Better? A350-900 or 777-200lr
Jun 23, 2015, 2:13 pm
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Better? A350-900 or 777-200lr
Getting ready to book a return flight next Spring on Qatar. I'll be flying business class. After making a connection in Doha, I have a choice to fly the A350-900 into BOS, or the 777-200lr into LAX.
My final destination is PHX, so I'll have to use some SWA points to get home. Of course that is an hour on a 737 from LAX, or 5 hours on a 737 from BOS. My real question is the new Airbus worth the extra time and effort, or is the 777-200LR a somewhat "equivalent" business class?
My final destination is PHX, so I'll have to use some SWA points to get home. Of course that is an hour on a 737 from LAX, or 5 hours on a 737 from BOS. My real question is the new Airbus worth the extra time and effort, or is the 777-200LR a somewhat "equivalent" business class?
Jun 23, 2015, 8:00 pm
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My vote is also to go to LAX.
I've tried both - yes, A359 w/ zodiac seats is nicer but QR B77L isn't bad at all. It's proper business class (unlike J on QR A332 planes) w/ flat bed and if you pick middle row (E or F) you have aisle access and don't have to worry about your neighbor having to do the hippo move (or antelope or giraffe or whatever animal people are using as illustration ...).
Food wise LAX should be the same, if not better, than BOS. Btw, does anyone know what is QR's plan for food on LAX route? Considering it is longer, QR will probably add extra snack choices on the menu?
Flying A359 only to continue w/ WN for the next 5 hours is just ... ugh. It should make a good joke in the office though.
I've tried both - yes, A359 w/ zodiac seats is nicer but QR B77L isn't bad at all. It's proper business class (unlike J on QR A332 planes) w/ flat bed and if you pick middle row (E or F) you have aisle access and don't have to worry about your neighbor having to do the hippo move (or antelope or giraffe or whatever animal people are using as illustration ...).
Food wise LAX should be the same, if not better, than BOS. Btw, does anyone know what is QR's plan for food on LAX route? Considering it is longer, QR will probably add extra snack choices on the menu?
Flying A359 only to continue w/ WN for the next 5 hours is just ... ugh. It should make a good joke in the office though.
Last edited by Rivarix; Jun 23, 2015 at 8:21 pm
Jun 24, 2015, 5:19 am
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Ouch....I would concur. Not been on the 350 yet but the layout clearly favours solo pax. No qualms with the 777 though that's with the wife so there is an argument it is actually more favourable because you can get a window and comfortably have a chat. Lacks privacy for solo travellers but aisle access sounds an excellent idea. I wouldn't subject myself to 5 hours in cattle for that though.
Jun 24, 2015, 6:47 am
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Another vote for the B777; As someone who usually travels with my wife I find the 2 seats together with that wonderful space in front of you a really attractive proposition. Traveling solo I can see the attractions of the new J seat, but it feels more enclosed & I'd probably still choose one of the B777 centre pair.
The 5 hour flight in US domestic Y is the clincher, be afraid...
The 5 hour flight in US domestic Y is the clincher, be afraid...
Jun 24, 2015, 2:35 pm
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Or you could book the A350 to PHL and then a AMR/US in F non-stop to PHX. I assume that a through booking DOH-PHL-PHX in J will automatically give you "F" on the connecting PHL-PHX flight, of which there are quite a few each day..
Jun 24, 2015, 3:15 pm
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If OP wants to do what you're suggesting, OP could do it from BOS as well - AA has several non-stop BOS - PHX flights throughout the day.
Last edited by Rivarix; Jun 24, 2015 at 3:26 pm
Jun 25, 2015, 12:25 pm
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I'm I correct?
Jun 27, 2015, 3:44 pm
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Using AA miles, Departing JNB with final destination of PHX. It is my understanding that QatarAirways is only option and AA will only book via published fare cities; i.e. BOS, DFW, JFK, ORD or LAX. Thus I cannot get from Africa to Phoenix with just 75,000 miles (Business Class). I'll have to land and pay for the domestic portion.
I'm I correct?
I'm I correct?