maddog888 From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2007, 159 posts, RR: 0 Posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 3547 times:
There are so many different types of aircraft crossing the pond now from A318 to A380 via 757,767,777 etc. I have to wonder do we have now the most number of different types of aircraft on these routes? Limiting it to commercial aircraft, what is your preferred metal traveling across the Atlantic and why? I know that this can be skewed by airline affiliation but please try to keep it as free from this as possible.
Mine would have to be an aircraft no longer seen on these routes - the A300. It was my first experience with twins across a large body of water and it just seemed so smooth and quiet and big (even though I had flown early 747s across the ocean).
HOOB747 From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 420 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 3462 times:
I've flown 757's and 777 from the east coast to LHR, and obviously prefer the triple 7, because of the twin aisle (relative) comfort. But with good trade winds, you can make it to Western Europe in 5-6 hours, that means the narrow 757 isn't too painful. But I always try and book a flight on a 767 or 777, if I am flexible with my travels. There is something special about flying on the heavies.
danfearn77 From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2008, 1780 posts, RR: 9 Reply 3, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 1 day ago) and read 3444 times:
Quoting HOOB747 (Reply 2): But I always try and book a flight on a 767 or 777, if I am flexible with my travels. There is something special about flying on the heavies.
Same here. If my travel is flexible i go for 340's/777's or A380's. In October i took my first A346 flight with VS to JFK and i loved it. For me it beat the MAN-MCO 747 a few years earlier, not sure why but it just did.
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RAFVC10 From Spain, joined Sep 2005, 1980 posts, RR: 7 Reply 4, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 23 hours ago) and read 3431 times:
I prefer any twin aisle aircraft (with preferences on the Airbus A330-300) but comes to my mind the great aircraft that was the Boeing 757-200 and where I made my first "cross the Atlantic" when I was 11.
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Gerard
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HT From Germany, joined May 2005, 6471 posts, RR: 27 Reply 5, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 21 hours ago) and read 3413 times:
While in general I prefer the heavies, too, the additional time for ground handling is putting me off; this is especially true, when I am flying in Business Class and there is just a general crowd hanging around in front of the departure gate (but mainly the airport and the airline are to be blamed for this, IMO).
Best positive example I had was a flight in a PrivatAir's BBJ flying for KL AMS to IAH with 20 pax only: Ne need to remove bag with (allowed) liquids from carry-on for screening at the gate. And: While I was paying a short visit to the toilet in the gate area, boarding was announced - when I returned, the gate area was already deserted.
Negative aspects of the BBJ I had, was lacking IFE (not of concern to me) and fairly small lavatories (surely smaller than on the Airbii).
I was worried a bit about flying that long in such a small (=narrow) cabin, but it was no problem.
When using the heavies, I prefer the Airbii (330/340) with their 6-abreast seating in C.
-HT
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CoachClass From United States of America, joined Jan 2010, 356 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 17 hours ago) and read 3368 times:
I think you need to evaluate the airline seating arrangement and service on board. I thnk the A340-600 is incredibly beautiful inside and out; however, I had one of the worst flights ever with Lufthansa sitting on the inside of the four seat section with--allegedly--31" pitch. It's difficult to get in or out and absolutely a nightmare when the people in front of you recline their seats.
danfearn77 From United Kingdom, joined Jul 2008, 1780 posts, RR: 9 Reply 7, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 17 hours ago) and read 3366 times:
Quoting CoachClass (Reply 6): and absolutely a nightmare when the people in front of you recline their seats.
I found that the same with the VS 346 too.
Quoting CoachClass (Reply 6): I think the A340-600 is incredibly beautiful inside and out;
Inside is a very nice place to be indeed. Aside the LHR-JFK flight i have already mentioned i had the pleasure of doing LHR-HKG-SYD in a A346 in December. The only aircraft to eclipse it would be the SQ A380 for inside 'aesthetic' comfort.
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AirbusA6 From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2005, 1906 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 2 hours ago) and read 3221 times:
My favourite seat would be the aisle seat of the '2s' on 767s and A330/40s, as you have the aisle and are near the window too!
The A340 gains through quietness, this is more of a benefit on the longer flights.
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FlyingColours From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2003, 2315 posts, RR: 11 Reply 12, posted (3 years 2 months 1 week 1 hour ago) and read 3217 times:
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My first aircraft was an A300, incidentally across the Atlantic so I guess I'd say that, though I don't really have a preference. I've done the 763 as a passenger too and it wasn't too bad.
I've unfortunately done the 757-200 as well, it was bad enough for us crew so I don't want to even think what it was like for the folks who paid for the experience.
Would love to try the 747 and A380 too
Phil
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exFATboy From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 2974 posts, RR: 9 Reply 13, posted (3 years 2 months 6 days 22 hours ago) and read 3183 times:
In a perfect world I'd rather fly 747s trans-Atlantic, but since most of my trips are to visit friends in Devon, I'm willing to trade a little comfort for a 757-200 flying directly to BRS.
UltimateDelta From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 1993 posts, RR: 6 Reply 14, posted (3 years 2 months 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 3137 times:
I've flown the 767 and A330 (and apparently the 747, but I was less than a year old) TATL. I like the 767 because it's sort of the original trans-Atlantic airplane, but I also like the A330 for its insane (sometimes excessive) spaciousness.
superman24 From Canada, joined Oct 2009, 39 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (3 years 2 months 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 3134 times:
Flew with LH 4 years ago JFK to FRA on a B747 and I told myself I would never fly an outdated 747, and especially LH again in my life.
Low and behold, the following year I flew LH on a 343 in First class from YUL to MUC and I told myself I would never fly anything other then LH and I would never fly anything other then First class again.
Thank you LH!!!
Therefore my choice of preference is def. the 343, 333. I also flew KLM from JFK in a 777 and I thought it was amazing!!!!!
CitationJet From United States of America, joined Mar 2003, 2229 posts, RR: 3 Reply 18, posted (3 years 2 months 6 days 13 hours ago) and read 3102 times:
I have flown the VC-10, 707-320, 741, 742, 743, 744, 747SP, 767-200, 767-300, 777-200, DC-8, DC-10, A343, and A346 across the pond, The 747s and 777 were always memorable. The A346 is a beautiful aircraft.
B747forever From United States of America, joined May 2007, 16574 posts, RR: 11 Reply 22, posted (3 years 2 months 6 days ago) and read 3002 times:
I have only flown on the 744 across the pond, so cannot give you a valid answer.
This summer I will be flying for the first time on the 777 and 757 across the Atlantic, so will be interesting to see how these aircraft compare to the 747.
OlympicATH From Greece, joined Jul 2001, 277 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (3 years 2 months 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 2992 times:
Long-haul, I have flown: A330, A340, 747, 767, 777
I would choose the A330 or A340 anytime. They are spacious, super quiet and the 8-abreast seating is very comfortable. (YUL-CDG on a 9-abreast Air Transat A330 with no PTVs was one of my worst flights ever.)
My experience on the 767 (AC CDG-YYZ) was not the best. I found the plane to be too small for such a long flight (no, I haven't flown the 757 long-haul).
The 777 is a great big plane but it's rather loud and the layout feels less spacious, especially if you have a window seat.
CO787EWR From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 222 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (3 years 1 month 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 2666 times:
I've never flown a widebody across the pond... so the 757 wins for me!
25 kl911: The smaller the better, it gives you more the feeling you are flying, so I would go for the A318 and 757. And seats are the same anyway.
26 KimberlyRJ: For me: Working it will have to be the good old Boeing 747-400 – love her and while she will ALWAYS have a spot close to my heart I can’t wait to
27 TurkishWings: Same here... Such a beautiful aircraft... So far, I crossed the Atlantic on: LH: 343,346,742 and 744 AF: 332,744 CO: 772 KL: MD-11, 744, 772 NW: 333
28 oa260: Ive flown : MD11 B747-200/B747-400 A330 B777 L10-11 B767 My favourite has to be the MD11 and L10-11 When I get to try the A380 across the pond then it
29 hoons90: Flown on: 747-200 (KL), 747-400 (KL), 767-300ER (AC, CP), 767-400ER (DL) I certainly loved DL's 764, since it had comfortable leather seats and a dece
30 UAL747: I've flown the: A346 772 744 A330 DC-10-40 Across the Atlantic in First, Business, and Economy The: 772 In business and economy to South America The:
31 starac17: Was it XM'ed? At least on TS is was an A330 and not an A310, although they don't have PTV's I'm surprised that they didn't give out portable entertai
32 dc9northwest: I'll go ahead and say the A330, because the A340 scares me on take-off (you know, there's usually barely any runway left) and I had a bad CDG-ATL flig
33 YVRLTN: A TS A310 YYZ - EDI was the worst ride of my life! I think I prefer the A330 in Y, though 1A on an AA 77E was probably my nicest flight across the po
34 slinky09: Because it was the first time, I'd have to go for a 707. More recently I've travelled on 742, 744, 777, 767, 333, 343 and 346 - not yet the 380 transa
36 goldorak: Definitely the A380. I had the chance to fly it 3 times on the JFK route and it's just great
37 starguy: I have been a passenger on the 747, 330, 343, 346, 767 and 777 across the atlantic. My favorite by far is the Airbus 346, not only because they are th
38 EDICHC: Have flown 742, 767, 744 & 772 favourite was the 744. Would have liked the 772 but for some reason I just don't like a 2-5-2 seating config.
39 EDICHC: Just wondering about the opposite end of this scale. In what era was there the fewest aircraft types operating scheduled pax services across the pond
40 dc9northwest: I believe RO operated a 707 on their JFK route that started in 1974. There's a RO 707 in the database at JFK in 1979. They might have also used their
41 sasd209: CSA's A310 in business class from EWR - PRG. It was a few years ago, but still ranks among my best TATL experiences.
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