREAM SUNDAES! On the 777, made-to-order sundaes are available in F only.
In both cabins, you will get to enjoy the newly-designed plates/servingware, though you will see more of them in F (because F features plated-on-board entrees, separate appetizer and salad courses, etc).
Also, when I recently flew to NRT and back in F on the 777, we received separate packages containing AA logo slippers in addition to the red amenity kits. I don't know if it is something exclusive to the Japan market, and I also don't know if they were available in J as well. But it was a very nice touch!
In both cabins, you will get to enjoy the newly-designed plates/servingware, though you will see more of them in F (because F features plated-on-board entrees, separate appetizer and salad courses, etc).
Also, when I recently flew to NRT and back in F on the 777, we received separate packages containing AA logo slippers in addition to the red amenity kits. I don't know if it is something exclusive to the Japan market, and I also don't know if they were available in J as well. But it was a very nice touch!
Sep 6, 2009, 12:34 pm
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Sep 6, 2009, 2:17 pm
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IMHO it is worth paying the modest premium for an F reward over a J award. It's probably not worth paying the fare differential on a paid fare and arguably not even worth the mileage required for an upgrade on all but the longest flights.
But I will add that I believe the food is definitely better in F. Yes, the entrees are the same choices as in J but I think greater care goes into the preparation, plating and presentation and it does make a difference. The other courses are also more substantial than in J, IME.
But I will add that I believe the food is definitely better in F. Yes, the entrees are the same choices as in J but I think greater care goes into the preparation, plating and presentation and it does make a difference. The other courses are also more substantial than in J, IME.
Sep 6, 2009, 2:57 pm
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Don't forget that you will be able to access the Flagship lounge as well as other oneworld First Class lounges in LHR! 
Sep 6, 2009, 5:27 pm
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Your friend's points about J might potentially make sense for flights from JFK, but the DFW run is long enough to really enjoy the difference.
Sep 6, 2009, 6:09 pm
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Sep 6, 2009, 7:06 pm
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Sep 6, 2009, 7:18 pm
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According to the oneworld website, lounge access eligibility is based on flying on a same day oneworld operated flight AND status OR class of travel.
Sep 6, 2009, 8:34 pm
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Sep 6, 2009, 10:21 pm
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Sep 6, 2009, 10:31 pm
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This thread has a lot of useful info comparing the OW lounges in T3.