BA 777 F disappointed
May 24, 2012, 1:34 am
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May 24, 2012, 1:47 am
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May 24, 2012, 1:56 am
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May 24, 2012, 2:44 am
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So I flew BA for the first time in a few years recently, JFK-LHR on a 777 in First. AFAIK it was the newest F seat with the fancy lantern and electric window shades.
But I found the seat narrow, awkward to sleep on, and the galley noise a constant annoyance (from row 1). Service was fine, food OK but the usual English make-me-fat diet.
I wouldn't choose row 1 again on the 777, but I am rather surprised they couldn't make room for a wider seat (a la SQ 777 or QF A380). Even United First seems more comfortable. Fortunately I don't need to fly JFK-LHR often.
But I found the seat narrow, awkward to sleep on, and the galley noise a constant annoyance (from row 1). Service was fine, food OK but the usual English make-me-fat diet.
I wouldn't choose row 1 again on the 777, but I am rather surprised they couldn't make room for a wider seat (a la SQ 777 or QF A380). Even United First seems more comfortable. Fortunately I don't need to fly JFK-LHR often.
I actually complained to the head honcho when he came and asked "was everything alright?" at the end of the flight.
"No it wasn't, it was BLOODY NOISY" I said. The whole flight consisted of trolleys etc. being bashed around and the stewards nattering away.
Not impressed!
May 24, 2012, 2:55 am
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Useful info - I'm close to booking a F redemption for next summer to JFK - by default I'd always choose a 747, but maybe that's more to do with me normally flying CW.
I think I'd go for the 777 for F (hopefully NF), but maybe choose row 2 or 3.
I think I'd go for the 777 for F (hopefully NF), but maybe choose row 2 or 3.
May 24, 2012, 2:58 am
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I recently sat in 1K on the 777. Only lasted ~30 minutes - way too much noise etc from the gallery. Luckily 2K was empty so I moved there, and I'm really glad I did as I probably wouldn't have enjoyed the flight if I'd stayed put. I agree about the F seats. Better than J but a touch too narrow for restful sleeping. Still love it though; NF is a definite improvement on the old tired cabin. Especially the fancy blinds!
May 24, 2012, 3:08 am
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May 24, 2012, 3:14 am
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I've flown in F on both a 747 and 777 (see my trip reports). Both seats are the same but the cabin environment is completely different. I love the 747 up in the nose!
May 24, 2012, 3:28 am
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was on a mid seat on both planes, even the space in the 747 near the separator was not enough to put a book.
May 24, 2012, 3:59 am
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If its a 300 deffo go for it, worth if for the IFE alone
May 24, 2012, 4:43 am
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I much prefer BA NF to CX F.
The CX F seat is so wide, but it just wasn't comfortable for me especially in the take off and landing position. I was rather underwhelmed by CX F.
I found the BA NF seat very comfortable and wide enough for me, and the ambience/lighting in the BA NF cabin (747 and 777-300) is MUCH nicer than CX F on a 777-300 IMO.
The CX F seat is so wide, but it just wasn't comfortable for me especially in the take off and landing position. I was rather underwhelmed by CX F.
I found the BA NF seat very comfortable and wide enough for me, and the ambience/lighting in the BA NF cabin (747 and 777-300) is MUCH nicer than CX F on a 777-300 IMO.
May 24, 2012, 4:59 am
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May 24, 2012, 6:43 am
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Is that coming from an American poster by any chance???? I am a bit tired of Americans knocking British food. They fry everything and give you about 4 times more than anybody normal should eat to stay healthy.
I practically live in BA planes and only weigh about 138 lbs.
I would also agree 777 is much nicer to fly on than 747 in First. More space with 2k or 3k being my preferred seat.