Poll: Qantas Airbus A380 first class vs Boeing 787 business class

23 replies

dwgoldengrove

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 26 May 2019

Total posts 4

Flown both myself. My Q First exp. was 1A same leg as you to LAX but in 2013 it was a bit newer then. I thought it was just ok and didn't not even compare to Emirates A380 First.

787 Business have flown its ok nice and quiet Plane but you cant beat the extra personal space and exclusivity that First gives.

NB:Flying Singapore A380 First on Friday for first time to Shanghai Cant wait!!

dwgoldengrove

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 26 May 2019

Total posts 4

Ooh and really who would ever purchase First its not worth the extra in any Airline. I always upgrade with points its the best value.

TZB88

QFF

Member since 16 May 2016

Total posts 18

I just always opt for the newer 787 these days. The jet lag reducing qualities of the 787 on these long hauls are genuine. I'm prepared to forego a bit of space here or there to feel that much better, recover much more quickly, at the other end.

chillybags

Member since 27 Aug 2018

Total posts 15

Thanks for the comments eveyone. Managed to secure two seats on QF93 on June 25th. Keen to experience it!

ColeT

Virgin Australia - Velocity Rewards

Member since 11 Jun 2017

Total posts 7

Flown both myself. My Q First exp. was 1A same leg as you to LAX but in 2013 it was a bit newer then. I thought it was just ok and didn't not even compare to Emirates A380 First.
787 Business have flown its ok nice and quiet Plane but you cant beat the extra personal space and exclusivity that First gives.

NB:Flying Singapore A380 First on Friday for first time to Shanghai Cant wait!!

Make sure you try the private room in Changi airport and the lobster :)

Moose64

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 22 Feb 2019

Total posts 1

I would be more interested in finding out how you manage to secure a premium cabin seat using points on Qantas - in either F or C

Joe

Member since 03 May 2013

Total posts 189

I think you'd be grossly mistaken to call the A380 front cabin First Class. Its well behind the competition based on fares charged and Qantas being a 1st rate carrier. The soft product is woeful for first but fine for business class. For the space and bedding comfort the A380 deluxe Business Class(AKA 'first') cabin wins hands down.

chillybags

Member since 27 Aug 2018

Total posts 15

I would be more interested in finding out how you manage to secure a premium cabin seat using points on Qantas - in either F or C

Just takes some flexible dates in non peak time and the F5 button!

Ladtsmt

Member since 23 Jul 2017

Total posts 18

I've found the 'Nightmare' 787 sleepers claustrophobic. Everything in the area is compressing you and I'm of average build and height. Heaven help the tall and large person.

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