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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 7:53 pm
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First on the A330 or A340
I am going to book my first flight in F and was wondering which of the two is better.
I can either fly into JFK on an A330 or EWR on an A340 and was wondering which of the two is the better first class experience

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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 8:32 pm
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Originally Posted by FreqTrav27
I am going to book my first flight in F and was wondering which of the two is better.
I can either fly into JFK on an A330 or EWR on an A340 and was wondering which of the two is the better first class experience

Thank you!
A340, they have the new First Class suites, which were retrofitted, the A330 is the old F Class & quite uncomfortable by comparison.
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 8:44 pm
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I’ve found the A330 very comfortable in F. I think a big difference is 1 restroom v. 2 on the A340. If it’s a full F cabin, it can get annoying.
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Old Aug 18, 2022 | 9:06 pm
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Ive found the A330 very comfortable in F. I think a big difference is 1 restroom v. 2 on the A340. If its a full F cabin, it can get annoying.
Yes, the one Lav is a pain, some pax seem to spend most of the flight there .. & the TV is ancient
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Old Aug 19, 2022 | 5:47 am
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333 for the same price is materially inferior on every level, especially on an overnight flight. Avoid if possible.
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Old Aug 20, 2022 | 1:49 pm
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Both of the planes are quite lovely, but the A343 was freshly retrofitted with a new cabin and therefore offers an arguably nicer experience. Furthermore the A343 has doors, while the A333 don't. As previous posters have noted, the bathroom situation on the A343s is better as well. It might also be one of the last chances to fly the A343 as they will be retired in a few years.


Keep in mind that EWR is not guaranteed to be flown by an A343 and it might be switched to A333 at any time.
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