Comparing SkyTeam TATL business experience: DL. KL, AF, VS?

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Oct 21, 2020, 12:33 am

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Originally Posted by kthomas

How about AF 777 vs. DL A350? (The pics I saw on TPG made the footwell look pretty constrained on one side on the AF 777 in comparison to the A350).

https://thepointsguy.com/reviews/air...usiness-class/

TIA, Ken

The AF 777 seat is not constrained at all. The picture in your link is just is a bad viewpoint. The footwell on the AF J seat is huge. Have you been on a KLM 787? (It's the same seat, but different color) The DL A350 is a roomier version on the 767, but no where near as roomy as the AF 777 J. Here's a better POV

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Nov 5, 2020, 10:51 pm

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OK: the argument for the AF 777 has prevailed for the next RT to CDG (all else aside; my days have been a continued constant rush so I haven't replied or offered thanks individually-- though I might note, D1 on the 757s is comfy in may ways but no where near 79" -- )

DL.com interface display for upcoming flights is 77R; insomuch as we got row 7 not 3 from DL three weeks ago-- any row considerations for that flight, both day and overnight, with a general preference to have 2 window seats but be able to walk back/forth if needed?

6A/L for now; TiA again; best wishes and good luck to anyone whose elections, C19 or other work/stress levels are high

Nov 23, 2020, 10:12 pm

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Currently on an AF 777.

Thanks again for all the above: the 777 product is simply *roomier* than the Delta One Suite. The footwell is indeed, large. The aisle side is a bit awkward, but better than IMO having a wall you can't look over and being in a small, enclosed box with no sense of the space of the cabin. The aisle side armrest is well-padded; my rump and interior arm are not so happy in comparison to the Delta product, but oh well.

My major complaint is the internet. There's simply 20-40% packet loss. The Delta flight was breezing-- better than Google Fi or most ground connections I have; no problem day trading on it.

FWIW.

Nov 25, 2020, 10:02 am

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AF 777 is the tale of two extremes; I used to go the DXB a few times a year and ATL-CDG was crammed 2X3X2 and CDG-DXB were the new seats 1X2X1, which I consider better than any DL J product. I especailly like the front cabin as there are only a few rows.

AF A380 J was the worst! Resembled DL 25 years ago. Good riddance.

Nov 25, 2020, 10:28 am

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AF 777 is the tale of two extremes; I used to go the DXB a few times a year and ATL-CDG was crammed 2X3X2 and CDG-DXB were the new seats 1X2X1, which I consider better than any DL J product.

A year or two ago I had a SIN-CDG booked on 1-2-1 that got subbed to 2-3-2 the day before (I assume due to mx)