Globe reporter Katie Johnston this morning flew on a special 787 flight from Boston to Newark this morning, which starts flying out of Boston on Japan Airlines’ new nonstop route to Tokyo next month. Something that every 787 passenger is bound to notice is the incredible amount of light that fills the plane. The windows are 30 percent larger than on similarly sized airplanes, and it’s easy to see outside, even from the middle aisle, without leaning over and craning your neck into uncomfortable contortions.
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Hey, what happened to the Globe's original article, which said that the 787 was powered by "electric engines"? I've been looking for the giant batteries for two days!!
Sounds like a step in the right direction, with the overhead bin expansion and improved viewing/lighting. I'd be interested in knowing how much the seats recline. With no extra legroom, I can't imagine a long-haul flight being trapped by the seat in front of me where its occupant insists on a full-recline. Better windows and lighting won't compensate for the lack of legroom,and a tray table big enough to comfortably use a laptop. The article didn't mention elbow room on the armrests. I'd like to know if there were any improvements to that.
No extra room in the seating area, but bigger windows to jump out of after 15 hours of flight-induced paralysis...
An even longer flight, is Newark, NJ to Singapore, nonstop. 19 hours!