September 26, 2008
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B744
In less than a week our company’s B744 service between Hong Kong and Vancouver will be replaced by the B777ER. Remember I witness the very first B744 joining the company some 19 years ago, by then it was the most advanced aircraft which helped the company to fly from HK to Europe(e.g. London Gatwick) non-stop with a full flight. And also opening the non-stop flight across the Pacific to Los Angeles. After I have moved to Vancouver I only fly with the B744 back to HK untill about 4 1/2 years ago the company also introduced the A340 aricraft on the route. Frankly either operate as a crew or travel as a passenger, I still prefer the B744, the more powerful engines fly faster, the design of the aircraft helps to make the turbulance less noticable, the larger fuselage makes it more reliable and comfortable specially the First class cabin at the nose area……a more private and distintive cabin…..
some B744 I have flown with…
During the days at the HongKong KaiTak Airport
However life has to move on, so as the technology, today the newer engines from the B777 can save more fuel and be more enviromental friendly, specially for the routes across the Pacific Ocean,. While being excited to the new aircraft, I still miss the B744 and the privilege to have worked on it - once the ‘Queen of the Sky’
Comments (2)
The 747 is a beautiful and iconic plane, something I don’t think the A380 will ever achieve. I have to say, though, that I’ve come to prefer the Airbus products in economy class (and even the 777) simply because the 3x4x3 arrangement in economy makes it a pain to have a window seat – which I prefer. It is a long way to the aisle (and the lavatory) when you are halfway through a 14-hour flight.
@christao408 - haha tat’s why I will take the 2 sitters at the back of the aircraft and have my window seat there……