New First on 777
#1
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New First on 777
I was fortunate yesterday to be travelling in NF. While I had been in NF a few times before, it was always on a 747 and never on a 777.
Overall on the 777
1. The cabin I liked - at least there was a decent overhead bin for use above the seat and it was more spacious
2.The seat had a lot more space in 1K- at least is seemed that way - with the buddy seat actually being a lot wider
3. The cupboard for 1K was actually useful! With plenty of space for storage
4. The service was great - and good food too. Empty plates all round! I asked for the Lemon Cheesecake from Club (as I has heard great things about it on here..) and it was lovely.
5. IFE failed - but they got it going again eventually about an hour in to the flight.
My one minor gripe is that it was next to the galley and I did hear everything that was going on from the crew. I also had a cracking headache for about half of the flight - and I stuck to the water too!
Anyway - a great show yesterday from BA.
Overall on the 777
1. The cabin I liked - at least there was a decent overhead bin for use above the seat and it was more spacious
2.The seat had a lot more space in 1K- at least is seemed that way - with the buddy seat actually being a lot wider
3. The cupboard for 1K was actually useful! With plenty of space for storage
4. The service was great - and good food too. Empty plates all round! I asked for the Lemon Cheesecake from Club (as I has heard great things about it on here..) and it was lovely.
5. IFE failed - but they got it going again eventually about an hour in to the flight.
My one minor gripe is that it was next to the galley and I did hear everything that was going on from the crew. I also had a cracking headache for about half of the flight - and I stuck to the water too!
Anyway - a great show yesterday from BA.
#3
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As far as you know, do these benefits you noticed in 1K also apply to the other seats? And, if so, why is it different from the 747?
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I was fortunate yesterday to be travelling in NF. While I had been in NF a few times before, it was always on a 747 and never on a 777.
Overall on the 777
1. The cabin I liked - at least there was a decent overhead bin for use above the seat and it was more spacious
2.The seat had a lot more space in 1K- at least is seemed that way - with the buddy seat actually being a lot wider
3. The cupboard for 1K was actually useful! With plenty of space for storage
4. The service was great - and good food too. Empty plates all round! I asked for the Lemon Cheesecake from Club (as I has heard great things about it on here..) and it was lovely.
5. IFE failed - but they got it going again eventually about an hour in to the flight.
My one minor gripe is that it was next to the galley and I did hear everything that was going on from the crew. I also had a cracking headache for about half of the flight - and I stuck to the water too!
Anyway - a great show yesterday from BA.
Overall on the 777
1. The cabin I liked - at least there was a decent overhead bin for use above the seat and it was more spacious
2.The seat had a lot more space in 1K- at least is seemed that way - with the buddy seat actually being a lot wider
3. The cupboard for 1K was actually useful! With plenty of space for storage
4. The service was great - and good food too. Empty plates all round! I asked for the Lemon Cheesecake from Club (as I has heard great things about it on here..) and it was lovely.
5. IFE failed - but they got it going again eventually about an hour in to the flight.
My one minor gripe is that it was next to the galley and I did hear everything that was going on from the crew. I also had a cracking headache for about half of the flight - and I stuck to the water too!
Anyway - a great show yesterday from BA.
Think I preferred OF on the 747 if in row 1/2, otherwise the more spacious 777 cabin was still a plus
#5
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I'd have to disagree with you, I prefer NF on a 747 especially up front in the nose Much more privacy. Didint notice anything different about the seats.
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#10
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I didn't actually look re the buddy seat. If I am fortunate to get NF on the way back (I am in 4A) I will obviously see!
I just thought overall that F on the 777 was a lot less cramped and I have to say it has changed my view. However - I don't travel F all the time and if in Club then 62A/K is still my best seat vs anything on the 777 in Club!