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Airbus 350?
« on: July 29, 2018, 11:20:36 AM »
I’m looking at flights for a trip to Europe next spring (Prague, Vienna and Munich) and was looking at a new “flagship” flight Delta is offering for the Airbus 350. It’s not much more money, just that the flight time is a bit later, which may not be a problem as I’ll have three small children with me. I’ve never flown on anything but 330 and wanted to know the difference. Will it be worth the little bit extra money and later flight time? I’ll also be flying Delta One and they say there’s more amenities on this plane (not sure what else you could want). Figured some of you world travelers and folks in the know like Palumboism could answer the question. Thanks.

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2018, 11:30:58 AM »
HAVE YOU flown on a airbus 380??? if so how was it

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2018, 11:42:39 AM »
both planes are double aisle, one is just a bit longer than the other....nothing special


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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2018, 01:35:34 PM »
HAVE YOU flown on a airbus 380??? if so how was it

I have not. I’ve done a handful of transatlantic flights business class and all were 330’s. The United plane on the way back had the seats facing backwards which I thought was weird. Not sure the reasoning as it didn’t seem to give more room even though they alternated rows with that configuration. I’m excited about the trip, even more excited of the possibility of hanging with a few getbiggers, -bruce-  :D

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2018, 05:23:39 PM »
I’m looking at flights for a trip to Europe next spring (Prague, Vienna and Munich) and was looking at a new “flagship” flight Delta is offering for the Airbus 350. It’s not much more money, just that the flight time is a bit later, which may not be a problem as I’ll have three small children with me. I’ve never flown on anything but 330 and wanted to know the difference. Will it be worth the little bit extra money and later flight time? I’ll also be flying Delta One and they say there’s more amenities on this plane (not sure what else you could want). Figured some of you world travelers and folks in the know like Palumboism could answer the question. Thanks.

I heard they suffer from catastrophic failures regularly.

I'll sure you'll be fine though.  ;D

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2018, 07:28:06 PM »
I’m looking at flights for a trip to Europe next spring (Prague, Vienna and Munich) and was looking at a new “flagship” flight Delta is offering for the Airbus 350. It’s not much more money, just that the flight time is a bit later, which may not be a problem as I’ll have three small children with me. I’ve never flown on anything but 330 and wanted to know the difference. Will it be worth the little bit extra money and later flight time? I’ll also be flying Delta One and they say there’s more amenities on this plane (not sure what else you could want). Figured some of you world travelers and folks in the know like Palumboism could answer the question. Thanks.

Airbus never used to be strong competition for Boeing in the twin isle market.  The A330 just wasn't as good an airplane as the 787 and 777.  It's really more on par with the 767, an airplane that first flew in 1981.  That all changed with the A350, which is very compatible to the 787.  Right now the 787 and A350 are the most advance aircraft because they carbon fiber and clean sheet designs.

In addition the A350 will have a 3,3,3 seating configuration while the A330 will have a 2,4,2 configuration.  One of these configurations might work better for your family.  The interior for the A350 is more modern.

Airbus has a 700 airplane backlog for the A350 and 270 airplane backlog for the A330neo.  Which means airlines strongly prefer the A350.  In addition, the A330 was launched in 1994 and the A350 was launched in 2015, so It's like comparing a 1994 car to a 2015 car.  The largest customer for the A330neo is Air Asia, an extremely low cost Asian airline.  Even Hawaiian airlines canceled their order for the A330 in exchange for the 787 -9.  Even more embarrassing is the A330neo 800 has zero orders and it's in flight testing right now.

I personally would go for the A350, but I'm not sure the average passenger would know or care about the differences between the aircraft.  
 

  

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2018, 01:35:31 AM »
I’m looking at flights for a trip to Europe next spring (Prague, Vienna and Munich) and was looking at a new “flagship” flight Delta is offering for the Airbus 350. It’s not much more money, just that the flight time is a bit later, which may not be a problem as I’ll have three small children with me. I’ve never flown on anything but 330 and wanted to know the difference. Will it be worth the little bit extra money and later flight time? I’ll also be flying Delta One and they say there’s more amenities on this plane (not sure what else you could want). Figured some of you world travelers and folks in the know like Palumboism could answer the question. Thanks.

Supposedly it's quiet: https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/a350-first-flight

That is to me the main difference between the older transatlantic planes and the newer- cabin noise. The old KLM 747s are terrible. The A380 is much more quiet. I have travelled with the 757, 767, 787, 777, 747, A330, A340, A380 and the main difference is noise and entertainment systems. The 777s of Air France are updated regarding entertainment systems and seats. Avoid the KLM 747s like the plague.

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2018, 03:06:49 AM »
Hire a nanny for your kids and have a comfortable flight with your wife

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2018, 07:03:26 AM »
Hire a nanny for your kids and have a comfortable flight with your wife

Shit bro, I don’t travel without one. I like having the extra set of hands with me, even though she really doesn’t “babysit” the kids. Maybe one or two nights we go out on our own on while on a trip but for the most part I just like having an extra set of eyes when out of the country.


Good advice on the 747, one of the options was the Lufthansa 747 but I haven’t flown one since I was a kid to Hawaii.

Seat configuration isn’t so important, as I’ll be in a layflat bed.   8) Comfort however is, as I’m not a fan of flying.

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Re: Airbus 350?
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2018, 08:44:51 PM »
I’m going to use my getbig money to buy a few

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