BA First 747 or 777
Sep 17, 2018, 9:35 pm
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BA First 747 or 777
I have an opportunity to book LHR-IAH on the 777 in First or LHR-AUS on the 747, also in First. Have never flown either. Which is the better experience?
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Sep 18, 2018, 12:24 am
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For the novelty and flying romance of flying in the nose, the 747 (which is gradually being phased out). For a more spacious cabin and seat area, the 777. Depending on which version of either aircraft, there could be a more superior IFE on one vs the other, otherwise everything else is more or less the same.
Sep 18, 2018, 12:35 am
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Much prefer the feel of the 747; more unique and special in row 1 or 2. Yes, the space is a bit less but that is a serious first world problem. It’s still very adequate. The 777 feels a bit like the CW dorm with fewer, nicer seats. Fine but nothing memorable. If row 1/2 available I’d go 747. Otherwise it’s probably harder to call.
Sep 18, 2018, 1:16 am
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A few recent thoughts on some aspects of the perennial 747 / 777 question can be found in these threads:-
Sep 18, 2018, 9:42 pm
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Nothing wrong with those seats. You'll still get the ability to look forward through the window due to the curve of the fuselage, but not quite as pronounced as row 1. You will have overhead locker space though. I'm assuming you booked the 747?
AUS is 747 now? I thought it was 787?
AUS is 747 now? I thought it was 787?
Sep 19, 2018, 12:50 am
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Nothing wrong with those seats. You'll still get the ability to look forward through the window due to the curve of the fuselage, but not quite as pronounced as row 1. You will have overhead locker space though. I'm assuming you booked the 747?
AUS is 747 now? I thought it was 787?
AUS is 747 now? I thought it was 787?
Sep 19, 2018, 3:28 am
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Which fleet operate these routes? I personally would choose the route that was operated by WW. However if both are MF then I would go for the 747