Delta A330-300 vs. Lufthansa 747-400
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Delta A330-300 vs. Lufthansa 747-400
My family is going on a trip to Italy with this summer. Flying from DTW to Rome and home from Italy. We plan on flying first/business class. I have narrowed it down to the following for basically the same price:
1. Delta on the A330-300 or A330-200, or
2. Lufthansa on the 747-400 in Business Class (upstairs seems like it would be fun).
I appreciate your thoughts.
1. Delta on the A330-300 or A330-200, or
2. Lufthansa on the 747-400 in Business Class (upstairs seems like it would be fun).
I appreciate your thoughts.
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My family is going on a trip to Italy with this summer. Flying from DTW to Rome and home from Italy. We plan on flying first/business class. I have narrowed it down to the following for basically the same price:
1. Delta on the A330-300 or A330-200, or
2. Lufthansa on the 747-400 in Business Class (upstairs seems like it would be fun).
I appreciate your thoughts.
1. Delta on the A330-300 or A330-200, or
2. Lufthansa on the 747-400 in Business Class (upstairs seems like it would be fun).
I appreciate your thoughts.
LH would require a connection too. DL should have a nonstop flight this summer. I’d pick that.
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I'll echo WWads. I've flown both. Delta has a superior hard product here - the A330 are probably Delta's best business class seat, whereas the LH 747-4 seats are not the greatest.
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What is awkward about the LH business class seats? I am 6'4" if that matters.
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In general I feel like the be length of the 747-400 is a little short too. The A330 has a generous bed length (I'm 6'4" as well and the A330 is one of the few I can really fit in).
edit: found a picture of the 744 upper deck.
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I really like the LH soft product though . . . service is extremely professional and the food ranges from decent to excellent. LH also keeps its cabins in better shape than any US carrier.
Tough choice.
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You're choosing between two good options. The A350 coming from AMS could be a neat experience, too.
Ultimately if prices are what you'd consider inconsequentially similar, I'd just pick whichever airline has the best schedule and routing for your needs.
Ultimately if prices are what you'd consider inconsequentially similar, I'd just pick whichever airline has the best schedule and routing for your needs.
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All have similar durations. So many good choices.
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The AF 777 is the best option if it is 1-2-1 configuration, and the worst if it is 2-3-2. The 767 is ok if in row 1, otherwise not great.
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I haven't yet had the chance to try the A350 suites. But the AF 777 with 1-2-1 seats (known as BEST) is very nice. Much better than the DL 767 or 330. And the AF food and service will beat DL.