Boeing 787 coming to PHL next Fall
Dec 12, 2018, 12:58 pm
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Boeing 787 coming to PHL next Fall
According to Routes Online: https://www.routesonline.com/news/38...ervice-in-w19/
Philadelphia – Manchester eff 03NOV19 787-8 replaces A330-200 (767 operates from 03OCT19 to 02NOV19)
Philadelphia – Zurich eff 03NOV19 787-8 replaces 767-300ER
Philadelphia – Manchester eff 03NOV19 787-8 replaces A330-200 (767 operates from 03OCT19 to 02NOV19)
Philadelphia – Zurich eff 03NOV19 787-8 replaces 767-300ER
Dec 12, 2018, 1:02 pm
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787-9 adding to 77W flights LAX-LHR next year as well.
With 20 more 788s and 22 more 789s coming on or about ~2020, we will see the 763 and 333 disappear, and more stations served with the efficient Dreamliners.
With 20 more 788s and 22 more 789s coming on or about ~2020, we will see the 763 and 333 disappear, and more stations served with the efficient Dreamliners.
Dec 12, 2018, 4:01 pm
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the 767s are a disaster and need to go, but the 333s still have value, IMO.
Dec 12, 2018, 8:53 pm
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Ive not sat in a 787 in coach. Is it comfortable?
I've now done 3 787 flights - either business/first or premium economy. I will say thIs: I don't feel like I've been punched in the head when I get off of a 787 flight... The humidity level sure helps IMHO.
I've now done 3 787 flights - either business/first or premium economy. I will say thIs: I don't feel like I've been punched in the head when I get off of a 787 flight... The humidity level sure helps IMHO.
Dec 12, 2018, 9:08 pm
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Is a hard stand really that much of a deal breaker? Something that takes 45 minutes tops out of a total experience of probably 12 hours from check in to walking out of arrival airport, I'm not sure why it's such a big deal, especially if the schedule works for you.
Dec 12, 2018, 9:49 pm
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coach more comfortable? You’re kidding, right? I just flew a 789 and 764 TATL, and wider (and more padded) 764 coach seat was far more comfortable than the 789 seat.
Dec 12, 2018, 11:39 pm
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It's YMMV. But I personally think that 787 has all the fancy entertainment systems and the seat is at least newer. Although 763 has wider seats and a 2-3-2 layout in Y, generally the seats are very beaten up and the paddings seem to show their age (feel strange). Plus there is more MCE on the 787, and they are usually not blocked for crew etc
Dec 13, 2018, 2:16 am
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It's YMMV. But I personally think that 787 has all the fancy entertainment systems and the seat is at least newer. Although 763 has wider seats and a 2-3-2 layout in Y, generally the seats are very beaten up and the paddings seem to show their age (feel strange). Plus there is more MCE on the 787, and they are usually not blocked for crew etc