Opinions - old first or new business?
Jul 16, 2009, 10:44 pm
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Opinions - old first or new business?
I have a choice - I can use a SWU and go in first on a 777 from LAX to LHR, or I can go in business, connect in Chicago and have the new configuration the whole way.
Which would you do? Is the new business better than the old first?
Is the first lounge in LAX okay?
Thanks!
Which would you do? Is the new business better than the old first?
Is the first lounge in LAX okay?
Thanks!
Jul 16, 2009, 11:42 pm
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I would do F on a non-stop without any hesitation - the F suite is much more spacious than the new C and you have much more storage around your seat. Plus you can have food when you want (not a big issue on LAX-LHR) and the wines are better too.
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Jul 16, 2009, 11:48 pm
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Do you plan on flying Y later this year?
If yes, then save SWUs.
If not, even old F suite is much better than new C.
If yes, then save SWUs.
If not, even old F suite is much better than new C.
Jul 16, 2009, 11:51 pm
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Old F on non-stop definitely on a flight heading E overnight
Old F on non-stop definitely on a flight heading E overnight
Jul 17, 2009, 12:30 am
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Jul 17, 2009, 12:51 am
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Without a doubt, I would go with F on the n/s.
Jul 17, 2009, 1:24 am
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thumbs up on the F
If you can get into old F - definitely take it. New C is great, just did it LAX-NRT-LAX, but having done that route in old F last summer, you'll be perfectly comfortable in old F, with a bit more room as someone said.
The two women who worked the F lounge in LAX last summer are awesome! Really missed them this time around when just in the RCC. From the Int'l F lounge, they'll escort you to the plane. So nice. The food was decent for what it was. Also nice to have the lounge mostly to yourselves as I didn't find it very crowded.
Next trip will be in F again!
The two women who worked the F lounge in LAX last summer are awesome! Really missed them this time around when just in the RCC. From the Int'l F lounge, they'll escort you to the plane. So nice. The food was decent for what it was. Also nice to have the lounge mostly to yourselves as I didn't find it very crowded.
Next trip will be in F again!
Jul 17, 2009, 2:21 am
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Old F is still F...love the lounges, the food, and the service.
New C is not bad, but it's no F.
Now you have me wanting to talk int'l F again!
New C is not bad, but it's no F.
Now you have me wanting to talk int'l F again!
Jul 17, 2009, 6:40 am
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I agree that F is still F, and new C is bit narrow for my taste.
The only time I would pick new C over old F is if I don't plan to sleep and want to watch the IFE the entire way.
The distance between LAX/NRT and LAX/LHR are almost the same...that is a long time in an airplane to just the watch IFE the entire time.
I pick F.
The only time I would pick new C over old F is if I don't plan to sleep and want to watch the IFE the entire way.
The distance between LAX/NRT and LAX/LHR are almost the same...that is a long time in an airplane to just the watch IFE the entire time.
I pick F.
Jul 17, 2009, 10:17 am
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Do you plan to (are you able to) sleep most of the flight?
Yes ----> Old F
No -----> New C
Do you have another use for the SWU?
Yes ----> New C
No -----> Old F
The difference in food and service is negligible, in IFE substantial, in bed small (old F wider and more private).
Yes ----> Old F
No -----> New C
Do you have another use for the SWU?
Yes ----> New C
No -----> Old F
The difference in food and service is negligible, in IFE substantial, in bed small (old F wider and more private).
Jul 17, 2009, 11:47 am
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F trumps C anytime in my book, be it old or new!
Jul 17, 2009, 3:42 pm
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Heck, I would go one step further:
Old F > New F > New C > Old C
I actually like Old F better than New F. Seat goes forward and back independently, whereas new F does not. Old F allows you to exit the seat with table up. New F does not. So long as the old F cushions are in OK shape (not always true!) then the old F is great.
Old F > New F > New C > Old C
I actually like Old F better than New F. Seat goes forward and back independently, whereas new F does not. Old F allows you to exit the seat with table up. New F does not. So long as the old F cushions are in OK shape (not always true!) then the old F is great.
Jul 17, 2009, 7:23 pm
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Heck, I would go one step further:
Old F > New F > New C > Old C
I actually like Old F better than New F. Seat goes forward and back independently, whereas new F does not. Old F allows you to exit the seat with table up. New F does not. So long as the old F cushions are in OK shape (not always true!) then the old F is great.
Old F > New F > New C > Old C
I actually like Old F better than New F. Seat goes forward and back independently, whereas new F does not. Old F allows you to exit the seat with table up. New F does not. So long as the old F cushions are in OK shape (not always true!) then the old F is great.
Jul 18, 2009, 1:59 pm
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But true, new F has much more limited 'at your fingertips' storage.
Jul 18, 2009, 3:24 pm
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I've found more than enough storage available seat-side for both old and new F. I think the new F bed is a bit bigger than the old. The IFE/related systems are way better on the new F. I like new F a little bit better than old F, but they are close, IME.