777 vs 747
06-09-2023, 09:18 AM
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777 vs 747
Would someone be kind enough to describe the current difference in 777 vs 747 life at Atlas such as expand on the difference in work rotations. I'm told the 777 does more of a fixed route. Also does anyone have the latest info on Jr. basing for the triple? I understand ANC is 74 Jr. base. Thanks for your time.
06-09-2023, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Helmut man
Would someone be kind enough to describe the current difference in 777 vs 747 life at Atlas such as expand on the difference in work rotations. I'm told the 777 does more of a fixed route. Also does anyone have the latest info on Jr. basing for the triple? I understand ANC is 74 Jr. base. Thanks for your time.
For rotations, the 777 is more “scheduled” with DHL and MSC. Less Ad Hoc style flying, and fewer changes once out on the line. That means bidding for days and destinations on the 777 is possible. If you bid for destinations on the 747, then you need to prepare to be disappointed.
06-09-2023, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Radials Rule
The bunks and supernumerary seats are unquestionably better in the 747. These considerations aren’t as petty as one might think.
06-09-2023, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Radials Rule
The bunks and supernumerary seats are unquestionably better in the 747. These considerations aren’t as petty as one might think.
Bunks on the freighters, no comparison.
06-10-2023, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBekkestad
there are a few 747s, like the BCF, that have the bunks like the 77. Can’t remember which tails have the bunks access from the cockpit…
06-16-2023, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dera
The seats are same or better in the 777's (they are the same as -8's) but the layout sucks. But I'd take the 777 seat all day long over the left side 747 sup seats that have no legroom.
Without hesitation, I prefer the 747 for long DHs as I always sleep better DHing on the Whale…..even with the risk of getting the left side. To each, their own.
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