KLM's 777-200 vs 777-300
May 31, 12, 6:01 am
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KLM's 777-200 vs 777-300
I just returned from a AMS - SIN / KUL - AMS return in economy class. The outbound flight was on a B777-200 and was fine. I slept quite well and seat comfort seemed reasonable.
The return, however, was on a completely full B777-300 and was a disaster. Seat comfort seemed to be much worse, and the aisle was so narrow that throughout the night the flight attendants and the other passengers kept on bumping into my shoulder and arm. I am a rather big guy although nothing extraordinary.
I have been very often on the KLM747s, and regularly on the A330 and the MD11, but haven't had as bad an experience in KLM's economy class as on the 777-300 which I will try to avoid in the future.
I was just wondering if objectively the seat (itself, the pitch, ....) or the aisle width are worse on the 777-300 as compared to the 777-200?
The return, however, was on a completely full B777-300 and was a disaster. Seat comfort seemed to be much worse, and the aisle was so narrow that throughout the night the flight attendants and the other passengers kept on bumping into my shoulder and arm. I am a rather big guy although nothing extraordinary.
I have been very often on the KLM747s, and regularly on the A330 and the MD11, but haven't had as bad an experience in KLM's economy class as on the 777-300 which I will try to avoid in the future.
I was just wondering if objectively the seat (itself, the pitch, ....) or the aisle width are worse on the 777-300 as compared to the 777-200?
May 31, 12, 6:11 am
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Not having experienced it myself, my impression (from photos) was that the aisle of the B77W with 10 abreast is quite narrow. Various reviews of 10-abreast seating on the B77W all seem to share this opinion.
May 31, 12, 3:20 pm
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3-3-3 versus 3-4-3. Narrower aisles and narrower armrests - so narrow that the IFE handset doesn't fit and is installed in the headrest of the seat in front. Which, by the way, AF are now advertising elsewhere as a world first for 'convenience'...
The rule is: KL B77W in Y = avoid at all cost!
The rule is: KL B77W in Y = avoid at all cost!
May 31, 12, 11:25 pm
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KLM's 777-200 vs 777-300
Again, in that aspect I like the 77W more. You don't have to grab out the controller and also can't bump into it on accident. For me, a real concinience. :P
Jun 1, 12, 9:29 am
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Originally Posted by MichielR
The rule is: KL B77W in Y = avoid at all cost!
I also avoid it in WBC. The introduction of the 777 on my most frequent longhaul route, along with the April Fools' Day changes, drove me straight into the arms of the competition.
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Jun 4, 12, 7:19 am
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I try and avoid 777's on any carrier (getting difficult) if possible but the 772 of AF and 77W of both AF and KL are horrible down the back.
At least EK give you more legroom when squeezing in 10 abreast. I have been on the KL 772 with 9 abreast and found it ok, but give me an 8 abreast airbus any time.
At least EK give you more legroom when squeezing in 10 abreast. I have been on the KL 772 with 9 abreast and found it ok, but give me an 8 abreast airbus any time.
Jun 5, 12, 3:45 am
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I flew AMS-KUL-CGK on 77W in Y and found it ok. The aisle is indeed narrower but the seats, IFE, etc were reasonable (although I should say that I'm on a smaller side and generally don't have issues with seat pitch or width). I guess that if the flight is packed then you probably really feel the difference, but if you're lucky to get a lighter load it's ok.
Jun 5, 12, 7:05 am
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Originally Posted by chunk73
I try and avoid 777's on any carrier (getting difficult)
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Jun 5, 12, 7:41 am
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Originally Posted by KLflyerRalph
Yes, the 10-abreast certainly has an impact on isle width.
10J+K have a galley in front of it; anyone knows what is in front 9A+B (not a bathroom like in the 777-200)?
Jun 5, 12, 8:24 am
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Originally Posted by johan rebel
Airlines love the 777, as it is a reliable and economical workhorse. Unfortunately, it is not as good from a passenger perspective. The cabin is relatively noisy, and when Boeing designed the plane they presumably never imagined that airlines would squeeze in seven seats abreast in J, and 10 in Y. The cross section of Airbus' widebodies just doesn't allow configurations like that.
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Jun 6, 12, 7:11 am
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Originally Posted by KLflyerRalph
From an aviation geek perspective, those engines and sound are just gorgeous!
Jun 6, 12, 11:35 am
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Originally Posted by chunk73
This as maybe but they are just too damn loud! I frequently get off a 77W to connect onto a 380 and the difference is staggering.
Jun 8, 12, 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by johan rebel
Aah . . . . give me an Electra any day!
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The first long haul flight I ever took was a Gulf Air TriStar from Heathrow to DXB via BAH in 1981. At the time I don't recall it being that loud (mainly because we connected to it from what I think may have been a BA Viscount from Inverness) but stepping on a 777 reminds me of flying in the 80's on beasts like the tristar and DC10.
Whilst interested in planes, my interest doesn't stretch to being excited by the noise of the engines.....quieter the better. As long as they are still working....
