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Offline smoooth2

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner
« on: September 25, 2014, 08:57:28 PM »
I had a 7hr economy class ride in Thai Airways newly delivered Dreamliner yesterday. This aircraft was the 2nd delivery, just a couple of weeks old. The economy seating was 3-3-3

I'm a 192cm tall guy, so getting comfortable in almost any aircraft is tricky, but I had 2" of knee space before I touched the seat in front. When the seat reclines, the base also slides forward, so I was almost able to completely straighten my legs under the seat in front. This of course is a complete fantasy for any economy class traveller, but it's real in the Dreamliner.

Yes ... it's certainly quieter than A330's that normally fly my route.

Yes ... the dunnys are roomy and efficient.

Yes ... the seat back entertainment system is big and comprehensive and easy to use.

Yes ... the windows are 50% bigger than all other jets, and have no window shades. There is a 7 notch button below each window to lighten, or darken the window tint. Pretty funky, and fun to play with for a while.

Yes ... I arrived in BKK fairly refreshed, notwithstanding the bogan foul mouthed tatooed covered yobbo drunk sitting almost along side me. The worst example of a loud mouth Aussie tourist you could imagine. Was embarrassing. Can't choose your neighbours I suppose.

Yes ... it's definately a myth that Thai flight attendants are attractive. I've travelled with Thai many many times, and have yet to see the "postcard" quintessential Thai girl. Maybe they put the dogs on the deadend backwater route that I frequent. Also ... I'm sure many of them have missed the training "how to smile" classes.

Anyway ... the Dreamliner was nice to travel in. Mainly based on the extra legroom available, but I wouldn't be changing my booking just for a ride in a 787




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Re: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2014, 05:52:39 PM »
 Good to hear I am travelling next year to thailand for a wedding, and Jetstar sent an sms saying that my flight had been changed to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, be interested to see . 

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Re: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2014, 04:59:05 PM »
Good to hear I am travelling next year to thailand for a wedding, and Jetstar sent an sms saying that my flight had been changed to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, be interested to see . 


Unfortunately, I'll bet my left nut that Jetstar jam another 5-6 rows into their economy section, thereby saying goodbye to my previously mentioned copious leg room on Thai Airways Dreamliners.

I had to abandon Jetstar after a couple of incredibly uncomfortable long haul flights. The final straw was a non reclining seat with zero leg room, where I literally couldn't put my feet on the floor without jamming my knees into the seat in front of me.


 

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Re: Boeing 787 Dreamliner
« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2014, 02:42:24 PM »
I am taking Jetstar 787 from Melbourne to BKK in Nov. I have never been bothered due to short legs..LOL...But this time my issue is travelling with 3 year old kid...So it will be 9 hours of pain and suffering during day time flight...:(... But good thing is that it costed me only $320 return per person.


 

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