Which is the better F? A380 or 777
Jun 13, 2018, 2:20 am
#31
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Seconded, I often feel terrible coming off a long flight on a 777 whereas half an hour after getting off an A350 if I've managed to sleep well on the flight I can't even tell I've been on a flight sometimes! Unsure if some of the newer 777s are perhaps better in this regard.
Jun 13, 2018, 4:58 am
#32
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I think I feel worse coming off an F flight, but that's because it'll put me in holiday mode even on a business trip and there's a reasonable chance I'll over indulge and under sleep.
That said, the issue with upgrading to F from J on the A380 or 747 is that for me, if you can get a top deck, window but with aisle access seat in J, with the new product (ie inc bedding) thn that is a very compelling offering (as you get the side bins too, so it's relatively roomy for a BA J). Plus for HKG business trips specifically, outbound simply not a huge fan of the CCR over GF and on the way back due to the friendly timings I tend to have an early team dinner / beers in Kowloon having done the in town check in, before hopping on the airport express.
So for me F over J on the triple, any day of the week and twice on Sundays. But on the 747 or big bus much less cut and dried and very seat selection dependant as some of the other ancillary F benefits I tend not to consume.
That said, the issue with upgrading to F from J on the A380 or 747 is that for me, if you can get a top deck, window but with aisle access seat in J, with the new product (ie inc bedding) thn that is a very compelling offering (as you get the side bins too, so it's relatively roomy for a BA J). Plus for HKG business trips specifically, outbound simply not a huge fan of the CCR over GF and on the way back due to the friendly timings I tend to have an early team dinner / beers in Kowloon having done the in town check in, before hopping on the airport express.
So for me F over J on the triple, any day of the week and twice on Sundays. But on the 747 or big bus much less cut and dried and very seat selection dependant as some of the other ancillary F benefits I tend not to consume.
Jun 15, 2018, 2:36 pm
#33
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Interesting reading everyone’s comments on A380 v 777.
We have now booked the A380 in F. We phoned yesterday but in fortunately the Inverness seats had not been released at that point (something I had forgotten about). BA held the 2 seats for us HKG - LHR in F. Phoned back in this morning to add on the LHR - INV seats.
As I mentioned it might be the only time we get to do F. It wasn’t even contemplated until last week! Prepared to do BNE - HKG in QF Y so we can have an opportunity at F.
Thanks to everyone here at FT and also to Raffles/Rob at HFP. My husband admitted tonight that he is sceptical of loyalty schemes but this one has come up trumps!
I’ll report back on my first First but you’ll have to wait almost a year!
Cheers!
We have now booked the A380 in F. We phoned yesterday but in fortunately the Inverness seats had not been released at that point (something I had forgotten about). BA held the 2 seats for us HKG - LHR in F. Phoned back in this morning to add on the LHR - INV seats.
As I mentioned it might be the only time we get to do F. It wasn’t even contemplated until last week! Prepared to do BNE - HKG in QF Y so we can have an opportunity at F.
Thanks to everyone here at FT and also to Raffles/Rob at HFP. My husband admitted tonight that he is sceptical of loyalty schemes but this one has come up trumps!
I’ll report back on my first First but you’ll have to wait almost a year!
Cheers!
Jun 18, 2018, 9:27 pm
#35
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: HKG
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HKG is not one of my regular sectors so no comment on the usual flight loads, what I would say is that I find no difference in the service or ambiance of the cabin whether the cabin is full or occupied by just a few. The First suite/seat is very private and often the only time you notice there are other passengers on board is when paying a visit to the toilet.