Where to sit on the 747-8i [merged B74H experience reports]
#153
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#154
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I doubt they have improved the aircon on the 748. The 744 is notoriously ineffective in adjusting temperature by zone, the crew just put it to one setting and leave it there.
#155
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Strange- I typically find the temperature on the 744 to be OK. The plane I find consistently has the largest variations is the A340 which can be either too hot or too cold.
#157
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I had and I can confirm it was terribly cold on the ground and the crew had no option to adjust. It was not just cold, it was terribly cold.
#158
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Same here, the 744 UD had always the best climate comfort IMHO. Whereas the A340, in particular the A340-600 had only two controls: By far too warm or by far too cold.
#159
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#160
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The crew were also suffering from the heat, whereas people seated along the windows were complaining about cold draft. As I was travelling as couple, the only correct option was the middle seats!
#161
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Three weeks ago, FRA-HKG and return. Both cases, way too hot in the plane, before takeoff, during the meal and especially during the "sleeping time". I had to sleep above the blanket.
The crew were also suffering from the heat, whereas people seated along the windows were complaining about cold draft. As I was travelling as couple, the only correct option was the middle seats!
The crew were also suffering from the heat, whereas people seated along the windows were complaining about cold draft. As I was travelling as couple, the only correct option was the middle seats!
Actually when I asked to heat up after boarding (It was really just about 15C (60F) - no kidding) I was told by the FA that they can't do anything against it. After all the complaints about too warm planes the B748 design was set way to cool. This is what we got told. It went better, even a little bit too warm during the flight.
After all I was not impressed about the 748. Bad layout for travelling as a couple, all happens behind, no way to see when the lavs are occupied, more shaky than the UD. If I would have a choice of aircraft - which I usually never have since route and schedule counts - the 748 would be the last choice in the LH fleet.
#162
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I still remember the lady in 2K just behind, which was Maria Sharapova on her way to meet Jimbo and announce him as her new trainer.
Actually when I asked to heat up after boarding (It was really just about 15C (60F) - no kidding) I was told by the FA that they can't do anything against it.
Actually when I asked to heat up after boarding (It was really just about 15C (60F) - no kidding) I was told by the FA that they can't do anything against it.
#163
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1A and 1K feel private but the regular traffic to the front cabinet to stow the bedding before landing can be disturbing when skipping the bf and trying to sleep as long as possible. For the fainthearted, the noise coming from rain or thunder while flying through rough weather can be well heard in row 1. I would choose row 2 next time.
Last edited by ngfan; Aug 3, 2013 at 7:54 am
#164
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Air blowing in my face for 11 hours was a very annoying issue on a recent KLM 747-400 flight to MEX - I was seated in 72K (first row, upper deck). I'm currently planning a flight in First on the Lufthansa 748, so I find the reports here quite alarming.
Can anyone tell how's the situation in rows 2 and 3 on the 748? And how is it compared to the Lufthansa 747-400 upper deck? I may switch to a flight on a 744 if necessary.
Can anyone tell how's the situation in rows 2 and 3 on the 748? And how is it compared to the Lufthansa 747-400 upper deck? I may switch to a flight on a 744 if necessary.
#165
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Hmm, I never felt uncomfortable on an A346, neither in C nor in the Y cabin. But I nearly froze to death on an A380... the aircraft that is supposed to offer the best cabin climate