Fraser

I did QF F on the 747 when it had 14 seats in the nose but there were four window seats on each side with three middle pairs. I found it much worse then BA's configuration. The window seats were much more align with the fuselage.

On one flight I was in 1K and so had my bags in the overhead locker above 2K, but because of the position of the front middle pair getting the bags out from the overhead was a bit of a bugger, particularly when those people were sleeping.

paul4040

789/380 tie > 747 1AK > 777 > 747 any other seat

1010101

I'm missing the 789, and unlikely to get it any time soon.

The A380 is the only one that feels like a 'real' F cabin. The seat isn't huge with acres of wasted plastic but the cabin makes you feel like you have plenty of space to yourself and the last time i flew one the tasting menu was a pleasant experience.

The 777 is a very, very good business seat, whilst the 747 is an average business seat. Other than being in the nose of a jumbo i don't see anything else going for it.

The 789 looks very business like to me too.

DrBernardo

Yes, the old QF 747 F was similar to BA old F, but instead of the window seats angling out towards the window for privacy, they angled in/were more flush to the fuselage. I thought it made the cabin seem a bit more friendly, though each seat less private. Seats were marginally more comfortable, as I recall, though a bit less storage space (especially if you compared with OF 5AK or 4AK)...

allturnleft

Not done A380
For me 789 window> 747 2 or 3 window > 777 1or 2 window
Still not totally sure re 789 going to give it another try; my memory of it was that your personal space is very busy amd complicated but I give it makes for being innovative

BHDATC

the 747 in F is an average business seat. That made me chuckle.

Grande Annee

I kind of agree with you, especially your comments on the A380 being underwhelming with lots of grey plastic. However, I would always take the A380 over the 747 on a night flight and maybe the other way round on a day flight. Also, I love the 789 and think the cabin is very nicely done. Not a fan of the 777.

I have a flight to MIA next month on the 747 and can't wait!

tynmar

+1

Although never tried the 380 and not in a rush too, quiet aircraft but just looks like a waste of space and a little bland. They missed a trick when creating the suite/seats

Tobias-UK

How dare you!

Whilst I accept your point on the decor, yes it is rather bland (and I do miss the blue window blinds as you board), I still find the A380 my favourite. I like the space, the quietness, the improved privacy, the buddy seat (when travelling with family) and the better air quality. I also feel the bed is better and (perhaps physiologically) a little bigger.

My favorite aircraft in order of preference (and it all really comes down to space): A388, B772, B773, B744. The B744 used to be my favourite (especially in OF days) but over time it's gradually lost its mojo. I find I always have a very decent sleep on the A380, far more so than the B744.

I've not yet flown on the B789 so can't compare/comment on that aircraft, although I have recently received notice of an aircraft change to B789 from B772 on both sectors of an imminent trip to YYZ. I have mixed feelings on the substitution (I choose the outbound flight to avoid the B744!), my dear friend morges1 is not a fan of that aircraft and he doesn't moan about his travel experiences without good cause.

tynmar

Hope you enjoy the 789 flight to YYZ. If stuck in 2K I do hope they fixed the sliding tray (G-ZBKC)

My one regret is not flying to the 388 to IAD when the 7 course taster menu was in place. Sadly this is now toast along with flowers in the LAV etc

What were your friends gripes with the 789?? I really enjoyed the 8 seat cabin experience, there were only 2 other pax in F with me though.

Tobias-UK

Have a look at these two posts:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...l#post26482812
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...l#post26536847

tynmar

Thanks for that, had a read of your friends honest comments. Have seen similar notes about the lights on the 789, I nearly broke mine before working out all the functions of the new new new seat (NNNF?)

And my hat is off to you Sir, cake in the CCR? impressive

Tobias-UK

The first time I'd blushed in many, many years - the whole of the CCR staff, the Lounge Angels and one of the Specials surrounded my chair and sang Happy Birthday at me. It was very sweet of them, and I was greatly touched ... but I did blush!

PETER01

Do they do that as routine for all 60th birthdays?

It's been 2 years since I was in F but my preference is

380, 777-300, 747, 777-200. Still to try the 789 which will hopefully be May.

corporate-wage-slave

Indeed he is not a moaner but certainly doesn't like the 787. I think the difference is, on the whole, whether you are travelling as a couple or not. The 789 has no buddy seat, the cabin isn't big, and the seats along the side are staggered. So not so couple friendly, except perhaps the centre pair.

As a single traveller mainly, and someone who has travelled First in all of BA fleet (without ever paying for it!), my ranking is:
787-9 then A380, then B747 if I'm in row 1. If not in row 1 then 777 is better than the 747, other than the 17 seater, which is too many.