Which cabin do you prefer to fly in: 777 or a330/a340?

[CaptainJackSparrow]

I was just wondering how the a330/340's (particularly the a330's and a340-500/600's) stack up passenger experience wise against the 777?

I've only flown on the 777 myself, mainly EK birds, and always thought the 777 was brilliant, blew a 747 out of the water for overall experience. It was just a very roomy, modern interior, nice cabin design, basically Boeing at their best. Only down side, not the quietest plane in the world, but other than that pretty good.

I was wondering how the airbuses compares (realise it's a smaller plane), cos I've never flown them. The a330/40 series newest variants do look pretty swish on the inside as well so was wondering people's preference from a cabin point of view?

[a78jumper]

Aside from charters like TransAt I have not seen anyone try to put 9 across in 330/340s, where as the whole EK experience ( and it was good in Y) was diminished by sitting 3-4-3. VERY VERY TIGHT. I also have flown KLM's 777s and the 3-3-3 seating made for a lot more room. Sort of beyond me why Boeing would let a flag carrier squish people into one of their flagship planes like this. That being said I did like the 777 regardless, and also have flwon an AC 340 and liked it equally as well, although being an older model did not have the PTVs.

[ACman]

Love 2-4-2

[expoITHscohen]

Love 2-4-2

Damn Sraight!!!!!

[a78jumper]

Love 2-4-2

Love 767s with 2-3-2 even more!

[KBOSv2]

777 fo sho!

[Airfrancefan]

A343

[uy707]

The good point for the 330/340 is the cross section is too small for squeezing more seat abreast. So they often come with this neat 2-2+2-2 configuration.
The bad point is which kind of airline operates your plane, a charter, a bad sched or a good reputed one ...
About the 777, the 2-5-2 bugs me should I can't be accomodated on aisles.
So much also for the 3-3-3 variety should I inherit the central seat :twisted:
Alain

[NOTAR520AC]

I haven't flown on a 340 yet, but I did fly 772ER on British Airways March of '03 and that was AMAZING. Felt like I was in business class- their cabins are nice! 13 hours of heaven. :grin: The bins were fun.

[Crazy764]

I haven't flown on a 340 yet, but I did fly 772ER on British Airways March of '03 and that was AMAZING. Felt like I was in business class- their cabins are nice! 13 hours of heaven. :grin: The bins were fun.
Compared to what? I've flown on 772ERs too, as well as other widebodies. Can't really say any one was "amazingly" better than the others in the same class.

[DAL767-400ER]

Don't care, as long as it's First or Business.

[babypurin]

Having been in the 777 only, I really can't say. I'd probably go with the 777, as I can't stop looking at those massive engines.

[NOTAR520AC]

Compared to what? I've flown on 772ERs too, as well as other widebodies. Can't really say any one was "amazingly" better than the others in the same class.
So....? What's your point?- Wanna prize? :skeptic: All I said was I enjoyed the BA772ER.

[Crazy764]

So....? What's your point?- Wanna prize? :skeptic: All I said was I enjoyed the BA772ER.
I asked a question. The 772 is so amazing compared to what? Most widebodies from the interior, in the same class are more or less the same...

[NOTAR520AC]

I asked a question. The 772 is so amazing compared to what? Most widebodies from the interior, in the same class are more or less the same...
Oh- I dunno- it was my first int'l flight, and I just thought BA's interrior design was VERY nice for coach (felt like B-class compared to all the other flights I've flown). I flew Qantas a year later & wasn't as impressed... I guess I just like BA cabins & their seats. :grin:

[Crazy764]

Oh- I dunno- it was my first int'l flight, and I just thought BA's interrior design was VERY nice for coach (felt like B-class compared to all the other flights I've flown). I flew Qantas a year later & wasn't as impressed... I guess I just like BA cabins & their seats. :grin:
Aha...see? That was what I was getting at. It's more about the airline rather than the type. ;)

I wasn't questioning your opinion, just the basis of this survey. :p

[wannabepilot777]

Sort of beyond me why Boeing would let a flag carrier squish people into one of their flagship planes like this.That is all the airline. Boeing doesn't get to decide what seats they put in the planes.

[G-VEIL]

I was just wondering how the a330/340's (particularly the a330's and a340-500/600's) stack up passenger experience wise against the 777?



After flying many times in 330's /340's and then trying a 777 on Singapore Airlines, I do prefer the cabin of 777 - it seems roomier - could be the overhead lockers are placed at a funny angle, but I wasnt too impressed with the seating - it felt like I was sitting on a piece of wood. So 777 it is for cabin layout, 340 for comfort.

[UA-F9 Guy]

I like the 346 over the 773 o 2. But the 777 is still a beautiful plane and very comofrortable.

[NOTAR520AC]

Aha...see? That was what I was getting at. It's more about the airline rather than the type. ;)

I wasn't questioning your opinion, just the basis of this survey. :p

Yeah I guess so :D - I really like how Boeing designed their overhead bins and the curvature of the ceiling too.

Haha- sorry- I thought you were attacking my post! I was like wtf? :lol:

[a78jumper]

That is all the airline. Boeing doesn't get to decide what seats they put in the planes.

Agree, it still does not put Boeing in good light, because people are going to say they are the ones responsible for uncomfortable seating, not EK. Sort of like ordering an expensive Cadillac and insisting on seating that by virtue of its design, is less comfortable than the competition.

Incidentally just flew a Delta 764 from HNL-CVG this week and the new 777 style cabin is very attractive, and comfortable.

[screaming_emu]

out of everything I've flown in I really have to say I prefer your mom

[James747]

i dun really care which aircraft im on, but i wanna try da a340 cuz ive never tried it before

[scubblee]

Believe me... If you were to fly those stupid 777s on every of your flights, I bet you will not even say it is nice...

SQ is deploying these stupid planes to almost every of their destinations!!!!

[haliday]

3-3-3 for 772 Vietnam Airlines :clap:
My father flew with it and took some shots about it for me . What's a comfortable cabin ! :lol:

[ACman]

i dun really care which aircraft im on, but i wanna try da a340 cuz ive never tried it before

yes you try the A34o. You FLY ON or FLEW the A340.

[julesweso]

I love the a340 cabin, so quiet and comfortable. 2-4-2 is great, having a window seat and also only one seat away from the aisle. Though I love the 777 cabin, I'd have to choose the a340 over it if it was the same service on both.

[James747]

yes you try the A34o. You FLY ON or FLEW the A340.


ok fine then............i hope i can "FLY" on an airbus 340...............

[RingwaySam]

i dun really care which aircraft im on, but i wanna try da a340 cuz ive never tried it before


Your just not listening to anyone are you :shakehea:

[Kendawg22]

I've been on both definitely prefer the 777.

[Air India]

i wud prefer a boeing 777 cabin to an airbus330/340 cabin.. James 747, nothing very great about airbus 340. i much prefer the boeing 777.

[Airbus330Fan]

If the A330 has the "777" style cabin , I will fly A330 everywhere, cabin noise is quieter and no middle seat. For this case , I still vote for the A330. The new airbus cabin is quite comfortable and cosey.

[janni-chan]

It really depends on the airlines and their seating arrangements, mate ;)

I've flown A340 three times and 777 four times and I must admit I really adore the 777! The fact that I'm quite a Boeing fan could explain this too... but NOTHING beats the 747 IMHO! I just love the whale of the sky :)
-Janni

[FlyingHigh26]

Prefer A340 because:

- The engines are so quiet
- The A343 engines look like hairdryers!:grin:
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Seating Arrangment Is very comfortable.


:wiggle: I was bored, so i drew it up.

-The A346 has humongo engines
-Its a plane, What else do you expect?!?!