Transatlantic flight question
 

I realize there's an airline forum, but nobody ever goes there.

We are taking our first transatlantic flight from Denver to London in a month. I'm just curious if this will be a "large" jet, i.e. 2-story, 767, etc.

We have flown all over the US but the flights were always under 3 or 4 hours. This will be approx. 9 hours I'm told (am expecting tickets anyday).

We're used to relatively small planes in the past, you know the type where you're "scrunched" in like sardines.

Even if this requires a large plane, I'm sure it will still be tight, but I'm just curious as we've never done this.

Thanks for any information!

Not knowing your flight #, I'm guessing it will be a United 777. It is not a two story jet(747).The United 777 I have flown on have entertainment screens on seatbacks which makes the flight much more enjoyable.

Denver to London will PROBABLY be a Boeing 777, although it could easily be another type of large widebody aircraft. The only "2 story" aircraft is the Boeing 747. Doubtful you'll get that aircraft although British Airways does fly some of them from the US-Britain.

That was fast, thanks for the info!

I didn't realize that only the 747 is the 2-story. When I was a kid, about 7 we flew a 747 from Omaha to Miami, first flight ever.

My parents were so excited for me. I was GREEN the whole time and couldn't wait to get off.

I got over the motion sickness thing, but sure am disappointed I didn't enjoy the experience!

This flight is United, that's all I know for now.

Thanks again!

I love 747s too, Rosemary. Best aircraft ever made, in my opinion!

Having said that, the 777 is a wonderful craft as well. It has 2 aisles and is pretty spacious. You'll love it and London is fab, too!!

Thanks so much Dan, this trip has been booked for close to 9 months and we're leaving Dover on a Baltic cruise 2 days after we arrive in London. We've been excited the whole time, but now that we're getting close, I can't wait!

Thanks again for the information and I'm glad to learn it will be a big aircraft.

Do you think on United there's ANY chance it will be a 747? I really want to make up for being such a "sicko" as a child!

Rosemary,

Your confirmation, or at least your tickets when you get them, should tell you what kind of aircraft you're scheduled to be on. Go to www.seatguru.com to find out more information about that type of aircraft. That site even shows you a map of the interior of the plane, with the best and worst seats color-coded so you know which seats to request. We had bulkhead seats on our last transatlantic flight and it made a world of difference legroom-wise. The only drawback was that we were the first row of seats in coach, so we had to watch business class passengers get the royal treatment. How cruel to leave those curtains open!

Usually can check online to see what type of aircraft is being used and the seat configuration.

Good info Jocelyn, I'll check it out.

Thanks!

Thanks everybody! I just got my documents/e-tickets from the cruiseline/TA, etc. for the trip but all it says on the e-tix is a flight number and time, doesn't have type of plane.

I tried United's website and that was of no help.

Any ideas?

Thanks so much again.

It doesn't state what type of equipment their flying? Did you try calling the airline?

UA has lots of 747-400s, but they are only used on Asian/Pacific routes. I don't believe they are used for Europe. Same situation with Northwest, which flies their 747-400s and -200s only to Japan and beyond.

Thanks everybody, I called at it's 737's, 767's and 777's. Looks like 11 hours in the air each way.

Appreciate your help!

Happy Travels!

Rosemary1,

no chance of getting a 747. It's most likely going to be a 777, which, BTW, is a lovely aircraft. Just make sure you do not get seated in the middle section, but rather on one of the sides, where there more room - and less neighbors - for you.

Enjoy your trip (and I keep crossing my fingers for better weather than currently during your Baltic cruise!)

hsv

Thanks HSV! I've been following the weather over the past several weeks and it's been pretty rainy and cold. They (whoever they are) say that the weather in July and August improve significantly. Sure hope so!

I'll be over-packing to be sure! :O)

A quick visit to the United website yielded no non-stops to London (they go through either ORD or IAD), and in both cases the transatlantic segment is on a 777. The only airline that flies nonstop from Denver to London is British Air, which also uses a 777.

Thanks CFC, we stop in Washington on the way and Chicago on the way back.

They said a 767 from Washington to Heathrow and a 777 from Heathrow to Chicago.

The flights in and out of Denver are both 737's.

Happy Travels!