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Just had my first flt in the 787 , is it me,or have most people been underwhelmed by the experience?
It was as noisy as most a/c and the only things of note were new style cazi doors and the changing light windows (larger).
Better try the 380!
It was as noisy as most a/c and the only things of note were new style cazi doors and the changing light windows (larger).
Better try the 380!
? They're certainly quieter for those on the outside…..
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Flew on a Qatar 787 - DXB - Doha in Dec 12. (before battery issues) It was ok but not different enough (bit quieter than 777) from other twin jets to be memorable. Yes the electric tint mechanism on windows was a interesting feature but one wonders just how easy a broken one would be to fix. They also do not go completely dark.
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SHJ commented that they are quieter for those outside, but I must admit that I have not noticed this. LHR-bound planes pass over my place at about 4,000 ft and although I don't mind noise I keep a mental note of different plane's sound. Weather, temperature and flightpath/angle all cause considerable variation, but 787s (on average) seem to me to be very comparable with many other twins, apart from some older ones which can be surprisingly loud!
Without wishing to get into tedious and partisan A/B comparisons, I have to say that the 380 does seem to be (on average) noticeably quieter and "smoother" sounding than other 4 holers, which does impress me, given its chunky looks.
I appreciate that I only really hear approach sound, and hve not heard enough take-offs to make any valid comments.
I have read PPRuNers' comments about the smoothness of 787 flights.
Without wishing to get into tedious and partisan A/B comparisons, I have to say that the 380 does seem to be (on average) noticeably quieter and "smoother" sounding than other 4 holers, which does impress me, given its chunky looks.
I appreciate that I only really hear approach sound, and hve not heard enough take-offs to make any valid comments.
I have read PPRuNers' comments about the smoothness of 787 flights.
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It's not as quiet as the behemoth A380, that truly is a whispering giant, but the 787 is to my ears quieter than all other day to day aircraft. For those who have flown in it, does the lower altitude air make for less fatigue after a long flight ?
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......some may find his story to be enlightening. - ExXB
....and some may find the comments regarding BA's 787 at "Featured user comments" on SeatGuru Seat Map British Airways Boeing 787-8 (788) even more enlightening, particularly in respect of passengers not only feeling severely cramped but also complaining about very narrow and uncomfortable seats in Economy, and not too complimentary about Business either.
Jack
....and some may find the comments regarding BA's 787 at "Featured user comments" on SeatGuru Seat Map British Airways Boeing 787-8 (788) even more enlightening, particularly in respect of passengers not only feeling severely cramped but also complaining about very narrow and uncomfortable seats in Economy, and not too complimentary about Business either.
Jack
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I always wonder how, after spending untold millions and thousands of man-hours from (BA in this case), the airlines end up pi$$ing off their customers, especially regular customers with squashed conditions and generally unacceptable standards ? Surely they must do a real customer 'acid test' before release to service 
I realise that people can be overly fussy, but when, in this case, the aircraft is designed to be in the air for a long time, the passengers expect certain things.
Glad to hear the fatigue levels are reduced by the air pressurisation being lower.
SHJ
I realise that people can be overly fussy, but when, in this case, the aircraft is designed to be in the air for a long time, the passengers expect certain things.Glad to hear the fatigue levels are reduced by the air pressurisation being lower.
SHJ
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We tend to compare flying in one type plane of plane with another, often forgetting to consider that it is what the airline choses to do with the plane that most affects our enjoyment of the flight.
I used to love flying in VC 10s, but if they were around nowadays, with 50% more seats, and with today's higher number of drunk, abusive, selfish, arrogant and fatter passengers then perhaps I would form a very different opinion of travelling in one!
I used to love flying in VC 10s, but if they were around nowadays, with 50% more seats, and with today's higher number of drunk, abusive, selfish, arrogant and fatter passengers then perhaps I would form a very different opinion of travelling in one!
