Chicago757 From United States of America, joined May 2003, 374 posts, RR: 1 Posted (7 years 8 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 8132 times:
Yesterday was my first time ever on a 777! I was aboard UA 244 heavy from DEN - ORD. I flew from SAN to DEN returing home to Chicago, but booked the connection flight just to get on that thing. What a machine. Smooth landing and everything! Oh and...props to United for Channel 9 on the headset. What an excellent feature to have to be able to listen to ATC. Every airline should do that if they have the armrest headsets....don't you agree!! Take care everyone.
CV580Freak From Bahrain, joined Jul 2005, 1033 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 8 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 8104 times:
My first flight on a 777 was BAH/DXB on EK, only a 40 minute flight so just about enough time to read the newspaper, quaff your drink and swallow down your samosa
One day you are the pigeon, the next the statue ...
FutureUApilot From United States of America, joined May 2004, 1365 posts, RR: 4 Reply 3, posted (7 years 8 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 8089 times:
Quoting CV580Freak (Reply 1): I remember listening to CH 9 overflying ORD - frightened the s**t outta me
Brokenrecord From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 772 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (7 years 8 months 2 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 8055 times:
Heh, my first flight on a 777 was with UA too... IAD-DEN
Next 777 flight was also on UA, but this time IAD-LAX in C...
SWA TPA From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 1559 posts, RR: 44 Reply 6, posted (7 years 8 months 2 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 7613 times:
My first 777 flight was on BA TPA-LGW. We were up front in row 1 C&D (the 2 middle seats up in 1st class in the 1st row). I remember being AMAZED at how quiet this plane was! It barely made any noise up front! Incredible machine indeed
ZKSUJ From New Zealand, joined exactly 9 years ago today! , 6930 posts, RR: 10 Reply 7, posted (7 years 8 months 2 weeks 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 7452 times:
My first flight on a 777 was about 3 months ago on SQ282, a 772 from AKL-SIN. Smooth flight but I have to say I still prefer the 744
Lufthansa747 From Philippines, joined exactly 14 years ago today! , 3174 posts, RR: 47 Reply 9, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 7180 times:
Quoting ZKSUJ (Reply 7): Smooth flight but I have to say I still prefer the 744
744 rocks in F/C especially. Been on gazillions of 777s, and IMHO they are rather loud in front of the engines.
CV990 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 7181 times:
Hi!
I flew 777 from AMS to KIX on late April with KL and I was very pleased with the flight! I think the 777 is a great airplane, confortable and with KL I also enjoyed the IFE and the amazing crew we had!
But if for some of you the 744 rocks.... well the MD11 is rock-and-roll!!!!
Regards
TranStar From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 524 posts, RR: 0 Reply 11, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 7062 times:
I have only flown the 777 twice.
First time was Air France IAD-CDG and return on a trip to Israel in 1999. Very nice plane and great service.
Second time was on British Airways IAD-LHR and return on my second trip to Israel in 2004. Kudos to BA, as the flight was quite nice.
I had hoped to fly the ANA 777 from IAD-NRT and return, but ended up getting booked on United through SFO and ORD on 744s.
I can't decide whether I like the 777 or 744 better. It seems you have more space in coach in a 747, despite the increased number of seats across, largely due to the virtually vertical sidewalls and high ceilings. However, the cabin architecture and PTVs have their definite advantages.
LGA777 From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 1101 posts, RR: 22 Reply 12, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 5 days 7 hours ago) and read 7012 times:
I was very lucky, my first flight on a 777 was on UA IAD-ORD on day one of passenger service by any airline. The very first flight was LHR-IAD but ours was the first US departure and domestic flight, got a nice certificate from UA and ceremonies at both ends. At IAD about 2 hours before departure the aircraft was available for tours, even had displays on the ramp. A great experience I believe in 1994. I have since flown about 5 other 777 flights on UA plus BA,DL,and SQ !
The highlight of my 777 experiences and always will be was making the run out to SEA to watch/take video/experience the maiden flight at PAE, of Boeing 7771 heavy, what a great experience seeing the first takeoff, landing, and even listening on the scanner on the Boeing freq hearing the crew, chase plane, and ground crew go thru things like raising the gear for the first time, just amazing and unforgettable !
JN744 From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 35 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 6883 times:
My first flight on the 772 was between DFW-LGW. I remember it like yesterday. The 777 is by far my favorite plan and I was just amazed with the "flight map"
BA319-131 From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 8258 posts, RR: 56 Reply 14, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 6860 times:
My first 777 flight was with UA from LHR>EWR many moons ago...........
Whilst it is a superb machine, as Lari (Lufthansa747) said, ahead of the engines she is a noisy bird, for that reason I prefer the A330 & A340, from a pax point of view they are far quieter.
SATX From United States of America, joined Apr 2005, 2840 posts, RR: 8 Reply 15, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 6808 times:
Quoting ZKSUJ (Reply 7): Smooth flight but I have to say I still prefer the 744
Same here.
Quoting Lufthansa747 (Reply 9): 744 rocks in F/C especially. Been on gazillions of 777s, and IMHO they are rather loud in front of the engines.
I don't fly F/C, but I agree that the 747 is preferable to the 777 for noise in coach as well.
Open Season on Consumer Protections is Just Around the Corner...
Chrisjake From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 843 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 6752 times:
i have enjoyed my B772 flights. have been on UAL ORD-LAX and DAL ATL-LAX and both were quite nice. gotta love those seatback screens in coach!
chris
Well nothing's dead down here, just a little tired
TGV From France, joined Dec 2004, 868 posts, RR: 23 Reply 17, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 6744 times:
Quoting BA319-131 (Reply 14): ahead of the engines she is a noisy bird, for that reason I prefer the A330 & A340, from a pax point of view they are far quieter.
I second that.
Furthermore in Eco, the 2-4-2 config of Airbusses is far superior to the 3-3-3 config of the 777.
Avoid 777 with 3-4-3 config in Y ! They are real sardine cans. (AF/KL for example)
SATX From United States of America, joined Apr 2005, 2840 posts, RR: 8 Reply 18, posted (7 years 8 months 1 week 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 6731 times:
Adam T. From United States of America, joined Jun 2000, 957 posts, RR: 6 Reply 19, posted (7 years 7 months 3 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 6402 times:
My first 777 flight was on Air France ATL-CDG. While I did think the plane was great I have to say it was the most uncomfortable flight of my life. I never before been so cramped in a plane.
I did find the 747-400 to be much roomier when I flew on it for the first time to Auckland back in June.
DeltaGuy767 From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 633 posts, RR: 2 Reply 20, posted (7 years 7 months 2 weeks 6 days 20 hours ago) and read 6326 times:
Mt first 777 ride was with AA BOS-LHR Business Class about 4 years ago in with Winter. Along with a CDG bound AA flight we were the only AA flights to Lleave BOS due to a heavy snowstorm. Flight was good riding up front as the service was really good due to AA having $$$ back then.
OB1783P From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 325 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (7 years 7 months 2 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 6197 times:
Quoting TranStar (Reply 11): I can't decide whether I like the 777 or 744 better.
Neither can I. I would try by saying that I love the 747 most as a plane, but I slightly prefer flying on the 777. I have been on a couple of trips that involved switching from one to the other with the same carrier, and the 777 appeared brighter, with more space per passenger. But we're talking about two magnificent planes. No need to decide.
I've flown thousands of miles and I can tell you it's a lot safer than crossing the street!
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 23, posted (7 years 7 months 2 weeks 6 days 9 hours ago) and read 6151 times:
Quoting CV580Freak (Reply 1): I remember listening to CH 9 overflying ORD - frightened the s**t outta me
I remember flying out of ATL on United once and when another pilot wasn't following the order to go to a higher flight level the controller suggested that the pilot pull back on the stick as he (the controller) learned in flight school when the pilot asked how to get to the higher level. I don't remember the airline involved but I laughed and cringed at the same time.
My first trip on a 777 was Delta from ATL to MCO in BizElite. Brand new plane loaded with tourists going to the Mouse House. I remember a little French kid who wouldn't stop screaming at his dad and then punched the stewardess. I wish they would have kicked him off the plane.
"If you can't delight in the misery of others then you don't deserve to be a college football fan."
CXA330300 From South Africa, joined May 2004, 1500 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (7 years 7 months 2 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 6083 times:
My first 777 flight was in 2002, CO EWR-TLV.
The sky is the limit as long as you can stay there
25 Austinpowers: My first 777 flight was in late October 2004 on Asiana Airlines from SFO to ICN. One of my all time favorite flights.
26 NZ747: Glad you had a nice flight. My first B777 flight was in December 2003, and since then I have been on seven 777 flights, all with Singapore Airlines. I
27 F27XXX: How does that original posting even remotely qualify as a Trip Report?!??!
28 PIA777: I love 777 flights. Here is a list of my flights: EK LHR-DBX-KHI in 7/2000 EK KHI-DBX-LHR in 8/2000 AA ORD-DFW in 12/2000 EK KHI-DBX-KHI in 8/2003 (My
29 AirxLiban: More like a statement of trip. Anyway since we're talking about our 777 experiences then my first was on AA, LAX-MIA on 1/1/2003. The second was JFK-
30 MEA-707: Welcome to airliners.net... Articulate and detailed reports about Iranian 707s or full of original pictures get few visitors and reactions while this
31 KLMCedric: Only two 777 experiences for me to. 2003 UA LAX-IAD-AMS 2004 KL AMS-GRU-AMS Looking forward for more.
32 FLLDTW744: Well I guess I outta share my first 777 experience. I flew the short DEN-SFO flight and I got the crew rest seats! Its not first class but it was defi
33 OYRJA: My first B777-236ER flight was a month ago when I flew LGW-ATL on BA 2226. It was a really great flight. I really love the 777's. But my favorite airc
34 BMIFlyer: You gotta love the 777. My all time favourite aircraft Thanks, Lee
35 BA0284: My first 777 flight was on G-VIIP from TPA-LGW, then G-VIIO the following year back to TPA. I love the B777, prefer the B747 however I think its easie
36 SA7700: My first flight on a 777 was on UA too! SFO-DEN-ORD all the way on 777 metal. Both the 777 and 744 have very spots in my heart - therefore I will be o
37 GEEZ: My only 777 flights were: Sat 1st Feb 2003: AA131 LHR-JFK on N754AN and Fri 7th Feb 2003: AA100 JFK-LHR, also on N754AN Loved every aspect of it and r
Sponsor Message: 
From United States of America, joined May 2003, 374 posts, 
From Bahrain, joined Jul 2005, 1033 posts, 
From New Zealand, joined exactly 9 years ago today! 
, 6930 posts, 
From Luxembourg, joined Sep 2005, 164 posts, 
From Philippines, joined exactly 14 years ago today! 
From , joined Dec 1969, posts, 
From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 8258 posts, 
From France, joined Dec 2004, 868 posts, 
From Netherlands, joined Jan 2005, 3014 posts, 
From South Africa, joined May 2004, 1500 posts, 
Sponsor Message: 
Printer friendly format
