MH A330 versus JAL 787 J Recommendation
Apr 27, 2017, 2:51 am
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MH A330 versus JAL 787 J Recommendation
So I am flying KUL - NRT in JAL J (MH Codeshare) and coming back NRT - KUL on the MH A330
I chose to fly the JAL 787 to NRT over the MH330 product (code share - same price).
Think I made a wise choice?
Never flown both so will be interesting to compare.
I chose to fly the JAL 787 to NRT over the MH330 product (code share - same price).
Think I made a wise choice?
Never flown both so will be interesting to compare.
Apr 27, 2017, 4:56 am
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Have flown both, JL on the SkySuite 767, MH on the 330 with old sloping seats.
MH - Good satay. Poor seat. Variable service. Amenity Kit
JL - Great catering. Slower but more detailed and consistent service. IFE content better.
Personally prefer JL. Not sure how the JL 787 fares against MH new J.
MH - Good satay. Poor seat. Variable service. Amenity Kit
JL - Great catering. Slower but more detailed and consistent service. IFE content better.
Personally prefer JL. Not sure how the JL 787 fares against MH new J.
Apr 27, 2017, 8:09 pm
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In any case excited to try both.. the biggest issue is not being able to select seats on the MH codeshare flight though
Apr 27, 2017, 8:13 pm
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I didn't say JL's service was poor. I just think i like MH's style a bit better
Apr 27, 2017, 10:35 pm
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The 'fail' messages were not helpful, so it was trial and error...and a lot of persistence!
Apr 27, 2017, 11:58 pm
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But then again, I can't be too sure with the JL website. It's far too complex for me to handle! The folks over at the JL forum would be able to help.
Apr 28, 2017, 6:48 pm
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AA-ticketed, JL-operated flights' seats can be selected. A MH-ticketed, JL-operated flight's seat cannot be selected - I've tried it before, but was told it was not possible.
I'd say go JL - While in-flight personal service is normally good on both, JL on the ground is much better, as are their seats, especially if they're the Apex seats - much wider, and still long enough for a 6ft person.
I'd say go JL - While in-flight personal service is normally good on both, JL on the ground is much better, as are their seats, especially if they're the Apex seats - much wider, and still long enough for a 6ft person.
Apr 29, 2017, 2:25 am
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a consideration here is may be able to use the JAL arrivals lounge in Tokyo too on a JAL boarding pass...
all in all quite excited about trying both products
all in all quite excited about trying both products
Apr 29, 2017, 10:04 am
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But MH is usually half the price every day of the week 
I think JL has higher quality catering and seat but MH has amazing satays. Glad you are trying out both. Let us know which airline you prefer