LH 747-4 vs. UA 787-10 in E
Apr 12, 2021, 2:27 pm
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LH 747-4 vs. UA 787-10 in E
I'll be flying IAD-FRA-ABV in economy with my spouse and 3-year-old. The IAD-FRA leg has options on UA (787-10) or LH (747-400) that leave and arrive at around the same times, so layover time isn't really a factor. Any ideas as to which is likely to be most comfortable (or, I guess, least uncomfortable), 747 vs. 787?
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Apr 12, 2021, 2:50 pm
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Don’t have any knowledge on your specific question but something to consider above that is that by flying LH you will have greater rights in the event of IRROPS as you’ll be covered by EU261. US airlines flying TO Europe are not governed.
Apr 12, 2021, 3:29 pm
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That's an interesting factor to consider. It's also probably helpful that the FRA-ABV leg is on LH and so with both legs on the same airline, it can be easier to get help. And as a Priority Pass holder I have access to the LH lounge in IAD, close to the departure gate, whereas I don't think the UA departure gate would be close to a lounge I have access to. (if the lounges are even a thing when I fly in August... I haven't flown since pre-covid)
Apr 12, 2021, 7:57 pm
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That's an interesting factor to consider. It's also probably helpful that the FRA-ABV leg is on LH and so with both legs on the same airline, it can be easier to get help. And as a Priority Pass holder I have access to the LH lounge in IAD, close to the departure gate, whereas I don't think the UA departure gate would be close to a lounge I have access to. (if the lounges are even a thing when I fly in August... I haven't flown since pre-covid)
Apr 13, 2021, 11:00 am
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Apr 13, 2021, 11:06 am
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Apr 13, 2021, 7:59 pm
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Apr 14, 2021, 12:49 am
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Just a persnickety comment: its 747-400 and 747-8. There is no -4 or -800.
Currently there is not B748 service to the US in summer, LAX is planned to go B748 in June. What will happen in the Winter schedule is anyones guess.
Currently there is not B748 service to the US in summer, LAX is planned to go B748 in June. What will happen in the Winter schedule is anyones guess.
Apr 16, 2021, 8:05 am
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Thanks for the clarification. I'm planning my trip for August.