Hi and Happy Fathers Day to all you dads back home. I'd appreciate opinions on Qantas A380 vs B787 Premium Economy. I was about to book our LAX/SYD flights (QF12 on the A380) when the fare class jumped $1400. The cheaper alternative is LAX/BNE (QF16 on B787). We have flown PE on the A380 DFW/SYD before and it was very comfortable. I've read various reviews about the B787 PE rows being closer together and less room to move, hence our preference for the A380. Thoughts or experiences to share?
QF A380 vs B787 Premium Economy
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Both use the same seat.
A380 PE has side storage bins if you can get a window seat - this makes the space quite a bit more comfortable, especially if you have wide shoulders. Also a better chance of a J upgrade given there are more than 2x the number of J seats and an F cabin (which those in J can upgrade to)
787 has inflight wifi and a slightly more comfortable cabin pressure & humidity.
A380 PE has side storage bins if you can get a window seat - this makes the space quite a bit more comfortable, especially if you have wide shoulders. Also a better chance of a J upgrade given there are more than 2x the number of J seats and an F cabin (which those in J can upgrade to)
787 has inflight wifi and a slightly more comfortable cabin pressure & humidity.
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Comparing the seat maps, the A380 arrangement looks slightly less “packed in” between other classes (which could be the source of comments saying the B787 “seats are narrower”) and the toilet arrangement a little better … although if you feel more jostled up the back of the bus, the B787 arrangement has you in the middle. Dunno if it might be noisier, being a bit further behind twice the number of engines … and IIRC the engines in the A380 are slightly noisier, if you notice that amount of noise difference?
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A380 definitely much better!
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