BA First class in their 789 Question
Apr 7, 2018, 8:03 pm
#1
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BA First class in their 789 Question
Hey guys,
I just have a small question about the seat pitch of BA First class in their boeing 787-900. I have checked through the seatguru.com, and found out that their first class seat pitch has reduced from 78 to 73 on their 789 compared to a380. So I am wondering if this is really true? If yes, then I would choose another airline, as my height is equivalent to 75 inches.
Many thanks.
I just have a small question about the seat pitch of BA First class in their boeing 787-900. I have checked through the seatguru.com, and found out that their first class seat pitch has reduced from 78 to 73 on their 789 compared to a380. So I am wondering if this is really true? If yes, then I would choose another airline, as my height is equivalent to 75 inches.
Many thanks.
Apr 7, 2018, 8:36 pm
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Hey guys,
I just have a small question about the seat pitch of BA First class in their boeing 787-900. I have checked through the seatguru.com, and found out that their first class seat pitch has reduced from 78 to 73 on their 789 compared to a380. So I am wondering if this is really true? If yes, then I would choose another airline, as my height is equivalent to 75 inches.
Many thanks.
I just have a small question about the seat pitch of BA First class in their boeing 787-900. I have checked through the seatguru.com, and found out that their first class seat pitch has reduced from 78 to 73 on their 789 compared to a380. So I am wondering if this is really true? If yes, then I would choose another airline, as my height is equivalent to 75 inches.
Many thanks.
I've just flown a couple of times on BA's 787-9 and First Class is excellent - by far the best BA First Class product. It does feel a tad smaller compared to the A380, but it made no difference to me, and I am 6' 4" (or 76" tall). So I wouldn't worry about any suggested reduction in seat pitch.
I noted in a conversation with the CSD on a recent flight that they (apparently) plan to retrofit the new 787-9 First Class suite on to the 777, but he also told me that they can't fit it in to the A380, which sort of contradicts the suggestion that the A380 First Class suite is larger than the 787-9 First Class suite, doesn't it?
Anyway, don't hold back - go for the 787-9 First Class option - it's fab.
Apr 7, 2018, 8:44 pm
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Apr 7, 2018, 8:50 pm
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Apr 7, 2018, 9:05 pm
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Hey guys,
I just have a small question about the seat pitch of BA First class in their boeing 787-900. I have checked through the seatguru.com, and found out that their first class seat pitch has reduced from 78 to 73 on their 789 compared to a380. So I am wondering if this is really true? If yes, then I would choose another airline, as my height is equivalent to 75 inches.
Many thanks.
I just have a small question about the seat pitch of BA First class in their boeing 787-900. I have checked through the seatguru.com, and found out that their first class seat pitch has reduced from 78 to 73 on their 789 compared to a380. So I am wondering if this is really true? If yes, then I would choose another airline, as my height is equivalent to 75 inches.
Many thanks.
So while the pitch in First on BA may have reduced by a few inches, I would venture to guess the overall bed length is at least the same in comparison to the older versions, but simply the seats are slightly more angled now, in turn reducing the overall pitch.
However, with that all said, going back to my original point - Seatguru’s information is inconsistent at best as they seem to fill in the pitch measurement with either of those two items (actual pitch vs. bed length) which you can see by then looking at the Cathay 773 details where business class (pretty much the same seat as AA’s 773 business) is listed at 82”... a far cry from the 43” they list for AA.
Last edited by pmanchuk; Apr 7, 2018 at 9:11 pm
Apr 7, 2018, 9:09 pm
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I agree that the bed hasn't been reduced by 5 inches (though I've never measured it). however, the A380 F seat is the most spacious one BA has out there - the 789 is more 'classy' / elegant but 380 wins on space grounds for sure.
Apr 7, 2018, 11:52 pm
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I flew on an A380 to LA and returned on a 789 last week, both in First Class. The suites felt different - the 789 was clearly newer - but both were spacious and comfortable. I found the 789 seat laid out as a bed uncomfortable though, and I reverted to a cradle type bed! I'm 6'2 and had no issues lengthwise whatsoever. I'd certainly fly both types again without hesitation.
Incidentally, the crew on both flights were terrific, the food was great and it was a successful use of an American Express 241 voucher - yay!
Incidentally, the crew on both flights were terrific, the food was great and it was a successful use of an American Express 241 voucher - yay!
Nov 29, 2018, 11:27 am
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I'm flying LHR-LAX and was wondering if travelling as a couple which would be the best option A380 or 789?
Neither of us are particularly tall.
I assume the catering is the same on these day flights?
Neither of us are particularly tall.
I assume the catering is the same on these day flights?
Nov 29, 2018, 11:50 am
#11
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A380 allows you to dine together and it has proper blinds! My wife doesn’t like the Dreamliner for those two reasons although I don’t mind some me time!😂
Nov 29, 2018, 12:14 pm
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I noted in a conversation with the CSD on a recent flight that they (apparently) plan to retrofit the new 787-9 First Class suite on to the 777, but he also told me that they can't fit it in to the A380, which sort of contradicts the suggestion that the A380 First Class suite is larger than the 787-9 First Class suite, doesn't it?
Nov 29, 2018, 2:35 pm
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Only downside - bigger plane, more people...so if they start unloading top deck first you end up in a bigger queue (although on 789 you get off after half of J too)
I've said it before - I don't like the 789...not the plane, nor the seat..others disagree
If you go 789 sit on the K side, A side gets a lot of foot traffic
Nov 29, 2018, 2:52 pm
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Jan 16, 2019, 1:18 pm
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I'm booked on 789 with SO later this year. Right now we're in 2A and 2K. It's an overnight flight that departs at 2240 so I figure we'll sleep, but am tempted to switch us to the middle seats. SO loves the buddy seats on other layouts. What says the forum?