Best business class seats in 787? [old E01 config with NEO seat]
Mar 26, 2015, 2:10 pm
#47
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Mar 26, 2015, 2:33 pm
#48
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Flying JL 66 NRT-SAN in C on Dec 30 so it looks like we will have the Flat Neo in a 788. It is a honeymoon trip (although this is the return). We have 2 DG as a couple. There are no side by side seats in the forward area.
Is it worth getting a window/aisle combination. First time in a 787 and I know there is a big fuss made about the windows, just do not know if it is worth it.
Is it worth getting a window/aisle combination. First time in a 787 and I know there is a big fuss made about the windows, just do not know if it is worth it.
Mar 26, 2015, 2:38 pm
#49
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Flying JL 66 NRT-SAN in C on Dec 30 so it looks like we will have the Flat Neo in a 788. It is a honeymoon trip (although this is the return). We have 2 DG as a couple. There are no side by side seats in the forward area.
Is it worth getting a window/aisle combination. First time in a 787 and I know there is a big fuss made about the windows, just do not know if it is worth it.
Is it worth getting a window/aisle combination. First time in a 787 and I know there is a big fuss made about the windows, just do not know if it is worth it.
Mar 28, 2015, 11:31 pm
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Flying JL 66 NRT-SAN in C on Dec 30 so it looks like we will have the Flat Neo in a 788. It is a honeymoon trip (although this is the return). We have 2 DG as a couple. There are no side by side seats in the forward area.
Is it worth getting a window/aisle combination. First time in a 787 and I know there is a big fuss made about the windows, just do not know if it is worth it.
Is it worth getting a window/aisle combination. First time in a 787 and I know there is a big fuss made about the windows, just do not know if it is worth it.
Mar 28, 2015, 11:38 pm
#51
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Just flew business on KIX-LAX. I have to ask... what is expected service on JL? We were served food on this flight. Although there is an Anytime Menu, I was expecting a second round of food/drink service around 1:30-2:00 before landing. The menu sorta made it seem that way. Instead, I was asked about 2 hours before landing if I wanted anything else, as the food order was about to close. I declined. Wasn't offered a second round of food, drinks, coffee, or juice. Is this normal?
Mar 28, 2015, 11:47 pm
#52
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Just flew business on KIX-LAX. I have to ask... what is expected service on JL? We were served food on this flight. Although there is an Anytime Menu, I was expecting a second round of food/drink service around 1:30-2:00 before landing. The menu sorta made it seem that way. Instead, I was asked about 2 hours before landing if I wanted anything else, as the food order was about to close. I declined. Wasn't offered a second round of food, drinks, coffee, or juice. Is this normal?
Apr 21, 2015, 11:21 am
#53
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Flight JFK-NRT which side of the plane to sit on facing forward in Business? Right now we're in the second cabin on the left side at the back. Three of us traveling. Last row window and second from the last window and isle. What are the best seat choices for the morning flight traveling West?
Apr 23, 2015, 4:08 am
#54
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Flight JFK-NRT which side of the plane to sit on facing forward in Business? Right now we're in the second cabin on the left side at the back. Three of us traveling. Last row window and second from the last window and isle. What are the best seat choices for the morning flight traveling West?
Apr 28, 2015, 9:08 pm
#56
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Just flew business on KIX-LAX. I have to ask... what is expected service on JL? We were served food on this flight. Although there is an Anytime Menu, I was expecting a second round of food/drink service around 1:30-2:00 before landing. The menu sorta made it seem that way. Instead, I was asked about 2 hours before landing if I wanted anything else, as the food order was about to close. I declined. Wasn't offered a second round of food, drinks, coffee, or juice. Is this normal?
Does it compare to Cathay Business? I'm considering booking it now (KIX-LAX-SFO) but may just train to Tokyo and go HAN-SFO.
Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks.
Apr 29, 2015, 1:03 pm
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Apr 29, 2015, 1:04 pm
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Apr 30, 2015, 4:49 pm
#59
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May 14, 2015, 4:25 pm
#60
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It was a nice flight/plane. Business was 50% full, so we had plenty of space. The IFE was broken on my original bulkhead seat, so we moved 1 row back. Loved the plane. Have not tried Cathay Business.
Service was lacking though... I preferred NH over JL. NH attendants were more attentive & friendly. Like my post said, after dinner service, the JL FA's disappeared. When I wanted to order food, I rang the call button and they were prompt... but not very warm service.
The club at KIX was nice. Lots of food selection & beer/wine.
But loved the 787. It's not lie-flat like the 777, but still a nice flight.