BA 787S'
 

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!

I've not heard any pax (in here or out) say anything different to you. It's just another large twin. Whoop-Di-Doo. :bored:

What about the quality of the cabin air. "Never mind the quality, feel the width" :) ? They're certainly quieter for those on the outside…..

Yep flew on it few weeks ago, wasn't terribly impressed.

Like most aircraft, it can depend on where you are sitting. My own experiences with ANA and QTR 787s were very positive.

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.

Has anyone experienced the 'benefits' from the increased pressurisation? ie Pressure to 1,800m vs 2,400m (6000 vs 8000 ft)

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.

I thought it was just me that had been underwhelmed by the 787. I do think it quieter than other Boeing's but didn't feel it was as quiet as the A380.

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 ?

SHJ,

To answer your question, a definite yes!

Here's a report from CNET by a recent traveller.

While the writer appears to be an {expletive deleted} some may find his story to be enlightening.

......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.:sad:

Jack

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 :confused: 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

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!

Well, if they can't be bothered to keep their first class cabins clean, how can we expect them to worry about the comfort of their other paying customers?

SpringHeeledJack
Nope. The pressurisation is higher. ;)

Oops, yes my mistake, perceived altitude lower, therefore higher air pressure :O


SHJ

I flew on one from LHR to EWR before Christmas. I felt far more refreshed on arrival than after a normal Trans-Atlantic flight and I found it very quiet and smooth, particularly on take-off.