BA 787-8, LHR-MSY:
As you say, the cabin is very small and stubby, this makes for a less crowded feel.
I slept “meh” just like any other aircraft, but I felt less tired after the flight. Still tired, but not as much.
The service was quite friendly, and the food good, although the IFE system felt dated. However, the screen was highly adjustable.

AA 787-9, DFW-MAD:
The cabin is of course less stubby than that of the 788, but still not all that crowded.
On this flight, I still was quite jetlagged, but the 789 was incredibly
quiet, and it was easier to relax.
We were delayed 3 hours, but I was able to chat for a bit with the captain. He was really friendly, and also very informative throughout the flight.
The food was fine, and the IFE very responsive, much better than on AA’s older and now-retired A330s. However, the screen wasn’t adjustable in economy.
I didn’t like that the crew dimmed everyone’s windows, especially since this flight was after AA told their FA’s not to dim the windows. Oh well, not hugely important in the grand scheme of things.

Overall, the 787 is a great and very comfortable aircraft: quiet, roomy feel, large windows. I didn’t mind the 3-3-3 configuration, but 2-4-2 is far better. As for the windows, I like them and the fact that you can control how much light you let in. However, I dislike the fact that the F/A’s can override the dimming system.

BA 787-8, LHR-MSY:
As you say, the cabin is very small and stubby, this makes for a less crowded feel.
I slept “meh” just like any other aircraft, but I felt less tired after the flight. Still tired, but not as much.
The service was quite friendly, and the food good, although the IFE system felt dated. However, the screen was highly adjustable.

AA 787-9, DFW-MAD:
The cabin is of course less stubby than that of the 788, but still not all that crowded.
On this flight, I still was quite jetlagged, but the 789 was incredibly
quiet, and it was easier to relax.
We were delayed 3 hours, but I was able to chat for a bit with the captain. He was really friendly, and also very informative throughout the flight.
The food was fine, and the IFE very responsive, much better than on AA’s older A330s. However, the screen wasn’t adjustable in economy.
I didn’t like that the crew dimmed everyone’s windows, especially since this flight was after AA told their FA’s not to dim the windows. Oh well, not hugely important in the grand scheme of things.

Overall, the 787 is a great and very comfortable aircraft: quiet, roomy feel, large Windows. I didn’t mind the 3-3-3 configuration, but 2-4-2 is far better. As for the windows, I like them, and the fact that you can control how much light you let in.

I might have been plagiarizing my own quote. I think I also used that line in here…

https://askthepilot.com/essaysandstories/high-art/

Best description yet.

I am an adamant window shade open nut and can’t stand the dark cabins of today – maybe these will be a little more festive – the flight is as important to me as the destination, especially JAL First Class – I have a few menu’s and wine lists in my collection.

Good story – Kevin

Heh. You should see a fully loaded B-52 taking off. I grew up as the son of a SAC pilot, and was 14 or so when our base first got BUFFs. Grounded, with the wings drooping, I firmly believed they were incapable of flight. Lifting off — awesome bird.