The Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner are two of the most advanced widebody jets operating today. Known for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and use of advanced technologies, these aircraft now form the backbone of numerous long haul fleets across the world. Whilst both jets have their plus points, if you had to choose, which one do you prefer to fly on?
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The 787. They are both about the same for me but what edges the 787 to the lead is that the engines look cooler on it 😄.
I think I’m correct in saying that much of the 787 is carbon fibre, which is non-recyclable! When they finish their working life they will have to go to landfill! I believe the A350 is a more traditional fuselage. This can be recycled, just a thought.
The A350 has carbon fibre in the fuselage and other components as well.
i like both I’ve only flown on Qantas 787-9 syd-akl in premium economy and i loved it cant wait for Qantas a350s to arrive, i would however prefer the looks of the a350 to the 787 it just looks beautiful.
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Yes
Having flaw on both these aircraft, I would say a 350 I prefer state of the art aircraft have been on dream line early days when it first come into commission nothing really to talk about you cannot compare the two
A350 is much better than B787!✈️👍✈️👍
Así me gusta Airbus siempre!!!
I agree
O think “ much” is oveacting
Totally agree. Not keen on 787at all.
A380 is best of all though.
No Boeing is better. Go Boeing!
The 787 is definitely more comfortable. I’m based in Atlanta, will make connections to avoid the A330 or the A350. My local airline has a fetish with the Buses.
Even though my company pays for Premium cabins, the “One” cabin on the 330 Neo Suites and the 350 Suites are the smallest most uncomfortable lay flat seats of any airplane.
Urm 777 is the best by a nautical mile
Agree
You must be a big man. I have flown business in both and far away prefer A350. More silent, state of the art, modern designs. It also depends in the airline configuration… but always looking for A350 in my routs
It would be interesting to know which airline has choosen this particular uncomfortable seats . The A350 is not to be blamed, but the company that saved on thr equipment.
Well, in that case I still would prefer to arrive safely on those Airbus planes than having doubts about a Dreamliner/Boeing Max having problems with spontaneous cutoffs of electrical powers.
Airbus generally builds consistently much more reliable and higher quality airplanes.
I couldn’t agree with you more.
They’re waiting for their 777X but rumor has it they will be placing a 787 order soon with huge discounts from Boeing due to 777X delay. Set to replace B763
While I have flown the 787-9 and the 330-200 with Hawaiian and the 787-9 with United, I still have not flown on the 350-900 until this summer on Delta. Will comment then.
But should the comparison be based more on the specific airline that roll out better configurations, with an eye to First and Business Class offerings, that really bring into the issue who is best with which aircraft type.
The dreamliner has the most uncomfortable seating by far.
I am 1,86 m tall and i flew on a dreamliner CMX – Ezeiza very confiable , in economic class .
für mich giebt es nur den A350als den besten
The A350 because I am not sitting one floor above a massive LiOn battery.
Yes, agreed. I trust Airbus’s design and quality control more too.
I agree with Uwe Schreiber 100%!!
My family and flew with the B787 800 from Madrid to Miami and back, it was a very smooth flight! But with all the problems Boeing has to deal with we are preferring now to fly with Airbus in general !
and you are absolutely right…
Biased because of a long flight in the A350 Qatar Qsuite 😍
The 787-9 is much smaller inside and the sheets are very uncomfortable compared to the 350-9 Not even close when comparing economy seats.
Easy, Airbus A350 first.
Definitely Airbus.
Airbus A350 first.
It’s a hard question. Personally I’m not so able to express too technical evaluations. But I can’t forget the initial events of the 787-800s and I feel safer when flying A350.
In terms of comfort, I flew 787/800 both with ANA and Air Canada, business class. ANA was offering more privacy but a more claustrophobic accomodation. Zero privacy in Air Canada’s seat layout. And for me, who do love to watch outside the window, it is unpleasant that the cabin crew adjust the “opening and closing” of the windows as they like. Much better the old shade I’ve experienced in the A350-900 of the Thai Airways business class, with a comfortable but a bit more narrow lay-flat accomodation on the Rome-Bangkok leg. But this does not depend on the type of the airliner, but on the airlines’ commercial choices. Economy class? Bad experience both with ITA’s brand new A350 and Austrian 787/900: too crowded and uncomfortable for the long distances.
Airbus A350, The Best Ever Flying Object
I love the 787 BC I’m American and I have a model 787-10 (N12010)
same
787 is ugly but a350 so graceful not to mention premium
a350-900 is so ugly
Ya a-350 🤮
A350 no question! I was flying both in Business and Economy with multiple airlines – and I love the A350!
A350 anytime. A well developed machine.
B787 for me. Flew LHR/TYO last year on A350. Recently flew LHR/BGI ON B787. Much preferred the B787. Thought cabin fitted out on former was inferior, 787 felt sturdy and did not rattle and shake on take off & landing like it’s rival.
True. 787 anytime.
I enjoy flying on both. I prefer the A350 though.
Honestly having flown on both, The 787 looks nicer IMO but the a350 is more comfortable. I still prefer the 787 due to it’s better fuel efficiency per seat-mile and just overall it’s looks. I wont lie tho the cockpit of the a350 is amazing. So the 787 has nicer looks and better with fuel efficiency but if your looking for comfort regarding the seating the a350 is a lot more comfortable. 😀
The A350 by far preferred because of the Tail and Belly camera onboard.
Does it not depend on the specific airline and their cabin design and lay-out more than on the type of aircraft?
exactly, i don’t think that it’s really relevent to compare the intrior of some airplane like this if the company didn’t choose the same feature. But some feature can be compared, like sound level…
…since 1964 – I was flying – all around the globe; actual I do prefer the Airbus 350 !!!
…Boeing has to revump their whole productions – of all aircrafts – this needs several years – and will never fly the B737-Max aircraft !
I flew on both types during a recent trip to Australia (A350 to Singapore, B787 to Adelaide). I don’t think there is much between them from a passenger perspective. Class and carrier are much more significant.
I’ve flown on both many times and would happily get onto either. They are both great aircraft. However nothing beats the old 747-400, especially in the top cabin behind the flight deck
Flown both many times and would happily get onto either – they are both great aircraft. But the GOAT has to be the B747-400 upstairs
Absolutely 💯
In terms of comfort and lower ambient noise the A350 is far superior.
Honesty A350 wins for me Ngl Boeings not as good as they used to be
One the one hand you could argue that the A350 is ideal as it has large capacity and a long-range capability, more powerful engines, but the B787 is a good choice for airlines as it has a balance in range, good capacity and fuel efficiency where the A350’s extra capacity won’t be needed. Although with Boeing, the 787 isn’t selling like it should be so I think the A350 is better as it has a good wide cabin, spacious seating (In most cases) and it definitely has passenger comfort in mind when being designed. But both aircraft are superb in different ways.
ive never flown on an a350 so i gotta say the b787
A350 obviously – who would fly anything American?
A350 is so much cooler in my opinion.
A350 looks better to me
Can’t trust Boeing anymore.
100% true.
I try to arrange my flights in such way to avoid Boeing B787 and the 737MAX.
Products of a company (regardless the country where they come from) that puts financial gain above product safety need to be banned or AVOIDED. And unfortunately, the American manufacturers have only money in focus.
So, for me, no more B787 and 737MAX
AIRBUS is the better and the best one. Built by German, French Specialists.
Made in Germany guaranties best quality, best technology, safety.
Drive a Porsche, Mercedes Benz and you never will buy a Lincoln, GM ,etc.again.
Have flown on A350 and B787 with Virgin Atlantic and B787 with Air Canada. The Dreamliner is far more comfortable and slightly quieter. Perhaps I’m biased having visited the Dreamliner assembly factory at Everett (near Seattle). The facility there is so large the tour is done by bus!
the A350 is much better. More sleek, more comfortable, just better
The cabin of the A350 ist wider then that of the B787. The cabin of the A320-Family is wider then that of the B737.
Airbus for me.
A350 ulr has superior range , that’s why Qantas has ordered them.
787-10 is bigger than 787-9 but has less range.
Perhaps a 787-10 ulr is needed ???
Flown on the A350 (900 variant including ULR) 19x since 2018 (total of 70,498 miles), the B787 (all variants) only 8x since 2019 (total of 28,284 miles). The A350 is more comfortable, assuming both of them have 9 abreast seating in economy. Using Singapore Airlines as a benchmark, the bulkhead and exit row seats are better on the A350 as the 787 door gets in the way when seated by the window in row 58. They are similar when it comes to overhead bins and other cabin parts of the hard product.
Also the A350 interior is quieter, the 787 interior rattles a bit during takeoff and landing. So it’s the Airbus A350 for me.
Yes have to agree with all your points you have raised.. done approximately 20 flights on each model, most recent Qatar 787…Still the A350 is the superior aircraft on many fronts IMHO..
I have flown both 787 and Airbus A350. They are both very close to performance etc but I prefer A350 simply because it’s more comfortable and quieter.
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Airbus is designed to meet and comply with security and reliability. They win the challenge with Boeing. A350 is the Best option.
A350 hands down….
Seat 0A I’d go for the 757 E4
I’ve never flown both oft them, but for me it’s Airbus. For me as a German every Boeing is a no go.
Close call, but for passenger comfort the A350 edges ahead of the 787.
Definitely the A350. A wider cabin equals better comfort. My first B787 flight was LHR-MEX on a BA 787-9. At boarding I was informed that the seat that I’d paid for, an aisle seat at the rear was not available and I was re-assigned a window seat. Worst 10 hours of my life. So cramped that even eating my food was difficult. The A350 is probably the best looking airliner currently flying too.
If its a Boeing, I’m not going.
Will always prefer an Airbus (A350) above a Boeing (787), 100%.
A350. A more beautiful aircraft, and I trust Airbus more than I trust all new Boeings, including the 787 – the opposite to how I felt 10 years ago.
A350 far superior on every count
A350 by a country mile. The cabin is wider, higher and more spacious (fact). I find the 787 more claustrophobic. The tinted shade windows which cannot be individually controlled in the 787 are annoying . The A350 is also a beautiful looking aircraft. The Carrera Sunglass windscreen looks amazing. Hands down the most handsome wide body in the skies. It’s just a better flying experience all around.
Boeing, 100%
Too many people commenting are just comparing seat layouts and spacing, which is nothing to do with the aircraft itself – that’s down to the specific airline.
Comparing the aircraft, there’s really not much difference. The only thing that edges it towards the A350 is the ability to control the window blind. I don’t like the ones on the 787 being centrally controlled, and I’ve found that quite a few don’t work properly anyway.
2787 London to India Hyderabad in January last year, and flew back on a 350 as a return flight (Delhi to LHR) in February.
Maybe just because it was newer, but E350 seemed far more “with it” and “up-to-date” for my tastes.
Hard to tell since I’ve only flown on Ethiopean A350 and 787 and United 787. I like the tray arrangement better on the A350.
Absolutely A350,I have been fly both of them but A350 is far better in terms of stylish and design
Airbus A350 because of better looks and more fuel efficient
The 787 is more dangerous because of the crash earlier this year so A350.
When Boeing workers refuse to travel with 878 due to known quality issues, why should I travel with it?
The 787 by far. The oxygen level feels different and I come off the 787 far less jet lagged on long haul flight.
Much prefer A350 after 20 plus flights in each. Cabin variations can influence UA polaris on 787 beats NZ business hands down for seat size and comfort.
A350 for me. I don’t like the windows on the 787. Fine the first time I flew on one, because I could adjust the dimmer myself. But every flight since, on multiple airlines, the cabin crew have locked the windows on opaque. This really sucks on a daytime flight.
Flown both but 350 Airbus is far better for comfortability . Boeing has so many crashes that it is scary when I am on one , specially the B787.
787 all the way.