Author Topic: 777 in 3-4-3 configuration (Read 5331 times)

dirah · « **on:** March 05, 2014, 05:42:45 PM »

I am looking at taking some long-haul flights in Y, total of 26 hours flying time.
One of the options if to fly on a 777 in 3-4-3 configuration (on Etihad specifically).
Other options are a little more expensive.
I had a look at FT and other websites, and people describe the 3-4-3 configuration on a B777 as sheer hell.
I was wondering if this might just be exaggeration - how likely that 1/2 inch less in width and 1 inch less in pitch would make such a big difference?

I would be grateful to hear other people's personal first-hand experiences.

chucksterace · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2014, 05:45:01 PM »

Whats your other options.

dirah · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2014, 05:48:03 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on March 05, 2014, 05:45:01 PM

Whats your other options.

A380 (Emirates) for about $250 more.

chucksterace · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2014, 05:49:56 PM »

Where you flying from to.. Whats your itin?

dirah · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2014, 05:50:38 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on March 05, 2014, 05:49:56 PM

Where you flying from to.. Whats your itin?

JFK-DXB-SYD vs JFK-AUH-SYD

avremie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2014, 05:50:50 PM »

Is 2-5-2 much better(I'm asking a general question)

chucksterace · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2014, 05:57:40 PM »

Quote from: avremie on March 05, 2014, 05:50:50 PM

Is 2-5-2 much better(I'm asking a general question)

Well thats 9, not 10. And if you are seating in the 2 part, then yes, you either have a window with easy access to aisle, or aisle with only one person who might need to get out.

avremie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2014, 06:00:21 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on March 05, 2014, 05:57:40 PM

Well thats 9, not 10. And if you are seating in the 2 part, then yes, you either have a window with easy access to aisle, or aisle with only one person who might need to get out.

your right I wasn't paying so much attention but would it be better to have 3-3-3 instead of 2-5-2

chucksterace · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2014, 06:02:05 PM »

Quote from: avremie on March 05, 2014, 06:00:21 PM

your right I wasn't paying so much attention but would it be better to have 3-3-3 instead of 2-5-2

Depends if you are seating in the 2 or the 5. If in the 2 I would take that over the 3. But in the 5, I would take the 3-3-3 over that. But if the 2-5-2 is a open flight, the 5 seats would make a good bed.

Gets · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2014, 06:41:18 PM »

When you get into the back seat of a car and your knees hit your chest, and you get the guy in front to move up just 1 inch....

Now imagine 26 hours w/o that!

dirah · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2014, 06:43:27 PM »

Quote from: Gets on March 05, 2014, 06:41:18 PM

When you get into the back seat of a car and your knees hit your chest, and you get the guy in front to move up just 1 inch....

Now imagine 26 hours w/o that!

Are you talking from personal experience?

Gets · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2014, 06:54:59 PM »

Quote from: dirah on March 05, 2014, 06:43:27 PM

Are you talking from personal experience?

In the back of a car yes.
Although I'm a little over 6' and I manage in economy

Just my .02 regarding the 1" less

ilherman · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:00:04 PM »

BTW, Chuck, you ever flew SN's new J?

chucksterace · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:03:14 PM »

Quote from: ilherman on March 05, 2014, 07:00:04 PM

BTW, Chuck, did you ever flew SN's new J?

The 1-2-1 layout? Is it similar to lx business? If yes, then yes, I flew on LX.

dirah · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:04:18 PM »

Sigh... why does every thread on DDF discuss every question other than the one asked by OP?

chucksterace · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:06:36 PM »

Quote from: dirah on March 05, 2014, 07:04:18 PM

Sigh... why does every thread on DDF discuss every question other than the one asked by OP?

Bc thats what DDF is all about.

dirah · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:09:49 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on March 05, 2014, 07:06:36 PM

Bc thats what DDF ~~is all about~~ has evolved into.

FTFY

ilherman · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:11:16 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on March 05, 2014, 07:03:14 PM

The 1-2-1 layout? Is it similar to lx business? If yes, then yes, I flew on LX.

1-2-1 and 2-1-2

chucksterace · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:13:25 PM »

Quote from: ilherman on March 05, 2014, 07:11:16 PM

1-2-1 and 2-1-2

I had the solo seat. I found it to be comfy. Narrow seat and narrow foot swell but deep. Plenty of storage space and space around you. Couldn't complain during my 13hr flight. (Sin-zrh),

mb1 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2014, 07:40:17 PM »

Quote from: dirah on March 05, 2014, 07:04:18 PM

Sigh... why does every thread on DDF discuss every question other than the one asked by OP?

Because people are afraid to start a new thread. So once a thread is started, everyone jumps in.