Originally Posted by Mabuk dan gila (Post 26322326)

Way back in the 1970's when I was a child, I saw a number of Hollywood movies where the upper deck of a 747-200 played a prominent role. It really made an impression. While I flew allot as a child, it was always narrow bodies and my lifelong dream was to someday ride in the upper deck of a 747. It wasn't until ~2004 that it ever happened, and in the years after that I flew in dozens of 747 upper decks to the point where it it's no big deal at all.

None the less, while I will freely admit that riding in the nose is a nicer ride and is 'better', and the upper deck in reality, is really not that special. I still chose the upper deck every chance I get based on childhood whimsy.

Alas, for a while I was flying round trip TPAC in 747-400's almost monthly. My travel patterns haven't changed but 747's have entirely disappeared for me. 777-300ER's have entirely taken over in my world.