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I'm glad I got to fly in a 747 upper deck and nose (thanks BA and Qantas). Still I really wish I could have flown in the proper nose right at the front. The ide
by GrifMD 6y ago
I'm glad I got to fly in a 747 upper deck and nose (thanks BA and Qantas). Still I really wish I could have flown in the proper nose right at the front. The idea of having forwardish facing windows just looks so nice.
I will say the A380 is really so much better than 747s (or at least 747-4s, not sure about the newer -8s). You can just tell how much quieter it is, and the size of some of the business class sections is outstanding. Emirates' business class bar is such a fun little novelty that made flying delightful. And their economy just felt better too.
- gsnedders 6y agoI've only done the 747-8I in economy, but it is notably much quieter than a -400, though not to the same extent as an A380.
- rogy 6y agoagree a380 economy can be as comfortable (if you get the upstairs 2 seat aisle) as business in an old 747 ( flew lhr->dfw on an old ba 747, upstairs in business just before lockdown it was pretty sad up there)
- Jonnerz 6y agoI was lucky enough to fly first earlier this year on a BA 747 to Dubai (Avios reward flight). I was sat in the 2nd row, but the seat is not that close to the window which makes it hard to benefit from the angled windows. It was cool, but not as great as people make it out to be.
- m4rtink 6y agoSome early Soviet airliners used to have a glassed nose. :)