Better Business Class: Delta One 747 vs MU777
Apr 17, 2017, 9:37 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2016
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Better Business Class: Delta One 747 vs MU777
Hi guys,
i have an award flight booked for Japan later this year with MU on their new 777 for 160k skymiles. Unfortunately the timing may not work and I need to do it later this fall. Unfortunately partner awards are now 190k but I found delta one flights from DTW on the 747-400 for the same 160k price and the best part is the flight times are significantly shorter too (15hrs total vs 22).
Was wondering whether id be missing out on a better overall experience by switching to all delta metal vs the MU? I've never flown on a 747 but have been in the delta one 777-200 lie flats a few times. I hear the MU 777 is a great hard product but is lacking in the soft product side.
Would love everyones thoughts!
i have an award flight booked for Japan later this year with MU on their new 777 for 160k skymiles. Unfortunately the timing may not work and I need to do it later this fall. Unfortunately partner awards are now 190k but I found delta one flights from DTW on the 747-400 for the same 160k price and the best part is the flight times are significantly shorter too (15hrs total vs 22).
Was wondering whether id be missing out on a better overall experience by switching to all delta metal vs the MU? I've never flown on a 747 but have been in the delta one 777-200 lie flats a few times. I hear the MU 777 is a great hard product but is lacking in the soft product side.
Would love everyones thoughts!
Apr 17, 2017, 9:40 am
#2
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Take the 747 hands down. I find the MU 777 and service decent, but nothing going out there beats the DL 747. Especially on the UD, 1-1 makes for a very private, almost private plane like cabin.
Apr 17, 2017, 10:13 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Agree with flyerco. Delta's 747 upper deck configuration (1-1) is the last of its kind, and will be retired here shortly. The space is second to none.
Only quibble is that the overhead lockers on the upper deck are slightly smaller than the lower deck due to the curvature of the airframe, but it's no issue--FAs will usually be happy to put your carry-on in a closet by the galley.
Delta's 747 1-1 upper deck configuration is also superior to their 777 product. I'm not a fan of their 777 product; it feels cramped and I don't like looking out onto the aisle. It definitely feels less private.
Only quibble is that the overhead lockers on the upper deck are slightly smaller than the lower deck due to the curvature of the airframe, but it's no issue--FAs will usually be happy to put your carry-on in a closet by the galley.
Delta's 747 1-1 upper deck configuration is also superior to their 777 product. I'm not a fan of their 777 product; it feels cramped and I don't like looking out onto the aisle. It definitely feels less private.
Apr 17, 2017, 11:28 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Hi guys,
i have an award flight booked for Japan later this year with MU on their new 777 for 160k skymiles. Unfortunately the timing may not work and I need to do it later this fall. Unfortunately partner awards are now 190k but I found delta one flights from DTW on the 747-400 for the same 160k price and the best part is the flight times are significantly shorter too (15hrs total vs 22).
Was wondering whether id be missing out on a better overall experience by switching to all delta metal vs the MU? I've never flown on a 747 but have been in the delta one 777-200 lie flats a few times. I hear the MU 777 is a great hard product but is lacking in the soft product side.
Would love everyones thoughts!
i have an award flight booked for Japan later this year with MU on their new 777 for 160k skymiles. Unfortunately the timing may not work and I need to do it later this fall. Unfortunately partner awards are now 190k but I found delta one flights from DTW on the 747-400 for the same 160k price and the best part is the flight times are significantly shorter too (15hrs total vs 22).
Was wondering whether id be missing out on a better overall experience by switching to all delta metal vs the MU? I've never flown on a 747 but have been in the delta one 777-200 lie flats a few times. I hear the MU 777 is a great hard product but is lacking in the soft product side.
Would love everyones thoughts!
- Make the whole cabin 1-1 D1
Apr 17, 2017, 1:52 pm
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It seems everyone in the blogosphere feels that the reverse herringbone seat design, used by Delta on the A330 and 747 jets, is considered the best. Let’s see if that is in fact the case and you can start a full screen slide show by clicking any photo or just watch on the clip below:
I was really looking forward to this flight as I have flown just about every Delta One seat,One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between. including this one on a 747, but not on the A330.
One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between.
Bedding is Westin “Heavenly” and you get a large and small pillow to enjoy. On Asian routs like mine you also get slippers and Delta One branded jammies.
Ethan Stark
I was really looking forward to this flight as I have flown just about every Delta One seat,One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between. including this one on a 747, but not on the A330.
One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between.
Bedding is Westin “Heavenly” and you get a large and small pillow to enjoy. On Asian routs like mine you also get slippers and Delta One branded jammies.
Ethan Stark
Apr 17, 2017, 4:47 pm
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It seems everyone in the blogosphere feels that the reverse herringbone seat design, used by Delta on the A330 and 747 jets, is considered the best. Let’s see if that is in fact the case and you can start a full screen slide show by clicking any photo or just watch on the clip below:
I was really looking forward to this flight as I have flown just about every Delta One seat,One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between. including this one on a 747, but not on the A330.
One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between.
Bedding is Westin “Heavenly” and you get a large and small pillow to enjoy. On Asian routs like mine you also get slippers and Delta One branded jammies.
Ethan Stark
I was really looking forward to this flight as I have flown just about every Delta One seat,One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between. including this one on a 747, but not on the A330.
One the A330-200 the Delta One cabin is broken down into two sections with a mini cabin toward the back with a galley in-between.
Bedding is Westin “Heavenly” and you get a large and small pillow to enjoy. On Asian routs like mine you also get slippers and Delta One branded jammies.
Ethan Stark
Apr 19, 2017, 1:22 pm
#13
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York
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Posts: 692
Actually jealous you get to fly it ... enjoy!
(also I'm a massive MU basher - but the 744 chance here is what got me to pile on here)