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KLM 747 Combi or 777

Hi,
After a bit of advice as to which is the best aircraft in economy class. I booked flights to the US with KLM back in october last year for myself,my wife & 8 year old son. I have had a phone call today saying our return flight from LA to Amsterdam on 26th october at 12.25 arriving back at norwich 9.15 next day(was scheduled to be a 777)has been cancelled. They are offering 2 alternatives:

1. Same date B747 Combi flight departs LA at 17.50 arriving Norwich next day at 17.55(making a much longer connection in Amsterdam)

2. day earlier 25th on the 777 flight same times as originally booked.

I understand the 777’s have a much better IFE system & are obviously newer than the 747 combi’s.

Any opinions on what i should choose to do?

regards,

Nigel

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By: T5 - 24th March 2007 at 13:49

I flew two KLM 747 Combis over the Christmas period, and as has been pointed out already, the 747s have no personal inflight entertainment. The interior of the 747s are also a little dated.

Even without PTVs though, I found KLM’s inflight entertainment to be of a very high standard though. On each of the flights, the screens were on constantly, showing a wide selection of films, documentaries and TV shows.

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By: tenthije - 24th March 2007 at 13:42

1. Same date B747 Combi flight departs LA at 17.50 arriving Norwich next day at 17.55(making a much longer connection in Amsterdam)

pros

  • Longer connection at AMS, some time to go spotting, stretch legs after long flight. Plenty of stuff to do at AMS for the misses and kid as well.
  • Extra day to spend in LA.

cons

  • Just basic entertainment in 747s. No AVOD. On a long flight with a kid that might be an issue.

2. day earlier 25th on the 777 flight same times as originally booked.

pros

  • Excellent IFE. Since you got a kid that might be usefull.

cons

  • Flight leaves earlier, potentially disruption from morning rush hour in LA?
  • Day less in LA. Assume you already booked hotel for that day, gonna get a KLM refund for that?
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