So I am planning on going to Japan in May and have started looking at my options. Basically there are three - Northwest 744, JAL 744, and UAL 777 (I think 300). Never been on either widebody so I am excited either way. Andy has a good point that 777s will be around much longer so I'll get a chance to fly them in the future.
NWA 744:
+ Found one reference to seat pitch of 34" in economy. I am 6'10" so every extra inch helps.
+ ~$200 cheaper than JAL
+ Skyteam so I can get 13000 skymiles
+ Travel on one airline (CID-DTW-either KIX or NRT)
- Old panes, no screens in economy
JAL 744:
Can't find actual seat pitch in economy. Many suggest that it is not worse than any American carrier.
+ JAL - wont get to fly them any time soon otherwise, supposedly good service and food
+ Newer planes with individual entertainment screens in economy
- ~$200 more expensive than Northwest plus will need to find a way to get to ORD or JFK
- can't claim the miles as skymiles
UAL 777:
+ The cheapest at ~$100 less than Northwest and $300 less than JAL
+ Do they have Channel 9 on international trips? That could be kinda cool to listen too, but I'm sure pretty boring as well since there wont be much going on for the good part of the flight.
- can't claim the miles as skymiles
Tough choices :)
Let's hear some opinions from the experts here :)
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