Flying J - 8 hours on 777 or 10 hours on 330?
Nov 18, 2017, 3:08 pm
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Flying J - 8 hours on 777 or 10 hours on 330?
Trying to choose between SEA-AMS on A330 and MSP-AMS on 777. Both currently show J9, hoping to apply GUC.
Looks like your head is really close to your neighbor if you are in the middle 2 seats. Is it weird/awkward, or is it okay?
Hard product looks very similar, is one seat more comfortable than the other?
Looks like your head is really close to your neighbor if you are in the middle 2 seats. Is it weird/awkward, or is it okay?
Hard product looks very similar, is one seat more comfortable than the other?
Nov 18, 2017, 3:13 pm
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I prefer the A330. I also prefer longer flights eastbound to Europe, as this allows for a better night's sleep. SEA-AMS would be my choice.
Your head is only going to be close to your neighbor on the 777, but it's really not all that awkward. The center seats face away from each other, and there's enough separation when you're in the sleeping position. If you're flying solo, you should be going for a window seat anyway. 7A/D are the best solo seats on the 777.
Your head is only going to be close to your neighbor on the 777, but it's really not all that awkward. The center seats face away from each other, and there's enough separation when you're in the sleeping position. If you're flying solo, you should be going for a window seat anyway. 7A/D are the best solo seats on the 777.
Nov 18, 2017, 3:41 pm
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I’d pick whichever has the shorter final leg to your ultimate destination. Much rather do 10 hrs D1 + 2 hrs domestic F as opposed to 8 hrs D1 + 4 hrs domestic F.
also, layover/connection times and skyclub (SEA>>MSP) would drive my decision.
also, layover/connection times and skyclub (SEA>>MSP) would drive my decision.
Nov 18, 2017, 4:29 pm
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What are the departure times? Or rather which one matches your preference? Does one have an earlier departure and thus earlier arrival into AMS? Or does one depart later, thus leaving a little closer to a time you'd actually want to sleep? Or would this be a wash between the two options?
Nov 18, 2017, 4:37 pm
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And I'd agree on picking the 330 over the 777. So with both of those factors favoring SEA it would be an easy call for me.
Nov 19, 2017, 9:32 am
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Agree that the longer leg in J is the better choice when deciding between these two planes. I give the edge to the A330 over the 777, but its not that big of a difference.
Nov 19, 2017, 11:49 am
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Where are you originating from? I wouldn't route through SEA if it were going to result in longer total travel time. But then again, I sleep fine on planes and 6 hours is more than enough for me.
Are MQMs a concern for you?
Are MQMs a concern for you?
Nov 19, 2017, 9:17 pm
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MQMs aren't really a factor ... I qualified for DM today, to everything between now and the end of the year is rollover for next.
Nov 19, 2017, 9:25 pm
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Routing through SEA adds about an hour. In addition to being an A330 (which folks seem to prefer), there are still window seats available on SEA-AMS. MSP-AMS has only middles left on the date I'm looking at.
MQMs aren't really a factor ... I qualified for DM today, to everything between now and the end of the year is rollover for next.
MQMs aren't really a factor ... I qualified for DM today, to everything between now and the end of the year is rollover for next.
Nov 19, 2017, 10:44 pm
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Trying to choose between SEA-AMS on A330 and MSP-AMS on 777. Both currently show J9, hoping to apply GUC.
Looks like your head is really close to your neighbor if you are in the middle 2 seats. Is it weird/awkward, or is it okay?
Hard product looks very similar, is one seat more comfortable than the other?
Looks like your head is really close to your neighbor if you are in the middle 2 seats. Is it weird/awkward, or is it okay?
Hard product looks very similar, is one seat more comfortable than the other?
Pretty easy choice. The current 777 J seats are extremely uncomfortable and you have to significantly turn to look at the window whilst the A330s have much better seats facing the window. Overall, on the A330s, the seats offer you a better feeling of space.