The air france business class lounge was spacious and airy with floortoceiling windows facing the aircraft stands and taxiways. How much better is emirates a380 vs 777 business class i have flown emirates many many times in economy, and booked for a couple times in first class for this fall, but never business class, and im looking at redeeming for business class for an upcoming trip. Air france a380 versus b777200 air travel forum tripadvisor. Trip verified the business class seat had plenty of room, and i liked that it.
I flew in business class on air frances airbus a380, the worlds. The air france a380 offers 9 first class suites, 80 angleflat business class seats, 38 premium economy seats, and 389 economy seats, with the business class and premium economy seating on the upper deck. Jun 25, 2014 this was one of the first flights of the new business class cabin being retrofitted across the air france longhaul fleet of b777 aircraft, both b777200er and b777300er see news, february 4. Qantas codeshares and has comparable ticket prices with emirates i. Boeing 777200 vs airbus a380800 business class affaires. Review of swiss b777 business class zurich to singapore. Another option is row 6, but there may be some noise due to the proximity to the bassinet seats in row 5. Ive flown air frances old business class product between lax and cdg before on the a380, and found it perfectly. Beware, once you go business class, it is really hard to think about going back to economy. We work to make sure you get a peaceful nights sleep in a seat that transforms into a full bed. We flew business class to france, and because business class was sold out on our return trip, we flew premium economy on the way back. Its only when the extended range 777 versions come out that airbus is left in the dust.
The air france staff will welcome you in an exclusive area at the airport, where you enjoy a quick and priority checkin of your baggage. Emirates business class a380 versus 777 air travel forum. I will say this is less applicable on the a380, where the business class cabin, though dated, still has some luster. The same cannot be said of the exclusive first class found on air france s 777300ers. Air france premium economy on a380, 772 777200, and domestic seat, service, and food leave a reply recently febmar 2015, i had the opportunity to fly air france round trip to barcelona, and i booked the entire fare as w class air frances premium economy. Access air frances best seats in business class on most 777s. Flying in business class on air frances airbus a380 roundtrip between new york and paris was a treat. This was going to be a very substantial overhaul of the current air france business class product, i was quite excited to give it a try. At the beginning of 2014 air france introduced their new business class. Jan 27, 2018 air france 777 300er business class cabin and seat selection the air france business class cabin was packed, and the passengers ranged from a crying baby to an old gentleman who must have been over 90 years old, so the flight attendants had to cover a lot of ground. Ive been on both for way longer than six hours, qantas sydney to dallas and return 15hrs30min vs emirates perth dubai manchester, perth dubai paris and return a380 and 777. Anything that makes it so the person reclining their seat in front of you doesnt impede your space is a win in my book. When im flying air france out of a city that has a choice of craft between the a380 and a jumbo, i always try for the a380, unless its. I am also scheduled to fly lax to cdg and back in about a week and a half.
Air france a380, embark on an exceptional voyage iflya380. Our new business class seats offer two new seating positionsthe lazy z, a cradling position that ensures your weight is centered and balanced when youre sitting down, and the sundeck, a lounging position that extends the base and foot of your seat so you can stretch and rest your legs on the ottoman. Lets look at the a380s seat map versus the 777s seat map. Air france is the second airline to begin retiring airbus a380s. The a380800 has the quietest and most silent cabin flying today. Air france thinks big with the a380 and your inflight relaxation is always on the program. Air france boeing 777 business class from madagascar to. I picked a seat near the window with us plug sockets easily. Heres what every step of the journey was like in business class on air frances airbus a380 superjumbos. The quietest seats would be in first or business class, in front of the engines. Apr 01, 2016 if this answer refers to a broad view of all airlines in general, then the answer varies. Having never travelled in business class on emirates i am uncertain as to whether there is a difference in the business class seats, experience etc on a 777 as compared to an a380.
We are taking air france business affaires and specifically booked the flight that appears to be always using the a380 but i also realize that things happen and it is possible for aircraft to be changed so im interested to hear the information on the b 777 200 as well. If i could afford that, i wouldnt care about anything else. Play video opens a new popup boeing 777 business class. Recently, i went to paris and back with air france to attend 20 years annivesary event of air france at cdg t2 hub and a visit of the air france a380 hangar. Which business class is a better option for long haul travel. Air france business class 777 paris to toronto one mile. It is flown on various longhaul intercontinental routes. We are planning our family trip and i noticed there are multiple jfkcdg air france flights. Oct 23, 2015 at the beginning of 2014 air france introduced their new business class. Swiss boeing 777 business class from zurich to singapore. The a380 that flew me from singapore to london featured the old layout with a total of 12 first class suites, 86 business class seats, 36 premium economy class seats, and 245 standard economy class seats.
There are 4 seats aboard the 777300er compared to 9 on the a380, and the 777 s hard product is much more modern and private. Air france 777300er 3class business class seat map. Use the link below to book your first stay with airbnb and you will. It was a toss up on whether to book ac or af it was the same price and i chose ac because i collect their aeroplan miles. Book your next trip in the business cabin now fast and priority access at the airport. It depends on how the airline has designed and implemented business class in different aircraft. Travel junkies have lauded the a380 for how quiet it is. Aisles are narrow in the economy class cabin as air france has 10 seats abreast. Air france operates this version of the boeing 777200er configured with 312 seats in three classes of service. Then rejuvenate yourself midflight with an inspired selection of toiletries from penhaligons in our dedicated business class lavatories. A350 unless you enjoy an a380 bar on qatar, emirates or etihad.
Introducing our redesigned 777 business class seat. I had assigned myself seat 3l, the window seat in the third row on the right side of the cabin. How much better is emirates a380 vs 777 business class. Air france 777300er business class cabin and seat selection the air france business class cabin was packed, and the passengers ranged from a crying baby to an old gentleman who must have been over 90 years old, so the flight attendants had to cover a. The airline has only five superjumbo jets in operation, and airbus recently announced it would cease making any new ones. Flying from oz, we get the a380 to dxb and then a 777 to our final destination and i quite like them both. I recently flew business class in a boeing 777300er aircraft of switzerlands flagship carrier, swiss international air lines, more commonly known under its short name swiss often stylized as swiss. If you fly business class frequently like international music examiner fiona berry from passport and piano, choosing the right flights can make a huge difference to your trip.
We are travelling to dubai in april and funds permitting we are considering upgrading to business class. However, the surprising thing is how outdated air france s a380s are. Can anyone tell me which aircraft has the better business class seats. Swiss is one of europes most premium airlines, chosen as second best business class in europe after sister airline lufthansa at the 2018 skytrax awards after having flown lufthansa both on their airbus a350 and a380 in business class just three weeks prior, i was very excited to finally experience the swiss hospitality for the first time from singapore to zurich and back on. According to, it was delivered in 2001 and has only been operated by air france. In addition to the fact that i had a 12hour layover both the morning and midday flights to bangkok were fulli doublechecked at the transfer desk, i knew the korean air business class a380 experience would be.
First class british airways vs business air france air. Sqs a380s are equipped with different seat numbers. Top 10 best airlines for longhaul business class the. The airbus a330 vs the boeing 777 what plane is better.
Review of air france flight from toronto to paris in business. Apr 16, 2019 the a330200 beats any first generation 777 series, and the a330300 beats the boeing 777 300. Mar 11, 2018 when it comes to emirates a380 vs emirates boeing 777 in business class, always chose the a380 and heres why. We often found access obstructed by cabin crew preparing for service. While reverse herringbone seats are pretty standardized nowadays, i thought this one had some pretty practical touches. A380 seats have direct aisle access, b777 dont only the seats on the emirates a380 in business class have direct aisle access. On the a380, air france just has open first class seats with no privacy, which id consider to be good business class seats, but certainly not competitive first class seats. Top 10 best airlines for longhaul business class the luxury. Singapore airlines recently unveiled their new first class suites onboard selected a380 aircraft. Lie completely flat on the soft leather fabric and enjoy gourmet meals as you watch your.
Air france premium economy on a380, 772 777200, and domestic seat, service, and food leave a reply recently febmar 2015, i had the opportunity to fly air france round trip to barcelona, and i booked the entire fare. Swiss is one of europes most premium airlines, chosen as second best business class in europe after sister airline lufthansa at the 2018 skytrax awards after having flown lufthansa both on their airbus a350 and a380 in business class just three weeks prior, i was very excited to finally experience the swiss hospitality for the first time from singapore to zurich and back on business class. Lie completely flat on the soft leather fabric and enjoy gourmet meals as you watch your favorite box set on the 23inch hd tv. Exceptional lounges escape the hustle and bustle of the airport and take advantage of the relaxing atmosphere of our. Lie completely flat on the soft leather fabric and enjoy gourmet meals as you watch your favorite. But if youre able to fly to europe on a new 777 or. If you take the a380 service there is also first class. Which is better airbus a380 or boeing 777 for a six hour. The a330200 beats any first generation 777 series, and the a330300 beats the boeing 777300. The more natural cabin pressure, humidity and noise are. I flew in business class on air frances airbus a380, the worlds biggest. Air france business class lounge paris charles degaulle airport. Air france frequence plus boeing 777200 vs airbus a380800.
First class british airways vs business air france watch this topic. Air france s boeing 777 seat is also better, as is business class on singapore airlines, cathay pacific, qatar, and etihad. New a380 business class available on the new airbus a380 aircraft. This was one of the first flights of the new business class cabin being retrofitted across the air france longhaul fleet of b777 aircraft, both b777200er and b777300er see news, february 4. Emirates business class cabin features cabin features. The first was singapore airlines, which has already retired 5.
Air france operates this version of the boeing 777 200er configured with 312 seats in three classes of service. On our a380, the entire business class was limited to using the toilets at the rear near the galley. As of the 6th of june 2011 the air france a380 will operate a daily service to washington, and during the summer from the 6th of june to 4 september 2011, air france will operate a daily service between paris and san francisco. If youre flying on the air france 777300 3class business class product, sit in rows 1 or 2, because theyre going to be the quietest. This new product has a 121 seat configuration, larger tray table, coat hook and convenient storage area continue reading. Air france business class 777 paris to toronto one. Apr 19, 2017 the air france business class lounge was spacious and airy with floortoceiling windows facing the aircraft stands and taxiways.
Having flown each plane in each cabin, we consistently feel the freshest on the a350. Air france business class 777 paris to new york jfk. Meanwhile in business class, air france offers angled seats, which arent in any way competitive anymore. Excellent service and worst seat in business class. Flying business class is purely aspirational for most, a lifetime experience for some, and a must for a select few.
Air france frequence plus boeing 777200 vs airbus a380800 business class affaires. Emirates a380 versus b777 business class seatguru forum. British airways a380 business class london to vancouver. The more natural cabin pressure, humidity and noise are instantly comforting. Air france has 43 777300ers in its fleet, though not all of them. Top 10 worlds best airlines for longhaul business class. Quick and priority checkin at the airport, cheap flight. Whereas the 777 features one of the most private cabins in the sky, the a380 feels more commercial by comparison.
Our particular a380 was the most tired looking emirates aircraft we have ever flown in. British airways a380 first class hi folks, one of my airline related goals is to fly first class on every airline operating the a380, and ive almost accomplished that goal. The business cabin guarantees you comfort and wellbeing throughout your flight. The aircraft previously registered as 9vskb has already been dismantled, becoming the first dismantled a380 in the world. Each year, i give a roundup of my favorite 10 business class products in the world. Austrian airlines boeing 777 business class sri lanka to vienna my favorite european airline. We are taking air france business affaires and specifically booked the flight that appears to be always using the a380 but i also realize that things happen and it is possible for aircraft to be changed so im interested to hear the information on the b 777200 as well. To new york, johannesburg, tokyo, montreal,washington and san francisco new. The emirates business class seat is not as good as all of american airlines business class products with the exception of the international boeing 757 or united polaris with the new seat.
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