Would you try to fly the 787 Dreamliner?

[TimB]

With the Boeing 787 Dreamliner finally in service, I expect there will be a few people here who are interested in flying it. And I also expect there are also a few people who'll wait until it's flown for several years before they want to step on board.


But if you're in the first group, how far out of your way would you go to get a flight?


I'll be in the US in June, and by then JAL should have started their BOS-NRT service with the 787. I haven't booked my flight home yet, so I could make it BOS-NRT (787), NRT-SYD (777), plus a domestic SYD-MEL. The economy airfare seems reasonable for a one-way flight back from the US, although the flight time is longer than a single direct flight, of course. And I'd also need to travel from the US west coast to BOS, although that's not a hassle. But I'd get to fly the 787!


Would you do something like this to fly the 787? Are you planning your own first flight? (Or are you happy to let others be the guinea pigs?)

 

[Ewing]

I'll be in the US in June, and by then JAL should have started their BOS-NRT service with the 787. I haven't booked my flight home yet, so I could make it BOS-NRT (787), NRT-SYD (777), plus a domestic SYD-MEL.

That's an interesting idea.

I have to go to BOS in July. I was thinking of booking SYD-LAX-BOS or SYD-DFW-BOS, but if JL will be flying NRT-BOS maybe that's an option to look into.

 

[VHOEJ]

I flew to NRT, bused it to Haneda to fly on the 787. And then bused it back to NRT to head home.

 

[TimB]

I flew to NRT, bused it to Haneda to fly on the 787. And then bused it back to NRT to head home.

Well, how was it? And where did you fly on it to?

 

[harvyk]

I can't say I'll be rushing out to fly on a B787, however when that day comes I will certainly be looking forwards to it... (bit like my A380 experience)

 

[serfty]

FWIW, I was never going to rush to fly the 388, but a long term deep discount 744 booking I had became one of Nancy Bird's first dozen or so operational flights.

Was unable to change it - became a convert ...

 

[samh004]

I don’t have the cash to rush out and fly it, but if an opportunity presented itself I would certainly take it. Not sure what I’d be expecting though? I’m sure economy would feel just the same!

 

[Boris spatsky]

Do it. From all reports, it is amazing. And the cool window blinds that are electronic will keep you entertained for hours

 

[drron]

Well I am still to have my first 380 flight.Will probably be quicker with the 787-currently looking at 9/13 for that!

 

[Ewing]

Do it. From all reports, it is amazing. And the cool window blinds that are electronic will keep you entertained for hours

Except if I do in all likelihood I'll be in an aisle seat so won't be able to play ;-)

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[simongr]

I would probably start with something smaller like a Bulldog or a Cessna - I think the 787 might be a bit complex for a novice. Or did you mean fly in 787?

 

[VHOEJ]

Well, how was it? And where did you fly on it to?

Flew from Handeda to Okayama and back. It was great and it is was great to see so many people excited to travel on the 787, not just get on thinking it is another aircraft

 

[Warks]

I really don't think I'm qualified for the job!

 

[ben7k]

I flew it when I was in Japan in November from Haneda to Hiroshima and back. Only booked it when I realised that my trip to Japan coincided with its entry into service (also coincided with the Great Qantas Grounding of 2011, but that's another story!). Can't say it was really that special other than to say I was among the first to fly it. The Japanese salary men on board certainly realised the significance, during boarding I don't think there was a passenger without a camera.

If it's not too far out of your way or too expensive then why not?

 

[Kefci2000]

Re there any trip reports for the JAL dreamliner? Seats comfy?

I am looking at a DONE4 in March/April next year and saw I could fly BA from London to Moscow and then JAL 787 to Tokyo (but it does add about 4 hours).

 

[Deleted member 26544]

Re there any trip reports for the JAL dreamliner? Seats comfy?

I am looking at a DONE4 in March/April next year and saw I could fly BA from London to Moscow and then JAL 787 to Tokyo (but it does add about 4 hours).

I've flown the JL 787 NRT-DEL-NRT in J. The seats are reasonably comfortable when sitting, not that great for sleeping since the bed is at an angle (ala Skybed Mark1), also if you are much taller than 185cm you may not be able to fully stretch out while in bed mode. The seatback IFE is reasonably responsive though the selection isn't extensive if you are after western movies/programs. Catering is good as is the service.

 

[Kefci2000]

I've flown the JL 787 NRT-DEL-NRT in J. The seats are reasonably comfortable when sitting, not that great for sleeping since the bed is at an angle (ala Skybed Mark1), also if you are much taller than 185cm you may not be able to fully stretch out while in bed mode. The seatback IFE is reasonably responsive though the selection isn't extensive if you are after western movies/programs. Catering is good as is the service.

That is disapointing.....seatguru said they were fully flat.

 

[drewbles]

That is disapointing.....seatguru said they were fully flat.

Remember, Fully Flat != 180º angle.

You can have a flat surface at any angle.

 

[Kefci2000]

Remember, Fully Flat != 180º angle.

You can have a flat surface at any angle.

Well they make the distiction between Skybed Mk1 (lie flat) and Mk2 (fully flat).....so would have through so....

 

[gwilli1]

Im looking at doing my 1st 787 experience in Feb when I'm in the US on United from LAX-IAH or vice versa . I have to head to BOS & MCI so will look at a "detour" via IAH to get to or from LAX. Im not a United fan by any means , but the opportunity to fly on the 787 , i'm willing to put my distaste for United aside for a few hours.